BC CORE Exam Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 2

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Which of these makes a good backstop for a shot?

   • AA flat rock face or cliff behind the animal
   • BOpen sky above a wide, flat field
   • CA hill or earth bank behind the target
   • DOpen water behind the animal
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. A hill or earth bank behind the target

   Soft earth safely stops bullets. Water and rock can cause ricochets, and open sky stops nothing.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   You pull the trigger and the firearm does not fire. What should you do first?

   • ALook down the barrel to see what went wrong
   • BTurn around and show the firearm to your partner
   • CKeep it pointed in a safe direction and wait before opening the action
   • DOpen the action right away and shake out the cartridge before it can cool down
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Keep it pointed in a safe direction and wait before opening the action

   A cartridge can fire late (a hang fire). Keep the muzzle pointed safely and wait before you carefully unload.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Why must waterfowl hunters use non-toxic shot instead of lead?

   • ANon-toxic shot costs less than lead shot
   • BLead shot left in wetlands can poison birds that swallow it
   • CLead shot damages the hull of a boat
   • DLead shot is too light to reach birds flying at normal hunting heights
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Lead shot left in wetlands can poison birds that swallow it

   Ducks and geese pick up spent lead pellets while feeding and can die of lead poisoning.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   Why should big game be field dressed soon after the kill?

   • ATo attract other animals to the area
   • BTo cool the carcass quickly so the meat does not spoil
   • CBecause the law requires it within one minute of the kill in every province
   • DTo make the animal look better in photos
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. To cool the carcass quickly so the meat does not spoil

   Heat and bacteria spoil meat. Remove the organs and let the body heat escape.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   What happened to the passenger pigeon, once one of the most common birds in North America?

   • AIt became extinct, mainly from unregulated market hunting and habitat loss
   • BIt became the most common bird in Canadian cities
   • CIt moved south and now lives only in South America
   • DIt nearly died out but was brought back to large numbers by hunters and farmers
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. It became extinct, mainly from unregulated market hunting and habitat loss

   The passenger pigeon shows what can happen without hunting laws. It helped lead to modern wildlife protection.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   How can hunters help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer, elk and moose?

   • AFollow carcass movement rules and submit samples for testing when asked
   • BIgnore sick-looking animals and keep hunting
   • CPut out extra feed in winter so deer can gather in large, healthy groups
   • DMove whole carcasses to new areas to spread the risk
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Follow carcass movement rules and submit samples for testing when asked

   CWD is a fatal disease. Rules on carcass movement and testing help agencies track and limit it.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   How does a broadhead arrow kill big game?

   • ABy cutting blood vessels and organs, causing heavy bleeding
   • BBy breaking the large bones of the legs
   • CBy a poison that is put on the tip
   • DBy the force of the impact, which stops the heart right away
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. By cutting blood vessels and organs, causing heavy bleeding

   Sharp broadheads must hit the vital area to kill quickly by blood loss, so shot placement is very important for bowhunters.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   In the ACTS safety rules, what does the "T" stand for?

   • ATrigger finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard
   • BTest-fire the firearm at a target before every hunt to check the sights
   • CTake the safety off as soon as you start walking
   • DTell your hunting partner whenever you see game
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Trigger finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard

   Keep your finger off the trigger and outside the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   You are lost and night is coming in cold, wet weather. What is usually your first priority?

   • AFinding food to keep your strength up
   • BClimbing the highest hill
   • CWalking out in the dark
   • DShelter, to stay warm and dry
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Shelter, to stay warm and dry

   Cold and wet can kill in hours. Food can wait for days.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Look at the diagram. Which hunter can other hunters see most easily?

    • AThe hunter in the orange hat and vest (1 and 2)
    • BHunter 3, because camouflage shows up well against the trees and bushes
    • CBoth hunters are equally easy to see
    • DNeither hunter can be seen among the trees
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The hunter in the orange hat and vest (1 and 2)

    Blaze orange stands out against trees and bushes, so other hunters can see you and not mistake you for game.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    You hear a noise and see a shape moving in thick brush. What should you do?

    • AShoot quickly before the animal has a chance to run off
    • BFire a warning shot into the air to make it move
    • CDo not shoot until you clearly see and identify the animal
    • DAim at the sound, since game makes most noises
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Do not shoot until you clearly see and identify the animal

    Never shoot at sound, movement or colour. Many incidents happen when a hunter is mistaken for game.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    How should you approach a big game animal that is down?

    • AFrom the front, so you can check its head and eyes and see if it is still breathing
    • BQuickly and directly, with your firearm unloaded
    • CRun straight to it before it can get up again
    • DFrom behind and slightly uphill, watching for movement and ready to shoot again
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. From behind and slightly uphill, watching for movement and ready to shoot again

    An animal that is only stunned can get up suddenly. Approach carefully from behind and watch for signs of life.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    What does "three points of contact" mean when climbing to a tree stand?

