What is a key benefit of connecting anchor points with slings or webbing to create an anchor system?

• A. No load is distributed
• B. Used only for decorative purposes
• C. Loads are concentrated on the strongest point
• D. Loads shared across multiple points

Answer: (D)

Distributing the load across multiple anchors is the key idea. When you connect anchor points with slings or webbing to form an anchor system, the force from the load is shared among several points rather than being taken by a single point. This reduces the peak load on any one anchor and adds redundancy—if one anchor starts to fail, the others can still carry part of the load, enhancing overall safety.

The other statements don’t fit the scenario: a single anchor would bear all the weight, so load distribution isn’t achieved; using anchors for decoration is irrelevant to safety; and concentrating all the load on the strongest point defeats the purpose of an anchor system and increases risk if that point fails. In practice, aiming for an equalized, multi-point setup helps spread the load more evenly and reduces the chance of a single-point failure.