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100
  1. What are the three parts of the Scout motto?

Be Prepared

100
  1. What should you do before crossing a road on a hike?
  1. Stop, look both ways, and make sure it is safe before crossing.
100
  1. What piece of equipment is commonly used to tell which direction you're traveling?

A compass

100
  1. What should you do if you see a campfire that has been left unattended?
  1. Safely extinguish it if you are able/authorized, or immediately tell a responsible adult.
100
  1. What is the Scout slogan?

Do a good turn daily

200
  1. What are the six essential items of the Scout “Ten Essentials” system?
  1. Navigation, sun protection, insulation, illumination, first aid, fire, repair/tools, nutrition, hydration, and emergency shelter.
200
  1. What knot is commonly used to join two ropes of similar diameter?
  1. Square knot
200
  1. What should you do if you become separated from your group while hiking?
  1. Stop, stay calm, and follow the group's established emergency plan; don't wander randomly looking for them. 

Bonus: S.T.O.P

200
  1. What does “Leave No Trace” mean?
  1. Minimize your impact on the environment and leave the area as you found it.
200
  1. Why should you never leave food sitting out at a campsite?
  1. It can attract animals and create safety problems.
300
  1. What knot is commonly used to make a fixed loop that won't tighten around an object?
  1. Bowline
300
  1. What are the three things needed to make a fire?
  1. Heat, fuel, and oxygen
300
  1. What is the first thing you should do when you discover someone is injured?
  1. Make sure the scene is safe, then assess the injured person and get appropriate help.
300
  1. Why should you avoid hiking directly through the middle of a stream if you don't need to?
  1. The current, slippery rocks, uneven ground, and depth can make crossing dangerous.
300
  1. What should you do if you discover a wild animal near your campsite?


  1. Keep your distance, don't feed or approach it, secure food/trash, and notify an adult if necessary.
400
  1. What is the difference between a square knot and a bowline?
  1. A square knot joins two ends/ropes; a bowline creates a fixed loop.
400
  1. You're hiking and someone suddenly becomes very confused and stops responding normally. What should you do?
  1. Treat it as a potentially serious medical emergency: keep them safe, assess them, and get emergency help according to your training and situation.
400
  1. Why is it dangerous to build a fire underneath a tree with low-hanging branches?
  1. Heat and sparks can ignite the branches or surrounding material, potentially causing a wildfire.
400
  1. Your patrol gets lost while hiking. What's the first thing you should NOT do?
  1. Panic and start wandering randomly.
400
  1. Why should you avoid tying a rope directly around a tree when setting up certain camp equipment?
  1. It can damage the tree and/or cause the rope to bind or become difficult to remove.


500

What is the difference between a compass’s magnetic north and true north?

Magnetic north is where a compass points; true north is geographic North Pole. The difference is called declination.

500

If you’re hiking and your map says you’re going east, but your compass says you’re going west, what should you check first?

Check your compass/map orientation and your bearing, including declination if applicable.

500

What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?

A sprain involves a ligament; a strain involves a muscle or tendon.

500

Why should you build a fire on mineral soil rather than directly on leaves or grass?

Mineral soil doesn't burn easily, reducing the chance of the fire spreading underground or into surrounding vegetation.

500

You tie a square knot, but the two ends come out on opposite sides instead of lying neatly together. What did you probably tie?

A granny knot.

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