The outer rope component term used in the material is which?

• A. Mantel
• B. Mantle
• C. Sheath
• D. Core

Answer: (A)

This item is checking your ability to identify the specific term used for the outer covering of a rope as described in the material. The outer layer around the rope’s core is called the mantel in that resource, which is the term the material uses to name the protective sheath around the fibers. This layer serves to protect the inner strands from wear, moisture, and damage, while the core remains the strongest internal part that carries the load. While “mantle” is a more common spelling in other fields, and “sheath” is a general outer covering, the material in question specifically uses mantel, so that is the term you’re meant to recognize. The core, by contrast, is the inner element, and the other term isn’t the one the material assigns to the outer layer.