BAI Quality Assurance & Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When inspecting a recurve bowstring before a beginner class, which defect requires immediate removal from service?
- Minor wax buildup on serving
- Fraying or broken strands anywhere on the string (Correct answer)
- Slight color fading from UV exposure
- Brace height 1/8 inch below spec
Correct answer: Fraying or broken strands anywhere on the string
Fraying or broken strands compromise string integrity and can cause the string to snap during a shot, creating a serious safety hazard.
Question 2: A student's arrow has a cracked nock discovered during pre-class equipment inspection. What is the correct action?
- Allow use only for close-range shots
- Replace the nock before allowing the arrow to be used (Correct answer)
- Mark it and set it aside for the student to fix later
- Tape over the crack as a temporary fix
Correct answer: Replace the nock before allowing the arrow to be used
A cracked nock can shatter on release, causing the arrow to fly erratically or injure the archer's hand, so the nock must be replaced before use.
Question 3: How should an instructor check arrows for straightness before allowing students to use them?
- Hold the arrow at arm's length and sight down the shaft
- Roll the arrow on a flat surface and observe for wobble (Correct answer)
- Flex the arrow gently between both hands
- Weigh each arrow on a digital scale
Correct answer: Roll the arrow on a flat surface and observe for wobble
Rolling an arrow on a flat surface reveals a bent shaft clearly, as any wobble or rocking indicates the arrow is not straight.
Question 4: An instructor notices a hairline crack on one limb of a beginner's recurve bow. What is the required response?
- Reduce the bow's draw weight and allow limited use
- Remove the bow from service immediately and tag it for repair (Correct answer)
- Apply epoxy to the crack and recheck after 24 hours
- Allow use only if the crack is on the back of the limb
Correct answer: Remove the bow from service immediately and tag it for repair
Any crack in a bow limb is a catastrophic failure risk; the bow must be taken out of service immediately to prevent limb explosion during use.
Question 5: What determines whether an arrow's spine is appropriate for a given bow and draw weight?
- The arrow's length only
- The combination of arrow length, point weight, and bow draw weight (Correct answer)
- The arrow's material (aluminum vs. carbon)
- The archer's dominant eye
Correct answer: The combination of arrow length, point weight, and bow draw weight
Arrow spine selection must account for draw weight, arrow length, and point weight together, as all three affect how the arrow flexes at release.
Question 6: What is the recommended frequency for formally inspecting shared loaner equipment in an ongoing archery program?
- Once per semester
- Before each use session and after any reported incident (Correct answer)
- Monthly by a certified technician only
- Only when equipment appears visibly damaged
Correct answer: Before each use session and after any reported incident
Pre-session inspection catches damage that occurred during previous use, ensuring every student receives equipment that is safe for that session.
Question 7: An arrow with a damaged fletching that causes significant fishtailing during flight should be handled how?
- Allowed if fishtailing is minor
- Removed from service until the fletching is repaired or replaced (Correct answer)
- Used only for stationary target practice at reduced distance
- Rotated so the damaged vane is on the opposite side of the rest
Correct answer: Removed from service until the fletching is repaired or replaced
Damaged fletching creates unpredictable arrow flight that can direct the arrow off-range or at other students, making the arrow unsafe for use.
BAI Quality Assurance & Compliance 2
When inspecting a recurve bowstring before a beginner class, which defect requires immediate removal from service?