BAI Quality Assurance & Compliance 2

Question 1

When inspecting a recurve bowstring before a beginner class, which defect requires immediate removal from service?

Accepted Answer

Fraying or broken strands anywhere on the string

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Replace the nock before allowing the arrow to be used

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Roll the arrow on a flat surface and observe for wobble

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Remove the bow from service immediately and tag it for repair

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The combination of arrow length, point weight, and bow draw weight

Answer

Arrow spine selection must account for draw weight, arrow length, and point weight together, as all three affect how the arrow flexes at release.

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