Which statement correctly identifies the two main components of kernmantle rope?

• A. Core and Sheath
• B. Block and Creel
• C. Twist and Sheath
• D. Core and Creel

Answer: (A)

The key idea is the two-part construction of kernmantle rope: a strong inner core (the kern) surrounded by an outer protective sheath (the mantle). The core carries most of the rope’s tensile strength, while the sheath shields the core from abrasion, moisture, and damage, and also affects how the rope handles and grips. That combination is why “Core and Sheath” is the correct description. The other options use terms that aren’t rope components—creel is not part of rope anatomy, and describing a rope as a “twist and sheath” or a “core and creel” doesn’t reflect its actual structure.