What are the two parts of a rope described in the material?

• A. Mantel and Kern
• B. Mantle and Kern
• C. Outer sheath and inner core
• D. Fiber and Sheath

Answer: (B)

The two parts described are the outer mantle and the inner kern. The kern is the rope’s core that carries most of the load and provides strength, while the mantle is the protective outer layer that resists abrasion and wear and helps keep the core fibers together. This naming—mantle and kern—is the specific terminology used for kernmantle ropes, which is why it’s the best answer. While describing the rope as outer sheath and inner core conveys the same idea, the material uses the exact terms mantle and kern.