Examination Papers September 2026

FIREARMS, SEPTEMBER 2026

FA.SEPT.2026 – QU.1     Differentiate the following terms:

(a) Bullet and projectile

(b) Cartridge and round

(c) Misfire and squib load

(d) Extraction and ejection

FA.SEPT.2026 – QU.2    Using examples, explain the rotary type of magazine. 2 mks

FA.SEPT.2026 – QU.3    Describe how a shot is fired in sporting rifles. 5 mks

FA.SEPT.2026 – QU.4   Outline any three functions of lands and grooves in rifles. 3 mks

FA.SEPT.2026 – QU.5   Outline the major mechanism that separates shotguns from rifles. 2 mks

FA.SEPT.2026 – QU.6   What term is given to the strike of primer by the firing pin, igniting the gunpowder to expand many times its volume in order to propel the bullet.  2 mks

FA.SEPT.2026 – QU.7   Explain the Hydrostatic Shock Theory in the context of ballistics. 3 mks

FA.SEPT.2026 – QU.8   For how long is a Temporary Import Permit valid in firearms? 1 mk

FA.SEPT.2026 – QU.9     Name the following five cartridge parts labelled from “a” to “e”. 5 mks

FA.SEPT.2026 – QU.10  

(a) Define recoil in firearms. 1 mk

(b) Outline the factors that affect felt recoil. 4 mks

FA.SEPT.2026 – QU.11    Explain how you deal with a hang fire both at the shooting range and in the field. 4 mks

FA.SEPT.2026 – QU.12   Name the 5 types of cartridge cases below: 5 mks

FA.SEPT.2026 – QU.13       In the case of a Firearm Certificate being revoked by the Controller of Firearms in Zimbabwe, within what period of the date of notice should the holder surrender the certificate? 1 mk

FA.SEPT.2026 – QU.14   Define the following terms according to Firearms Act Chapter 10:09 of Zimbabwe

(a) Acquiring 1 mk

(b) Minister 1 mk

FA.SEPT.2026 – QU.14    Briefly describe peep sights. 2 mks

FIELD GUIDING AND RESOURCE INTERPRETATION, SEPTEMBER 2026

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.1    Give any two specific hazards that field guides may face. 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.2   Where should a guide position the group when stopping near dangerous game? Give one example. 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.3   QUESTION 3     Explain why the term “dangerous game” can be misleading. 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.4  

1. Explain the concept of seasonality in tourism. 2 mks
2. Give one strategy for dealing with seasonality in tourism. 1 mk

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.5    Describe the ideal outcome when approaching dangerous game on foot. 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.6    Explain why a guide must be mentally and physically prepared before leading a walking safari. 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.7    Explain why good equipment maintenance is part of client safety. Give one example-of good equipment maintenance. 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.8   Explain two reasons why understanding animal behaviour is essential to a field guide. 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.9   Explain any two ways in which ecotourism can benefit local communities. 2 m

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.10   Why should a guide avoid simply giving disconnected facts about nature? 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.11   Give three practical examples of good customer care during a safari. 3 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.12   Why should clients not wander away during rest or interpretation stops? 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.13   State any two measures that safari companies can use to minimize risks and accidents. 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.14   What is the guide’s first responsibility, before a weapon is regarded as the last line of defense? 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.15   What should a guide generally do when an animal begins displaying aggression, but an attack has not yet occurred? 3 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.16   State two key elements of responsible tourism. 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.17    Identify three areas of knowledge or skill required for protecting clients from dangerous animals. 3 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.18   Why must a guide maintain discipline and control over clients?  1 mk

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.19   State any two methods that can be used for resource interpretation. 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.20   Explain any two principles of visitor-centred interpretation. 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.21   Explain any two benefits of excellent customer care to a safari operation. 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.22   State two signs indicating possible aggression from a leopard. 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.23    Distinguish between safety and security in tourism. 2 mks

