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

Correct Answer: Option C — Left-hand laid

The lay of a rope is identified by the direction the strands spiral. If the strands run from the lower right to the upper left when held vertically, the rope is left-hand laid. This orientation is critical for specific applications, such as preventing unlaying under certain mechanical loads.