Multiple Choice Questions

Which statement concerning rare, threatened, or endangered species is true?
  • Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as much.
  • These species are fully protected by law.
  • A hang fire is when the primer fails to ignite the powder.
  • Bring the left foot slightly forward.
Which two shotgun chokes are best for hunting small, fast, close birds?
  • improved cylinder and modified
  • Keep the gun pointed downrange.
  • a wildlife management agency
  • These species are fully protected by law.
There are four main causes of hunting incidents. One of these causes is:
  • can cause the gun to snag in brushy terrain
  • Tie it to the sling.
  • hunter judgment mistakes
  • if all other hunters are in front of you
Which is the safest device to use while climbing a tree or in a tree stand?
  • a cleaning rod
  • full-body harness
  • single-shot and repeating
  • Tie it to the sling.
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water?
  • Try to reboard your boat, even if it is swamped.
  • Match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell.
  • by transporting animals without displaying them
  • the distance you expect to be from your quarry
Firearm incidents, rough terrain, climate extremes, and getting lost are examples of:
  • quality of game rather than quantity
  • can cause the gun to snag in brushy terrain
  • unload firearms when not in use
  • hunting risks that a hunter can prepare for
For safety, a firearm should be stored:
  • Immediately point the muzzle in a safe direction.
  • determine problems with shooting technique
  • An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.
  • in a locked location, away from the ammunition
which of the following is the best way to make sure you have the proper ammunition for your firearm?
  • match the information on the firearm's barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot
  • Match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell.
  • Replace wet clothing with dry clothing.
  • a cool, dry location
The second rule of firearm safety is "Treat every firearm with the _______ due a loaded gun."
  • prone
  • pointing the muzzle in an unsafe direction
  • respect
  • posting
When should a hunter wear a fall-arrest system?
  • whenever the hunter is off the ground
  • lining up the rear and front sights.
  • when a shot will give a clean kill
  • can cause the gun to snag in brushy terrain
A firearm safety:
  • is a mechanical device that could fail
  • case, primer, powder, and projectile
  • hunting risks that a hunter can prepare for
  • fire the rifle from a solid bench rest
There are several ways to carry a gun. The shoulder carry is a good choice:
  • Unload the firearm and open the action.
  • Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as much.
  • if all other hunters are in front of you
  • Replace wet clothing with dry clothing.
You wait for game while sitting or standing in one spot. This hunting strategy is called:
  • standing
  • patience
  • posting
  • an elevated stand
Why should you aim with your dominant eye?
  • to select ammunition with the best performance
  • to increase your accuracy
  • outside the trigger guard
  • to conserve wildlife
Choose the true statement about a firearm's maximum projectile range.
  • when a shot will give a clean kill
  • Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun.
  • Unload and case the firearm before transporting it.
  • When you know a firearm's range, you know how far the bullet or shot can travel and still cause injury.
Most hunters would agree that certain hunting behaviors are ethical. Certain behaviors are unethical. Other behaviors are in a gray area, and each hunter must make a personal choice. Which of the following behaviors is in the gray area?
  • The primer explodes and sparks the gunpowder.
  • Check for debris in the barrel.
  • learn about your quarry
  • A hunter baits deer with corn or protein pellets.
___ is a term that describes the size of a rifle or handgun bore. This term also describes the size of cartridges used with different bores.
  • caliber
  • posting
  • rifling
  • half an hour
Why must you learn to recognize key characteristics of the animal you're hunting?
  • by transporting animals without displaying them
  • outside the trigger guard
  • to avoid taking illegal game or non-game animals
  • Unload the firearm and open the action.
You are shooting at a moving target. You raise the shotgun and point where you think the target will be when the shot arrives. This method of shooting is called:
  • Put the safety on.
  • snap-shooting
  • apply slow, steady pressure until the gun fires
  • fish point
All hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip. Which step will help ensure that you take only legal game?
  • the opportunity to hunt
  • learn about your quarry
  • muzzle control and terrain
  • Heat Escape Lessening Posture
Which method is recommended for climbing a tree to enter an elevated stand?
  • Replace wet clothing with dry clothing.
  • using a fall-arrest system (safety harness)
  • Unload and case the firearm before transporting it.
  • These species are fully protected by law.
When should a hunter begin to get in shape for a hunt?
  • to increase your accuracy
  • Fire it into a backstop.
  • well in advance of the hunt
  • in front of a safe backstop
You are shooting a rifle or handgun. What is the best way to pull the trigger for an accurate shot?
  • apply slow, steady pressure until the gun fires
  • Unload the firearm and open the action.
  • Keep the gun pointed downrange.
  • snap-shooting
sighting-in a rifle means:
  • about 5% of the population
  • fire the rifle from a solid bench rest
  • hitting the target accurately and consistently
  • lining up the rear and front sights.
Hunters tend to pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the sportsman stage?
