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California Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) Practice Test (30 Question Answers Set 1) Printable PDF. Download the full sample question (10 true false and 20 multiple choice type) free printable pdf.
FSC Practice Test 1
| Test Name | FSC Practice Test 1 |
| Test Administration | Department of Justice (DOJ) California |
| Passing Marks | 75% |
| Total Question | 30 |
| Test Type | Sample Ture / False and Multiple Choice |
| Topics Covered | Mix |
Q1. Which of the following does not meet “gun safe”?
- A). Shall be able to fully contain firearms and provide for their secure storage.
- B). Shall have a locking system consisting of at minimum a mechanical or electronic combination lock
- C). A gun safe shall be capable of repeated use.
- D). A gun is always loaded and ready to use.
Q2. A gun safe exterior walls shall be constructed of a minimum ____ gauge thick steel.
- A). 9-gauge
- B). 12-gauge
- C). 15-gauge
- D). 19-gauge
Q3. The mechanical or electronic combination lock utilized by the safe shall have at least _____ possible combinations.
- A). 1,00
- B). 1,000
- C). 10,000
- D). 100,000
Q4. How many basic gun safety rules are there for gun owners to understand and practice at all times?
- A). Four
- B). Five
- C). Six
- D). Ten
Q5. What is a “safe direction”?
- A). Only point a gun at an object you intend to shoot
- B). Point a gun toward yourself or another person
- C). an accidental discharge of the gun may not cause injury or damage
- D). Keep the gun pointed in the safest possible direction
Q6. What is it called when you keep your finger off the trigger?
- A). Responsible firearm use
- B). Basic gun safety rules for gun owners
- C). Firearm trigger discipline
- D). All of the above
Q7. Which of the following practice is safe?
- A). Keep your finger off the trigger
- B). Rest your finger on the trigger
- C). Moving around with your finger on the trigger
- D). Keep your finger on the trigger
Q8. What are high-risk situations with firearms?
- A). Accessible firearms in the home.
- B). Ammunition and firearms stored together
- C). Lack of supervision
- D). All of the above
Q9. What is firearm safety?
- A). Proper storage.
- B). Educate your child
- C). safety devices
- D). All of the above
Q10. When you may fire at a target?
- A). if there is only a movement
- B). if you see a different color/sound
- C). if you found an unidentifiable shape
- D). None of the above
Q11. What is the best way to learn to shoot a pistol?
- A). by shooting at water
- B). by shooting at soft surfaces
- C). by shooting at flat or hard surfaces
- D). by shooting at Shooting Range
Q12. Which of the following you must wear when shooting a gun?
- A). ear and eye protection
- B). hand protection
- C). chest protection
- D). all of the above
Q13. According to Pursuant to California Penal Code section 25610, Who can transport a Handgun?
- A). a United States citizen over 18 years of age
- B). a citizen who is temporarily in California
- C). a citizen who resides in California
- D). All of the above
Q14. In California, you may transport by motor vehicle any handgun provided it is ______ and ______.
- A). loaded and locked
- B). Unloaded and locked
- C). Unloaded and secured in the glove compartment
- D). Unloaded and hidden in utility compartment
Q15. Which of the following is known as “Nonconcealable firearms”?
- A). Handgun
- B). Assault weapons
- C). Shotguns and Rifles
- D). All of the above
Q16. Which of the following types of firearms NOT required to be transported in a locked container?
- A). Shotguns and Rifles
- B). Pistols
- C). Revolvers
- D). None of the above
Q17. Which of the following firearms must be unloaded while they are being transported?
- A). Shotguns and Rifles
- B). Pistols
- C). Revolvers
- D). All of the above
Q18. Can I give a firearm to my adult child? Can he/she give it back to me later?
- A). YES
- B). NO
- C). Dealer transfer is required
- D). Handgun Safety Certificate is required
Q19. How long do I have to wait to buy another handgun?
- A). one handgun in any 10-day period
- B). one handgun in any 14-day period
- C). one handgun in any 28-day period
- D). one handgun in any 30-day period
Q20. May I carry a concealed firearm in California?
- A). Yes
- B). No
- C). unless you have a valid Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) license
- D). None of the above
Q21. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
- A). True
- B). False
Q22. Avoid using ammunition that appears to be corroded
- A). True
- B). False
Q23. A failure of the cartridge to fire after the primer has been struck by the firing pin is called ____.
- A). Misfire
- B). Hang Fire
Q24. A perceptible delay in the ignition of a cartridge after the primer has been struck by the firing pin is called ___.
- A). Hang Fire
- B). Misfire
Q25. When a cartridge fails to fire immediately, it will be known at first whether the problem is a misfire or a hang fire.
- A). True
- B). False
Q26. Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction – a “_____” condition might exist and the cartridge could still fire.
- A). Hang Fire
- B). Misfire
Q27. Squib loads can result in the bullet failing to exit the barrel.
- A). True
- B). False
Q28. Hang Fire is caused by the development of less than normal pressure or velocity after the ignition of the cartridge.
- A). True
- B). False
Q29. If a “squib load” jam occurs then you must stop firing immediately.
- A). True
- B). False
Q30. If “hang fire” occurs then you must open the action of the gun to remove the cartridge.
- A). True
- B). False
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See Also:
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- Chapter 1: Gun Safety Rules
- Chapter 2: Firearms and Children
- Chapter 3: Firearm Operation and Safe Handling
- Chapter 4: Firearm Ownership
- Chapter: 5 Firearms Laws Quiz
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