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NASP Archery Exam - Outdoor Rec

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does NASP stand for?

a)

National Archery in the Schools Program

b)

National Association of Sports Professionals

c)

North American Sports Partnership

d)

National Academy of Shooting Practice

2.

Which type of bow is used in NASP?

a)

Genesis bow

b)

Recurve bow

c)

Compound bow

d)

Longbow

3.

The primary goal of NASP is:

a)

To improve focus, discipline, and participation in school

b)

To promote competitive archery at the Olympic level

c)

To provide advanced training for professional athletes

d)

To increase funding for sports equipment

4.

The Genesis bow used in NASP is classified as a:

a)

Compound bow

b)

Recurve bow

c)

Longbow

d)

Crossbow

5.

What is the only type of arrow allowed in NASP competition?

a)

Easton 1820

b)

Carbon Express 1500

c)

Gold Tip 600

d)

Beman ICS Hunter

6.

The string on the bow should always be pulled back to:

a)

The anchor point

b)

The tip of the arrow

c)

The middle of the bow

d)

The bow grip

7.

How many steps are in the NASP '11 Steps to Archery Success'?

a)

11

b)

8

c)

10

d)

13

8.

The stance step refers to:

a)

Positioning feet on the shooting line

b)

Drawing the bowstring back

c)

Aiming at the target

d)

Releasing the arrow

9.

Which whistle signal means 'shoot'?

a)

One blast

b)

Two blasts

c)

Three blasts

d)

Long continuous blast

10.

Which whistle signal means 'retrieve arrows'?

a)

Three blasts

b)

One blast

c)

Two blasts

d)

Four blasts

11.

Which whistle signal means 'walk to the shooting line'?

a)

Two blasts

b)

One blast

c)

Three blasts

d)

Continuous blasts

12.

Which whistle signal means 'stop immediately'?

a)

Four or more blasts

b)

One long blast

c)

Two short blasts

d)

Three short blasts

13.

Which part of the bow holds all other components together?

a)

Riser

b)

String

c)

Arrow rest

d)

Nock

14.

The top and bottom flexible parts of the bow are called:

a)

Limbs

b)

Strings

c)

Risers

d)

Nocks

15.

The part of the bow you grip with your hand is the:

a)

Grip

b)

String

c)

Arrow rest

d)

Limb

16.

What is the nocking point?

a)

Mark on the string where the arrow is attached

b)

The tip of the arrow

c)

The center of the bow

d)

The grip of the bow

17.

The part of the arrow that clips onto the string is the:

a)

Nock

b)

Fletching

c)

Shaft

d)

Tip

18.

The feathers or plastic vanes at the back of the arrow are called:

a)

Fletchings

b)

Nocks

c)

Shafts

d)

Tips

19.

The odd-colored fletching is called the:

a)

Index fletching

b)

Spine fletching

c)

Feather vane

d)

Arrow nock

20.

Which way should the index fletching face when shooting?

a)

Away from the riser

b)

Towards the riser

c)

Upwards

d)

Downwards

21.

What is the 'draw hand' in archery?

a)

The hand pulling the string

b)

The hand holding the bow

c)

The hand wearing a glove

d)

The hand used for aiming

22.

What is the safe distance rule when retrieving arrows?

a)

Wait for whistle signal

b)

Retrieve arrows immediately after shooting

c)

Walk in front of the shooting line anytime

d)

Collect arrows while others are shooting

23.

In NASP scoring, the gold (center) ring is worth:

a)

10

b)

5

c)

8

d)

7

24.

The scoring rings decrease by:

a)

1 point

b)

2 points

c)

5 points

d)

10 points

25.

If an arrow bounces off the target face, it scores:

a)

7

b)

0

c)

5

d)

10

26.

The proper way to pull arrows from the target is:

a)

Pull straight back while holding target

b)

Twist the arrow while pulling it out

c)

Pull the arrow at an angle

d)

Yank the arrow quickly without holding the target

27.

What should you do if an arrow is dropped before the shooting line?

a)

Leave it until instructed

b)

Pick it up immediately

c)

Ask a friend to get it for you

d)

Shoot another arrow instead

28.

Which NASP distance do elementary students shoot from?

a)

5 and 10 meters

b)

15 and 20 meters

c)

20 and 25 meters

d)

10 and 15 meters

29.

Which NASP distance do middle and high school students shoot from?

a)

15 and 20 meters

b)

10 and 15 meters

c)

10 and 20 meters

d)

20 and 25 meters

30.

What is the maximum score for a 30-arrow round?

a)

300

b)

270

c)

330

d)

240

31.

What do archers use to protect their arms?

a)

Armguard

b)

Helmet

c)

Quiver

d)

Bowstring

32.

What is dry firing?

a)

Shooting without an arrow

b)

Shooting in the rain

c)

Shooting with a wet bowstring

d)

Shooting with a broken arrow

33.

Dry firing a bow can:

a)

Damage the bow

b)

Sharpen the arrows

c)

Increase the bow's power

d)

Improve accuracy

34.

