Search and Extractor Exam 1 Practice

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• What is a figure-eight follow through knot used for?
• What describes the cold zone?
• Which type of respiratory protection is open circuit?
• Which harness is worn around the waist and used to secure the rescuer to a stationary object for fall protection?
• What should be included when requesting air support?
• What is the water knot used for?
• Which term describes the free end of the rope used for hauling if needed?
• Which of the following correctly matches the tensile values for tubular and flat webbing as given?
• In a rope of 1/2 inch diameter, the knot must have no bends smaller than how many inches to prevent efficiency loss?
• What is the size of the landing zone at night?
• Which NFPA guideline is used for risk/benefit analysis?
• Which statement best describes Class III harness usage?
• Size up is the actions of who?
• Overhand safety is not required on which knot?
• What is a resource cache?
• Which ICS form is used to document incident objectives?
• What is the tensile strength threshold listed for nylon rope?
• During termination, which action is a responsibility of the US&R Team Leader?
• Disposal methods of PPE must comply with which organization?
• Which ICS form records the activity log prepared by all sections and units?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of the SAR?
• Which statement best describes Class II harness usage?
• Which of the following is listed as an operations resource that may be needed?
• What are the two parts of a rope described in the material?
• ICS 209 Incident Status Summary is prepared by which groups?
• Which document is the Emergency Response Guide used during hazmat incidents?
• Ear protection may interfere with what?
• Which knot on a rope is used as an anchor knot that creates a fixed loop that won't slip when tied on a bight?
• Which term describes the portion of rope that lies in the middle and does not participate in tightening, located between the ends?
• The sharper the bend, the ____ the efficiency loss.
• Which statement correctly describes Type III helicopters?
• Which of the following is an example of airborne contaminants?
• When obstacles are in the approach or departure routes on a ___ to __ ratio must be used to lay out the landing site (___ to ___ at night).
• Which role is responsible for ensuring personnel accountability and proper PPE during rescue operations?
• Which type of rope is not recommended for rescue according to the material?
• Is an overhand safety knot required on a figure-eight on a bight?
• Which ICS form is used to capture an operational planning worksheet in the incident command system?
• Which statement describes the criteria for communicating with other professionals?
• What is the clove hitch (middle of the rope) used for?
• What is a figure eight on a bend used for?
• What is a figure-eight on a bight knot used for?
• Fall factor= ______/_______.
• Rescue Specialist responsibilities on the task force include which of the following?
• Which marker is used to designate the landing zone?
• What organization defines the roles, responsibilities and standard operating procedures used to manage emergency operations?
• Rescue Specialist reports to which individual?
• During night operations, the ratio used to lay out the landing site is
• Headsets or earmuffs provide what?
• Where does the equipment retrieval process begin?
• Which ICS form is the Incident Radio Communications Plan?
• Gloves used for technical rescue must meet the requirements established by what?
• Which ICS function is responsible for obtaining needed resources and equipment?
• Fall factor is defined as distance fall divided by length of rope between object and anchor.
• Which task involves establishing search boundaries by assessing the perimeter surrounding the incident to determine possible victim location?
• Depending on the nature of the incident it may be necessary for rescuers to wear what?
• Given a breaking strength of 9000 lbs and a load of 600 lbs, the component safety factor is what?
• Life safety equipment will be manufactured to maintain a component safety ratio of ___ to ___.
• What are the types of atmospheric hazards?
• A typical harness for rope work is made of __________ which has a breaking strength of ______ to ______ lbf.
• Which statement best describes which item is NOT included in relay information during size-up?
• What does it mean to dress the knot?
• Which ICS section handles all support requirements needed to facilitate incident management?
• Which standard addresses the competence of responders to hazmat/WMD incidents?
• Which ICS form is the support vehicle/equipment inventory prepared by the NCOIC?
• For oxyacetylene or gasoline fueled cutting operations what shade rating should the eye protection be?
• The number one accountability system is through what?
• Which clock positions correspond to the sides around the helicopter?
• What is the maximum slope angle, in degrees, on which helicopters can land?
• When controlling crowds what should be used?
• Which statement describes establishing lines of communication and hazard-zone maneuver protocols?
• ICS 204 Assignment List is prepared by which positions?
• NFPA 1670 covers what aspect?
• NFPA 1006 is the standard for the qualifications of which role?
• Which standard addresses life safety rope and equipment used by emergency responders?
• Which PPE category protects the feet?
• What determines the efficiency ratings of knots?
• What average percent efficiency is lost with each knot?
• Which tool is described as cameras (fiber optics)?
• What is the 4-to-1 rule?
• NFPA 1983 covers life safety rope and equipment for emergency use.
• If the ground slope is between 8 and 15 degrees, how should the aircraft land?
• NFPA 1983 elongation standard specifies elongation measured at 10% of breaking strength. What is the maximum elongation?
