SAR TECHNICIAN FINAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED. JUST RELEASED
1. What is the primary formula used to calculate the Probability of Success (POS) in search
theory?
A. POS = POA + POD
B. POS = (POA x POD) / Search Hours
C. POS = POD / POA
D. POS = POA x POD
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Probability of Success (POS) is the product of the
Probability of Area (POA) and the Probability of Detection (POD).
2. In the Incident Command System (ICS), which section is responsible for the direct
management of all tactical activities?
A. Logistics Section
B. Planning Section
C. Operations Section
D. Finance Section
,Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Operations Section is responsible for all tactical operations
and implementing the Incident Action Plan.
3. Which type of search tactic involves a fast, non-thorough search of the most likely locations
where a subject might be found?
A. Hasty Search
B. Grid Search
C. Saturation Search
D. Containment Search
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A Hasty Search (or Type I) is a rapid search of high-probability
areas like trails, drainages, and ridges.
4. What is the standard ‘span of control’ recommended for a supervisor under the ICS
structure?
A. 1 to 3
B. 5 to 10
C. 2 to 4
D. 3 to 7
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: ICS guidelines recommend a span of control ratio of 3 to 7, with
5 being the ideal number of subordinates per supervisor.
5. A ‘True North’ heading differs from a ‘Magnetic North’ heading by which of the following?
A. Magnetic Deviation
B. Grid Convergence
C. Magnetic Declination
D. Azimuth Correction
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Magnetic Declination is the angular difference between True
North and Magnetic North based on the observer’s location.
6. In the ‘Rule of Threes’ for survival, a person can generally survive three hours without:
A. Water
B. Food
C. Regulated body temperature (Shelter)
D. Oxygen
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Rule of Threes states survival is possible for 3 minutes
without air, 3 hours without shelter (extreme cold), 3 days without water, and 3 weeks
without food.
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% VERIFIED. JUST RELEASED
1. What is the primary formula used to calculate the Probability of Success (POS) in search
theory?
A. POS = POA + POD
B. POS = (POA x POD) / Search Hours
C. POS = POD / POA
D. POS = POA x POD
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Probability of Success (POS) is the product of the
Probability of Area (POA) and the Probability of Detection (POD).
2. In the Incident Command System (ICS), which section is responsible for the direct
management of all tactical activities?
A. Logistics Section
B. Planning Section
C. Operations Section
D. Finance Section
,Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Operations Section is responsible for all tactical operations
and implementing the Incident Action Plan.
3. Which type of search tactic involves a fast, non-thorough search of the most likely locations
where a subject might be found?
A. Hasty Search
B. Grid Search
C. Saturation Search
D. Containment Search
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A Hasty Search (or Type I) is a rapid search of high-probability
areas like trails, drainages, and ridges.
4. What is the standard ‘span of control’ recommended for a supervisor under the ICS
structure?
A. 1 to 3
B. 5 to 10
C. 2 to 4
D. 3 to 7
Answer: D
, Conceptual Explanation: ICS guidelines recommend a span of control ratio of 3 to 7, with
5 being the ideal number of subordinates per supervisor.
5. A ‘True North’ heading differs from a ‘Magnetic North’ heading by which of the following?
A. Magnetic Deviation
B. Grid Convergence
C. Magnetic Declination
D. Azimuth Correction
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Magnetic Declination is the angular difference between True
North and Magnetic North based on the observer’s location.
6. In the ‘Rule of Threes’ for survival, a person can generally survive three hours without:
A. Water
B. Food
C. Regulated body temperature (Shelter)
D. Oxygen
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Rule of Threes states survival is possible for 3 minutes
without air, 3 hours without shelter (extreme cold), 3 days without water, and 3 weeks
without food.
