Question 1814 Deck General

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Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a barrel hitch?

Diagram for USCG Deck General: Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a barrel hitch?
A O
B P
C U
D E
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A. The knot shown in illustration D030DG that represents a barrel hitch is the O knot. A barrel hitch is a type of knot used to attach a rope to a cylindrical object, such as a barrel or pipe. The O knot in the illustration clearly depicts the configuration of a barrel hitch, with the rope wrapped around the cylindrical object and secured with a half hitch. The other answer choices do not depict a barrel hitch. P, U, and E are different types of knots that serve different purposes and do not match the characteristics of a barrel hitch.

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