Grading System and Retesting Policy

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Questions and Answers

What is the highest numerical equivalent for a grade classified as 'Good'?

93 (correct)

What happens to a student who scores below 70% on a retest?

They earn a minimum score of 70% regardless of performance.

Their retest score is recorded as is.

They will retake the exam again.

They receive the higher grade of the two failed exams. (correct)

What is the minimum average a student must achieve to earn a diploma?

75%

80%

85%

70% (correct)

What is the time frame for a student to report a grading error?

30 days Signup and view all the answers

What does the Family Education and Privacy Act of 1974 aim to protect?

The privacy of educational records Signup and view all the answers

What action does Modern Gun School take if a student has not fulfilled their financial obligations?

No transcripts will be released. Signup and view all the answers

If a student fails to report an error on their academic record, what is the consequence?

They are disqualified from further consideration of the matter. Signup and view all the answers

What is the score range for a grade classified as 'Satisfactory'?

78-85 Signup and view all the answers

What can occur if a shooter does not wait long enough after a misfire or hang-fire?

The cartridge can explode when moved. Signup and view all the answers

What is measured to determine the accuracy in shooting?

Group measure from center to center of bullet holes. Signup and view all the answers

What part of the gun is described as the 'hammer'?

The internal part that strikes the firing pin. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of headspace for rimmed cartridges?

Distance from the face of the breech block to the barrel seat. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the headspace in a gun is too little?

The breech will not close on the cartridge. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a trigger guard on a gun?

To protect the trigger from accidental firing. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes excessive headspace?

It can cause misfires and safety hazards. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'high base shell' refer to?

A shell with a high inside base wad. Signup and view all the answers

Which operation system in self-loading firearms uses gas pressure to drive the slide or breechblock to the rear?

Direct blowback Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'bore' refer to in firearms?

The internal diameter where the projectile travels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'ballistics'?

The study of projectile motion including velocity and trajectory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between metallic ammunition and shotgun shells?

Shotgun shells are typically in cases made of paper or plastic. Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the term 'barrel length' in firearms?

The distance from the chamber to the muzzle Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'exterior ballistics' focus on?

The motion of the projectile from the gun to the target Signup and view all the answers

What best defines 'muzzle heavy' in the context of firearm balance?

The center of gravity is towards the muzzle of the firearm. Signup and view all the answers

In firearm terminology, what does 'ball powder' refer to?

An alternative to traditional gunpowder Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'penetration' in relation to projectiles?

The distance a projectile travels within a given material Signup and view all the answers

What does 'plink' refer to in firearms usage?

Shooting a weapon for enjoyment under safe conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes 'polyformed' materials?

Continuous plastic tubing used for shot shell cases Signup and view all the answers

What function does 'porting' serve in firearms?

To reduce muzzle jump through gas vents Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of 'powder' in ammunition?

To supply the power needed for projectile propulsion Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the ignition of the powder charge in a firearm?

The crushing of the priming composition Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism is referred to as 'safety' in firearms?

The mechanism preventing accidental discharge Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'ramp sight' in firearms?

A front sight that is a long slanting metal piece Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the recoil shield in a revolver?

To absorb recoil energy during firing Signup and view all the answers

How is 'range' defined in the context of firearms?

The distance from the firearm to the target Signup and view all the answers

What type of explosive ignition relies on crushing a priming mixture?

Percussion ignition Signup and view all the answers

Which type of firearm is classified as a repeating firearm, but not a revolver?

Pump-action shotgun Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the automatic safety device function?

It resets itself in the safe position while reloading Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes rimfire cartridges from others?

The priming compound is located in the rim of the case Signup and view all the answers

What does a registered target signify in a shooting tournament?

The target dimensions are guaranteed through registration Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of a pump-action firearm?

It has a slide mechanism for chambering rounds Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Letter Grades and Numerical Equivalents

An A is excellent and is a numerical grade of 94-100.
A B is good and is a numerical grade of 86-93.
A C is satisfactory and is a numerical grade of 78-85.
A D is passing and is a numerical grade of 70-77.
An F is failing and is a numerical grade of below 70.

Retesting

Students can retest on any exam they score 69% or lower on.
Students are encouraged to review missed questions before retesting.
Students who pass a retest cannot achieve a grade higher than 70%.
Students who fail a retest receive the higher of the two failed exam scores.

Academic Records

Modern Gun School complies with the Family Education and Privacy Act of 1974.
This act protects the privacy of student educational records and provides rights to students to inspect and review their records.
Students who believe an error has been made in their grade must contact the school within 30 days of the grade being posted to seek a correction.
Students are responsible for reporting any other types of errors in their academic records.

Completion Documents

A transcript and diploma are awarded upon course completion and satisfaction of all financial obligations.
To earn a diploma, a student must have a minimum 70% average in the course.
Modern Gun School will not issue completion documents until all financial obligations are met.
One free official transcript is included for each student upon completion of the course.
Additional transcripts cost a fee.
Students who have not satisfied financial obligations will not receive transcripts.

Glossary

Blowback: An operation system in self-loading firearms where the slide or breechblock is driven to the rear by direct gas pressure on the cartridge case head.
Bore: The hole through the barrel of a firearm.
Barrel: Steel tube of a firearm where the projectile is driven.
Group: Multiple consecutive shots fired at a target with constant aim, whose bullet holes create a group on the target.
Group Measure: The distance between the two farthest apart bullet holes in a group. It is measured center to center.
Guard: The metal, plastic or horn loop that surrounds the trigger to protect it.
Hammer: Part of the gun action that strikes the firing pin to fire the cartridge.
Headspace: The distance from the face of the breech block to a predetermined point on the cartridge case.
High Base Shell: An outdated term for a shell furnished with a high inside base wad.
Penetration: The distance a projectile travels within a given material.
Plinking: Recreational shooting for fun, in safe conditions.
Percussion: Striking and crushing, the method by which certain explosives in priming mixtures are ignited.
Polyformed: A process of forming continuous plastic tubing into shot shell cases, then cutting into the required lengths.
Porting: Adding vents to a barrel to reduce muzzle jump.
Powder: The finely divided chemical mixture in ammunition that develops gas pressure, igniting the cartridge to propel the bullet.
Pump Action: Common name for a slide action repeating firearm.
Ramp Sight: An incline, a type of front sight.
Range: The distance measured between the firearm and the target. Also, the place where rifle and pistol shooting is conducted.
Recoild Shield: The enlarged portion of the revolver's frame behind the cylinder.
Revolver: A repeating firearm with a revolving cylinder containing chambers for cartridges.
Registered Targets: Shotgun targets thrown in a tournament registered by the Amateur Trapshooters' Association, National Skeet Shooting Association, or National Sporting Clays Association.
Registered Tournaments: Conducted through registration with the N.R.A.; an official referee must be present and only official N.R.A. targets can be used.
Repeating Firearm: Any rifle, shotgun, or pistol (excluding a revolver) that has a magazine for carrying cartridges and a repeating mechanism that ejects and reloads a cartridge.
Rimfire Cartridge: A cartridge containing a priming composition inside the rim of the case.
Safety: A mechanism that locks a firearm to prevent accidental discharge.
Automatic Safety: A safety device that automatically resets itself to the safe position when the gun is opened for reloading.

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Learn about the grading system, including letter grades and their numerical equivalents. This quiz also covers the retesting policy for students who score 69% or lower. Understand the importance of academic records and the privacy laws that protect them.