What is the purpose of using a knot or hitch to secure the rope to a carabiner?

• A. To prevent rope from slipping through carabiner and maintain control
• B. To attach rope to anchor
• C. To mark rope length
• D. To decorate gear

Answer: (A)

The main idea is securing the rope to the carabiner so it can’t slip out under load. When the rope is clipped into a carabiner, a knot or hitch acts as a stopper that sits against the carabiner and prevents the rope from sliding through as tension increases. This keeps the rope under control, ensures the load stays on the intended part of the system, and reduces the chance of the rope feeding uncontrollably or pulling free when you’re hauling, belaying, or lowering.

Other uses like attaching to an anchor, marking rope length, or decorating gear don’t address that critical point of security between rope and carabiner under load.