You are rigging a stage over the ship's side to serve as a working platform. For stability of the stage, the downhaul to one end of the stage and the downhaul to the other end, which are used for lowering the stage, should be led __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — one to the inboard and the other to the outboard

Rigging a stage requires one downhaul led to the inboard side and one to the outboard side to prevent the stage from swinging away from the hull. This opposing tension stabilizes the platform against the ship's side, ensuring a secure working environment for personnel performing maintenance.