NASAR SARTECH II LATEST
EXAM
Describe at least 3 signs and symptoms of fatigue in SAR personnel -
ANSWERS-tired, mentally delayed, physically tired
Discuss 3 of the safest uses of search resources at night - ANSWERS-
quieter, subject is stationary, found by flashlights
Discuss at least 3 points to consider regarding returning to service after
checking out at an incident - ANSWERS-personally physical evaluation,
check out
Explain the difference between rescue hardware and software -
ANSWERS-hardware is carabeaners and software is the rope
Explain the difference between a bend and a hitch - ANSWERS-a knot
used to attach a rope to a fixed object or a fixed rope. A bend is used to
attach 2 ends of rope
Explain the difference between static and dynamic kernmantle rope -
ANSWERS-dynamic is stretchy and static is not stretchy
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, NASAR SARTECH II LATEST
EXAM
Explain the difference between flat and tubular webbing - ANSWERS-
flat is one piece and tubular is a circle that can be laid flat
Describe at least 5 life safety performance characteristics that should be
considered for any use of rope in rescue - ANSWERS-design factor
(how much it can hold 10:1), system safety factor (ratio of weakest link
compared to the load), hardware, software
Identify the cardinal rule of caring for rescue software - ANSWERS-
don't step on it or drag it
Discuss at least 3 considerations for storing rescue software -
ANSWERS-compact, clean, and dry
List and describe at least 3 signs of wear on rescue rope - ANSWERS-
discoloration, fuzzy or torn, soft spots
List at least 3 rules of rescue software care - ANSWERS-don't step on it,
responsible storage, don't keep it in the knots
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, NASAR SARTECH II LATEST
EXAM
Identify at least 4 parts of the carabiner - ANSWERS-gate, locking
sleeve, nose, frame
List and describe at least 3 different types of litter carries - ANSWERS-
improvised litter: tarp, rocks, and rope, basket-style litter: steel frame
with shell of wire or plastic, flexible, wrap-around litter: plastic with a
backboard
search - ANSWERS-an operation using available personnel and
facilities to locate persons in distress
rescue - ANSWERS-an operation to retrieve persons in distress provide
for their initial medical or other needs and deliver them to a place of
safety
3 basic categories of search and rescue skills training - ANSWERS-
search, rescue, survival/support
Describe course offerings of the US National Search and Rescue School
- ANSWERS-oceanic, costal, and inland search planning leadership
procedures. Land and air searches (wilderness)
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, NASAR SARTECH II LATEST
EXAM
List organizations involved in developing standards and regulations -
ANSWERS-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), ASTM International,
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), American National
Standards Institute (ANSI)
National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) characteristics -
ANSWERS-national level education and certification for SAR
responders and teams
Mountain Rescue Association characteristics - ANSWERS-mountain
search and rescue techniques
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) characteristics - ANSWERS-youth cadet
program, development of air search, provide transportation (US Air
Force)
US Coast Guard Auxiliary characteristics - ANSWERS-volunteer boats
and aircrafts for sar
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EXAM
Describe at least 3 signs and symptoms of fatigue in SAR personnel -
ANSWERS-tired, mentally delayed, physically tired
Discuss 3 of the safest uses of search resources at night - ANSWERS-
quieter, subject is stationary, found by flashlights
Discuss at least 3 points to consider regarding returning to service after
checking out at an incident - ANSWERS-personally physical evaluation,
check out
Explain the difference between rescue hardware and software -
ANSWERS-hardware is carabeaners and software is the rope
Explain the difference between a bend and a hitch - ANSWERS-a knot
used to attach a rope to a fixed object or a fixed rope. A bend is used to
attach 2 ends of rope
Explain the difference between static and dynamic kernmantle rope -
ANSWERS-dynamic is stretchy and static is not stretchy
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, NASAR SARTECH II LATEST
EXAM
Explain the difference between flat and tubular webbing - ANSWERS-
flat is one piece and tubular is a circle that can be laid flat
Describe at least 5 life safety performance characteristics that should be
considered for any use of rope in rescue - ANSWERS-design factor
(how much it can hold 10:1), system safety factor (ratio of weakest link
compared to the load), hardware, software
Identify the cardinal rule of caring for rescue software - ANSWERS-
don't step on it or drag it
Discuss at least 3 considerations for storing rescue software -
ANSWERS-compact, clean, and dry
List and describe at least 3 signs of wear on rescue rope - ANSWERS-
discoloration, fuzzy or torn, soft spots
List at least 3 rules of rescue software care - ANSWERS-don't step on it,
responsible storage, don't keep it in the knots
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, NASAR SARTECH II LATEST
EXAM
Identify at least 4 parts of the carabiner - ANSWERS-gate, locking
sleeve, nose, frame
List and describe at least 3 different types of litter carries - ANSWERS-
improvised litter: tarp, rocks, and rope, basket-style litter: steel frame
with shell of wire or plastic, flexible, wrap-around litter: plastic with a
backboard
search - ANSWERS-an operation using available personnel and
facilities to locate persons in distress
rescue - ANSWERS-an operation to retrieve persons in distress provide
for their initial medical or other needs and deliver them to a place of
safety
3 basic categories of search and rescue skills training - ANSWERS-
search, rescue, survival/support
Describe course offerings of the US National Search and Rescue School
- ANSWERS-oceanic, costal, and inland search planning leadership
procedures. Land and air searches (wilderness)
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, NASAR SARTECH II LATEST
EXAM
List organizations involved in developing standards and regulations -
ANSWERS-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), ASTM International,
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), American National
Standards Institute (ANSI)
National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) characteristics -
ANSWERS-national level education and certification for SAR
responders and teams
Mountain Rescue Association characteristics - ANSWERS-mountain
search and rescue techniques
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) characteristics - ANSWERS-youth cadet
program, development of air search, provide transportation (US Air
Force)
US Coast Guard Auxiliary characteristics - ANSWERS-volunteer boats
and aircrafts for sar
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