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