Question 1674 Deck General

The correct answer is B) figure-eight knot. A figure-eight knot is a common and effective way to temporarily prevent the end of a line from unraveling. It creates a small, compact knot at the end of the line that holds the strands together without adding significant bulk or weight. This makes it a preferred method for securing the end of a line before permanent whipping or splicing is applied. The other options are not the best choices for this purpose. A square knot (A) is more suitable for joining two lines together, while a becket bend (C) and blackwall hitch (D) are used for attaching a line to a fixed object, rather than securing the end of a line.