When you "end for end" a wire rope, you __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — remove the wire rope from the drum and reverse it so that the free end becomes the bitter end

Ending for ending a wire rope involves reversing its position on the drum so the end previously at the drum becomes the working end. This distributes wear and fatigue more evenly across the entire length of the wire, extending its service life by changing the bending stress points.