HRC 2009/2010 Judges Test On-line...

The 2009/2010 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 2009/2010 test in Adobe PDF format, please click the following (be patient- it may take a few minutes to load):  2009/2010 Judges Test download

Please read the following Notes and Instructions carefully before beginning the 2009/2010 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.

 Instructions:  This is an open-book test based on the 2009/2010 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 BY E-MAIL 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.  Which of the following distances are acceptable to use for a Seasoned blind retrieve?


2.  A newly licensed Judge is required to judge twice at a level before they can be paired with an Apprentice Judge at that level.           


3.   Any Handler handling more than 8 dogs, or more than a Club's designated limit, will forfeit all Championship Points for all dogs handled by that Handler at that Hunt.


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.  Judges should ask a Handler to pick up a dog if, in their mind, it has _____.


6.  Two Apprentice Judges are allowed for one (1) AA Licensed Judge in an Upland Hunt Test (3 Judges per Flight).

 

7.   Clubs must obtain prior approval from HRC to _________.


8.   Only the Licensed Judge must keep all Judges sheets for one year.


9.   One of the basic requirements of all Judges is the individual will have owned, trained, handled and passed his/her retriever in the specified category of judging and be able to provide a copy of a passed point slip earned within the prior _________.  


10.  Effective January 1, 2009, the Seasoned hunting retriever may be brought to the retrieving line either on or off lead at the Judge's discretion.


11.  Effective January 1, 2009, the Seasoned hunting retriever will be failed if it switches to the diversionary bird.


12.   Started Hunting Retrievers are not judged on 'control'.


13.  The Finished diversion can be thrown when the dog is returning from any retrieve.


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.   The HRC Rulebook states:  "a retriever that must be handled to a marked fall does not demonstrate marking ability".


16.   It is okay for Started Handlers to point towards the bird throwers after signaling ready and prior to the birds being thrown.


17.  The HRC Rulebook defines a 'switch' as a dog dropping one bird and picking up another.


18.  Effective January 1, 2009, the Seasoned handler has the option of shooting or not shooting a popper immediately prior to running a blind retrieve.


19. The HRC Rulebook states that hunting clothes must be worn by ____________:


20.  A Started Retriever can be failed for consistent reluctance to deliver the bird.


21.  If a designated Gunner is used at Started or Upland, the individual should ______________


22.  At the Upland Hunt Test, the dog may be failed if it is directed by the Handler for every change in direction and to every patch of cover.


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


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