Which rope or cable is used to extend or hoist the fly section?

• A. Halyard
• B. Tie rod
• C. Rail
• D. Butt

Answer: (A)

The concept here is identifying the lifting line used in a rigging or fly system. The rope or cable that extends or hoists the fly section is a halyard. Halyards are specifically designed as the lifting lines for sails, flags, or scenery, and they often run through pulleys to provide mechanical advantage for raising the flown portion. The other terms don’t describe a lifting line: a tie rod is a rigid structural connector, a rail is a track or guide, and a butt is a joint or end of a piece. So the halyard best fits as the line used to raise the fly section.