First Aid
Orienteering and Navigation
Knots and Lashings
Camping and Outdoor Skills
Leave No Trace/ Safety
100
What is the first thing you should do before helping an injured person?
Check the scene for safety
100
What does a compass bearing of 270° indicate?
West
100
What knot is commonly used to tie two ropes together?
Square knot
100
Why should tents be pitched with the door facing away from prevailing winds?
to reduce wind, rain, and heat loss
100
Which Leave No Trace principle addresses noise levels and respecting other visitors?
Be considerate of other visitors
200
What injury is best treated with rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)?
A sprain or strain
200
Why do topographic maps use contour intervals?
To show changes in elevation and slope steepness
200
Which knot is known as the “rescue knot” because it won’t tighten under load?
Bowline
200
What is the main advantage of using a bear box or bear canister?
It prevents wildlife from accessing food
200
How far should campsites be from water and why?
200 feet; to protect water quality and wildlife habitats.
300
What condition can occur when the body loses too much water and electrolytes?
Dehydration
300
What is magnetic declination and why must it be adjusted for when navigating?
The difference between true north and magnetic north; adjusting prevents navigation errors
300
What knot is best for securing a rope around a tree or post?
Clove hitch
300
Why should dead and down wood be used instead of live branches for fires?
It burns better and protects living trees
300
What is the recommended method for disposing of human waste where no toilets exist?
Dig a cathole 6–8 inches deep and 200 feet from water, trails, and camps
400
Why should you not give food or drink to an unconscious person?
They could choke or aspirate
400
How can closely spaced contour lines help a Scout assess terrain difficulty?
They indicate steep terrain that is harder to travel
400
Why are lashings useful in building camp gadgets?
They allow poles to be securely joined to build structures
400
What is the “triangle method” used for when setting up a cooking area?
To separate cooking, sleeping, and food storage areas for safety
400
How does staying on established trails reduce long-term environmental damage?
It prevents soil erosion and habitat destruction
500
What is the purpose of treating for shock in an injured person?
to maintain blood flow to vital organs
500
If your pace count is 65 steps per 100 meters, about how far have you traveled after 325 steps?
About 500 meters
500
what knot is this?
Two half hitches
500
Why is digging trenches around tents discouraged?
It damages the environment and increases erosion
500
Why does Leave No Trace discourage building new fire rings?
Fire rings scar the land and encourage unnecessary fires