Exam Questions And All Correct
Answers.
The three lines used for safety and control on the archery range are: - Answer a. Target Line
b. Shooting Line
c. Waiting Line
On an archery range the "Target line" - Answer a. Should be placed 5 feet from the targets
c. Keeps archers at a safe distance while others are pulling arrows
(d. Both A and C)
What is the minimum space needed behind the targets on an outdoor archery range without a natural
berm? - Answer c. 50 yards (150 feet)
A Controlled Access/Spectator Line should be placed at a minimum ____ feet behind the Waiting Line -
Answer c. 15 feet
True or False: The Shooting Line is placed close enough to the targets to ensure the archers can hit the
target - Answer True
"Go to the Line" (# of whistle blasts) - Answer 2 whistle blasts
"EMERGENCY"- immediately stop shooting, return bows to the rack and go behind the Waiting Line (# of
whistle blasts) - Answer 5 or more whistle blasts
"Shoot" (# of whistle blasts) - Answer 1 whistle blast
, "Retrieve arrows" (# of whistle blasts) - Answer 3 whistle blasts
Where should archers stand while waiting for the signal to select a bow? - Answer a. Behind the
Waiting Line
What does a "hot" range mean? - Answer b. Archers are shooting at the targets
What should archers do when they finish shooting all of their arrows but the range is still hot? - Answer
c. Return bow to the bow rack and stand behind the waiting line
What happens if the archer dry fires a bow? - Answer It can cause damage to the bow and can injure
the archer
Who is the last person to return to the Waiting Line after all archers retrieve their arrows? - Answer
The Instructor
Which two places should the instructor check for missing arrows and safety hazards BEFORE returning
from the Target Line? - Answer d. Behind the targets and the safety curtain
True or False: If the targets are placed more than one foot in front of the safety curtain on an indoor
range the arrow(s) could bounce off the top of the target(s) and go over the safety curtain - Answer
True
True or False: It is safe to approach the targets before three whistle blasts are given - Answer False
Before blowing the whistle one time to indicate to archers that it is safe to shoot, make sure that: -
Answer d. All archers have a bow and are straddling the Shooting Line
The safety curtain: - Answer a. Should be hung at least 30 inches from the wall
b. Should not be relied upon to protect personal safety or property
c. Should be hung loosely with 3-6 inches of curtain draping on the floor
*****d. All of the above