    • AUse three separate straps to attach the stand firmly to the tree trunk
    • BStop and rest three times on the way up the tree
    • CClimb with three people so someone can catch you
    • DTwo hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand, always on the steps
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Two hands and one foot, or two feet and one hand, always on the steps

    Keeping three points of contact means you are never holding on by only one hand or one foot.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    What is hypothermia?

    • AA bad sunburn from snow reflecting the sun
    • BA high fever caused by an infection picked up from drinking creek water
    • CA drop in body core temperature because the body loses heat too fast
    • DA type of food poisoning from spoiled meat
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A drop in body core temperature because the body loses heat too fast

    Wind, wet clothing and cold water make the body lose heat fast.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    Why should you never "dry-fire" a bow or crossbow (release the string without an arrow or bolt)?

    • AIt wastes arrows
    • BIt only matters for crossbows, not bows
    • CIt makes the string too tight to draw again
    • DIt can break the bow and injure you
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. It can break the bow and injure you

    Without an arrow to take the energy, the bow can be damaged or come apart.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    The trail carry points the muzzle ahead and down. When is it unsafe?

    • AWhen someone is walking in front of you
    • BWhen someone is walking behind you on the trail
    • CWhen you are walking alone through open fields
    • DWhen you are on flat ground
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. When someone is walking in front of you

    In the trail carry the muzzle points ahead, so it should not be used when another person is in front of you.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    Why should you never shoot at water, ice or a flat rock?

    • AIt is only unsafe at night, when you cannot see
    • BThe bullet or shot can ricochet in an unexpected direction
    • CThe noise carries over water and ice and scares away every animal for miles around
    • DThe splash or chips can damage the barrel
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The bullet or shot can ricochet in an unexpected direction

    Projectiles can bounce off hard or flat surfaces, including water, and travel toward people you cannot see.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    Where should you aim for a quick, ethical kill on big game?

    • AThe heart-lung (vital) area
    • BThe head, for an instant kill
    • CThe hindquarters, to stop it running
    • DThe neck, to save the most meat
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The heart-lung (vital) area

    The heart and lungs are a large target, and a hit there kills quickly and wastes little meat.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    You fall and are hanging in your harness. Why is it urgent to get help or relieve pressure on your legs?

    • AThe harness straps will slowly loosen and let you slip out of them completely
    • BYour movement will scare away all the animals nearby
    • CHanging still in a harness can quickly cut off blood flow to the legs
    • DIt is not urgent, as long as the harness is holding you
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Hanging still in a harness can quickly cut off blood flow to the legs

    Hanging without moving can become life-threatening (suspension trauma). Use a relief strap to stand, move your legs and call for help.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    When shooting a crossbow, where must your fingers and thumb be?

    • AResting on the string to feel it
    • BWrapped over the rail to steady it
    • CBelow the rail, out of the path of the string
    • DIn front of the bolt to guide it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Below the rail, out of the path of the string

    A crossbow string moves with great force and can badly injure fingers in its path.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    What does the mechanical safety on a firearm do?

    • AIt unloads the chamber when you switch it on
    • BIt blocks part of the firing mechanism, but it can fail
    • CIt locks the action closed so it can be stored loaded
    • DIt makes the firearm completely impossible to fire by accident
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. It blocks part of the firing mechanism, but it can fail

    A safety is a mechanical device that can wear out or break. It never replaces safe muzzle control.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    How is regulated hunting used as a wildlife management tool?

    • AIt helps keep populations within what the habitat can support
    • BIt is used to wipe out species that are too common
    • CIt replaces the need to protect any habitat
    • DIt is used to remove every predator, such as wolves and bears, from an area
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. It helps keep populations within what the habitat can support

    Seasons, bag limits and quotas are set so hunting takes part of the population each year without harming it.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    Is it acceptable to let the edible meat of big game spoil?

    • AYes, if the animal is a small one
    • BYes, as long as you keep the antlers and the hide for yourself
    • CNo. Wasting edible meat is illegal and unethical
    • DYes, once the hunting season has ended
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. No. Wasting edible meat is illegal and unethical

    Provinces such as Ontario, Alberta and Manitoba ban abandoning or wasting the edible flesh of big game.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Why should you avoid shots at running animals or at very long range?

    • AThey damage the barrel and wear out the firearm
    • BThey are only a problem when other hunters are near
    • CThey are much more likely to wound the animal instead of killing it quickly
    • DThey are against the law in every province and can cost you your licence for life
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. They are much more likely to wound the animal instead of killing it quickly

    Ethical hunters only take shots they are confident will hit the vital area.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    In Canada, where are the existing Aboriginal and treaty rights of Indigenous peoples, including hunting rights, recognized and affirmed?

    • ASection 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982
    • BEach provincial hunting regulation summary
    • CThe Migratory Birds Convention
    • DThe Criminal Code
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982

    Section 35 recognizes and affirms existing Aboriginal and treaty rights. BC's CORE exam includes a section on Indigenous peoples and hunting.

Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.

L’examen réel : 68 of 90 on the written exam, plus 23 of 30 on the practical firearm handling exam