Which of the following should you do when using wire rope clips to form a temporary eye in a wire rope?

Correct Answer: Option C — place the U-bolt of the wire rope clips on the dead end of the rope

The U-bolt must always bear against the dead end of the wire rope to prevent crushing the live, load-bearing portion. Placing the U-bolt on the live end creates a stress concentration that significantly weakens the rope, violating standard rigging practices and compromising the integrity of the temporary eye.