Hunters Ed Unit 1 - 9 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The third rule of firearm safety is "Be sure of the target and
_______ ."
what is in front of it and beyond it
what is above it and below it
the size of it and distance it is from you
the speed of it and the direction it is traveling -
correct answer ✅what is in front of it and beyond it
The fourth rule of firearm safety is "Keep your finger _______ until
ready to shoot."
on the trigger
beside the trigger
outside the trigger guard
inside the trigger guard -
correct answer ✅outside the trigger guard
A true hunter:
,Hunters Ed Unit 1 - 9 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
avoids joining conservation groups
understands safe gun handling
is willing to poach
primarily works at limiting out -
correct answer ✅understands safe gun handling
In addition to teaching firearm and hunting safety, why is hunter
education important?
It gives hunters the skills to limit out when hunting.
It produces knowledgeable and responsible hunters.
It promotes longer hunting seasons.
It helps control the animal population. -
correct answer ✅It produces knowledgeable and responsible
hunters.
State wildlife agencies receive federal aid for hunting-related
projects. The agency that provides this aid is the:
National Park Service
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
,Hunters Ed Unit 1 - 9 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Department of Natural Resources
U.S. Department of the Interior -
correct answer ✅U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or
cartridges?
stock
action
barrel
trigger -
correct answer ✅action
What are the basic parts of ammunition?
case, primer, powder, and projectile
case, powder, wad, and slug
case, powder, projectile, and wad
case, powder, projectile, and shot -
correct answer ✅case, primer, powder, and projectile
, Hunters Ed Unit 1 - 9 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire
ammunition?
Centerfire ammunition is used for muzzleloaders.
Centerfire ammunition is limited to low pressure loads.
Rimfire cartridges are reloadable.
Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing. -
correct answer ✅Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as much.
Steel shot produces a larger pattern.
Steel shot is softer.
Steel shot is more unstable in flight. -
correct answer ✅Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as much.
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?
Answers (Grade A+)
The third rule of firearm safety is "Be sure of the target and
_______ ."
what is in front of it and beyond it
what is above it and below it
the size of it and distance it is from you
the speed of it and the direction it is traveling -
correct answer ✅what is in front of it and beyond it
The fourth rule of firearm safety is "Keep your finger _______ until
ready to shoot."
on the trigger
beside the trigger
outside the trigger guard
inside the trigger guard -
correct answer ✅outside the trigger guard
A true hunter:
,Hunters Ed Unit 1 - 9 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
avoids joining conservation groups
understands safe gun handling
is willing to poach
primarily works at limiting out -
correct answer ✅understands safe gun handling
In addition to teaching firearm and hunting safety, why is hunter
education important?
It gives hunters the skills to limit out when hunting.
It produces knowledgeable and responsible hunters.
It promotes longer hunting seasons.
It helps control the animal population. -
correct answer ✅It produces knowledgeable and responsible
hunters.
State wildlife agencies receive federal aid for hunting-related
projects. The agency that provides this aid is the:
National Park Service
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
,Hunters Ed Unit 1 - 9 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Department of Natural Resources
U.S. Department of the Interior -
correct answer ✅U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Which part of the firearm loads, fires, and ejects shells or
cartridges?
stock
action
barrel
trigger -
correct answer ✅action
What are the basic parts of ammunition?
case, primer, powder, and projectile
case, powder, wad, and slug
case, powder, projectile, and wad
case, powder, projectile, and shot -
correct answer ✅case, primer, powder, and projectile
, Hunters Ed Unit 1 - 9 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire
ammunition?
Centerfire ammunition is used for muzzleloaders.
Centerfire ammunition is limited to low pressure loads.
Rimfire cartridges are reloadable.
Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing. -
correct answer ✅Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing.
Choose the true statement about steel shot versus lead shot.
Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as much.
Steel shot produces a larger pattern.
Steel shot is softer.
Steel shot is more unstable in flight. -
correct answer ✅Steel shot weighs about two-thirds as much.
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?
