Condition Assessment & Functional Evaluation Flashcards
7 cards from real CFA practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Condition Assessment & Functional Evaluation flashcards as text
Muzzle erosion in a rifle barrel is most accurately assessed using:
Answer: A muzzle crown gauge or bore scope to measure erosion depth and concentricity
A muzzle crown gauge or bore scope reveals the degree of erosion, pitting, or asymmetry at the muzzle that would impact accuracy and value.
A firearm described as 'mechanically excellent but cosmetically poor' would typically fall into which NRA category?
Answer: Good
NRA 'Good' grade applies to firearms that function reliably but show significant wear or finish loss on exterior surfaces.
When evaluating a semi-automatic pistol's extractor, which condition most directly compromises extraction reliability?
Answer: A worn or broken extractor hook that cannot tension against the cartridge rim
The extractor hook must maintain firm tension on the cartridge rim; a worn or broken hook leads to failures to extract, a critical functional defect.
A firearm appraiser notes 'freckling' on a blued steel receiver. This term refers to:
Answer: Tiny scattered rust spots that have begun to pit the bluing surface
Freckling describes the early stage of surface rust appearing as small scattered spots that compromise bluing and begin pitting the steel.
The head space in a bolt-action rifle is best described as:
Answer: The distance from the bolt face to the datum line of the chamber
Headspace is the critical dimension from the bolt face to the chamber's datum line; excessive headspace is dangerous and causes case separation.
Which condition would cause an appraiser to classify a double-barrel shotgun as 'non-functional'?
Answer: Action that does not lock up and cannot be safely closed for firing
An action that cannot lock closed makes firing impossible and dangerous, rendering the firearm non-functional regardless of other attributes.
When assessing the bore of a .22 LR rimfire rifle, an appraiser notices significant lead fouling buildup. The recommended first step for accurate bore condition assessment is:
Answer: Clean the bore thoroughly before conducting the condition assessment
Lead fouling must be removed before bore assessment, as it masks the true rifling condition, wear depth, and any pitting beneath it.