PSA Decoy Written Test

1

Name

First Name

Last Name

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

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