The usual method of arranging a line on deck so that it will run out easily without kinking or fouling is __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — faking down the line

Faking down a line involves laying it out in long, flat bights on the deck. This specific arrangement ensures the line remains clear for running, allowing it to pay out rapidly without the risk of kinks, hockles, or fouling that often occur when a line is coiled or flemished.