PA Safety Course Practice Exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Which basic component is a
bullet and shot pellets? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅projectile
What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅Steel shot weighs about
two-thirds as much.
Which type of bow has straight limbs that form an arc when strung? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅longbow
You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be pointing:
to the right
to the left
straight up
,straight down - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅straight down
One way of shooting a bow is the bowsight aiming method. This method:
takes longer to perfect than the instinctive aiming method
is more versatile than the instinctive aiming method
requires the ability to accurately judge distances
allows the shooter to keep both eyes open while aiming the bow - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅requires the ability to accurately judge distances
What should be used to screw on broadheads? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅specially
designed wrench
What part of the game animal is the most effective place to shoot? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅vital organs
Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing?
to be more visible to other hunters
to obey federal law
to reflect sunlight and keep cool
to hide from game - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅to be more visible to other hunters
, Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you choose
your clothes for a hunting trip?
Always wear wool clothing.
Always wear several layers of cotton or polyester clothing.
Always wear light clothing and a hat.
Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect. - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect
What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation?
to help control wildlife populations at a healthy balance for the habitat
to remove unhealthy animals from game populations
to share the experience of the outdoors with non-hunters
to help focus attention on wildlife and the importance of conservation - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅to help control wildlife populations at a healthy balance for the habitat
Which type of bow has a rifle-like stock that shoots bolts or short arrows?
compound bow
recurve bow
longbow
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The basic components of cartridges and shotshells are similar. Which basic component is a
bullet and shot pellets? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅projectile
What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅Steel shot weighs about
two-thirds as much.
Which type of bow has straight limbs that form an arc when strung? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅longbow
You nock an arrow with the bow parallel to the ground. The cock feather should be pointing:
to the right
to the left
straight up
,straight down - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅straight down
One way of shooting a bow is the bowsight aiming method. This method:
takes longer to perfect than the instinctive aiming method
is more versatile than the instinctive aiming method
requires the ability to accurately judge distances
allows the shooter to keep both eyes open while aiming the bow - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅requires the ability to accurately judge distances
What should be used to screw on broadheads? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅specially
designed wrench
What part of the game animal is the most effective place to shoot? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅vital organs
Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing?
to be more visible to other hunters
to obey federal law
to reflect sunlight and keep cool
to hide from game - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅to be more visible to other hunters
, Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you choose
your clothes for a hunting trip?
Always wear wool clothing.
Always wear several layers of cotton or polyester clothing.
Always wear light clothing and a hat.
Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect. - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect
What is the hunter's role in wildlife conservation?
to help control wildlife populations at a healthy balance for the habitat
to remove unhealthy animals from game populations
to share the experience of the outdoors with non-hunters
to help focus attention on wildlife and the importance of conservation - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅to help control wildlife populations at a healthy balance for the habitat
Which type of bow has a rifle-like stock that shoots bolts or short arrows?
compound bow
recurve bow
longbow
