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