"Kernmantle" means:

"Kernmantle" means:

A. sheath within a core.
B. core in sheath.
C. expensive.
d.D. rescue rope.







Answer: B

The primary ingredient in manufacturing rescue rope is:

The primary ingredient in manufacturing rescue rope is:

A. cotton
B. hemp
C. manila
D. nylon









Answer: D

Aluminum carabiners are __________ than steel ones.

Aluminum carabiners are __________ than steel ones.

A. more expensive
B. lighter
C. more compact
D. none of the above









Answer: B

A "bend" knot is made by:

A "bend" knot is made by:

A. tying the cordage around something.
B. joining two ends of cordage/webbing together.
C. making a loop with cordage.
D. none of the above.









Answer: B

When transporting patients in a litter, you should:

When transporting patients in a litter, you should:

A. keep them informed of the situation and progress.
B. ignore them so they will not ask questions.
C. include them in your conversation and call them by name.
D. both A and C









Answer: D

When using carabineers for rescue work, one of the primary considerations should be:

When using carabineers for rescue work, one of the primary considerations should be:

A. color.
B. a locking mechanism.
C. size.
D. none of the above.









Answer: B

A water knot is used:

A water knot is used:

A. to attach rope to an object.
B. to join ropes of different diameter.
C. primarily when working with webbing.
D. any time knots are tied around wet areas













Answer: C

The figure eight family of knots is a good choice for rescue work because

The figure eight family of knots is a good choice for rescue work because

A. they are easy to tie and untie.
B. they slip when loaded.
C. they are easy to remember and teach to others.
D. both A and C










Answer: D

Webbing can be used in a variety of ways by rescuers, including:

Webbing can be used in a variety of ways by rescuers, including:

A. as an anchor component to attach the rope to an object.
B. to secure an injured person to a litter.
C. used to make an improvised harness.
D. all of the above











Answer: D

Of the main types of rope construction in use, _____________ is the most commonly used construction in rescue work.

Of the main types of rope construction in use, _____________ is the most commonly used construction in rescue work.

A. braided
B. laid
C. kernmantle
D. none of the above










Answer: C

A rope used to support people is called a:

A rope used to support people is called a:

A. sisal.
B. utility line.
C. lifeline.
D. rescue line.











Answer: C

Your personal equipment should be checked and readied in which stage of the SAR incident?

Your personal equipment should be checked and readied in which stage of the SAR incident?

A. call-out
B. preplanning and preparation
C. critique
D. debriefing









Answer: B

The pattern of observation known as the "searcher cube" refers to:

The pattern of observation known as the "searcher cube" refers to:

A. actively looking for clues in an area a half-sweep-width long and a half-sweep-width wide.
B. attempting to estimate how many clues could be observed in a hypothetical square in your search segment.
C. making a practice of looking upward, downward, and in a 360 circle around you.
D. putting searchers into a four-cornered formation for a grid search.











Answer: C

If your instructions had been to maintain a searcher interval of 20 meters, how far apart would you report in the debriefing that your searchers were in the assignment?

If your instructions had been to maintain a searcher interval of 20 meters, how far apart would you report in the debriefing that your searchers were in the assignment?

A. 20 meters
B. roughly 20 meters
C. 40 meters
D. It may vary depending on the terrain and ground cover experienced during the assignment.











Answer: D

If your instructions were to use "10-compass 15-30," what would be your guide?

If your instructions were to use "10-compass 15-30," what would be your guide?

A. a guide person 15 searchers down the line
B. a compass bearing of 10 degrees
C. a compass bearing of 15 degrees
D. a compass bearing somewhere between 15-30 degrees, depending on terrain and ground cover














Answer: C

In a 5-guide right-30 formation, how many searchers in total are on your team if the team leader is on the control line?

In a 5-guide right-30 formation, how many searchers in total are on your team if the team leader is on the control line?

A. 5
B. 9
C. 11
D. 30











Answer: A

In a 5-guide right-30 formation, what average distance have you been instructed to place between searchers?

In a 5-guide right-30 formation, what average distance have you been instructed to place between searchers?

A. 5 feet
B. 15 feet
C. 30 feet
D. 60 feet










Answer: C

______ can be used to create an artificial line that substitutes for a natural feature to provide guidance to the search crews.

______ can be used to create an artificial line that substitutes for a natural feature to provide guidance to the search crews. 

A. Trail tape or ribbon
B. The Trail watcher line
C. A hiking trail
D. A creek









Answer: A

The general name for the person to whom the other searchers look for directional guidance during the course of the assignment is the:

The general name for the person to whom the other searchers look for directional guidance during the course of the assignment is the:

A. crew leader.
B. guide person.
C. tally counter.
D. sign cutter.










Answer: B

One of your priorities is to determine from where your crew will start. You either use your task assignment or your observations of terrain as a starting point. You determine the direction of travel and designate a line perpendicular to that direction. Your crew lines up in the appropriate spacing along the line after you have named the person who will keep the team on the right direction of travel. The line that defines the starting points for each crew member and is perpendicular to that direction of travel is the:

One of your priorities is to determine from where your crew will start. You either use your task assignment or your observations of terrain as a starting point. You determine the direction of travel and designate a line perpendicular to that direction. Your crew lines up in the appropriate spacing along the line after you have named the person who will keep the team on the right direction of travel. The line that defines the starting points for each crew member and is perpendicular to that direction of travel is the:

A. line of departure.
B. compass bearing.
C. base line.
D. control line.














Answer: C