Question 2133 Deck General

The correct answer is A) hinged block. A snatch block is a type of pulley block that has a hinged side, allowing it to be "snatched" or quickly attached to a rope or line without having to thread the end through. This makes it a useful tool for short, sharp pulls where you need to quickly connect the block to the line. The hinged design is the key feature that distinguishes a snatch block from other types of blocks. The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) a chock roller is a type of fairlead, not a block; C) blocks can be used with many types of rope, not just manila; and D) while snatch blocks are used for short, sharp pulls, the "strong block" description is not a defining characteristic.