FG.SEPT.2026 – QU.24   What is an itinerary?  1 mks

GENERAL PAPER, SEPTEMBER 2026

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.1    Which is the biggest Botanical Reserve in the Parks Estate of Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.2   What is the name of the fee charged by Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority for conducting activities on rivers/lakes/dams within Parks Estates? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.3     Which is the largest Transfrontier Conservation Area in the world? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.4     Which “Big Five” animal species has a highly complex matriarchal social structure led by the oldest female? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.5         In Human-Wildlife Conflict mitigation what is the purpose of a predator-proof boma?   1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.6   What is the purpose of reflective plates on game fences? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.7   Which component of the fire triangle is removed by a fireguard?  1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.8    Which UNESCO World Heritage Site was once the capital of the Kingdom of Butua?   1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.9    Which national park is famous for the Presidential Elephant Herd in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.10    Which Specially Protected bird species are most affected by poisoning incidents?   1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.11    What is the name of the colonial battle where an entire unit of British forces was defeated by Ndebele warriors. in 1893, whose remains lie inside a large, square granite monument, located a short walk from Cecil John Rhodes’s grave in Matopos? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.12   Which regional economic body is Zimbabwe scheduled to chair during the 25th Heads of State and Government Summit to be held from the 19th‘- 21^st October 2026? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.13   Which major United Nations organ elected Zimbabwe as a non-permanent member for the 2027-2028 term? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.14    Which official language is considered the least spoken by population size, restricted to a few hundred elderly speakers in the wilderness patches of Tsholotsho, Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.15   Which official language is spoken predominantly by communities living along the southern banks of Lake Kariba and the Zambezi River valley?  1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.16    What term is used to define a natural object, plant, or animal that acts as a symbolic emblem for a family, clan, or tribe to represent their ancestral identity and history? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.17   Why should a snakebite victim remain calm and still? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.18   Which waterfall has the highest drop in Zimbabwe? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.19    Which river forms part of the border between Zimbabwe and South Africa? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.20   Which “Big Five” animal conservation day is celebrated globally on 22 September? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.21   What is the minimum distance from water that an animal is allowed to be shot? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.22   Give one example of a traditional taboo that protects wildlife. 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.23   Why is it dangerous to shelter under a tree during a thunderstorm? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.24   How can the sound of thunder be used to help estimate the distance away of a storm? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.25   How does bright sunlight affect distance estimation? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.26   

a) Write the acronym UNCCD in full?  1 mk

b) Which country hosted the 17″ session of the Conference of the Parties (COPI7) to the UNCCD from the 17“‘-28″ August 2026   1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.27    A community radio station was established in Binga to ensure that the previously marginalized communities along Lake Kariba have access to information in their native tongue. What is the name of the Binga community radio station, and which official language of Zimbabwe does it broadcast in? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.28   For decades, Masvingo relied entirely on national radio signals until a localized commercial station was launched to cover the ancient city and the broader Great Zimbabwe area. What is the name of the commercial radio station operating out of Masvingo town? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.29      During a safari walk when a storm approaches, a client might experience a pathological, paralyzing terror of the weather itself, distinct from standard safety caution. What is the scientific term for the fear of thunder and lightning? 1 mk

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.30     Name two protected areas outside Zimbabwe which form part of the Great Limpopo TFCA. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.31    Why is hunting prohibited in sacred forests? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.32    What is the difference between a safari operator and a tour operator? 2 mks

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.33    State any two methods of preventing malaria during a safari. 2 mks

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.34   Convert the word “SPOOR’ ‘into the standard NATO phonetic alphabet for radio transmission.  2 mks

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.35   What is the English animal name of the following totems? 2 mks

a) Sibanda

b) Ndlovu

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.36

a) Write the acronym SOAZ in full?  2 mks

b) State any three roles of SOAZ?  2 mks

GP.SEPT.2026 – QU.37 

Menu

(All charges in Zimbabwe $ZIG)

Hot dog — $32.00

Chicken salad — S16.00

Hamburger — S36.00

 Pizza — $98.00

A British family is on holiday at Great Zimbabwe. At the café they order from the above menu three hotdogs and one chicken salad. The exchange rate is £1 = ZIG$ 35.60. Using the information from the menu above work out their total bill in pounds? 3 mks

HABITS & HABITATS, SEPTEMBER 2026

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.1       Five essential elements must be present to provide a viable habitat: food, water, cover, space, and arrangement. Explain why the last two elements of space and arrangement are essential. 4 mks

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.2   In Miombo woodlands which Brachystegia species replace Brachystegia spiciformis in

a. Wetter area like Eastern Highlands?  1 mk

b. Hillsides and hilltops? 1 mk

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.3   You are with your client in Miombo woodlands and you rest under a big Munhondo tree (Julbernardia globiflora). You client says, ‘This is beautiful Msasa tree.” How would you convince him that it is a Munhondo tree not a Msasa tree? 2 mks

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.4   With an example of a wild species for each, explain why some animals practice the following feeding behaviour.

a. Coprophagia    2 mks

b. Oestophagia  2 mks

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.5    You visit your male cousin with your spouse at their rural home in Zimbabwe and see three lizards without tails. Your spouse starts mocking you that your cousin has been eating a traditional love potion mixed with lizard tails. How would you explain the missing tails scientifically?  2 mks