Which finger placement is correct on the bowstring?

a)

One above, two below

b)

Two above, one below

c)

All three below

d)

All three above

35.

Which part of the Genesis bow controls draw weight?

a)

Limbs

b)

String

c)

Grip

d)

Arrow rest

36.

Which statement about the Genesis bow is true?

a)

It has no set draw length

b)

It is only for left-handed archers

c)

It requires special arrows

d)

It cannot be used by beginners

37.

What is the arrow shelf?

a)

The place on riser where arrow rests

b)

A type of arrowhead

c)

A storage rack for arrows

d)

The string of the bow

38.

What is the proper way to carry arrows?

a)

Pointing down and covered by your hand

b)

Pointing up and uncovered

c)

Horizontally at shoulder height

d)

Loose in your pocket

39.

What is the 'draw length' on a bow?

a)

Distance string is pulled back

b)

Weight of the bow

c)

Length of the arrow

d)

Type of bow used

40.

When should an archer begin aiming?

a)

After drawing and anchoring

b)

Before nocking the arrow

c)

While walking to the target

d)

After releasing the arrow

41.

What is follow-through?

a)

Holding position until arrow hits target

b)

Releasing the arrow before aiming

c)

Drawing the bow without releasing

d)

Aiming at the ground after shooting

42.

Which of the following is NOT equipment used in NASP?

a)

Fixed pin sights

b)

Armguard

c)

Arrow

d)

Riser

43.

The ______ is the center part of the bow where you grip it.

a)

Riser

b)

String

c)

Limb

d)

Nock

44.

The plastic piece at the back of the arrow that clips onto the string is called a ______.

a)

Nock

b)

Fletching

c)

Shaft

d)

Tip

45.

The feather or vane that faces away from the riser is called the ______ fletching.

a)

Index

b)

Primary

c)

Secondary

d)

Guide

46.

NASP uses a ______-whistle command system.

a)

Four

b)

Two

c)

Five

d)

Three

47.

A ______ blast of the whistle means 'shoot.'

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

48.

A ______ blast of the whistle means 'retrieve arrows.'

a)

Three

b)

One

c)

Two

d)

Four

49.

A bow should never be fired without an ______.

a)

Arrow

b)

String

c)

Target

d)

Quiver

50.

The archer’s drawing hand should pull the string back to the ______ point.

a)

Anchor

b)

Release

c)

Grip

d)

Target

51.

The part of the arrow that penetrates the target is the ______.

a)

Tip

b)

Feather

c)

Nock

d)

Shaft

52.

The Genesis bow is a type of ______ bow.

a)

Compound

b)

Recurve

c)

Long

d)

Cross

53.

The maximum possible score in a 30-arrow round is ______.

a)

300

b)

270

c)

330

d)

240

54.

Archers in high school NASP shoot from ______ and ______ meters.

a)

15 and 20

b)

10 and 15

c)

10 and 20

d)

20 and 25

55.

An armguard is worn on the ______ arm.

a)

Bow

b)

String

c)

Left

d)

Right

56.

The ______ is the part of the bow that bends when drawn.

a)

Limb

b)

String

c)

Grip

d)

Arrow rest

57.

The proper stance has feet shoulder-width apart and straddling the ______ line.

a)

Shooting

b)

Finish

c)

Start

d)

Center

58.

NASP arrows are made by the company _______.

a)

Easton

b)

Carbon Express

c)

Gold Tip

d)

Beman

59.

The NASP target face has scoring rings from ______ to 10.

a)

1

b)

5

c)

3

d)

7

60.

The ______ feather/fletching is a different color than the other two.

a)

Index

b)

Primary

c)

Secondary

d)

Tertiary

61.

The NASP program emphasizes safety, _______, and fun.

a)

Discipline

b)

Creativity

c)

Speed

d)

Strength

62.

The process of removing the arrow from the target is called ______ arrows.

a)

Pulling

b)

Shooting

c)

Aiming

d)

Nocking

63.

The small plastic piece on the bowstring that marks where to nock the arrow is the _______.

a)

Nocking point

b)

Arrow rest

c)

Fletching

d)

Stabilizer

64.

In NASP competition, each archer shoots ______ arrows per end.

a)

Five

b)

Three

c)

Seven

d)

Ten

65.

Archers must wait for the ______ signal before walking to retrieve arrows.

a)

Three-blast

b)

One-blast

c)

Two-blast

d)

Four-blast

66.

The Genesis bow has a draw weight range of ______ to ______ pounds.

a)

10 to 20

b)

15 to 25

c)

5 to 15

d)

20 to 30

67.

NASP competitions are always shot indoors at distances of ______ and ______ meters.

a)

10 and 15

b)

5 and 10

c)

15 and 20

d)

20 and 25

68.

Why does NASP use the Genesis bow instead of other bows?

a)

It fits all students, adjustable, no set draw length

b)

It is the most expensive bow available

c)

It is only suitable for professional archers

d)

It requires special training to use

e)

It is made from rare materials

69.

