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| + | <table class="sortable wikitable" border="1" style="border:1px #AAA solid; border-collapse: collapse;"><tr><th>#</th><th>Question</th><th>Answer</th></tr>[[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamental/Field health and hygiene/Question bank/1|2=What can you potentially get from untreated water?|3=Giardia}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamental/Field health and hygiene/Question bank/10|2=How long should water be boiled to be safe to drink?|3=A rolling boil for 1 minute}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamental/Field health and hygiene/Question bank/11|2=What should you always carry for personal hygiene in case there is no water to wash with?|3=waterless soap or hand sanitizer.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamental/Field health and hygiene/Question bank/2|2=How can chemically poisoned water be made safe to drink?|3=It can't be made safe using any method.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamental/Field health and hygiene/Question bank/3|2=Why is it important to stay well hydrated?|3=being hydrated helps to | ||
| + | * maintain energy | ||
| + | * prevent shock | ||
| + | * prevent hypothermia | ||
| + | * prevent heat injuries}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamental/Field health and hygiene/Question bank/4|2=Name the 4 ways to obtain potable water in the field?|3=boil, filtration, chemical treatment, carry drinkable water}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamental/Field health and hygiene/Question bank/5|2=What is the disadvantage of chemically treating water?|3=It leaves an aftertaste}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamental/Field health and hygiene/Question bank/6|2=What is a "cat hole" used for?|3=For personal waste disposal.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamental/Field health and hygiene/Question bank/7|2=How deep should a "cat hole" be?|3=15 cm (6 inches) deep}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamental/Field health and hygiene/Question bank/8|2=What is the minimum distance a latrine should be set up from a base camp?|3=60 m (200 ft)}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamental/Field health and hygiene/Question bank/9|2=Should you drink water straight out of a stream?|3=No. Have some way of purifying the water, or carry your own.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Air observer/Question bank/1|2=When searching for a lost person from the air, what clues should you look for?|3=* tracks | ||
| + | * signals | ||
| + | * smoke/fire | ||
| + | * colour contrasts | ||
| + | * movement | ||
| + | * odd angles of light | ||
| + | * debris | ||
| + | * shiny objects | ||
| + | * anything that appears out of the ordinary}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Air observer/Question bank/2|2=What is the most important element of scanning, in an air search?|3=The ability to concentrate and maintain interest in the task.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Air observer/Question bank/3|2=How are sightings from an aircraft reported to the pilot and other team members?|3=State bearing & approximate range. | ||
| + | Bearings are in terms of the hours of a clock.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Air observer/Question bank/4|2=Name some signals to keep an eye out for on the helicopter when looking at the ground?|3=* smoke (fire) | ||
| + | * flames (fire) | ||
| + | * coloured smoke | ||
| + | * single torch tree | ||
| + | * flares | ||
| + | * sunlight reflection | ||
| + | * messages printed on snow, field or sand | ||
| + | * parachutes | ||
| + | * broken tree tops}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Air observer/Question bank/5|2=How long is the maximum visual efficiency of an air observer?|3=2-3 hours.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Air observer/Question bank/6|2=What type of spotting will the helicopter pilot be doing in an air observation mission.|3=The pilot does not spot, only flies the helicopter.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Air observer/Question bank/7|2=What is the primary responsibility of an Air Observer?|3=To identify clues from the air and report their location}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Briefing debriefing/Question bank/1|2=Name 3 things that you would fill out or ask on a briefing.|3=* situation | ||
| + | * activities | ||
| + | * weather | ||
| + | * hazards}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Briefing debriefing/Question bank/2|2=What should you do if a point of the briefing is not clear?|3=Ask for clarification.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Briefing debriefing/Question bank/3|2=Who on the field team should participate in the briefing?|3=Ideally the whole team. At least the team leader.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Clothing and personal equipment/Question bank/1|2=List 6 principles of outdoor clothing use and maintenance. (hint: COLDER)|3=* C – Keep clothing clean. | ||
| + | * O – Avoid overheating. | ||
| + | * L – Wear clothing loose and in layers. | ||
| + | * D – Keep clothing dry. | ||
| + | * E – Examine clothing for defects in wear. | ||
| + | * R – Keep clothing repaired.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Clothing and personal equipment/Question bank/10|2=What is the inner layer of clothing used for|3=Transport moister away from the skin}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Clothing and personal equipment/Question bank/2|2=What are the layers in layered clothing? What does each layer do?|3=* Inner - wicking | ||
| + | * middle - insulation | ||
