How to start a fire with a ferro rod - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a ferro rod?
A) To cut wood
B) To create sparks
C) To act as a fuel source
D) To filter water
  • 2. What is the best angle to hold the striker against the ferro rod?
A) 45 degrees
B) 0 degrees
C) 180 degrees
D) 90 degrees
  • 3. What is tinder?
A) Easily ignitable material
B) A fire-resistant barrier
C) A type of wood
D) A type of cooking pot
  • 4. Which of these is good tinder?
A) Green leaves
B) Wet wood
C) Rocks
D) Cotton balls with petroleum jelly
  • 5. What is the proper technique for using a ferro rod?
A) Spin the rod quickly
B) Push the rod against the striker
C) Hit the rod with the striker
D) Pull the striker back along the rod
  • 6. Why is it important to keep tinder dry?
A) Wet tinder burns hotter
B) Wet tinder is more durable
C) Wet tinder creates more smoke
D) Dry tinder ignites easier
  • 7. What is the best way to prepare tinder before striking the ferro rod?
A) Bury it in the ground
B) Fluff it up
C) Soak it in water
D) Compact it tightly
  • 8. What is the first step after the tinder catches a spark?
A) Pour water on it
B) Cover it with more tinder
C) Ignore it
D) Gently blow on the embers
  • 9. What should you add to the small flame after it's established?
A) Small kindling
B) Dirt
C) Large logs
D) Wet leaves
  • 10. What is kindling?
A) Green leaves used as fuel
B) A type of metal
C) Small, dry twigs
D) Large logs for a fire
  • 11. Why is it important to add kindling gradually?
A) To attract animals
B) To create more smoke
C) To avoid smothering the flame
D) To make the fire burn faster
  • 12. What type of motion is best for creating a shower of sparks?
A) Quick, downward strokes
B) Upward strokes
C) Circular motions
D) Slow, gentle strokes
  • 13. What should you consider when choosing a location for your fire?
A) Number of trees nearby
B) Amount of sunlight
C) Proximity to water only
D) Wind direction and flammable materials
  • 14. What is the best practice for fire safety after you are done with the fire?
A) Douse with water until cold
B) Simply walk away
C) Cover it with dirt
D) Leave it to burn out on its own
  • 15. If you are struggling to get a spark, what should you check?
A) The color of the striker
B) The dryness of the tinder and the rod's surface
C) The time of day
D) The air temperature
  • 16. What is char cloth?
A) A type of clothing
B) A fire-resistant blanket
C) A liquid fire accelerant
D) Partially burned cloth that catches sparks easily
  • 17. How can you protect your ferro rod from damage?
A) Store it in a dry place
B) Use it as a hammer
C) Soak it in water
D) Expose it to sunlight
  • 18. What is the advantage of using a ferro rod over matches?
A) Works even when wet
B) Is lighter to carry
C) Requires no tinder
D) Burns longer
  • 19. What is the purpose of a striker?
A) To protect the tinder
B) To scrape the ferro rod
C) To hold the ferro rod
D) To measure the fire's temperature
  • 20. What natural tinder can be found from birch trees?
A) Birch sap
B) Birch leaves
C) Birch nuts
D) Birch bark
  • 21. Why is it important to practice using a ferro rod?
A) To make it shiny
B) To wear it down faster
C) To develop muscle memory and skill
D) To impress your friends
  • 22. What type of wood makes good kindling?
A) Wet softwood
B) Dry, softwood
C) Rotten wood
D) Green, hardwood
  • 23. How should you store extra tinder while camping?
A) Buried in the ground
B) Attached to your clothing
C) Out in the open
D) In a waterproof bag
  • 24. What is the role of oxygen in starting a fire?
A) It smothers the fire
B) It fuels the combustion process
C) It acts as a tinder
D) It cools down the fire
  • 25. What should you do if your tinder doesn't ignite after several strikes?
A) Add water to the tinder
B) Give up and use matches
C) Continue striking in the same spot
D) Try a different piece of tinder or location
  • 26. What is an important safety precaution when using a ferro rod?
A) Use gasoline as tinder
B) Keep your hands and fingers away from the striking path
C) Strike the rod as hard as possible
D) Hold the tinder directly under the rod
  • 27. What is the advantage of having a large ferro rod?
A) It requires less tinder
B) It produces hotter sparks
C) It is lighter to carry
D) It lasts longer and is easier to grip
  • 28. What is a disadvantage of using a ferro rod?
A) Is always heavier than matches
B) Requires no tinder
C) Works only in dry conditions
D) Requires practice to master the technique
  • 29. How can you create more surface area on a ferro rod to create better sparks?
A) Sharpen the rod like a knife
B) Scrape off the protective coating
C) Heat the rod with a lighter
D) Apply oil to the rod
  • 30. What should you do if the fire starts to get out of control?
A) Ignore it and hope it burns out
B) Extinguish it immediately with water or dirt
C) Add more wood to make it bigger
D) Move away from the fire
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