HRC 2007/2008 Judges Test On-line...

The 2007/2008 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 2007/2008 test in Adobe PDF format, please click the following (be patient- it may take a few minutes to load):  2007/2008 Judges Test download

Please read the following Notes and Instructions carefully before beginning the 2007/2008 Judges test.  

PLEASE NOTE there are two errors in the 2007/2008 Rule Book. The 1st is Page 40 under DESCRIPTION - the Seasoned Blind maximum distance is 60 yards - NOT 40 yards. The 2nd is page 47 #5, please strike through 'marked' retrieve.  It should read the diversion may be thrown 'as the dog returns from any retrieve'. (The Finished diversion may be thrown as the dog RETURNS from the blind, walk up or any marked retrieve.)

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.

 Instructions:  This is an open-book test based on the 2007/2008 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.  

RESULTS WILL BE PROCESSED & YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS.

      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.  Effective January 1, 2007 which of the following distances are acceptable to use for a Seasoned blind retrieve?


2.  A judge must earn the ‘AA’ designation at a level before moving up in the Apprentice Judge Program to the next level.           


3.   The HRC rulebook states that Judges will provide an explanation of each hunting test objective to the Handlers.


4.   The hunting retriever is required to be brought to & from the retrieving line off lead only at the Finished and Grand testing levels.


5. Physical abuse of a hunting retriever will result in the immediate disqualification of the


6.   According to the HRC Rulebook, failure may result from excessive noise at the line by the


7.   The HRC rulebook states that deliberate blocking by the Handler, so a retriever will not see all birds and falls should result in which of the following?


8.   No dog in contention for points owned or co-owned by a member of the Judge’s or apprentice’s immediate family or cohabitant of a Judge or apprentice may be entered under the Judge or apprentice.  According to the HRC rulebook, immediate family would include the following:


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


10.  The HRC rulebook states that Judges must agree to adhere to the HRC Firearms Safety Policy & HRC Lightning Safety Policy.


11.  As respects UKC standards of conduct and disciplinary procedures, UKC has jurisdiction over misconduct of licensed event participants that may occur off grounds of the event or outside event hours.


12.   Effective Jan. 1, 2007 Judges at a licensed HRC event are permitted to leave the hunt, when necessary, and e-mail or phone in test results to the hunt secretary. 


13.  The “re-cast rule” at the Started level allows a Started judge to re-throw a bird when a retriever is making its second attempt at picking up a mark.


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


15.   Effective Jan. 1, 2007 the Finished diversion may be thrown as the dog returns from….


16.   Effective Jan. 1, 2007 Started dogs must deliver to hand.


17.  A Judge may run his or her appropriately qualified dog as a test dog only in the class and flight they are judging


18.  Effective Jan. 1, 2007 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.  At all testing levels in HRC, a retriever can be failed for excessive dropping and mouthing of the bird.


21.  The HRC Rulebook states that if a designated gunner is used, the individual should ….


22.  The HRC Rulebook states that a Seasoned retriever should be failed for excessive or repeated poor manners and poor obedience.


23.  At which of the following testing levels does the HRC rulebook state that at the retrieving line, the hunting retriever may NOT be touched to steady?


24.  As respects the rulebook maximum limit of 30 dogs per Finished flights, which of the following would apply?


25.   At the Started and Seasoned levels, the rulebook states that a hunting retriever that breaks away and runs into the working area of another hunting retriever _______ result in disqualification.


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