Archery 4-H Adult Test

Name:______

1Name four materials that arrow shafts are made of:

______
______

2What is a point on the archer’s face, chin, or cheek to which the archer habitually draws the bowstring back to before shooting?

______

3What is the purpose of an “End Loop”?

aWhat an archer places on his/her bow hand to hold on to the bow with.

bThe part of the string that fits over the stringnotch.

cPart of the string that protects the cable guide on a Compound bow.

dNone of the above.

4What name is used to describe a person that loves studies and practices archery?

aHistorian of archery

bAn archery nut

cToxophilite

dNone of the above

5What purpose does the fletching serve on an arrow?

aAssist in flight control

bProvides stability

cCauses drag

dAll of the above

6When releasing an arrow, what do you want to do?

aMove your bow hand

bWatch your arrow fly to the target

cTalk to your neighbor

dContinue focusing on the target

7What gives a compound bow its ability to cast an arrow?

aCams

bLimbs

cRiser

dString

8 When arrows are grouped on the target under and left of the 10 ring, which direction should the archer move the bow sight?

aLower and to the left

bHigher and to the right

cLower and to the right

dHigher and to the left

9Which method is dangerous and should never be used for stringing and unstringing a bow?

aWall stringers

bBow stringer cord

cBox stringer

dPush-Pull method

10Match the type of arrow used for the sport. Draw lines between the columns.

FlightClout

Field900 Round

TargetAnimal Round

HuntingBig game hunt

Flu-FluBird & Rabbit

11In field archery the archer shoots at 14 different targets and distances.
TrueFalse

12“X”-Ring on a target is used as a tie breaker.
TrueFalse

13In the Steps to Shooting, Set & Setup is the opportunity to get the fundamentals right, establish a good grip on both the bow and the string, and relax the body to execute the shot.
TrueFalse

14Risers are made from what material?

aWood

bCastings of aluminum alloys

cPlastics

dAll of the above

15What is the purpose of the “string serving”?

aA wrapping of thread around the bowstring at points of nocking to prevent wear.

bThe wrapping of material around the loops and center of the bowstring to protect from wear.

cProtective wrapping of string material around the bowstring to prevent wear.

dAll of the above

16How many points are received for an arrow that hits the inner gold ring of a 60 cm (24”) FITA target face?

______

17Should the fingers of the bow handgrip the bow tightly?

aYes

bNo

18Name the two materials of which fletching of most arrows are made of.

______

19What is the danger of shooting an arrow that is too short?

______

20On a concentric or ringed target, what is the term for the paper outside the scoring area?

______

21Why is a recurve bow not stored in the same condition as it is shot?

aThe bow would take a permanent set

bThe string might break the next time the bow is shot

cThe limbs will break the next time the bow is shot

dThis is an incorrect statement A bow should always be stored in the same condition as it is shot.

22What is rubbed into the bowstring to keep it from fraying?

aGum

bString Wax

cString Glue

dVaseline

23List the “Steps to Shooting” in order, choose from the words below.

1______

2______

3______

4______

5______

6______

7______

8______

9______

10______

SetAnchorStretch

Stance & PostureReleaseNocking the Arrow

PoiseFollow-ThroughCocoa

ScoreAim-ExpandTransfer/Hold

Draw/LoadSet-UpRelax

24What is a butt or mat?

aTarget

bWhat you stand on

cWhat a target is placed on to shoot arrows at

dThe cardboard the target is glued to

25All of the following are characteristics of a compound bow except:

aIt lets off in draw weight 0% to 85% from its “peak” weight to its holding weight.

bIt is the fastest and easiest to hold at full draw.

cIt is the simplest bow made

dIt involves a system of pulleys and is made with either 2 or 4 wheels

26An archer should be able to hold a full draw for ______second aiming period

a1-3

b3-5

c7-10

d12-15

27If an arrow touches the line but does not enter the next color, what score does it receive?

aThe archer will be allowed to shoot the arrow again and he/she will count that score

bNext Higher Point

cNext Lower Point

dZero

28What is the heavier mid-portion of the bow?

aRiser

bShaft

cFace or Belly

dLimbs

29Which of the following arrowhead is correctly matched with the picture?

aTarget Point

bBroad Head

cField Point

30To creep is to let the arrow slide forward on the arrow rest before releasing
TrueFalse

31Freestyle is a tournament classification in which the use of a sight is not allowed.
TrueFalse

32The term Peeking refers to watching the arrow fly to the target, instead of concentrating on the target.
TrueFalse

33A round is the designated number of arrows shot before each interval of scoring and pulling.
TrueFalse

34Shield and Parabolinare terms referring to the two most common cuts used for fletching.
TrueFalse

35Place the correct letter next to the names.

Face ______

Back ______

Tip ______

Upper Limb ______

Shelf ______

String ______

Lower Limb ______

String Notch ______

Grip or Handle ______

Riser ______

String Height ______

Recurve ______

Sight Window ______

Arrow Rest ______

36Place the correct letter next to the names in this area.

  • Point ______
  • Nock ______
  • Crest ______
  • Fletch ______
  • Index Vane ______
  • Shaft ______

37Place the correct letter next to the names in the area below the picture.

Match the picture to the correct part
Enter the correct letter below

Arrow Rest ______

Nock Locator ______

Nocking Height ______

String Serving ______

Measuring Point ______

Arrow Plate ______

Nocking Point ______

String ______

Handle ______

Pivot Point ______

38Using the following words label the picture, with the letters.

  1. String
  1. Cable
  2. Riser
  3. Upper Limb
  4. Serving
  5. Grip
  6. Axle
  7. Cam
  8. Idler Wheel
  9. Limb Bolt
  10. Lower Limb
  11. Limb Pocket
  12. Cable Guard
  13. Cable Guard Slide

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