Which of the Following Statements About Tying the Extension Ladder

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about tying the extension ladder halyard is MOST accurate?

• A) The halyard should be tied using a figure-eight on a bight.
• B) The halyard should be tied to prevent the fly from slipping.
• C) The halyard should be tied before resting the ladder against the structure.
• D) The halyard should be tied differently for closed- and for open-ended halyards.

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