Having no finish in obedience and suspect search is how many points?

• A. 3
• B. 5
• C. 7
• D. 9

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is how scoring works for an obedience and suspect search sequence. Each required part of the drill has its own point value, and completing the entire sequence earns more than just doing parts correctly.

Having no finish in obedience and suspect search earns 5 points because you’ve shown basic control and successful suspect search, but you didn’t complete the closing maneuver of the obedience pattern. That finish is a distinct step, and not performing it means you don’t get full credit for the entire sequence. The 5 points reflect partial credit: you demonstrated the essential skills in obedience plus the search, but the final finishing move wasn’t completed. If the finish had been performed correctly, the score for this portion would be higher, since all steps would be completed as required.