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.6    An African lion pride typically consists of 4 to 8 related lionesses, some cubs, and one or occasionally two large males. The females do most of the hunting, and the entire pride shares the food. Explain the feeding hierarchy within this pride. 3 mks

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.7   In the wild an elephant can conduct either a mock charge or a real attack. How would you differentiate the earlier stages of a mock charge from a real charge? 4 mks

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.8    How do Cape buffaloes defend themselves from attacking predators? 4 mks

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.9   The larvae stage of Emperor Moth (Mopane worm) is highly nutritious and preyed upon by birds and human beings. How does the mopane worm defend itself from predators. 2 mks

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.10   You are resting with you client who has travelled all the way from Europe to see the “Big Five” species but has failed to see any of them. A group of wildebeest is passing by, and you decide to tell him about the Ugly Five of Africa. What will you tell him?    3 mks

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.11   Leopard, Panthera pardus, is one of the felines with high hunting success rate. Describe its hunting tactics which make it a successful hunter. 4 mks

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.12   Crocodiles, Crocodylus niloticus, exhibit different forms of locomotion depending on their environment and activity. State and describe any two movement styles used by crocodiles. 4 mks

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.13      Winter is generally characterized by relatively low temperatures in the region. How many times does a frog drink water per day during winter in Africa? 2 mks

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.14    In most snake species, determining the sex of an individual by external observation can be difficult. However, male and female boomslangs exhibit noticeable differences in their physical appearance. Briefly describe two distinguishing characteristics that can be used to differentiate between a male and female boomslang.  4 mks

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.15   Differentiate brown button spiders, Latrodectus geometricus from paler coloured widow spiders, Latrodectus rhodesiensis.  2 mks

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.16     Some fish species have adapted to temporary aquatic environments by producing eggs that can withstand prolonged periods of drought. These eggs remain dormant during the dry season and hatch when favourable conditions return. Identify the fish species whose eggs can survive the dry season in this manner. 1 mk

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.17    Why is the population of ground hornbills, Bucorvus leadbeateri, small? 2 mks

HH.SEPT.2026 – QU.18   The fish species described below is well known for its extraordinary life history. It is catadromous, meaning that it migrates to the sea to breed while spending most of its growth stage in freshwater. Identify the fish species described above. 1 mk

LAW, SEPTEMBER 2026

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.1     State any 2 purposes of law. 2 mks

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.2   Define the following words according to the Parks and Wildlife Amendment Act, 2024

i) Quota 2 mks

ii) Fish 2 mks

iii) Plant 2 mks

iv) Consumptive tourism 2 mks

v) Wildlife 2 mks

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.3   State any two National Parks found in Manicaland Province in Zimbabwe. 2 mks

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.4   Outline any two roles of the President in relation to National Parks. 2 mks

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.5     Who allocates the use of pool areas. 2 mks

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.6    List the documents needed when applying for a Special Permit to hunt in Zimbabwe. 2 mks

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.7    Distinguish between a Botanical Garden and a Recreational Park. 3 mks

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.8   Which permit, other than an export permit, is required when a client need to move trophies from Zimbabwe to the United Arab States. 1 mk

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.9   List any two Specially Protected birds, three Specially Protected mammals and three Specially Protected plant species. 3 mks

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.10   What does the law say in relation to the destruction of dogs on alienated land. 2 mks

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.11   During his hunting expedition in the Sapi Safari Area, Professional Hunter Tom encountered Professional Hunter Philip. Tom asked Philip for his identity, but Philip refused to answer. Comment on the response of Philip.  3 mks

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.12   What does the law say regarding sailing in the waters of the Parks and Wildlife Estate in Zimbabwe. 1 mk

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.13    State any two animal species listed under Part A of Statutory Instrument 362 of 1990 of Zimbabwe. 2 mks

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.14   Give any four prohibitions to preserve the Parks and Wildlife Estate in Zimbabwe. 4 mks

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.15   Outline any 2 conditions under which the Minister can authorise a person to hunt an impala in a National Park in Zimbabwe. 2 mks

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.16   State any three principles of law. 3 mks

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.17    Which animal species was added on the list of Specially Protected animals under Statutory Instrument 71 of 2020 in Zimbabwe. l mk

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.18    State any two prohibited methods of hunting in Zimbabwe according to SI 362 of 1990.

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.19   Give the scientific name of the Forest Elephant. 1 mk

LAW.SEPT.2026 – QU.20    What does the law say in relation to mercy killing of wild animals in Zimbabwe? 2 mks