| + | * outer - barrier, wind break}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Clothing and personal equipment/Question bank/3|2=What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?|3=Clothing you are wearing or have with you.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Clothing and personal equipment/Question bank/4|2=The rate of heat transfer through clothing depends on three | ||
| + | factors. What are they?|3=* The thickness of dead air | ||
| + | * the amount of moisture | ||
| + | * the amount of air that passes through the clothing}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Clothing and personal equipment/Question bank/5|2=What percent of you body heat do you lose from your head?|3=8 to 12 percent}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Clothing and personal equipment/Question bank/6|2=What is a disadvantage of waterproof clothing?|3=Limited ventilation.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Clothing and personal equipment/Question bank/7|2=True or False? Down keeps most of its insulation value when wet.|3=False}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Clothing and personal equipment/Question bank/8|2=What are 5 mechanisms by which your body looses heat?|3=* conduction | ||
| + | * radiation | ||
| + | * convection | ||
| + | * evaporation | ||
| + | * respiration}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Clothing and personal equipment/Question bank/9|2=Does cotton work well for cold wet weather?|3=No.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank/1|2=Name two types of avalanches|3=* loose snow (sluff, powder) avalanche | ||
| + | * slab avalanche}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank/2|2=What documents do you need to operate a snowmobile or quad on a SAR operation?|3=* registration | ||
| + | * insurance | ||
| + | * Canada Safety Council safe operators certificate (typically)}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank/3|2=Name some necessary considerations when planning a snowmobile SAR response|3=* weather consideration | ||
| + | * terrain consideration | ||
| + | * seasonal considerations | ||
| + | * access considerations | ||
| + | * avalanche considerations}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Cold weather/Question bank/4|2=Which parts of your body are most quick to suffer frostbite?|3=* face/ears/nose | ||
| + | * hands | ||
| + | * feet}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Communications/Question bank/1|2=What is the proper radio term for "end of transmission. I expect a reply"?|3="over"}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Communications/Question bank/10|2=What is an advantage of duplex/repeater?|3=* longer range}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Communications/Question bank/11|2=What is an advantage of simplex?|3=* Do not need to have a repeater in place.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Communications/Question bank/2|2=What does the word "repeat" mean on the radio? How do you ask someone to repeat their last transmission?|3="Repeat" means to repeat their last action, not message. Use "say again" to repeat last transmission.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Communications/Question bank/3|2=What phrase on the radio indicates an urgent safety message, but not an emergency?|3="pan pan"}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Communications/Question bank/4|2=How do you say a large number like "75" on the radio?|3=Say each digit individually. "Seven Five"}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Communications/Question bank/5|2=How do pronounce you these numbers on the radio? 3 4 5 9|3=Tree | ||
| + | |||
| + | Fower | ||
| + | |||
| + | Fife | ||
| + | |||
| + | Niner}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Communications/Question bank/6|2=Which call sign is said first - your station or the station you're calling?|3=The station you're calling.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Communications/Question bank/7|2=What is the spoken word for distress in radio communications?|3="mayday"}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Communications/Question bank/8|2=What is a SPOT?|3=It is a one-way satellite device to communicate your location and signal an emergency.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Communications/Question bank/9|2=What direction should you point your antenna?|3=Up.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Compass practical and pacing/Question bank/1|2=Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?|3=Yes. Pacing can be uniform and consistent to one's gait.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Critique/Question bank/1|2=When should a critique occur?|3=1 to 7 days after the incident.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Critique/Question bank/2|2=What is the purpose of a critique?|3=To learn and improve from the incident.}}[[SMW::on]][[SMW::off]]{{Question bank/Question|1=SAR Fundamentals/Critique/Question bank/3|2=Who should chair a critique?|3=A search manager who was not involved in the incident.}}[[SMW::on]][http://pcsar.dyndns.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Special:Ask&x=-5B-5BCategory%3ALesson-20question-5D-5D-20-5B-5BQuestion-20bank%3A%3A%7B%7BFULLPAGENAME%7D%7D-5D-5D%2F-3FQuestion%2F-3FAnswer&sort=&order=ASC&format=template&template=Question%20bank%2FQuestion&link=none … further results]<span class="smwttpersist"><span class="smwtticon">warning.png</span><span class="smwttcontent">"{{FULLPAGENAME}}" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.</span> </span><table> | ||
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