• Which items are listed as types of physical hazards?
• Rescue Team Area is comprised of which personnel?
• NFPA 472 addresses which area?
• Which tool is described as thermal imagers (differences in temp)?
• Which ICS form is used for resource status changes prepared by all sections and units?
• Which type of physical search is more detailed and thorough than the initial search?
• PAPR filters are only sufficient when oxygen levels are above what?
• What is a double fishermans knot used for?
• What are the five major functional areas of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
• How many personnel comprise the LZ team responsible for establishing and securing the touchdown site?
• Which role is responsible for PPE, rest cycles, rotations, and rehabilitation during rescue incidents?
• Class I harness description
• What is the minimum load for Type III helicopters?
• What does safety the knot refer to?
• During the size-up phase, which group should be kept aside?
• Who does the US&R NCOIC report to?
• What is the figure-eight knot used for?
• Protective clothing for technical rescue applications must meet the standards established in what?
• Which statement about Type II helicopters is true?
• In a CBRNE incident, to which officer or section do US&R report to receive mission objectives?
• Which NFPA standard focuses on technical rescue operations and training?
• ERG stands for what guidance document in emergency response planning?
• Which role is responsible for accountability and maintenance for all issued equipment and assigned personnel?
• DO NOT attach live loads to the ___________ loops
• Is the overhand knot load bearing?
• During termination, which task describes the role of Safety Officers?
• What is a potential disadvantage of earplugs?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a load-bearing hardware type for typical harness systems?
• NFPA 1983 elongation standard specifies elongation measured at 10% of breaking strength. What is the minimum elongation?
• Which professionals are listed as potential subject matter experts for developing the IAP?
• Which term refers to the middle of the rope between the working end and the running end?
• Which statement correctly describes Type II helicopters?
• Which items are included in the relay information portion of the size-up?
• Identify the respiratory protection that is an SCBA.
• For earplugs most have an NRR of at least ____ dB and some exceed ____ dB.
• Side positions are 9 and 3 o'clock how many yards from the rotor?
• The two general categories of technical rescue disciplines identified in NFPA 1006 are:
• A carabineer rated at 9000lbs. breaking strength has a force of 600lbs. There is a ____ to ___ component safety factor (9000/600).
• Per NFPA regulations, the one-person load is rated at how many pounds?
• The overhand knot is not suitable for which two purposes?
• Which term describes the outer layer of rope as used in the material?
• NFPA regulations specify that a one-person load is 300 lbs and a two-person load is 600 lbs.
• What is the maximum NRR value some earplugs exceed?
• Only what class harness offers full security for rescuers in all environments?
• Fall factors greater than 0.25 are not acceptable for which rope type?
• Which task involves identifying possible victims last reported locations?
• Which PPE item must conform to NFPA 1951?
• What are the hazard categories?
• Which task is included in the basics of scene size-up?
• Which action is included in the basics of scene size-up?
• Fall factors >0.25 are not acceptable for what?
• Which tool is described as listening devices (enhance sounds)?
• What term describes a turn in a rope that crosses itself to create a closed loop?
• Which option lists the ICS forms included in an Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
• What are the hazard safety zones?
• LZ should be identified when?
• Once the aircraft has landed position yourself where?
• Harnesses must adhere to what NFPA?
• Tail rotor position is where
• Define physical search.
• IMS stands for what in emergency management?
• Where is the hot zone in a rescue operation?
• Which harness is described as a full body harness used for a two-person load?
• US&R teams should use which guide during operations?
• Which type of physical search is used to locate quick obvious victims?
• Which role coordinates with assisting agencies?
• In knot terminology, which component is the middle portion of the rope between the working end and the running end?
• In trench and structural collapse incidents what PPE is appropriate?
• Overhand knot (safety knot) is used for what?
• Which PPE category addresses protection for the hands?
• Which ICS form documents the Organization Assignment List?
• Which ICS form is the Assignment List prepared by Squad Leader and NCOIC?
• Hearing protection devices must conform to which standards?
• Which statement represents an environmental hazard example?
• Which statement best describes the resource cache?
• What is the butterfly knot used for?
• Load limit for Class I harness?
• If an obstacle cannot be removed, what must be done to indicate the hazard?
• Who works together to establish incident objectives and develop the IAP?
• Which action best represents dressing the knot?
• Which feature is listed as a characteristic of nylon rope but not specifically attributed to polyester in the material?
• What is the maximum tail length recommended after tying a figure-eight on a bight safety knot?
• What is the stated tensile strength for tubular webbing and flat webbing?
• Which professionals might be called if water resources or electric capabilities are needed during size-up?
• SCBA stands for
• Rescuers exposed to any noise in excess of ____ dB must be provided with appropriate hearing protection devices, which should conform to ANSI S3.19 or S12.6 and have a noise reduction rating of at least ____ dB.
