Outline the basic steps to set up a top-rope belay on a challenge course element.

• A. Inspect rope, attach harness to anchor, thread rope through the element's anchor, connect belay device to the rope and belayer, perform safety checks, give readiness signals, then begin.
• B. Attach harness to anchor, thread rope through element, connect belay device, inspect rope, perform safety checks, begin.
• C. Inspects rope after climb, test belay device, then begin.
• D. Thread rope through anchor, attach harness to climber, connect belay device, inspect rope, safety checks, begin.

Answer: (A)