Final answer:
The poop deck is located at the aft, or rear, part of a ship. It is named after the French word 'la poupe' for stern. The correct answer to the question is d) aft.
Step-by-step explanation:
The poop deck is located at the aft, which is the rear of a ship. Historically, the poop deck is the deck that forms the roof of a cabin built in the rear, or "aft," part of the superstructure of a ship. Its name originates from the French word 'la poupe,' which means stern.
The options provided in the question were a) jib, which refers to a type of sail, b) port, which is the left side of the ship when facing forward, c) bow, which is the front of the ship, and d) aft, which is indeed the correct answer as it refers to the rear part of the ship where the poop deck is located.