Explain why dry firing is dangerous.

a)

It can break the bow and injure archer

b)

It makes the bow more accurate

c)

It increases the speed of the arrow

d)

It helps maintain the bowstring

70.

What is the purpose of an anchor point?

a)

Provides consistent reference point for accuracy

b)

Marks the end of a measurement

c)

Indicates the start of a new paragraph

d)

Serves as a decorative element

71.

Describe how to safely approach the target to retrieve arrows.

a)

Walk, place hand on target, pull straight back

b)

Run quickly to the target and grab arrows from the side

c)

Reach over the target and pull arrows at an angle

d)

Pull arrows out while standing far from the target

72.

What should an archer do if an arrow falls off the string before shooting?

a)

Wait for teacher, do not shoot

b)

Pick it up quickly and shoot

c)

Ignore it and shoot another arrow

d)

Ask a friend to help retrieve it

73.

List three parts of the Genesis bow.

a)

Riser, limbs, string

b)

Grip, nock, arrow rest

c)

Sight, stabilizer, peep sight

d)

Cam, cable, release aid

74.

What are the three parts of an arrow?

a)

Shaft, fletching, nock

b)

Blade, grip, pommel

c)

String, riser, limb

d)

Tip, handle, guard

75.

Describe the difference between the index fletching and the other two fletchings.

a)

Odd color faces away from riser

b)

Odd color faces towards the riser

c)

All fletchings are the same color

d)

Index fletching is always longer

76.

Why is follow-through important?

a)

Ensures arrow flies straight

b)

Makes the bow heavier

c)

Shortens the distance to the target

d)

Increases arrow size

77.

What is the main purpose of NASP?

a)

To promote focus, discipline, and safe participation

b)

To encourage unhealthy competition among students

c)

To teach advanced archery techniques only

d)

To promote unsupervised use of equipment

e)

To discourage teamwork and cooperation

78.

Explain the meaning of the two-blast whistle signal.

a)

Walk to the shooting line

b)

Retrieve arrows from the target

c)

Stop shooting immediately

d)

Score your arrows

79.

Why must archers stand shoulder-width apart?

a)

Balance and stability

b)

To look taller

c)

To shoot faster

d)

To use less energy

80.

What safety rule must be followed when carrying arrows?

a)

Carry arrows with tips down, hand over points

b)

Carry arrows with tips up, hand over nocks

c)

Carry arrows horizontally at shoulder height

d)

Carry arrows in your back pocket

81.

What is the proper finger position on the bowstring in NASP?

a)

One finger above, two below

b)

Two fingers above, one below

c)

All three fingers below

d)

All three fingers above

82.

What are the NASP competition distances for elementary students?

a)

5 and 10 meters

b)

10 and 15 meters

c)

15 and 20 meters

d)

20 and 25 meters

83.

What are the NASP competition distances for middle and high school students?

a)

15 and 20 meters

b)

10 and 15 meters

c)

20 and 25 meters

d)

10 and 20 meters

84.

Describe how to correctly nock an arrow.

a)

Snap arrow nock onto string at nocking point

b)

Place arrow on top of bow limb

c)

Hold arrow by the tip and string together

d)

Attach arrow to bow grip

85.

Explain the role of the riser in the Genesis bow.

a)

Holds all other bow parts, central structure

b)

Acts as the string for the bow

c)

Serves as the arrow rest only

d)

Functions as the bow sight

86.

What should an archer do if their equipment is damaged?

a)

Report to instructor immediately

b)

Continue shooting as normal

c)

Try to fix it themselves without telling anyone

d)

Ignore the damage and keep practicing

e)

Lend the equipment to another archer

87.

Why does NASP use the Easton 1820 arrow specifically?

a)

Consistency, durability, safety

b)

Because it is the cheapest arrow available

c)

It is the only arrow that fits all bows

d)

It is the lightest arrow on the market

88.

What is the correct procedure when a whistle is blown repeatedly (four or more stops)?

a)

Stop shooting immediately

b)

Continue shooting until told otherwise

c)

Ignore the whistle and proceed

d)

Reload your equipment

89.

What does the term 'grouping' mean in archery?

a)

Arrows landing close together

b)

Shooting arrows at different targets

c)

Using different types of bows

d)

Standing in a group while shooting

90.

What are the benefits of archery for students outside of physical skill?

a)

Focus, responsibility, confidence

b)

Increased height, faster metabolism, blue eyes

c)

Ability to fly, super strength, invisibility

d)

Better singing voice, artistic talent, cooking skills

91.

How should an archer properly grip the bow?

a)

Relaxed grip with knuckles at 45 degrees

b)

Tight grip with all fingers wrapped tightly

c)

Grip with thumb only and fingers extended

d)

Hold the bow upside down

92.

Describe the sequence of the first 3 steps in NASP's '11 Steps to Archery Success.'

a)

Stance, nock arrow, set draw hand

b)

Nock arrow, stance, set draw hand

c)

Set draw hand, stance, nock arrow

d)

Nock arrow, set draw hand, stance