Deck General USCG Question #1989 (Set 62)

Faking a line means to __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — arrange it on deck in long bights

Faking a line is the process of arranging it on deck in long, parallel bights. This configuration allows the line to pay out freely without snagging or kinking, which is essential for safe and rapid deployment during mooring or emergency maneuvering operations on deck.

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