Which knot is described as a loop at the end of a rope when an 8 on a bight cannot be tied?

• A. Follow through figure eight
• B. Square Knot
• C. Water Knot
• D. Barrel Knot

Answer: (A)

When you need a loop at the end of a rope and tying an 8 on a bight isn’t possible, the follow-through figure eight is used to create that fixed loop. The idea is to start with a figure-eight knot and then thread the rope through the knot along the standing part, which produces a secure loop at the end of the rope. This method gives you a practical, inspectable loop that you can attach to a harness or anchor, and it tends to hold up well under load.

The other knots listed don’t fit this purpose: a square knot is for joining two rope ends and isn’t reliable as a fixed loop; a water knot is used for joining webbing ends, not rope loops; a barrel knot is a bulky stopper at the rope end, not a loop you can use for attachments.