Which part of the ladder is placed against the ground when the ladder is raised?

Which part of the ladder is placed against the ground when the ladder is raised?

• A. Left rail
• B. Butt
• C. Top rung
• D. Base foot

Answer: (B)

When you set up a ladder, the end that sits on the floor is the butt. This bottom end serves as the base that bears the weight and keeps the ladder stable as you lean the top against a surface. The other parts mentioned refer to other areas of the ladder (a side rail, the rung near the top, or a general term for the bottom area) and aren’t the end that contacts the ground, so the butt is the correct term for the part placed on the ground.