FSC Practice Test (30 Question Answers Set 1) Printable PDF

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FSC Practice Test (30 QA Set 1)

Test Name FSC Practice Test
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.
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 Answer: D 

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
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 Answer: B 

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
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 Answer: C 

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
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 Answer: C 

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
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 Answer: D

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
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 Answer: D

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
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 Answer: A 

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
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 Answer: D

Q9. What is firearm safety?

  • A). Proper storage.
  • B). Educate your child
  • C). safety devices
  • D). All of the above
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 Answer: D 

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
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 Answer: D

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
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 Answer: D

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
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 Answer: A

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
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 Answer: D

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
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 Answer: B

Q15. Which of the following is known as “Nonconcealable firearms”?

  • A). Handgun
  • B). Assault weapons
  • C). Shotguns and Rifles
  • D). All of the above
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 Answer: C 

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
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 Answer: A

Rule: California Penal Code section 25400 

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
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 Answer: D

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
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 Answer: YES

If the firearm is a handgun, the recipient must obtain a Handgun Safety Certificate prior to taking possession.  

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
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 Answer: D

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
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 Answer: C

Q21. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

  • A). True
  • B). False
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 Answer: A. True

Q22. Avoid using ammunition that appears to be corroded

  • A). True
  • B). False
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 Answer: A. True

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
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 Answer: A

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
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 Answer: A

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
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 Answer: 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
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 Answer: A

Q27. Squib loads can result in the bullet failing to exit the barrel.

  • A). True
  • B). False
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 Answer: A True

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
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 Answer: False (“squib load” jam)

Q29. If a “squib load” jam occurs then you must stop firing immediately.

  • A). True
  • B). False
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 Answer: True

Q30. If “hang fire” occurs then you must open the action of the gun to remove the cartridge.

  • A). True
  • B). False
View Correct Answer
 Answer: False

Do not attempt to open the action of the gun to remove the cartridge for at least 30 seconds.

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