PSA Decoy Written Test

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PSA K9 Decoy Written Test

PSA K9 Decoy Written Test

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1
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First Name
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2
During which level of PSA is the decoy seated in a chair on the field, during the obedience phase?
PDC Sleeve Division
PDC
PSA1
PSA2
3
Which of the following items may be used as distractions in the PSA1 attack on handler scenario?
Can Curtain
Foam Fingers or Pool Noodles
Pom-Poms
Any of the above
4
In the level one attack on handler, a Schutzhund style blind should be used to conceal the decoy, prior to the attack.
True
False
5
How many level one surprise scenarios are there to choose from in the protection phase?
3
4
5
6
6
In which level of PSA do the decoys demonstrate a food refusal during the obedience phase?
PDC - Sleeve Division
PDC
PSA1
PSA2
7
At the beginning of the Dual Attack, Transport, and Fleeing Apprehension Scenario in the level two protection, which decoy starts the scenario?
The decoy that is positioned to the left of the handler
The decoy that is positioned to the right of the handler
The decoy that is hidden behind concealment
Both decoys charge in unison
8
In the Call Off Scenario in the PSA2 level, if the dog puts teeth on the decoy’s suit, but does not bite and hold the decoy when it should be called off, it will still pass the scenario.
True
False
9
In PSA1, PSA2, and PSA3 levels, how many stick hits are allowed by the decoy on the dog during the drive?
1
2
3
4
10
During the carjacking scenario in the PDC and PSA1 levels, the decoy may wear bite suit pants for protection.
True
False
11
During Level 2 obedience, how many decoys are allowed on the field during the routine
1
2
3
4
12
During Level 3 obedience, how many decoys are allowed on the field during the routine?
1
2
3
4
13
What is the object of the Fended-Off-Attack in the PSA2 level
To test the dog’s courage and commitment to pursue the decoy through a sudden barrier or distraction
To test the decoy’s ability to hold the dog at bay indefinitely
To test the dog's ability to bite a presented object, discard it, and then bite the decoy
To test the dog’s courage through a sudden attack
14
It is the responsibility of the decoy to maintain his / her equipment and inspect it for rips, tears, holes, fabric loops, and excessive wear.
True
False
15
PSA decoys must only trial in which of the following brands of bite suits
Demanet
ALM
Seynaeve
PSA does not require decoys to wear a specific brand
16
Who will command the decoy to “freeze up, or stop fighting the dog?”
The trial steward
The judge
The senior decoy
The trial decoy has the discretion when to freeze up or stop fighting the dog
17
In the PSA2 level, what is the maximum amount of time a decoy should maintain a “passive bite” during a surprise scenario?
5 seconds
8 seconds
10 seconds
12 seconds
18
During the four phases of bite work in the protection phase of Level 3, which of the following is NOT a skill outline for judges when designating scenarios?
Courage Test
Car Jacking
Call Off
Environmental Test
19
Club and Regional Trials are made up of at least how many decoys
2 decoys and one senior decoy
3 decoys and one senior decoy
4 decoys and one senior decoy
5 decoys and one senior decoy
20
A decoy’s appearance, conduct, and actions are a direct reflection of himself / herself and PSA
True
False
21
Once certified as a trial decoy, how many trials must the decoy participate in during their first two years to maintain their certification?
1
2
3
4
22
Certified decoys DO NOT pay annual dues to PSA
True
False
23
By rule, what is the mandatory start time for the beginning of a trial, starting with the PDC Handler’s Meeting?
7:00am
7:30am
8:00am
The judge will announce the start time for all trials at his / her discretion
24
Each region in PSA shall host a decoy camp annually
True
False
25
PSA Trial Decoys and the club(s) hosting a trial should come to an agreement on travel and lodging prior to the trial.
True
False
26
PSA Trial Decoys who cancel on a trial without sufficient notice, or fail to show up, will result in the following:
Warning
Probation
Suspension
Any of the above
27
If a trial decoy does not meet the requirements to keep their trial certification, they are eligible to recertify by attending another decoy camp.
True
False
28
During the level three obedience phase, decoys should maintain what distance from the handler/dog team.
1 foot
2 feet
3 feet
4 feet
29
During the Fighting Decoys surprise scenario during level one protection phase, how long should the decoys argue for after the handler reaches the place of hiding, and then returns to the decoys?
20 seconds
1 minute
90 seconds
2 minutes
30
During the level three obedience phase, decoys may not agitate the handler/dog team as they approach the start cone, but they may talk to them.
True
False
31
During the PDC carjacking in the protection phase, once the decoy has attacked the dog, the decoy should shake the jug where?
In the dog's face
Over the dog's shoulder
Away from the dog, behind the decoy's body
Outside the window
Should be Empty:

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