Question 1844Deck Safety70% to pass
In illustration D033DG below, which letter indicates a butt?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B.
In the illustration D033DG, the letter "D" indicates a butt. A butt is a type of splice used to join two ropes or cables together end-to-end. This is a common knot and splicing technique that is required knowledge for obtaining a U.S. Coast Guard Captain's License.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not represent a butt splice. Option A (J) indicates a jammed splice, option C (F) indicates a fisherman's bend, and option D (E) indicates an eye splice, which are different types of knots and splices.
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