• Class III harness is aka
• During termination, which action involves sending reports to the IC and managing the transfer of responsibilities?
• The static system safety factor must be greater than ___ to ___.
• Which statement about Type II helicopters is true?
• Head protection must conform to which NFPA standard?
• Which knot is commonly used to secure a rope end and is also known as a safety knot?
• What diameter in feet is recommended for a relatively level landing area?
• ICS 205 Incident Radio Communications Plan is prepared by which group?
• ICS 202 documents incident objectives and is prepared by which position?
• Which of the following is NOT a hazard category?
• Which section coordinates tactical operations?
• Which ICS form is the incident briefing prepared by the US&R Team Leader?
• Which property is listed for polyester rope?
• Operations/Command Post area is where who is located?
• What is the prusik hitch used for?
• Which option lists the environmental hazards types?
• Which knot is described as ideal for load-bearing rope-to-rope connections?
• What types of lighting resources are referenced for field operations?
• What is the size of the landing zone during daylight?
• What describes the warm zone?
• Which of the following is included in PPE types and selections?
• NFPA 1983 establishes what?
• The outer rope component term used in the material is which?
• What is the girth hitch used for?
• Managing and tracking resources including personnel and tools will be aided by early initiation of an ___ and ____ ____ ____
• Which SAR component connects to the face piece via a low-pressure hose?
• Which description best matches the Rehabilitation Area?
• Which knot is used to join two pieces of webbing by connecting their ends in a flat, non-load-bearing seam?
• Which term denotes a full wrap around an object, i.e., a complete turn?
• The general staff of the ICS is comprised of which groups?
• Which option is not listed as a tool for crowd control in the guidelines?
• A class II harness can be used in rescues up to _____
• Which areas are listed as 'Other areas of consideration' in operations?
• What requirement must face and eye protection adhere to?
• During termination, which task describes the role of the NCOIC/PSG?
• Which of the following is an airborne contaminant?
• Which end is actively used to create bends and tie knots?
• Which statement correctly describes Type I helicopters?
• Which form is the Medical Plan Form in the ICS set?
• Which can last longer SAR or SCBA
• Which knot is used to bind two ropes of the same diameter together, not load bearing?
• What is the square knot used for?
• Which knot is described as an anchor knot that can be tied around an object?
• Which knot is designed to take a three directional pull?
• What types of lighting resources are used in field operations?
• What type of search divides the area into smaller blocks that can be assigned to individual teams?
• In the given material, 1 k/N equals how many pounds?
• Proper footwear should have what?
• EX. if during a day approach a helicopter must fly over 40 foot trees the landing sight must be how many feet long?
• Which term describes a full wrap around the rope?
• What does load the knot mean?
• SAR is used when
• Which tool is described as seismic devices (sensitive to movement)?
• What is the criterion for a risk/benefit analysis in emergency decision-making?
• What can be used to mark the landing site but not be any closer than ___ feet to the touchdown point
• ICS 203 Organization Assignment List is prepared by which role?
• Obstacles greater than ___ inches high, deep, or wide that cannot be removed must be ____.
• Which area is described as the Rescue Team Area, comprising the rescue squad leader and rescue specialist along with their mission?
• Sheath damage occurs when which condition is met?
• For an 8 mm accessory cord tied with a double overhand bend, what are the reported tensile strengths?
• NFPA 1983 standard on elongation: At 10% of breaking strength, elongation must be no less than what percent and no more than what percent?
• Which option is not a listed type of physical search?
• ICS 208 Safety Message/Plan is prepared by which role?
• How many people constitute the LZ team?
• Which knot is used to join two ropes of equal (or slightly unequal) diameter together for load bearing applications?
• The general staff of the Incident Command System is comprised of which components?
• RIC/RIT stands for which of the following in rescue operations?
• Always approach the helicopter on the ___ side.
• Due to the lack of expertise in all fields, US&R will lean on whom to develop the IAP?
• What is the role of the Public Information Officer?
• Which term refers to the end of the rope used to make all of the bends to tie the knot?
• What is a bight?
• Where should the Rehabilitation Area be located relative to the incident site?
• Equipment retrieval begins where and ends where?
• Which ICS form is the operational planning worksheet prepared by the operations officer?
• ICS 201 is the incident briefing prepared by which role?
• What are the responsibilities of Squad Leaders?
• If the fall factor is greater than ___ the rescuer should not use _____ rope.
• Where should the overhand knot be placed relative to the primary knot?
• Which term refers to loops on a harness used to attach equipment?
• The skid and toe in landing provide pilots reference to their surroundings in which planes?
• Under which ground slope angle should the aircraft land upslope when the slope is very gentle?
• Which search method involves calling out and listening for sounds?
• Who reports to the Team Leader within the US&R organization?
• NFPA 1500 defines standards relating to what?
• What is the distance to stay from the rotor for the 9 and 3 o'clock side positions?