Which description best defines wire rope?

• A. A chain of metal links
• B. Several strands twisted into a rope
• C. A single strand of steel wire
• D. A rope made of synthetic fibers

Answer: (B)

Wire rope is built from multiple wires twisted together to form strands, and those strands are then twisted around a core to create a rope. This layered, twisted construction is what gives wire rope its high strength and flexibility, allowing it to handle heavy loads and bend without breaking. Describing it as several strands twisted into a rope captures this essential structure. A chain is a different kind of load-carrying product, a single strand of steel wire isn’t a rope, and a rope made of synthetic fibers isn’t metal wire rope, which is why the description of multiple strands twisted together is the best fit.