Scouts BSA Scout Rank Req 2a-2d

Sample Question: What do the following have in common APE, PEA, and PEAR?

• You can eat them for dinner on a campout.

• They rot after 10 days in a closet.

• They float in space.

• A, E and P

Scout (2a): How do Scouts in a Troop provide leadership? (check all that apply)

• Scouts hold elections for troop leadership positions.

• Scouts in leadership positions share knowledge and offer guidance and encouragement to others.

• Scouts go camping.

• Scouts hold elections for patrol leadership positions.

Scout (2b1/4) Which answer best describes the first step of Scouting advancement, "You Learn"?

• Go to the library with your patrol and research a fun topic.

• At troop meetings and on scout outings, you learn and practice skills that are required for advancement or merit badges.

• On campouts, you watch others preparing their campsite.

• You attend school and do your homework like all good children.

Scout (2b2/4) Which answer best describes step 2 of the Scout Rank Advancement, "You are tested"?

• The Scoutmaster sends you to the first aid station to take your temperature.

• You get a pencil and a piece of paper and the Senior Patrol Leader asks you to write everything you know about your current rank.

• Your parent, an adult volunteer on the Committee, tests your skills to sign of on your rank advancement.

• When you master your scouting skill, you demonstrate your knowledge/skill to the Scoutmaster or an Assistant Scoutmaster and they test you on your knowledge and skill.

Scout (2b3/4) Step 3 of the Scout Advancement is to meet with the some Committee members to verify all rank requirements were met and to discuss your scouting experience in the troop. True or False?

• True

• False

Scout (2b4/4) "You are recognized",the final step of the Scout Advancement process, is when:

• Everyone in the troop goes to the ice cream parlor and gets an ice cream cone.

• The scout recites the Scout Oath and Scout Law in front of their troop.

• The scout is recognized at a troop meeting or at a Court of Honor for their accomplishments.

• The scout teaches other scouts in their patrol scouting skills.

Scout (2c1/2) Which of the following answers include only Ranks in Scouts BSA:

• Scout, Tenderfoot, Eagle

• Captain, Star, Eagle, Patrol Leader

• First Class, Second Class, Life

• Second Class, Third Class, Senior Patrol Leader

Scout (2c2/2) Which answer(s) below describe(s) how scout ranks are earned?

• Requirements for Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class ranks can be worked on at the same time, but the ranks must be earned in order.

• Ranks of Star, Life and Eagle can only be worked on when the previous rank is earned. (For example, Life rank cannot be worked on until Star rank is earned).

• Rank requirements must be completed exactly as written. If a requirements say "demonstrate a skill" that means you cannot just describe or explain it.

• All of above describe ways scout ranks are earned.

Scout (2d1/2) The following item best describes a Merit Badge:

• An award recognizing the scout for exploring over 135 different topics that may involve camping and first aid where the scout can also learn about sports, hobbies, science, trades, business, technology, and possible future careers.

• A badge that adds points back to your scout account is get a Demerit Badge at a Court of Dishonor.

• An award recognizing the scout's achievement of a rank.

• A science award earned by a scout for learning about STEM Nova topics.

Scout (2d2/2) Describe the process of earning a Merit Badge (MB).

• Pick a MB Topic, Turn in your Completed Blue Card, Ask your Scoutmaster to teach you the merit badge topics.

• Pick a MB topic, talk to your Scoutmaster about it, contact a MB counselor, complete the MB requirements, discuss what you learned with the counselor, complete the blue card/submit it.

• Pick a MB topic, ask your friend to do all the requirements and tell you what they learned, share what they learned with your Cubmaster and get a MB awarded.

• Attend an online or in person training for a MB topic and make sure they give you a merit badge when the training is over.