The wire rope used for cargo handling on board your vessel has a safe working load of eight tons. It shall be able to withstand a breaking test load of __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — 40 tons

With a mandatory minimum safety factor of five for cargo gear under 46 CFR, a wire rope with a safe working load of eight tons must withstand a breaking test load of forty tons (8 tons SWL multiplied by 5).