Before cutting wire rope, the correct procedure is to:

1. ✓ Apply seizings on both sides of the intended cut so the strands cannot fly apartCorrect
2. B. Unlay the strands back one lay length on each side, then cut the core
3. C. Heat the wire at the cut point to soften the steel before cutting
4. D. Apply a seizing only on the working end side of the cut to control the bitter end