SAR TECH II CERTIFICATION EXAM
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1. What is the primary purpose of a ‘Hasty Search’ in the initial phase of a SAR operation?
A. To conduct a detailed grid search of the most likely area.
B. To establish a perimeter to contain the subject.
C. To check high-probability areas and travel corridors quickly.
D. To interview family members and gather intelligence.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A hasty search is a rapid check of the most likely locations
(paths, drainages, structures) to find the subject quickly before resources are deployed for
grid searches.
2. In land navigation, what is the ‘declination’?
A. The curvature of the earth calculated on a flat map.
B. The vertical distance between contour lines.
C. The error caused by local metal objects on a compass.
,D. The angle between True North and Magnetic North.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Declination is the angular difference between the geographic
North Pole (True North) and the Magnetic North Pole.
3. According to the ‘Rule of Threes’ in survival, a human can generally survive three hours
without:
A. Water.
B. Food.
C. Shelter in extreme conditions.
D. Sleep.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Rule of Threes states you can survive 3 minutes without air,
3 hours without shelter (in harsh environments), 3 days without water, and 3 weeks
without food.
4. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent hypothermia in a SAR
environment?
A. Wearing cotton base layers to absorb sweat.
B. Restricting fluid intake to minimize urination.
C. Consuming alcohol to increase peripheral blood flow.
, D. Layering with synthetic or wool fabrics.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Synthetic and wool fabrics retain heat even when wet, whereas
cotton loses all insulating properties and speeds up cooling.
5. Under the Incident Command System (ICS), which section is responsible for the direct
management of all tactical activities?
A. Operations Section.
B. Logistics Section.
C. Planning Section.
D. Finance/Administration Section.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Operations Section is responsible for the execution of the
Incident Action Plan and all tactical search/rescue activities.
6. Probability of Detection (POD) is defined as:
A. The probability that a search object will be found if it is in the area searched.
B. The probability that the subject is still alive.
C. The likelihood that the subject is in the search area.
D. The percentage of the total search area covered by the team.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
VERIFIED. JUST RELEASED
1. What is the primary purpose of a ‘Hasty Search’ in the initial phase of a SAR operation?
A. To conduct a detailed grid search of the most likely area.
B. To establish a perimeter to contain the subject.
C. To check high-probability areas and travel corridors quickly.
D. To interview family members and gather intelligence.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A hasty search is a rapid check of the most likely locations
(paths, drainages, structures) to find the subject quickly before resources are deployed for
grid searches.
2. In land navigation, what is the ‘declination’?
A. The curvature of the earth calculated on a flat map.
B. The vertical distance between contour lines.
C. The error caused by local metal objects on a compass.
,D. The angle between True North and Magnetic North.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Declination is the angular difference between the geographic
North Pole (True North) and the Magnetic North Pole.
3. According to the ‘Rule of Threes’ in survival, a human can generally survive three hours
without:
A. Water.
B. Food.
C. Shelter in extreme conditions.
D. Sleep.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Rule of Threes states you can survive 3 minutes without air,
3 hours without shelter (in harsh environments), 3 days without water, and 3 weeks
without food.
4. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent hypothermia in a SAR
environment?
A. Wearing cotton base layers to absorb sweat.
B. Restricting fluid intake to minimize urination.
C. Consuming alcohol to increase peripheral blood flow.
, D. Layering with synthetic or wool fabrics.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Synthetic and wool fabrics retain heat even when wet, whereas
cotton loses all insulating properties and speeds up cooling.
5. Under the Incident Command System (ICS), which section is responsible for the direct
management of all tactical activities?
A. Operations Section.
B. Logistics Section.
C. Planning Section.
D. Finance/Administration Section.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Operations Section is responsible for the execution of the
Incident Action Plan and all tactical search/rescue activities.
6. Probability of Detection (POD) is defined as:
A. The probability that a search object will be found if it is in the area searched.
B. The probability that the subject is still alive.
C. The likelihood that the subject is in the search area.
D. The percentage of the total search area covered by the team.
