BC CORE Exam Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 4

1. Question 1 sur 25

   What is one of the most important things to do before any hunting trip?

   • ATurn off your phone so the battery lasts all week
   • BTry a new area without a map, because it is the fastest way to learn the land
   • CLeave a trip plan saying where you will be and when you will return
   • DPack only enough food and water for lunch
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Leave a trip plan saying where you will be and when you will return

   If you do not return, searchers will know where to look and when to start.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   Why can a hunter wear blaze orange and still hunt deer?

   • ADeer see colours differently, so orange does not stand out to them as it does to us
   • BOrange clothing is only worn after the animal has been shot
   • CDeer are attracted to orange, so it helps bring them closer
   • DDeer are fully colour-blind, so they cannot see any bright colours at all in daylight
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Deer see colours differently, so orange does not stand out to them as it does to us

   Blaze orange is very visible to people but does not stand out the same way to deer. Movement is more likely to alert them.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Which animal has broad, flat (palmated) antlers?

   • AMoose
   • BWhite-tailed deer
   • CMule deer
   • DElk
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Moose

   Bull moose grow large, flat, palm-shaped antlers. Elk and deer have antlers made of round beams and tines.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   A friend hands you a rifle and says, "Don't worry, it's unloaded." What should you do?

   • ALook down the barrel from the muzzle end
   • BPull the trigger to make sure
   • CTrust your friend and put it in the truck
   • DKeep the muzzle pointed safely and check it yourself
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Keep the muzzle pointed safely and check it yourself

   Treat every firearm as loaded until you have checked it yourself. Never look down the muzzle or pull the trigger to test it.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   A hunting partner has a deep cut that is bleeding heavily. What should you do first?

   • AGive them a drink of water and wait for the bleeding to stop by itself
   • BApply firm, direct pressure on the wound and call for help
   • CHave them walk out alone quickly to get help
   • DWash it in a creek and leave it open to the air
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Apply firm, direct pressure on the wound and call for help

   Firm, direct pressure is the first step to control serious bleeding.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   How should firearms be carried in a vehicle on the way to your hunting area?

   • ALoaded and ready in the back seat
   • BLoaded, with only the magazine filled
   • CLoaded, with the safety on
   • DUnloaded, and preferably in a case
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Unloaded, and preferably in a case

   Provinces such as Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba make it illegal to have a loaded firearm in or on a vehicle.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   To hunt ducks and geese in Canada, what federal document do you need in addition to provincial requirements?

   • AA federal fishing licence
   • BA boat operator card only
   • CA Possession and Acquisition Licence for ducks
   • DA Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. A Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit

   Waterfowl hunters need a federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit. Saskatchewan's licence page reminds youth waterfowl hunters of this.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   In the tree stand diagram, what is item 1?

   • AA waist belt
   • BA single chest strap
   • CA full-body harness
   • DA rope sling
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. A full-body harness

   A full-body harness spreads the force of a fall over your body and is the safety system to use in a tree stand.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   Which ammunition is safe to use in your firearm?

   • AAny cartridge that fits into the chamber, as long as the action closes easily
   • BAny ammunition of a similar size and shape
   • COnly ammunition that matches the marking stamped on the barrel
   • DWhatever ammunition your hunting partner is using
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Only ammunition that matches the marking stamped on the barrel

   The barrel is marked with the correct calibre or gauge. The wrong ammunition can cause a dangerous failure.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    What is the safest way to store hunting firearms at home?

    • AUnloaded on an open gun rack with the ammunition beside it
    • BLoaded in a closet for quick use
    • CUnloaded and locked, with ammunition stored separately
    • DIn the vehicle all season
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Unloaded and locked, with ammunition stored separately

    Storing firearms unloaded and locked, away from ammunition, keeps them away from children and thieves.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    Why is fur colour a poor way to tell a black bear from a grizzly?

    • ABears change colour from season to season
    • BOnly grizzlies can be brown, and only black bears can be black
    • CBoth species can be black, brown or blond
    • DColour is only hard to see at night
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Both species can be black, brown or blond

    Black bears can be brown or cinnamon, and grizzlies can be very dark. Use body shape instead.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    A deer runs out of hunter 3's zone and into hunter 2's zone. What should hunter 3 do?

    • AKeep following the deer with the muzzle and shoot when it is clear of hunter 2
    • BStop swinging with the deer and not shoot outside their own zone
    • CShout for hunter 2 to get down, then shoot over them
    • DShoot quickly before the deer leaves their own zone
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Stop swinging with the deer and not shoot outside their own zone

    Swinging the muzzle across a partner's zone is a common cause of hunting incidents.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    Which is an early sign of hypothermia?

