Level 1 Archery Instructor Course Exam

The three lines used for safety and control on the archery range are:

On an archery range, the 'Target line' should be:

What is the minimum space needed behind the targets on an outdoor archery range without a natural berm?

A Controlled Access/Spectator Line should be placed at a minimum _____ feet behind the Waiting Line.

The Shooting Line is placed close enough to the targets to ensure the archers can hit the target.

What does 'Go to the Line' indicate in terms of whistle blasts?

What does 'EMERGENCY' indicate in terms of whistle blasts?

What does 'Shoot' indicate in terms of whistle blasts?

What does 'Retrieve arrows' indicate in terms of whistle blasts?

Where should archers stand while waiting for the signal to select a bow?

What does a 'hot' range mean?

What should archers do when they finish shooting all of their arrows but the range is still hot?

What happens if the archer dry fires a bow?

Who is the last person to return to the Waiting Line after all archers retrieve their arrows?

Which two places should the instructor check for missing arrows and safety hazards BEFORE returning from the Target Line?

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.

It is safe to approach the targets before three whistle blasts are given.

Before blowing the whistle one time to indicate to archers that it is safe to shoot, make sure that:

The safety curtain:

The purpose of the Target Line is:

All access doors that are located downrange and in front of the Shooting Line need to be locked on an indoor archery range.

When fitting an archer to a universal compound bow or recurve bow, you should:

If the bowstring is hitting the archer's bow arm, the instructor should advise the archer to:

Where is the sight window located on a left-handed bow?

A right-handed archer should pull the bowstring back with their right hand.

How many people should simultaneously pull arrows from a single target?

When stringing a recurve bow, you should first place the ____________ loop of the bowstring onto the _____________ limb.

If an archer has a hearing impairment, the instructor may also use a visual signal, such as flags, in addition to whistle commands to move archers about the range.

The archer's dominant hand should be the first consideration when selecting a bow.

How many arrows should the instructor place in each ground quiver when setting up the range to prepare to teach the archer's first shot?

When watching a new archer shoot their first arrow, the instructor should focus on:

The archer's dominant eye always corresponds to their dominant hand.

The Waiting Line is placed _____ feet behind the Shooting Line.

If an archer is tipping their head over the bowstring while aiming, what should the instructor check first?

If the arrow is too short for an archer's draw length, the archer could pull the point of the arrow behind the arrow rest (overdraw) and potentially cause injury.

The goal of stance is to provide a solid foundation for the shot. An archer is the most stable in an open stance.

What part of the arrow connects to the bowstring?

During aim, the archer's eye focus should be equally on the arrow point and the target.

The archer should pull the bowstring back to a consistent anchor point every time to maintain accuracy. For beginning archers, ____________________ is the recommended anchor point.

When teaching the archer's first shot, the instructor does not need to keep all shooting archers in their line of sight.

The instructor should only provide a new archer with additional arrows if the archer has demonstrated that they understand how to shoot safely.

The 11 steps of shooting include:

Step 1 of shooting is:

Step 2 of shooting is:

Step 3 of shooting is:

Step 4 of shooting is:

Step 5 of shooting is:

Step 6 of shooting is:

Step 7 of shooting is:

Step 8 of shooting is:

Step 9 of shooting is:

Step 10 of shooting is:

Step 11 of shooting is:

What does an arm guard protect an archer from?

What is the relationship between a drill and a game?

Practicing the steps of shooting with a stretch band allows the archer to focus on proper shooting form and technique.

When teaching a technical skill as part of a drill, the instructor should:

It is important to remain positive and constructive when providing feedback to an archer.

You can easily increase the draw weight of a universal compound bow by:

In the event equipment does not pass inspection, it should not be used until all necessary repairs have been made.

Frayed bowstrings can be fixed by applying ___________ to the bowstring.

Factors to take into consideration when determining the instructor-to-student ratio include:

It is important to turn the limb bolt on both the upper and lower limbs evenly when increasing or decreasing the draw weight of a universal compound bow.

Beginner archers should practice shooting at a blank target or bale prior to shooting at a target face. This allows the archer to focus on the shot process and not their score.

When teaching a new archer how to take their first shot, the instructor should stand in:

Which of the following is a form of finger protection?

What is the most important lesson of every archery class?

Archery programs and grant opportunities are available to help instructors in the development of 'Try Archery' events, camps, and classes.

Arrows that are cracked, bent, broken, or splintered should be:

Transfer to Hold moves the holding power from the archer's arms to his or her back muscles.

When nocking an arrow:

An archer who is demonstrating correct grip will position their knuckles at a 45-degree angle.

List three methods that can be used to determine eye dominance.

When teaching a new archer how to take their first shot, the instructor should stand in: