How to earn boy scout merit badges - Exam
  • 1. What is the first step in earning a merit badge?
A) Buy the merit badge pamphlet.
B) Purchase the merit badge sash.
C) Attend a merit badge counselor class.
D) Talk to your Scoutmaster.
  • 2. Who approves your merit badge counselor?
A) The Merit Badge Counselor.
B) The Troop Committee.
C) Your Scoutmaster.
D) The District Advancement Chair.
  • 3. What is the purpose of the merit badge pamphlet?
A) To prove you've earned the badge.
B) To record your progress.
C) To provide information about the merit badge requirements.
D) To display on your uniform.
  • 4. Where can you find a list of merit badge counselors?
A) The local library.
B) From your Scoutmaster or Unit Advancement Coordinator.
C) Online retailers.
D) The merit badge pamphlet.
  • 5. Who signs off on your merit badge requirements?
A) Your parents.
B) Your Scoutmaster.
C) Your merit badge counselor.
D) Any adult leader.
  • 6. Can you start working on a merit badge before talking to your Scoutmaster?
A) Yes, as long as you have the pamphlet.
B) No.
C) Yes, if it's a required badge for Eagle.
D) Yes, but only partially.
  • 7. What is the official form used for recording merit badge progress?
A) Red Certificate.
B) Blue Card (Merit Badge Application).
C) Yellow Slip.
D) Green Sheet.
  • 8. Who keeps the different parts of the Blue Card?
A) Scoutmaster, Scout, and Council.
B) Council, Counselor, and Scout.
C) Counselor, Scout, and Scoutmaster.
D) Scoutmaster, Counselor, and Council.
  • 9. What is the role of the unit advancement coordinator?
A) To discipline Scouts.
B) To teach merit badge classes.
C) To assist the Scoutmaster with advancement tracking.
D) To organize camping trips.
  • 10. Are you required to purchase a merit badge pamphlet?
A) Yes, it is mandatory.
B) Yes, but only for Eagle-required badges.
C) No, but it is highly recommended.
D) No, they are always free.
  • 11. Can you work on multiple merit badges at the same time?
A) No, unless you get special permission.
B) No, you must complete one at a time.
C) Yes.
D) Yes, but only two at a time.
  • 12. What should you bring to your first meeting with a merit badge counselor?
A) Just the merit badge pamphlet.
B) Just the Blue Card.
C) Your Blue Card and the merit badge pamphlet.
D) Just your uniform.
  • 13. Is it acceptable to contact a merit badge counselor by yourself, without parental knowledge?
A) Yes, it's encouraged.
B) Only for certain merit badges.
C) Only if you're over 16.
D) No, parental permission is always required.
  • 14. If a requirement says "show," what should you do?
A) Demonstrate the skill to the counselor.
B) Give a speech.
C) Write a report.
D) Draw a picture.
  • 15. If a requirement says "discuss," what should you do?
A) Write an essay.
B) Sing a song.
C) Have a conversation with the counselor.
D) Build a model.
  • 16. What does 'BSA' stand for?
A) Boy Scouts of America.
B) Best Scouts Around.
C) Boy Scout Association.
D) Brotherhood of Scouting America.
  • 17. How long does a merit badge counselor's registration last?
A) One year.
B) Until their registration expires.
C) Forever.
D) Until the Scout earns the badge.
  • 18. Can a parent serve as a merit badge counselor for their own child?
A) Yes, but only if they are registered as a counselor for that badge.
B) Only for Eagle-required badges.
C) No, it's against the rules.
D) Yes, without any restrictions.
  • 19. What is the purpose of the "Buddy System" when working on merit badges?
A) To help Scouts learn faster.
B) To reduce the workload for the counselor.
C) To ensure safety and prevent abuse.
D) To make the process more fun.
  • 20. What should you do if you witness unethical behavior during a merit badge session?
A) Confront the person directly.
B) Ignore it.
C) Tell your friends.
D) Report it to your Scoutmaster or council.
  • 21. Who is ultimately responsible for your advancement?
A) Your parents.
B) Your Scoutmaster.
C) You.
D) Your merit badge counselor.
  • 22. What information is required to be on the Blue Card?
A) Scout's name, badge name, counselor's name and signature, Scoutmaster signature.
B) The Scout's date of birth.
C) Only the Scout's name and the badge name.
D) The Scout's address and phone number.
  • 23. If a requirement states to do something for “your troop”, what does that mean?
A) A local school group.
B) The Boy Scouts of America organization.
C) Any Boy Scout troop.
D) The Scout's specific scouting troop.
  • 24. What resource contains all official BSA policies and procedures?
A) Boy's Life Magazine
B) Merit Badge Pamphlets
C) Guide to Advancement
D) Scout Handbook
  • 25. Is it ever okay to ask your counselor to just sign off on the badge?
A) Yes, if you have a good reason.
B) No. All the requirements must be met before the counselor can sign off.
C) Yes, if you pay them extra.
D) Yes, if you have already tried to complete the badge.
  • 26. What is the next step after completing all the merit badge requirements and getting the blue card signed?
A) Give the Scoutmaster signed blue card. They give it to the unit advancement chair, who reports it to the local council.
B) Mail the blue card to the National Boy Scout office.
C) Show the blue card off.
D) Keep the blue card for your records.
  • 27. When wearing your merit badge sash, how are the merit badges displayed?
A) They should be glued to the sash.
B) They should be hanging off the sash.
C) They should be neatly sewn onto the sash.
D) They should be safety-pinned to the sash.
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