Hide a Geocache and Geocache Ownership Test
Instructions:
1) Answer the questions by selecting the correct answer.
2) To the right of the answers is a numeric value called "points". Add all the points for your twenty answers to get a total of points.
3) 4319.824 minus your total points = N Coordinates.
4) 9447.118 minus your total points = W Coordinates.
5) Check your coordinates in the Test Results Center to see if you have answered all the questions correctly. For this test (to obtain the coordinates for the geocache) you will have to answer each question correctly.
*Please read the disclaimer at the bottom of the page before seeking the geocache.
Test:
1. Advice from geocacher Briansnat states that, if the only reason to bring people to a spot is for a geocache, then you should:
a. Make sure non-cachers won't be a problem. .11
b. Find a better spot. 12
c. Place another geocache nearby to increase traffic. 13
d. Try to make your listing more interesting. 14
2. Groundspeak encourages geocachers to find "?" geocaches before hiding their first geocache?
a. One hundred. 21
b. Fifty. .22
c. Twenty. 23
d. Ten. 24
3. From who must you obtain permission before placing any geocache?
a. A fellow geocacher. 31
b. The landowner, unless on public property. 32.1
c. The landowner and/or land manager. 33
d. A volunteer reviewer. 34
4. Which property is protected by Federal Regulations and do not permit geocaching?
a. US National Parks. 41
b. US Fish and Wildlife Refuges. 42
c. Both A and B. 43
d. Neither A, B, or C. .44
5. What must be kept safe from harm during the placement of, and searching for a geocache?
a. Man made things, like stone walls and monuments. 51
b. Nature objects, like plants and trees. 52
c. Areas sensitive to foot traffic and/or vehicular traffic . 5.3
d. All of the above. 54
6. All geocache listing must contain what kind of GPS Coordinates?
a. Average coordinates. 61
b. Accurate coordinates. 62
c. Waypoint coordinates. 63
d. Parking coordinates. .64
7. When submitting geocache for review/publication, you should include what information in the reviewer note?
a. The container is placed and ready to be found. 71.5
b. The contents of the container. 72
c. Who's property the geocache is on, where and how the container is hidden. 73
d. Noting permission was not obtained for the hide. 74
8. Your geocache should be?
a. Clearly labeled as a "geocache" and include the GC code on the outside of the container. 81
b. Camo'd to blend in with its surroundings. 82
c. A type of container a utility company uses or looks like something dangerous. .83
d. Placed in a business for safe keeping. 84
9. Which webpage can you not provide a link to on your geocache listing?
a. A website that doesn't solicit or require registration. 91
b. A personal Facebook page, charity or non-profit organization. 92
c. A PDF file. 93
d. A music file. 9.4
10. Geocaches are placed for the long term. Which option is most likely to promote a long geocache life?
a. Placing in a high-traffic area. 1
b. Placing on private property. (with permission) 2
c. Burying the geocache. 3.055
d. Using a durable, watertight container. 4
11. What is something that must be included in every geocache container?
a. A pencil. 16
b. A geocache note to welcome finders. .17
c. A logbook. 18
d. Both A and C. 18
12. When should you post a "needs archived" log, on a geocache page?
a. The location made you feel uncomfortable. 26
b. When there are serious problems with the geocache or its location. 27
c. You can't find the geocache. 28
d. The geocache needs repairs. 29
13. If you are given permission to place a geocache on private property, what should you do?
a. Put their business name on the geocache page thanking them. 36
b. Indicate this on the geocache page for the benefit of the reviewer and those seeking the geocache. 37
c. Post a reviewer note with the owners contact information. 38
d. Both A and C. 39
14. Which container is most resistant to moister/water and most durable?
a. Gladware. 46
b. Unused pill bottle. 47
c. Black film canister with an exterior lid. 48
d. Emergency match container (EMC). 49
15. When should you log a find of a geocache online (get a smiley)?
a. If you found the geocache again on a second visit. 56
b. You found it and signed the physical log. 57
c. You found it, but couldn't sign the physical log. 58
d. All of the above. 59
16. Which is not a log type that geocache owners can submit on their geocache listing?
a. Un-archive Listing. 66
b. Archive Listing. 67
c. Temporarily Disable/Enable Listing. 68
d. Update Coordinates. 69
17. When should a cache owner delete a log from the geocache page?
a. To remove a Needs Maintenance log after maintenance has been performed. 76
b. To remove a "Found It" log that states problems or complaints about the geocache. 77
c. To Remove a "Found It" log with threatening language. 78
d. Both B and C. 79.005
18. After your geocache has been published, what is the maximum distance allowed to edit the coordinates?
a. 100 FT 86
b. 132 FT 87
c. 528 FT 88
d. It cannot be changed by the geocache owner. 89
19. What should a geocache owner do when a Needs Maintenance log has been submitted?
a. Temporarily Disabled the listing, preform a maintenance visit, then post a Owner Maintenance log. 96
b. Submit an Owner Maintenance log before checking on the geocache. 97
c. Delete the Needs Maintenance log. 98
d. Post a note and ask for the next visitor to fix the problems. 99
20. When enabling a submission for review/publication for any event or a geocache, the submission should be?
a. A work in progress. 6
b. Complete and accurate. 7
c. The Difficulty and Terrain ratings not reflecting what geocachers will encounter seeking the geocache. .085
d. Having a reviewer note explaining how enjoyable the geocache will be to find. 9
Cliffs Notes can be found in the Help Center and in the Geocache Listing Requirements / Guidelines areas.
Cache Disclaimers:
*Permission was obtain from a land manager to place this geocache.
*The cache location has limited hours of availability.
This cache will be available whenever the front gate is open. Generally that will be from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (or as late as 11:00 pm) on Saturday and from 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm on Sunday.
*Do not park in front of any gate in the park.
*Do not drive around any gate. Walking around the inside gates during operating hours is permitted.
*You will need a 'poking' stick. The large ammo can should be completely covered before and after you leave so the area looks natural.
*The ammo can is labeled as a Geocache with owner contact information and a Cache Note.
*County workers mow 20 feet from the ammo can, please return the ammo can so it's completely secured/hidden in its cave.
*SWAG such as pine cones, golf balls, free "happy toys", sea shells/rocks, ETC should not be left inside the ammo can or used to trade for the SWAG. Personalized SWAG is welcomed and encouraged to leave behind.
*Please do not provide any information for any of the answers in your log. This way, the test has the same advantages for everyone that is willing to see how much knowledge they possess about geocache ownership.