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Hunter-ed certification exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be
pointing: - ANSWER-straight up
QUESTION: What should you use to screw on broadheads ? - ANSWER-Specially designed
wrench
QUESTION: The best anchor point for drawing a bow: - ANSWER-is determined through practice
QUESTION: The rear end of an arrow has a slotted plastic tip that snaps onto the string and
holds the arrow in place. What is the name for this slotted tip? - ANSWER-Nock
QUESTION: There are four primary rules of firearm safety. What is one of these rules? -
ANSWER-Be sure of the target and what is beyond it before firing.
QUESTION: Which of these is one of the firearm safety rules? - ANSWER-Avoid alcoholic
beverages before and during shooting.
QUESTION: What have hunter education programs always taught young hunters? - ANSWER-
Firearm and hunting safety
QUESTION: What is true about responsible hunters? - ANSWER-The follow safety rules and
guidelines
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QUESTION: Which group is a primary supporter of hunter education? - ANSWER-International
Hunter Education Association-USA
QUESTION: Within a firearm, a burning material created pressure to force the bullet or shot out
of the barrel. What is this burning material? - ANSWER-Powder
Which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a muzzleloader? -
ANSWER-action
QUESTION: Which kinda of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader? -
ANSWER-Modern smokeless powder
QUESTION: Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader? - ANSWER-
Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
QUESTION: Which type of bow uses wheels and cables and is the most popular bow for hunting
and target shooting? - ANSWER-Compound bow
QUESTION: A crossbow: - ANSWER-Shoots bolts or shorts arrows
QUESTION: It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is: - ANSWER-In front of a safe backstop
QUESTION: The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Shot pellets and a
bullet are examples of which basic component? - ANSWER-Projectile
QUESTION: What is critical when selecting the ammunition for a firearm? - ANSWER-Using the
correct cartridge or shotshell
QUESTION: What is the main difference between center fire and rimfire ammunition? -
ANSWER-Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing
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Hunter-ed certification exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be
pointing: - ANSWER-straight up
QUESTION: What should you use to screw on broadheads ? - ANSWER-Specially designed
wrench
QUESTION: The best anchor point for drawing a bow: - ANSWER-is determined through practice
QUESTION: The rear end of an arrow has a slotted plastic tip that snaps onto the string and
holds the arrow in place. What is the name for this slotted tip? - ANSWER-Nock
QUESTION: There are four primary rules of firearm safety. What is one of these rules? -
ANSWER-Be sure of the target and what is beyond it before firing.
QUESTION: Which of these is one of the firearm safety rules? - ANSWER-Avoid alcoholic
beverages before and during shooting.
QUESTION: What have hunter education programs always taught young hunters? - ANSWER-
Firearm and hunting safety
QUESTION: What is true about responsible hunters? - ANSWER-The follow safety rules and
guidelines
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QUESTION: Which group is a primary supporter of hunter education? - ANSWER-International
Hunter Education Association-USA
QUESTION: Within a firearm, a burning material created pressure to force the bullet or shot out
of the barrel. What is this burning material? - ANSWER-Powder
Which part of a modern firearm has the same function as the lock on a muzzleloader? -
ANSWER-action
QUESTION: Which kinda of powder can cause serious injury if used in a muzzleloader? -
ANSWER-Modern smokeless powder
QUESTION: Which of the following describes safe handling of a muzzleloader? - ANSWER-
Always point the muzzle in a safe direction.
QUESTION: Which type of bow uses wheels and cables and is the most popular bow for hunting
and target shooting? - ANSWER-Compound bow
QUESTION: A crossbow: - ANSWER-Shoots bolts or shorts arrows
QUESTION: It is safe to shoot an arrow when the target is: - ANSWER-In front of a safe backstop
QUESTION: The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Shot pellets and a
bullet are examples of which basic component? - ANSWER-Projectile
QUESTION: What is critical when selecting the ammunition for a firearm? - ANSWER-Using the
correct cartridge or shotshell
QUESTION: What is the main difference between center fire and rimfire ammunition? -
ANSWER-Rimfire primer is in the rim of the casing
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