Which end is actively used to create bends and tie knots?

• A. Working End
• B. Loop
• C. Round Turn
• D. Standing Part

Answer: (A)

The working end is the part of the rope you actively use to form bends and tie knots. It’s the free or tag end that you feed through loops, wrap around, and pull to snug the knot. The standing part is the long portion under tension that isn’t manipulated to create the knot. A loop and a round turn are specific knot features or wraps, not indicators of which end is used. So the end used to actively create bends and tie knots is the working end.