Scout Basics
What is the Scout Motto?
Be Prepared
What knot is used to tie two ropes together of equal thickness?
square knot
What direction does moss usually grow on trees in the Northern Hemisphere?
North Side
What do you use to treat a minor cut?
Clean water, antiseptic, and bandage
Who founded the Boy Scouts?
Lord Robert Baden-Powell
How many ranks are there in Scouts BSA (not including Eagle Palms)
7
What knot creates a loop that won’t slip?
Bowline
Name three "Leave No Trace" Principles.
Any 3 of 7 LNT principles
What do you do for a sprained ankle?
R.I.C.E. — Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What year was the Boy Scouts of America founded?
1910
Name three points of the Scout Law
A scout is...
- trustworthy
- loyal
- helpful
- kind
- courteous
- obedient
- brave
- clean
- etc.
What lashing would you use to build a tripod?
Tripod and/or Shear lashing
What are the three parts of a fire triangle?
Heat, fuel, and oxygen
What are the signs of heat exhaustion?
Heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea, weakness
What is the name of the highest award in Scouts BSA?
Eagle Scout
What is the Outdoor Code?
As an American, I will do my best to –
What knot is commonly used to start and end a lashing?
Clove Hitch
What are the four BSA-recommended steps to follow when arriving at a new campsite?
Check for hazards, find level ground, look up and around (for widowmakers), and follow Leave No Trace principles.
What’s the first step when approaching a person who may be unconscious?
Check the scene for safety
What is the significance of the fleur-de-lis in the Scout emblem?
It represents direction and leadership
Recite the Scout Oath
ok baddies we all know this
Describe how to tie a timber hitch
Wrap rope around log, then twist the tail around standing part 3 times
What does “ax yard” mean and how big should it be?
: A safety zone for using axes; 10-foot radius minimum
How do you treat someone for shock?
Lay them down, elevate legs, keep warm, call for help
What was the first merit badge ever created?
Public Health