Which term describes the portion of rope that lies in the middle and does not participate in tightening, located between the ends?

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

Answer: (C)

In rope work, the standing part is the portion of the rope that stays in place and carries the load, not the part you actively pull to tighten. It lies between the ends and doesn’t participate in tightening the knot. The running end is the portion you pull to tighten, a loop is just a curved bend, and a round turn is a full wrap around an object. So the middle portion that remains stationary and doesn’t tighten is the standing part.