Which knot is used to bind two ropes of the same diameter together, not load bearing?

• A. Clove Hitch
• B. Prusik Hitch
• C. Square Knot
• D. Water Knot

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is how to join two rope ends that are the same thickness in a simple, non-load-bearing way. The square knot does this effectively because it’s formed by tying two overhand knots in opposite directions and then tucking the ends under. When the rope ends are of equal diameter, the knot sits flat and balanced, making a neat bind that holds just enough for light use and is easy to untie afterward.

This is different from a clove hitch, which is meant to fasten a rope to an object rather than join two rope ends. It also isn’t like the Prusik hitch, which is a friction hitch used for climbing and gripping along a rope. And the water knot is a method designed for joining ends of webbing or fabric, not for joining two rope ends, so it isn’t appropriate for this scenario.