GTO Outdoor Tasks MCQs

Question 1

A drum used to lift a plank by placing it under the plank is used as a:

Accepted Answer

fulcrum (lever support)

Answer

load

Answer

rope

Answer

bridge

Question 2

Material in group tasks can generally:

Accepted Answer

not be thrown

Answer

be left behind

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be thrown to the other side

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be broken into pieces

Question 3

The individual obstacle commonly reported to carry the highest marks is:

Accepted Answer

rope climbing

Answer

zig-zag

Answer

ditch crossing

Answer

hanging tyre

Question 4

In the Tarzan swing, you should release the rope:

Accepted Answer

at the far end of the swing, over the landing area

Answer

in the middle over the ditch

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immediately after starting

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never

Question 5

If you fall from an obstacle, you should:

Accepted Answer

get up and continue

Answer

walk away

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complain about the obstacle

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stop the attempt

Question 6

If your idea is rejected in a group task, you should:

Accepted Answer

support the accepted plan enthusiastically

Answer

stop participating

Answer

argue until it is accepted

Answer

complain to the GTO

Question 7

In the final group task you should show:

Accepted Answer

enthusiasm, initiative and team spirit

Answer

tiredness and silence

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disinterest

Answer

arguments

Question 8

The most important thing to do before starting any group obstacle is:

Accepted Answer

listen carefully to the GTO's rules

Answer

start immediately

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look at other groups

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choose the strongest member

Question 9

While waiting for your turn at the obstacles, you should:

Accepted Answer

encourage others and stay focused

Answer

chat on the phone

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sit away from the group

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laugh at those who fall

Question 10

A good strategy for individual obstacles is to:

Accepted Answer

start with easy ones to build rhythm and keep moving

Answer

rest between every obstacle

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attempt only one obstacle

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start with rope even if never practised

Question 11

In GTO tasks, areas marked red are usually:

Accepted Answer

out of bounds for both candidates and material

Answer

in-bound for everyone

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only for the GTO

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rest areas

Question 12

Physical involvement in group tasks shows:

Accepted Answer

cooperation and determination

Answer

nothing

Answer

poor planning

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arrogance

Question 13

If a candidate breaks a rule during PGT, usually:

Accepted Answer

he (and/or the material) must go back as briefed by the GTO

Answer

the task ends

Answer

nothing happens

Answer

the group is disqualified forever

Question 14

Areas marked white are usually:

Accepted Answer

in-bound for candidates and material

Answer

only for the load

Answer

only for material

Answer

out of bounds

Question 15

The rigidity rule usually means:

Accepted Answer

two rigid materials cannot be tied together to make a longer one

Answer

drums must stay at the start

Answer

ropes cannot be used

Answer

planks cannot be carried

Question 16

The commonly reported time limit for completing individual obstacles is about:

Accepted Answer

2–3 minutes

Answer

1 hour

Answer

30 minutes

Answer

10 seconds

Question 17

In HGT, the group is divided into:

Accepted Answer

two halves

Answer

three teams

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pairs only

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individuals

Question 18

The knot that makes a fixed loop at the end of a rope is the:

Accepted Answer

bowline

Answer

slip knot

Answer

reef knot only

Answer

granny knot

Question 19

The final group task gives:

Accepted Answer

the group a last chance to show performance

Answer

the medical result

Answer

individual obstacle marks

Answer

the interview marks

Question 20

Individual obstacles mainly test:

Accepted Answer

courage, determination and stamina

Answer

English vocabulary

Answer

handwriting

Answer

general knowledge

Question 21

When you are a subordinate in someone else's command task, you should:

Accepted Answer

obey the commander fully, suggesting politely if needed

Answer

ignore instructions

Answer

refuse to work

Answer

take over command

Question 22

As a commander, you should:

Accepted Answer

plan, brief clearly and lead, without doing all the work yourself

Answer

do all the work alone

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argue with the GTO

Answer

let subordinates decide everything

Question 23

In a command task, you are made:

Accepted Answer

the commander of an obstacle with subordinates

Answer

a spectator

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a subordinate only

Answer

the GTO's assistant

Question 24

Female candidates usually attempt:

Accepted Answer

fewer obstacles, excluding some of the hardest

Answer

only rope climbing

Answer

no obstacles

Answer

more obstacles than males

Question 25

When choosing subordinates, a good commander:

Accepted Answer

chooses fairly, considering cooperation and ability

Answer

refuses to choose

Answer

always chooses only friends

Answer

chooses nobody

GTO Outdoor Tasks MCQs — ISSB Preparation

1. A drum used to lift a plank by placing it under the plank is used as a:

2. Material in group tasks can generally:

3. The individual obstacle commonly reported to carry the highest marks is:

4. In the Tarzan swing, you should release the rope:

5. If you fall from an obstacle, you should:

6. If your idea is rejected in a group task, you should:

7. In the final group task you should show:

8. The most important thing to do before starting any group obstacle is:

9. While waiting for your turn at the obstacles, you should:

10. A good strategy for individual obstacles is to:

11. In GTO tasks, areas marked red are usually:

12. Physical involvement in group tasks shows:

13. If a candidate breaks a rule during PGT, usually:

14. Areas marked white are usually:

15. The rigidity rule usually means:

16. The commonly reported time limit for completing individual obstacles is about:

17. In HGT, the group is divided into:

18. The knot that makes a fixed loop at the end of a rope is the:

19. The final group task gives:

20. Individual obstacles mainly test:

21. When you are a subordinate in someone else's command task, you should:

22. As a commander, you should:

23. In a command task, you are made:

24. Female candidates usually attempt:

25. When choosing subordinates, a good commander:

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