This test is designed to help you assess your knowledge and readiness for the official certification exam.
It covers a wide range of topics, including firearm safety, maintenance, repair, ballistics, and legal regulations.
Each question is multiple-choice, and you will find the correct answers listed at the end of the test.
Good luck, and use this as an opportunity to identify areas where you may need further study!
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Question 1 |
What is the primary purpose of a firearm's safety mechanism?
To increase accuracy | |
To prevent accidental discharge | |
To reduce recoil | |
To improve durability |
Question 2 |
Which tool is commonly used to measure the bore diameter of a firearm?
Caliper | |
Micrometer | |
Bore gauge | |
Feeler gauge |
Question 3 |
What is the most common type of rifling in modern firearms?
Polygonal | |
Button | |
Cut | |
Electrochemical |
Question 4 |
Which of the following materials is commonly used for firearm barrels?
Aluminum | |
Stainless steel | |
Brass | |
Plastic |
Question 5 |
What is the function of a firearm's extractor?
To ignite the primer | |
To remove spent casings from the chamber | |
To feed ammunition into the chamber | |
To stabilize the bullet in flight |
Question 6 |
Which type of ammunition is typically used in shotguns?
Centerfire | |
Rimfire | |
Shotshells | |
Blank rounds |
Question 7 |
What is the term for the spiral grooves inside a firearm's barrel?
Lands | |
Rifling | |
Chambers | |
Bore |
Question 8 |
Which of the following is a common cause of misfires?
Dirty firing pin | |
Over-lubrication | |
High-quality ammunition | |
Proper maintenance |
Question 9 |
What is the purpose of headspace in a firearm?
To ensure proper bullet seating | |
To align the barrel with the stock | |
To ensure proper cartridge fit in the chamber | |
To reduce recoil |
Question 10 |
Which of the following is a common symptom of excessive headspace?
Improved accuracy | |
Case separation | |
Reduced recoil | |
Increased muzzle velocity |
Question 11 |
What is the primary function of a firearm's magazine?
To ignite the primer | |
To store and feed ammunition | |
To stabilize the bullet | |
To reduce recoil |
Question 12 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm action?
Bolt action | |
Electric action | |
Hydraulic action | |
Pneumatic action |
Question 13 |
What is the term for the rear part of a firearm's barrel where the cartridge is inserted?
Muzzle | |
Chamber | |
Breech | |
Bore |
Question 14 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm sight?
Reflex | |
Telescopic | |
Iron | |
All of the above |
Question 15 |
What is the purpose of a firearm's muzzle brake?
To increase accuracy | |
To reduce recoil | |
To improve durability | |
To enhance concealability |
Question 16 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm stock material?
Wood | |
Polymer | |
Aluminum | |
All of the above |
Question 17 |
What is the term for the process of firing a firearm to test its functionality?
Proofing | |
Cleaning | |
Lubricating | |
Polishing |
Question 18 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm trigger mechanism?
Single-stage | |
Two-stage | |
Set trigger | |
All of the above |
Question 19 |
What is the purpose of a firearm's recoil spring?
To reduce muzzle rise | |
To absorb recoil energy | |
To increase accuracy | |
To improve durability |
Question 20 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm finish?
Bluing | |
Parkerizing | |
Cerakote | |
All of the above |
Question 21 |
What is the term for the distance between the muzzle and the target?
Trajectory | |
Range | |
Windage | |
Elevation |
Question 22 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm malfunction?
Failure to feed | |
Failure to eject | |
Failure to fire | |
All of the above |
Question 23 |
What is the purpose of a firearm's gas system?
To reduce recoil | |
To cycle the action | |
To increase accuracy | |
To improve durability |
Question 24 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm ammunition?
Full metal jacket | |
Hollow point | |
Soft point | |
All of the above |
Question 25 |
What is the term for the angle of the bullet's trajectory as it leaves the barrel?
Elevation | |
Windage | |
Zero | |
Parallax |
Question 26 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm safety mechanism?
Manual safety | |
Grip safety | |
Trigger safety | |
All of the above |
Question 27 |
What is the purpose of a firearm's firing pin?
To ignite the primer | |
To eject the spent casing | |
To feed the ammunition | |
To stabilize the bullet |
Question 28 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm barrel length?
16 inches | |
18 inches | |
20 inches | |
All of the above |
Question 29 |
What is the term for the process of aligning a firearm's sights with the target?
Zeroing | |
Proofing | |
Headspacing | |
Chambering |
Question 30 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm action spring?
Recoil spring | |
Hammer spring | |
Magazine spring | |
All of the above |
Question 31 |
What is the purpose of a firearm's ejector?
To remove spent casings from the chamber | |
To feed ammunition into the chamber | |
To ignite the primer | |
To stabilize the bullet |
Question 32 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm trigger pull weight?
2 pounds | |
4 pounds | |
6 pounds | |
All of the above |
Question 33 |
What is the term for the process of cleaning a firearm's barrel?
Bore cleaning | |
Chamber cleaning | |
Action cleaning | |
Stock cleaning |
Question 34 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm ammunition primer?
Boxer | |
Berdan | |
Both a and b | |
None of the above |
Question 35 |
What is the purpose of a firearm's chamber?
To hold the cartridge during firing | |
To stabilize the bullet | |
To reduce recoil | |
To increase accuracy |
Question 36 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm stock design?
Monte Carlo | |
Thumbhole | |
Pistol grip | |
All of the above |
Question 37 |
What is the term for the process of adjusting a firearm's sights?
Zeroing | |
Proofing | |
Headspacing | |
Chambering |
Question 38 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm barrel material?
Carbon steel | |
Stainless steel | |
Both a and b | |
None of the above |
Question 39 |
What is the purpose of a firearm's bolt?
To lock the cartridge in the chamber | |
To feed ammunition into the chamber | |
To ignite the primer | |
To stabilize the bullet |
Question 40 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm action type?
Semi-automatic | |
Pump action | |
Lever action | |
All of the above |
Question 41 |
What is the term for the process of firing a firearm to test its accuracy?
Grouping | |
Proofing | |
Headspacing | |
Chambering |
Question 42 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm trigger guard?
Fixed | |
Hinged | |
Both a and b | |
None of the above |
Question 43 |
What is the purpose of a firearm's sear?
To release the hammer or striker | |
To feed ammunition into the chamber | |
To ignite the primer | |
To stabilize the bullet |
Question 44 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm barrel twist rate?
1:7 | |
1:9 | |
1:12 | |
All of the above |
Question 45 |
What is the term for the process of adjusting a firearm's trigger pull weight?
Trigger job | |
Proofing | |
Headspacing | |
Chambering |
Question 46 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm action spring?
Recoil spring | |
Hammer spring | |
Magazine spring | |
All of the above |
Question 47 |
What is the purpose of a firearm's magazine release?
To eject the magazine | |
To feed ammunition into the chamber | |
To ignite the primer | |
To stabilize the bullet |
Question 48 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm barrel crown?
Recessed | |
Target | |
Both a and b | |
None of the above |
Question 49 |
What is the term for the process of adjusting a firearm's stock to fit the shooter?
Stock fitting | |
Proofing | |
Headspacing | |
Chambering |
Question 50 |
Which of the following is a common type of firearm action lock?
Bolt lock | |
Lever lock | |
Both a and b | |
None of the above |
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