Cub Scouting
How many adventures must a boy complete to earn his Tiger rank?
Seven
Name the four uniform items that must be worn for a Scout to be in proper or complete uniform.
Shirt, pants or shorts, belt, socks
How many of the core requirements must be earned for the Ranger Award?
Eight
Is a chartered organization representative a voting member of his or her council?
Yes
A professional Scouter (that is, someone employed by Scouting) may earn the Professional Training Award. What colors are in the recognition knot for this award?
Black and white
(a black knot on a white background)
The kudu is an animal native to what continent?
Africa
Who is Akela?
A boy's leader
From whom should a Scouts BSA member receive his or her first troop and patrol leadership training?
His Scoutmaster and senior patrol leader deliver Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops.
Can a Venturer holding the rank of Second Class Scout earn his Eagle Scout Award while a member of a Venturing crew?
No
(He must be a First Class Scout.)
Who should coordinate a district-wide pinewood derby runoff?
District activities chairperson/subcommittee
Within a Scouting unit, what person ensures that all adult leaders receive the appropriate training awards and recognitions?
The committee chairperson
The Wood Badge presentation on “Listening to Learn” discussed two kinds of effective listening. One was active listening. What was the other?
Empathetic listening
What does “Webelos” mean?
“We’ll be loyal Scouts.”
How many merit badges must an Eagle Scout earn to wear both a Silver Palm and a Bronze Palm on his Eagle Scout Award?
41
(21 for Eagle Scout rank, 15 for the Silver Palm, and five for the Bronze Palm)
What are the seven youth awards that are unique to Venturing?
Venturing Award, Discovery Award, Pathfinder Award, Summit Award, TRUST Award, Ranger Award, Quest Award
If the district chairperson is absent and has not made other arrangements, who runs a district committee meeting?
The district commissioner
Is Wood Badge considered advanced leadership training?
Yes
The Wood Badge presentation on “Communication” noted that Aristotle broke down communication into what three parts?
A sender, a message, a receiver
What colors are in the recognition knot for the Den Leader Training Award?
Gold knot on a blue background
What do the two stars stand for on the First Class badge?
Truth and knowledge
What are the four areas of emphasis in the Venturing program model?
Adventure, leadership, personal growth, and service
Who appoints a Den Chief?
The Senior Patrol Leader
(with approval from the den leader and Cubmaster of the pack)
What training awards are required for a Scouter to be eligible for the Silver Beaver Award?
None
What are the four S’s of a successful campfire program?
Songs, Stunts, Stories, Showmanship
What is the name of the BSA book that contains successful ideas to add sparkle to den and pack activities?
Cub Scout Leader How-To Book
Patrol members wearing a small star segment beneath their patrol emblems have earned what award?
The National Honor Patrol Award
What award can be presented by councils, areas, regions, or the BSA National Council to Venturers who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing?
Venturing Leadership Award
How many medals (not recognition knots) may be worn on the official uniform at any one time?
Five
In a chart of troop leadership positions, to whom do the troop scribe and librarian report?
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
What are the four stages of team development?
Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing
What are the BSA’s four steps to advancement?
A youth learns;
a youth is tested;
a youth is reviewed;
a youth is recognized.