Snowboard Examination Answers
1. In order to go on the half pipe a snowboarder should have the skill to
perform at least:
a. A nose blunt
* b. A falling leaf
c. Inverted maneuvers
d. Aerial 180's
2. Snowboards are not required to have a restraining device (leash) to use the
slope.
True *False
3. There are several appropriate stances for snowboarding depending on the
type and orientation of the bindings.
*True False
4. An instructor who rides goofy foot cannot teach a student riding regular
foot.
True *False
5. What are the four basic skills in snowboarding?
a.Rotary
b.Edging
c.pressure control
d.balance
6. A snowboard student should not ride the chair lift until they can do a side
slide.
*True False
7. It is usually easier for a snowboard student to learn how to use the
rope tow than the chair lift.
True *False
8. Which of the progressions listed below would be the most appropriate
for snowboard instruction:
a. carving, skidded turns, sideslip, ground maneuvers
* b. ground maneuvers, sideslip, skidded turns, carving
c. halfpipe, aerial maneuvers, skidded turns, nose blunt
d. sideslip, ground maneuvers, patience turns.
9. Riding fakie means:
a. in a manner attempting to fool other people
* b. riding in the direction of the rear foot
c. riding in an erratic manner
10. Explain the difference between an asymmetrical board and a freestyle
board.
A freestyle board has the same configuration on the toe and heel edge.
An asymmetrical board has the heel edge shifted toward the rear of the board
and may have a different edge configuration and stiffness when compared with
the toe edge.
11. For safety, snowboarders while resting should:
a. face uphill
b. stop on the side of the trail
* c. a & b
d. rest wherever they fall
e. rest wherever they feel like
12. Snowboarders have the right of way over skiers.
True *False
13. If a student comes to your class with a Burton V-tail board, would you
teach him how to ride fakie?
yes *no
14. If a student enters your beginner class with a black snow snowboard,
without steel edges you should:
* a. consult the supervisor on duty
b. tell him to "Get a new board, stupid"
c. sell him your old board at a profit
15. What is Center Line?
A set of snowboard riding standards, blending the 4 skills to create a
reference point for lateral development and evaluation.
16. How much does a Wilmot group lesson cost?
$10.
17. List the 7 rules of "Our Responsibility Code":
a.Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or
objects.
b.People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to
avoid them.
c.You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from
above.
d.Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and
yield to others.
e.Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
f.Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of
closed areas.
g.Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to
load, ride and unload safely.
18. Symptoms of frost bite are:
a. Loss of feeling in suspect area
b. Sharp pain in suspect area
c. White spots in suspect area
d. Red spots in suspect area
* e. A and C above
f. B and D above
19. If there is an injury in your class, you should
a. go for help
b. help the injured person up
c. Continue the class
* d. Send someone for help
20. What are the 4 phases of a snowboard turn
a.preparation
b.initiation
c.control
d.completion
21. What does ATS stand for?
American Teaching System
22. Angulation is not required for riding a snowboard because inclination
is all that is necessary.
True *False
23. What is movement analysis?
Observing a rider with respect to skill usage.
24. What is the snowboard instructor's motto?
Safety, Fun & Learning
25. Name 3 of the four types of learning styles.
a.Thinker
b.Doer
c.Watcher
d.Feeler
26. Name 3 of the six major teaching styles
a. Command
b. Task based
c. Reciprocal student involvement
d. Small group involvement
e. Guided discovery
f. Problem solving
27. Edge shift deals with:
a. freestyle board
b. carving board
* c. asym board
d. goofy stance
e. regular stance
28. More ankle flexion is allowed on hard boot/binding systems
when compared to soft boot/binding systems.
True *False
29. The 4 cm binding bolt and insert pattern has become a standard
among many manufacturers.
*True False
30. What is the fall line?
The direction a snowball takes down the hill, or the line of maximum slope.
31. While standing on a board whose major axis is perpendicular to
the fall line with the edge engaged in the snow, which part
of the board will begin to move down hill if the weight
is transferred to the nose of the board.
a. the nose will move down hill
* b. the tail will move down hill
32. While standing on a board whose major axis is perpendicular to
the fall line with the edge released, which part
of the board will begin to move down hill if the weight
is transferred to the nose of the board
* a. the nose will move down hill
b. the tail will move down hill
33. A power garland is a snowboard exercise for:
a. beginners
b. intermediates
* c. advanced riders
34. The side cut of a snowboard influences the turning radius.
*True False
35. Early snowboards were equipped with a skeg (tail fin)
*True False
36. The base of the quad chair is an appropriate location to teach a beginning
snowboard lesson.
True *False
37. Your approach to teaching snowboarding should be
___Student_____________ centered.
38. Inverted aerial maneuvers are allowed on the half pipe at Wilmot.
True *False
39. Many beginning riders will lean such that their center of mass is toward
the tail of the board, resulting in control problems early on.
An appropriate methodology to correct this is to:
* a. Perform "rudder turns" with the hands extended forward to
encourage the center of mass moving forward
b. Teach the student to ride fakie since by reversing
direction his center of mass is now forward
c. Yell at the student to get forward
d. a and c
e. All of the above
40. Signs of fatigue in your students are:
a. Increased frequency of falling
b. Lack of attention
c. Inability to perform a maneuver they could do earlier
* d. All of the above
41. Some useful exercises for intermediate riders are
a. Rapid flexing and extending
b. Make S turns to a progressively increased edge as turn
works across the fall line
c. Match students in groups of 2 or 3 and play follow the
leader
* d. All of the above
42. What are four words beginning with "W" that help focus your
efforts in giving an effective lesson.
a.Who
b.What
c.Where
d.Why
43. A good action plan for the beginning lesson includes:
* a. Pick terrain that allows students to feel they have some
degree of control
* b. Take time to develop sound fundamentals which will lead
to continued success
* c. Teach to students' needs
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