Q4: Knot Tying

Question 1

It is an outdoor activity involving an overnight stay away from home in a shelter, such as a tent or recreational vehicle.

Answer 1

camping

Question 2

True or False

Staying outdoors for a minimum of one night is considered camping.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

It is an ancient and simple binding knot used to secure a rope or line around an object.

Answer 3

reef knot

Question 4

Other term for a reef knot.

Answer 4

square knot

Question 5

True or False

Reef knots are reliable and can be used in a critical situation.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Arrange the steps in tying a reef knot

1. Pull the ends of the rope to tighten.
2. Place the right end of the rope over the left end then twist.
3. Place left end of the rope over the right end then twist.

Answer 6

3
2
1

Question 7

It is an essential knot easy to tie and untie. It is used to make a fixed loop at the end of a rope.

Answer 7

bowline knot

Question 8

It is one of the four basic maritime knots.

Answer 8

bowline knot

Question 9

It is a common rescue knot used when securing and lifting people or equipment.

Answer 9

bowline knot

Question 10

True or False

The bowline knot is the safest and most secure.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

This knot could save your life – if you ever need rescuing with a rope tied around your chest.

Answer 11

bowline knot

Question 12

Arrange the steps in tying a bowline knot

1. Pass the end of the rope behind the standing part.
2. Make a loop on the rope. Pass the working end of the rope inside the loop.
3. Hold the loop and tag end then pull to tighten.
4. Insert the working end through the loop again.

Answer 12

2
1
4
3

Question 13

It is considered to be one of the most essential knots to know.

Answer 13

clove hitch

Question 14

It consists of two opposed half hitches around an object.

Answer 14

clove hitch

Question 15

It is a quick and easy way to secure a rope to a post.

Answer 15

clove hitch

Question 16

True or False

A bowline knot is usually used as a temporary knot.

Answer 16

False

clove hitch

Question 17

Arrange the steps in tying a clove hitch

1. Wrap the working end of the rope around the post then place it under the last piece that was wrapped around.
2. Take the end of the rope and bring it over the main rope to make an X shape.
3. Place the working end of the rope over the top of the post.
4. Pull both ends of the rope so that it will tighten around the post.

Answer 17

3
2
1
4

Question 18

It is made by tying two simple overhand knots together, where the working end of a line is brought over and under the standing part.

Answer 18

double half hitch

Question 19

It is a valuable component of a wide variety of useful and reliable hitches, bends, and knots.

Answer 19

double half hitch

Question 20

It is very useful in securing a rope to a pole and is perfect when camping for tents and clotheslines.

Answer 20

double half hitch

Question 21

Arrange the steps in tying a double half hitch

1. Wrap it around the standing part by inserting the working end through the loop.
2. Wrap the rope around a pole then pass the end through the loop.
3. Tighten to secure the knot.

Answer 21

2
1
3

Question 22

It is a shear lashing that binds three poles together at the same point. This can be use as structure for tent making.

Answer 22

tripod lashing

Question 23

Arrange the steps in tying a tripod lashing

1. Finish the lashing with a clove hitch
2. Weave the rope between the poles until there are about five or six turns around the pole.
3. Start by tying a clove hitch in one of the poles.
4. Make two frapping turns between the poles.
5. Pass the rope between the poles.

Answer 23

5
2
1
4
3

Question 24

It is a knot that binds poles together to form right angle.

Answer 24

square lashing

Question 25

This lashing can be used in making ladder, chair, table and support for some structures.

Answer 25

square lashing