Which term describes the free end of the rope used for hauling if needed?

• A. Loop
• B. Working End
• C. Standing Part
• D. Running End

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is rope-end terminology: ropes have a portion that stays fixed (the standing part) and free ends that you can move. The free end you pull to haul when needed is called the running end. It’s the end that “runs” through knots, pulleys, or devices as you apply tension. The other end you might use to tie the knot or hitch is the working end, which is different from the end you actively haul with in many setups. A loop, by contrast, is simply a bend or circle formed in the rope, not an end.