  • Heat Escape Lessening Posture
  • the total hunting experience
  • muzzle control and terrain
  • quality of game rather than quantity
You remove a firearm from its storage location in your home. How should you handle the firearm?
  • Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun.
  • in a locked location, away from the ammunition
  • an elevated stand
  • Immediately point the muzzle in a safe direction.
Bullets spin when shot from a rifle or handgun. What causes this spinning?
  • rifling
  • practice
  • anatomy
  • longbow
Sighting-in a rifle helps the shooter:
  • determine problems with shooting technique
  • in a locked location, away from the ammunition
  • whenever the hunter is off the ground
  • lining up the rear and front sights.
What are the two basic styles of firearm actions?
  • single-shot and repeating
  • Replace wet clothing with dry clothing.
  • when a shot will give a clean kill
  • can cause the gun to snag in brushy terrain
A hunter is right-handed. When shooting a shotgun, this hunter should:
  • Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as much.
  • Bring the left foot slightly forward.
  • Match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell.
  • learn about the game you will hunt
There are four standard rifle firing positions. Which position is best for learning the fundamentals of shooting?
  • Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun.
  • standing
  • posting
  • prone
What is the FINAL step in correctly matching ammunition to a firearm?
  • A hang fire is when the primer fails to ignite the powder.
  • match the information on the firearm's barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot
  • participate in hunting while ignoring the arguments of critics
  • Match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell.
what is good marksmanship?
  • Keep the victim lying down. Loosen any restrictive clothing.
  • determine problems with shooting technique
  • hitting the target accurately and consistently
  • lining up the rear and front sights.
What is the correct treatment for shock?
  • by transporting animals without displaying them
  • Fire it into a backstop.
  • Keep the victim lying down. Loosen any restrictive clothing.
  • Keep the gun pointed downrange.
Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip?
  • Immediately point the muzzle in a safe direction.
  • Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.
  • This method takes longer to perfect than the bowsight method.
  • quality of game rather than quantity
Hunting laws preserve wildlife. Hunter ethics preserve:
  • the opportunity to hunt
  • firearms and ammunition
  • modern smokeless powder
  • Fire it into a backstop.
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
  • Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as much.
  • Keep the victim calm. Take him or her to a hospital.
  • Bring the left foot slightly forward.
  • if all other hunters are in front of you
Which type of bullet is recommended for rifles with a tubular magazine?
  • cylinder (unchocked)
  • longbow
  • the game being hunted
  • rounded soft point
You sit concealed in one spot above the level of your quarry. This hunting strategy uses:
  • half an hour
  • Put the safety on.
  • an elevated stand
  • 180 degrees
How many people in the U.S. hunt?
  • by transporting animals without displaying them
  • about 5% of the population
  • when the distance is known
  • avoid severe weather
Safety rule violations can cause hunting incidents. An example of a safety rule violation is:
  • respect
  • pointing the muzzle in an unsafe direction
  • outside the trigger guard
  • can cause the gun to snag in brushy terrain
You shoot a deer. You do not see it go down. How long should you wait before trailing the deer?
  • nocking point
  • half an hour
  • muzzle control and terrain
  • an elevated stand
How often should a firearm be cleaned to keep it in top condition?
  • a cleaning rod
  • after each use
  • practice
  • an elevated stand
Which of the following is a building block of good marksmanship?
  • after each use
  • practice
  • standing
  • longbow
HELP refers to the position you should assume in cold water. What does HELP stand for?
  • the game being hunted
  • learn about your quarry
  • Heat Escape Lessening Posture
  • Keep the gun pointed downrange.
You are hunting with others. Which two factors are most important in choosing how to carry your firearm?
  • single-shot and repeating
  • apply slow, steady pressure until the gun fires
  • muzzle control and terrain
  • snap-shooting
When a rifle fires, a sequence of events takes place. After the firing pin strikes the primer, what is the next event in the sequence?
  • Immediately point the muzzle in a safe direction.
  • providing wildlife managers with information from the field
  • The primer explodes and sparks the gunpowder.
  • Unload and case the firearm before transporting it.
Which two items should always be locked away separately?
  • well in advance of the hunt
  • Replace wet clothing with dry clothing.
  • firearms and ammunition
  • single-shot and repeating
Which of the following is a proper way to treat hypothermia?
  • practice
  • Replace wet clothing with dry clothing.
  • single-shot and repeating
  • full-body harness
Which type of bow has limbs that curve away from the belly of the bow?
  • the game being hunted
  • longbow
  • recurve bow
  • a cool, dry location
when you know a firearm's effective killing range, you can determine:
  • when a shot will give a clean kill
  • when the distance is known
  • rounded soft point
  • single-shot and repeating
there are four standard rifle firing positions. choose the steadiest.
  • Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun.
  • prone
  • longbow
  • standing
Three factors contribute to spoiled meat after game is harvested. One of these factors is:
  • water
  • posting
  • heat
  • habitat
Why is good marksmanship important?
