Metal Detector Quiz

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1).  Which of the following is the best use of discrimination? 

Using high discrimination to find a small steel screw that fell out of your generic metal detector on a pristine beach.
Using low discrimination to coinshoot in an abandoned ghost town.
Using medium discrimination to locate buttons and Enfield bullets at an abandoned military fort.


2). Sensitivity is best to keep on the highest setting unless,

You want to find the really deep targets. 
You are detecting next to power lines. 
You have extremely dry soil conditions.


3). Ground balance functionality would be especially important while

Beach Hunting at Cape Hatteras, NC.
Relic Hunting in a cornfield near Shiloh, TN.
Coinshooting at Lake Tahoe, NV.


4). Target ID isn't perfect, so don't be surprised if you:

Dig up a horseshoe when you thought it was a silver dime
Find a pouch of gold coins when the ID registered a nickel  
Get a small gold ring when you thought it was just another pull-tab


5). Wearing headphones has many benefits, except

Keeps you from hearing the neighborhood dogs. 
Allows you to hear fainter targets, either because they are deeper, smaller, or corroded. 
Prolongs your battery life.
Increases your situational awareness. 


6). Manual ground balance is better to have with your first detector.

True
False


7). Which type of detector employs pulse induction and why? 

Gold detectors, because they induce very small gold particles to beep. 
Generic metal detectors, because PI is the cheapest to manufacture. 
Underwater detectors, because they're not influenced by saltwater.


8). Most detectors can penetrate an average of what soil depth?

6 - 12 inches 
1 - 2 feet 
1 - 4 inches


9). Detectors find targets like radar with what type of signal?

Microwave Technology. 
Radioactive Discharge Conductivity (RDC). 
Radio Waves.


10). Treasurefish is a great place to buy a metal detector because we...

Offer free shipping and handling on any purchase. 
Have the best customer service in the industry. 
Sell our detectors at the absolute lowest prices anywhere - GUARANTEED!
Love metal detecting, and we'll go to every length to ensure you do as well!! 

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