What type of hitch is used for one person belay?

• A. Munter Hitch
• B. Prusik
• C. Clove Hitch
• D. Figure Eight

Answer: (A)

The ability to brake and control rope tension with a simple setup is what this question is testing. A Munter hitch is specifically designed to be used with a carabiner to belay a climber by oneself or in improvised solo setups. It creates friction as the rope runs through the carabiner, and the brake hand can quickly increase or decrease this friction to hold a fall or feed rope smoothly. This makes it practical for one-person belays without needing a separate belay device.

The other options aren’t used for this purpose. A Prusik hitch is a friction hitch commonly used for ascending or as a backup, not for actively belaying a single climber with one hand. A Clove Hitch is great for attaching rope to an anchor or carabiner, but it isn’t a reliable braking hitch for belaying. A Figure Eight is a tying knot used for tying into a rope or creating a stopper/loop, not the function needed to brake and control a belay.