🔍 Key Concepts

• Bosun's chair use and how it supports a person aloft • What type of knot is preferred for forming a secure, non‑slipping loop in the end of a line • Difference between hitches (tying to an object) and bends (joining two lines)

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: Are you tying the line to an object or creating a fixed loop to support a load? • Which of these knots is most commonly taught for personnel hoisting and safety rather than just joining lines or temporary fastening? • Which option is a general‑purpose rescue and boating knot known for being easy to untie after loading, yet secure under strain?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which options are bends (used to join two lines) and which are hitches/loops (used to secure to an object or form a loop). • Consider which knot is specifically recommended for supporting a person in many seamanship texts and courses. • Eliminate any knots that are mainly used for joining two ropes of unequal size or for securing to rings/posts rather than to a bosun’s chair gantline.