MCSOSAR Certification Questions and
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A bearing is also known as a... - ANSWER-Azimuth
At what low temperature can your body not function properly? - ANSWER-95 degrees f
At what temperature range are you most at risk for hypothermia? - ANSWER-40-50
degrees f
Compass Parts - ANSWER-1. Base Plate
2. Mirror
3. Bezel
4. Sighting Line
5. Magnetic Needle
6. Orienteering Arrow (shed)
7. Direction of Travel
8. Declination Adjustment Scale
9. Orienteering Lines
Declination - ANSWER-A measurement of the difference in D° between True North and
Magnetic North
Declination in North Oregon 2019 is ~15°E
Declination East Magnetic Least - ANSWER-15°T is the same as 0° Magnetic Magnetic
is LESS Than TRUE
EASTING lines run... - ANSWER-N/S
Important things to remember when orienting the map - ANSWER-Put arrow in the
direction you want to travel
Everything on the map is in True
You do NOT use the needle, or the shed!
Index Contour lines on a map? - ANSWER-200'
Key factors of UTM - ANSWER-System is in METERS
Planet is split into 60 Zones running N/S
(We are in Zone 10)
Measures EASTING (How far East of the central meridian)
And NORTHING (How far North of the equator)
Defines a 1 meter box
Magnetic North - ANSWER-15 degrees east - moves 15 east of true
, Magnetic to True - ANSWER-Add 15 Degree
Map Datum Definition - ANSWER-Data sets used to describe the precise shape and
size of Earth
Name the 4 benefits of fire? - ANSWER-Heat
Light
Signaling
Comfort
Name three forms of treatment for hypothermia... - ANSWER-Change the patient's
environment:
1. Gently move them off snow, cold ground, out of water
2. Find or build a shelter
3. Replace wet with dry clothing, even if its damp
4. Add wind and waterproof layers
Add insulation under and around the patient
Add heat packs or hot water bottles (insulate these to prevent burns)
Encourage patient to eat a meal or high calorie snack
Give warm, non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic liquids
Exercise!
Name three signs or symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning... - ANSWER-Dull
headache
Weakness
Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Shortness of breath
Confusion
Blurred vision
Loss of consciousness
Name three signs or symptoms of mild hypothermia... - ANSWER-Fine motor shivering
Confused and sluggish thinkingSlurred speech, stumbling
Rapid pulse and respirations
Red, pale, cyanotic skin
Apathetic, non-social, withdrawn, mumbling
Name three signs or symptoms of moderate hypothermia... - ANSWER-Uncontrollable
violent shivering
Worsening of "the umbles"
Mood changes, impaired judgment, trouble speaking
Name three signs or symptoms of severe hypothermia... - ANSWER-Shivering stops,
muscular rigidity
Answers 2025 Rated A+
A bearing is also known as a... - ANSWER-Azimuth
At what low temperature can your body not function properly? - ANSWER-95 degrees f
At what temperature range are you most at risk for hypothermia? - ANSWER-40-50
degrees f
Compass Parts - ANSWER-1. Base Plate
2. Mirror
3. Bezel
4. Sighting Line
5. Magnetic Needle
6. Orienteering Arrow (shed)
7. Direction of Travel
8. Declination Adjustment Scale
9. Orienteering Lines
Declination - ANSWER-A measurement of the difference in D° between True North and
Magnetic North
Declination in North Oregon 2019 is ~15°E
Declination East Magnetic Least - ANSWER-15°T is the same as 0° Magnetic Magnetic
is LESS Than TRUE
EASTING lines run... - ANSWER-N/S
Important things to remember when orienting the map - ANSWER-Put arrow in the
direction you want to travel
Everything on the map is in True
You do NOT use the needle, or the shed!
Index Contour lines on a map? - ANSWER-200'
Key factors of UTM - ANSWER-System is in METERS
Planet is split into 60 Zones running N/S
(We are in Zone 10)
Measures EASTING (How far East of the central meridian)
And NORTHING (How far North of the equator)
Defines a 1 meter box
Magnetic North - ANSWER-15 degrees east - moves 15 east of true
, Magnetic to True - ANSWER-Add 15 Degree
Map Datum Definition - ANSWER-Data sets used to describe the precise shape and
size of Earth
Name the 4 benefits of fire? - ANSWER-Heat
Light
Signaling
Comfort
Name three forms of treatment for hypothermia... - ANSWER-Change the patient's
environment:
1. Gently move them off snow, cold ground, out of water
2. Find or build a shelter
3. Replace wet with dry clothing, even if its damp
4. Add wind and waterproof layers
Add insulation under and around the patient
Add heat packs or hot water bottles (insulate these to prevent burns)
Encourage patient to eat a meal or high calorie snack
Give warm, non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic liquids
Exercise!
Name three signs or symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning... - ANSWER-Dull
headache
Weakness
Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Shortness of breath
Confusion
Blurred vision
Loss of consciousness
Name three signs or symptoms of mild hypothermia... - ANSWER-Fine motor shivering
Confused and sluggish thinkingSlurred speech, stumbling
Rapid pulse and respirations
Red, pale, cyanotic skin
Apathetic, non-social, withdrawn, mumbling
Name three signs or symptoms of moderate hypothermia... - ANSWER-Uncontrollable
violent shivering
Worsening of "the umbles"
Mood changes, impaired judgment, trouble speaking
Name three signs or symptoms of severe hypothermia... - ANSWER-Shivering stops,
muscular rigidity
