#1
Which of the following is NOT a component of a cartridge?
Projectile
Primer
Casing
Firing pin
#2
What is rifling in a firearm barrel?
The process of loading ammunition into the chamber
The pattern of spiral grooves cut into the barrel
The mechanism that ignites the gunpowder
The part of the gun where the trigger is located
#3
What is the primary function of a firing pin in a firearm?
To ignite the gunpowder
To eject the spent cartridge casing
To hold the ammunition in place
To stabilize the firearm while firing
#4
Which of the following is NOT a type of firearm action?
Bolt-action
Pump-action
Revolver-action
Lever-action
#5
What is the function of a safety catch on a firearm?
To increase the accuracy of the firearm
To prevent accidental discharge
To improve the rate of fire
To reduce the recoil
#6
Which of the following is NOT a type of firearm barrel configuration?
Smoothbore
Fluted
Bull
Tapered
#7
Which type of firearm typically fires a single projectile with each pull of the trigger?
Shotgun
Rifle
Submachine gun
Revolver
#8
What does the term 'caliber' refer to in firearms?
The length of the barrel
The size of the ammunition a firearm is designed to use
The weight of the firearm
The rate of fire of the firearm
#9
What is the purpose of the extractor in a firearm?
To ignite the primer
To hold the ammunition in place
To remove the spent cartridge casing
To stabilize the firearm while firing
#10
What is the term for the sudden backward movement of a firearm after firing?
Recoil
Kickback
Discharge
Backlash
#11
What is the purpose of the gas system in a semi-automatic firearm?
To ignite the primer
To eject the spent cartridge casing
To cycle the action
To stabilize the firearm while firing
#12
What is meant by the term 'bullet trajectory'?
The speed of the bullet
The distance the bullet travels
The path the bullet follows from the muzzle to the target
The accuracy of the bullet
#13
What is the purpose of a choke in a shotgun?
To increase the rate of fire
To decrease the recoil
To modify the spread of the shot
To enhance the accuracy of the shotgun
#14
What is the primary difference between centerfire and rimfire cartridges?
The size of the ammunition
The location of the primer
The presence of a rim around the base of the cartridge
The shape of the projectile
#15
What is a 'stray bullet' in the context of firearms?
A bullet that fails to hit the intended target
A type of bullet used for hunting
A bullet with irregular trajectory
A bullet made from inferior materials
#16
What is the function of a flash suppressor on a firearm?
To decrease the noise of firing
To increase the accuracy of the firearm
To reduce the muzzle flash visible to the shooter
To improve the rate of fire
#17
What is the purpose of a compensator on a firearm?
To reduce muzzle rise
To increase the caliber of the firearm
To decrease the velocity of the bullet
To prevent accidental discharge