    • AShivering that will not stop, and clumsy hands
    • BA red, sweaty face and hot, dry skin
    • CItchy skin on the arms and legs
    • DFeeling very thirsty and hungry
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Shivering that will not stop, and clumsy hands

    As hypothermia gets worse, a person may stumble, mumble and become confused.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    When is the shoulder carry (muzzle up and behind you) a poor choice?

    • AWhen someone is beside you
    • BWhen you are at the back of the group
    • CWhen someone is walking behind you
    • DWhen you are walking alone
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. When someone is walking behind you

    The shoulder carry points the muzzle behind you, so use it only when nobody is behind you.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    Why do wildlife agencies ask hunters to report their harvest?

    • ATo decide who will get a free licence next year
    • BTo sell hunters' names and addresses to outdoor stores
    • CThe data helps biologists set seasons, quotas and limits
    • DOnly to collect extra licence fees
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The data helps biologists set seasons, quotas and limits

    Harvest reports show how many animals were taken and where, which guides management decisions. Ontario now has mandatory reporting for some licences.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    How should you treat frostbitten fingers?

    • ARub them hard between your hands to get blood flowing
    • BRewarm them gently, such as against warm skin, without rubbing
    • CRub them with snow to bring back the feeling
    • DHold them close to a hot fire or heater so they thaw out as fast as possible
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Rewarm them gently, such as against warm skin, without rubbing

    Rubbing damages frozen tissue. Rewarm gently, and do not rewarm if the area may freeze again.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    Which position usually gives the best shot at the vital area of big game?

    • AFacing toward you at long range
    • BBroadside or quartering away
    • CFacing straight away from you
    • DRunning across an open field
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Broadside or quartering away

    Broadside and quartering-away angles give a clear path to the heart and lungs.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    How should you hand a firearm to another person?

    • AToss it gently to them
    • BUnload it, open the action, and keep the muzzle pointed safely
    • CClose the action so nothing falls out, and hand it over with the safety on and the barrel first
    • DHand it over by the barrel with the muzzle toward you
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Unload it, open the action, and keep the muzzle pointed safely

    An open, unloaded action shows the other person the firearm cannot fire.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    Which level of government manages migratory game birds, such as ducks and geese, in Canada?

    • AEach municipality
    • BThe federal government
    • CLocal hunting clubs
    • DProvincial governments alone
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The federal government

    Migratory birds are managed federally under the Migratory Birds Convention Act.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    You see someone hunting illegally. What should you do?

    • ANote details from a safe distance and report it to a conservation officer
    • BWalk up and confront them while holding your firearm so they know you mean it
    • CIgnore it, since it is not your job to get involved
    • DPost photos online first so others can identify them
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Note details from a safe distance and report it to a conservation officer

    Every province has a line for reporting poaching. Safe, accurate details help officers act.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    When an unloaded firearm is raised on a haul line, which way should the muzzle point?

    • AUp, toward you
    • BToward the tree trunk
    • CIt does not matter if it is unloaded
    • DDown, away from you
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Down, away from you

    With the muzzle pointing down, it is never pointed at you as you pull it up.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    Right after you shoot at an animal, what should you do?

    • AFire more shots into the bush where it went
    • BLeave the area if you did not see it fall
    • CRun after it right away so it cannot get far, and keep it moving until it tires out completely
    • DWatch where it goes, mark the spot where it stood, and wait quietly before following
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Watch where it goes, mark the spot where it stood, and wait quietly before following

    Waiting lets a hit animal lie down. Marking the spot helps you find the first signs of a hit.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    You have wounded an animal. What is your duty?

    • ALeave it alone, since most wounded animals recover on their own within a few days
    • BShoot another animal so the day is not wasted
    • CMake every reasonable effort to find it and finish it quickly
    • DLook for it until dark, then stop for good
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Make every reasonable effort to find it and finish it quickly

    Manitoba's rules, for example, say hunters must make every reasonable effort to retrieve an animal they kill or injure.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Which feature helps you tell a grizzly bear from a black bear?

    • AA grizzly has taller, more pointed ears
    • BA black bear is always black and never brown
    • CA grizzly has a shoulder hump and a dished face profile
    • DA grizzly is always brown and never black
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. A grizzly has a shoulder hump and a dished face profile

    Look for the shoulder hump, face profile, ears and claws. Grizzlies have shorter, rounder ears and longer front claws.

25. Question 25 sur 25

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

    • ACarry the firearm in a hard case at all times
    • BControl the muzzle direction at all times
    • CClean the firearm after every hunt
    • DCheck the weather before you leave home
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Control the muzzle direction at all times

    Controlling where the muzzle points is the rule that prevents most injuries if a firearm fires by accident.

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