Overhand knot (safety knot) is used for what?

• A. To anchor around an object
• B. To join two ropes
• C. To stop the rope end from moving through a device
• D. To secure the loose end

Answer: (D)

The overhand knot is used as a stopper to secure the rope’s loose end. It creates a bulge at the end that prevents the end from fraying or slipping back through equipment, knots, or holes. That simple finish is why it’s called a safety knot: it keeps the rope end from coming undone. It’s not intended for anchoring around objects or joining two ropes, which rely on other knot types.