SAR TECH FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
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1. What is the mathematical relationship between Probability of Detection (POD), Probability
of Area (POA), and Probability of Success (POS)?
A. POS = POA + POD
B. POS = POA / POD
C. POS = POA x POD
D. POS = (POA + POD) / 2
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Probability of Success (POS) is calculated by multiplying the
Probability of Area (the likelihood the subject is in the area) by the Probability of Detection
(the likelihood of finding the subject if they are there).
2. In the Incident Command System (ICS), which section is responsible for providing facilities,
services, and material support for the incident?
A. Operations Section
B. Planning Section
C. Logistics Section
,D. Finance/Administration Section
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Logistics Section is responsible for all service and support
needs, including facilities, transportation, supplies, and medical services for incident
personnel.
3. When converting a magnetic bearing to a grid bearing in an area with 15 degrees East
declination, what must you do?
A. Subtract 15 degrees from the magnetic bearing
B. Divide the magnetic bearing by 15
C. Add 15 degrees to the magnetic bearing
D. No change is necessary
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: To convert from Magnetic to Grid in an East declination area,
you add the declination (G-M angle). Mapping mnemonic: ‘East is Least’ (subtract when
going Grid to Magnetic), so ‘East is Best’ (add when going Magnetic to Grid).
4. Which of the following is a symptom of ‘Stage 2’ Moderate Hypothermia?
A. Mild shivering and loss of fine motor skills
B. Violent shivering and mental confusion
C. Shivering stops and muscular rigidity sets in
, D. Unconsciousness and non-reactive pupils
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Stage 2 (Moderate) hypothermia is characterized by violent
shivering, loss of coordination, and significant mental confusion or ‘umbles’ (stumbles,
mumbles, fumbles).
5. The ‘Rule of Threes’ in survival states that a person can generally survive three hours
without:
A. Water
B. Food
C. Shelter in extreme conditions
D. Sleep
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The survival rule of threes: 3 minutes without air, 3 hours
without shelter (extreme weather), 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food.
6. In tracking, what is ‘sign cutting’?
A. Following a set of tracks step-by-step
B. Using a compass to stay on a track
C. Removing vegetation to see tracks better
D. Walking a perimeter to find where a track exits an area
AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED. JUST
RELEASED
1. What is the mathematical relationship between Probability of Detection (POD), Probability
of Area (POA), and Probability of Success (POS)?
A. POS = POA + POD
B. POS = POA / POD
C. POS = POA x POD
D. POS = (POA + POD) / 2
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Probability of Success (POS) is calculated by multiplying the
Probability of Area (the likelihood the subject is in the area) by the Probability of Detection
(the likelihood of finding the subject if they are there).
2. In the Incident Command System (ICS), which section is responsible for providing facilities,
services, and material support for the incident?
A. Operations Section
B. Planning Section
C. Logistics Section
,D. Finance/Administration Section
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Logistics Section is responsible for all service and support
needs, including facilities, transportation, supplies, and medical services for incident
personnel.
3. When converting a magnetic bearing to a grid bearing in an area with 15 degrees East
declination, what must you do?
A. Subtract 15 degrees from the magnetic bearing
B. Divide the magnetic bearing by 15
C. Add 15 degrees to the magnetic bearing
D. No change is necessary
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: To convert from Magnetic to Grid in an East declination area,
you add the declination (G-M angle). Mapping mnemonic: ‘East is Least’ (subtract when
going Grid to Magnetic), so ‘East is Best’ (add when going Magnetic to Grid).
4. Which of the following is a symptom of ‘Stage 2’ Moderate Hypothermia?
A. Mild shivering and loss of fine motor skills
B. Violent shivering and mental confusion
C. Shivering stops and muscular rigidity sets in
, D. Unconsciousness and non-reactive pupils
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Stage 2 (Moderate) hypothermia is characterized by violent
shivering, loss of coordination, and significant mental confusion or ‘umbles’ (stumbles,
mumbles, fumbles).
5. The ‘Rule of Threes’ in survival states that a person can generally survive three hours
without:
A. Water
B. Food
C. Shelter in extreme conditions
D. Sleep
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The survival rule of threes: 3 minutes without air, 3 hours
without shelter (extreme weather), 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food.
6. In tracking, what is ‘sign cutting’?
A. Following a set of tracks step-by-step
B. Using a compass to stay on a track
C. Removing vegetation to see tracks better
D. Walking a perimeter to find where a track exits an area
