Deck General USCG Question #1702 (Set 53)

Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a half hitch?

USCG Exam Illustration D030DG
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D030DG
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — U

A half hitch is the simplest form of a hitch, formed by passing the working end of a line around a standing part and then under itself. It serves as the fundamental building block for more complex knots and is commonly used for temporary securing or as a locking mechanism.

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