As you hold a piece of manila line vertically in front of you, the strands run from the lower left to the upper right. Which type of line is this?

Correct Answer: Option C — Right-hand laid

In standard rope construction, the direction of the strand lay determines the classification. When strands run from lower left to upper right, the rope is right-hand laid, which is the most common configuration for standard three-strand fiber lines used in general deck seamanship.