HRC 2005 Judges Test On-line...

The 2005 HRC Judges Test can be taken by completing the  form below and hitting the submit button.  It is strongly suggested that you first print out a copy of the test and use the  rulebook to carefully choose your answers.  You can then come back to this form and complete it.

To download and print a copy of the 2005 test in Adobe PDF format, please click the following (be patient- it may take a few minutes to load):  2005 Judges Test download

Please read the following Note and Instructions carefully before beginning the 2005 Judges test.

Note:  All HRC Judges are required to take a Rulebook Test every two years in order to maintain their Judges License status.  The purpose of the Judges test is to require those involved in the Judging of HRC Tests to periodically read the entire rulebook and become familiar with new Running Rules changes.  Be advised there are no new running rules going into effect with the new rulebook.

 Instructions:  This is an open-book test based on the 2005 HRC Rulebook.  You may consult with your Field Representative or another Judge if you are unsure of any question.  However, the completion of the test is to be by you and is based on your honor.

      You must answer a minimum of 19 questions correctly to obtain a passing ‘C’ grade.  If you fail the test, it will be noted in your Judge Record and you will be allowed to retake the test.  If you fail a second time, you will be required to wait 30 days and your License will be placed on ‘hold’ status until the test is completed with a passing grade.

  

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(Please select your answers carefully and check the entire document before you submit the test)

1. According to the HRC rulebook, the Judges main concern in setting up the most realistic test for the dog and handler should be:


2. The Handler of a UKC Registered dog entered in a UKC licensed event must wait a minimum of 30 minutes from the time all categories of hunt test  results are given to file a Formal Complaint with the Hunt Committee.           


3. The HRC rulebook defines a switch as:  A dog dropping one bird and picking up the other bird.


4. At the Seasoned level, sitting on the whistle is not a necessity.


5. Our HRC Rulebook recommends that all Handlers take and pass a certified hunter safety course.


6. It’s both good common sense, and specifically stated in our rulebook that judges should, “Please make every effort to settle down a nervous Handler.”


7. The HRC rulebook states that HRC Hunt Test Judges should “Set an example for which future Judges and participants will seek to aspire.”  This wording is found in which of the following rulebook sections:


8. In Seasoned, a diversionary bird can be thrown: 


9. The Finished water test may include a marked retrieve at this distance:


10. If it is determined that a HRC Judge is drinking alcoholic beverages during a licensed event, even if they are not judging, they will not be allowed to judge in any UKC licensed events for a minimum of one (1) year.


11. Started level dogs are not eligible to participate in HRC Upland Hunt Tests.


12. While on the retrieving line, Judges will advise handlers to pick up their dogs and the test is failed only in instances involving hard mouth or gun safety.


13. At what testing level is the following rulebook wording found? “Judges will look for natural ability and a trained performance.”  


14.  A Started dog shall not be failed for a controlled break.


15.  The HRC rulebook now allows Judges to relax gun safety requirements at licensed events where clubs have opted to use Safety (primer only) poppers.


16.  Effective Jan. 1, 2006:


17. The HRC rulebook specifically states, “…it is the _________ retriever that will be the hardest to judge. 


18. Effective Jan. 1, 2006 the Seasoned handler has the option of shooting or not shooting a popper immediately prior to running a blind retrieve.


19. According to the HRC rulebook, if a Started Handler opts to shoot the gun:


20. In what category does the rulebook say the diversionary bird should be thrown where a dog can see it, but not in its return path?


21. If no other dog is available, a retriever with Finished points may be used as a Seasoned test dog.


22. The following HRC rulebook wording is found at which testing level:  “The Judges should look for the dog that walks obediently to the line, sits obediently and exhibits an attentive attitude.”


23. According to the HRC rulebook, which of the following is the “key ingredient” to setting up and judging any HRC/UKC Licensed event:


24. According to the HRC rulebook, an acceptable attention-getting device at Started would be a bird boy yelling, “Hey, hey, hey” at the dog just prior to the throw.


25. Which of the following could cause an Apprentice judge’s Apprenticeship to be void and not count toward licensing requirements:


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