  • Good marksmanship is critical for a clean kill.
  • An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.
  • in a locked location, away from the ammunition
  • the distance you expect to be from your quarry
A downed animal appears to be dead. What should you do before approaching this animal?
  • apply slow, steady pressure until the gun fires
  • Wait a short distance away. Watch for any rise and fall of the animal's chest.
  • what you see when a firearm's sights are aligned correctly with the target
  • Match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell.
A compass always points to:
  • is a mechanical device that could fail
  • to conserve wildlife
  • magnetic north
  • Tie it to the sling.
Which of the following would be a good spot to store ammunition?
  • a cool, dry location
  • in a quiver with a cover
  • Replace wet clothing with dry clothing.
  • rounded soft point
To take game and minimize its suffering, you must know the ______ of the animal you are hunting.
  • patience
  • anatomy
  • prone
  • habitat
One way of shooting a bow is the instinctive aiming method. What is true about this method?
  • This method takes longer to perfect than the bowsight method.
  • when a shot will give a clean kill
  • Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded gun.
  • Immediately point the muzzle in a safe direction.
What is the recommended method for attaching a haul line to a firearm?
  • full-body harness
  • avoid severe weather
  • Match the information on the barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell.
  • Tie it to the sling.
Hunters tend to pass through five stages of development. What is the focus during the trophy stage?
  • quality of game rather than quantity
  • in front of a safe backstop
  • Immediately point the muzzle in a safe direction.
  • Bring the left foot slightly forward.
Which type of arrowhead spears fish and secures them until landed with an attached line?
  • match the information on the firearm's barrel to the information on the cartridge or shotshell before you shoot
  • longbow
  • rifling
  • fish point
when you shoulder your shotgun, what part of your body should fit snugly against the stock?
  • cheek
  • caliber
  • when a shot will give a clean kill
  • prone
You are unloading your firearm. You start by pointing the muzzle in a safe direction. What is the NEXT step you should take?
  • Put the safety on.
  • sustained lead
  • Unload the firearm.
  • muzzle control and terrain
When do bowsights work best?
  • when the distance is known
  • the game being hunted
  • to increase your accuracy
  • when a shot will give a clean kill
you're ready to shoot a rifle. You should draw a deep breath and then:
  • exhale halfway
  • Put the safety on.
  • rounded soft point
  • an elevated stand
What are the basic parts of ammunition?
  • case, primer, powder, and projectile
  • if all other hunters are in front of you
  • hitting the target accurately and consistently
  • These species are fully protected by law.
Which statement about arrows is true?
  • case, primer, powder, and projectile
  • in front of a safe backstop
  • fire the rifle from a solid bench rest
  • An arrow is as deadly as a bullet.
The zone-of-fire in front of each hunters spans about:
  • 45 degrees
  • unload firearms when not in use
  • recurve bow
  • 180 degrees
You stumble in the field. The barrel of your firearm dips into the ground. You follow the steps to check for an obstruction in the firearm. After pointing the muzzle in a safe direction, what is the NEXT step?
  • Check for debris in the barrel.
  • Unload the firearm and open the action.
  • Heat Escape Lessening Posture
  • unload firearms when not in use
Two hunters are duck hunting in a boat. What is the safest position?
  • full-body harness
  • practice
  • back-to-back
  • a cleaning rod
There are four standard rifle firing positions. Which position provides the LEAST support?
  • standing
  • rifling
  • prone
  • patience
Which material provides warmth even when wet?
  • wool
  • prone
  • a cool, dry location
  • water
How can you show respect for non-hunters?
  • Keep the victim calm. Take him or her to a hospital.
  • Be sure of the target, what is in front of it, and what is beyond it.
  • by transporting animals without displaying them
  • to avoid taking illegal game or non-game animals
You are shooting a muzzleloader. A hang fire happens. What should you do?
  • Bring the left foot slightly forward.
  • Keep the gun pointed downrange.
  • muzzle control and terrain
  • Unload the firearm and open the action.
What is the sight picture?
  • hitting the target accurately and consistently
  • case, primer, powder, and projectile
  • participate in hunting while ignoring the arguments of critics
  • what you see when a firearm's sights are aligned correctly with the target
What is the term for continuing to squeeze the trigger after the bullet fires?
  • the game being hunted
  • a cleaning rod
  • deflection
  • follow through
All hunters should take several steps to prepare for each hunting trip. Which step will increase your hunting success and add to your enjoyment?
  • quality of game rather than quantity
  • learn about the game you will hunt
  • Unload the firearm and open the action.
  • Keep the gun pointed downrange.
What group sets hunting regulations in most states?
  • a wildlife management agency
  • to increase your accuracy
  • Fire it into a backstop.
  • firearms and ammunition
Where should broadheads be kept while traveling to and from the field?
  • in a quiver with a cover
  • Tie it to the sling.
  • single-shot and repeating
  • whenever the hunter is off the ground
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