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Question 1 of 61
1. Question
When a vehicle presents in engine upstream orientation, the rescuer who has gone out to the vehicle can assess the local ground condition around the vehicle tyres by?
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Question 2 of 61
2. Question
When selecting a rope to be used as a water rescue line (i.e. in a throwbag), out of the following cord options which would be the most suitable for general swiftwater use?
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Question 3 of 61
3. Question
What best describes the “upstream V” river feature?
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Question 4 of 61
4. Question
As the velocity of river flow doubles, the force of water?
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Question 5 of 61
5. Question
What best describes the “downstream V” river feature?
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Question 6 of 61
6. Question
River flow is typically measured by:
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Question 7 of 61
7. Question
River left is best described as?
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Question 8 of 61
8. Question
The ferry angle is most efficient when it is applied…
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Question 9 of 61
9. Question
Which of these is a hydraulic generally creates the highest level of risk?
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Question 10 of 61
10. Question
What is a safe practice/s when working around helicopters?
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Question 11 of 61
11. Question
Correctly the types of these powercraft:
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Question 12 of 61
12. Question
Which of the following statements are generally correct in regard to vehicle behavior in water?
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Question 13 of 61
13. Question
To self-rescue if you fall through ice (i.e. on a frozen lake), you should…
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Question 14 of 61
14. Question
This swiftwater rescue technique is best described as?
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Question 15 of 61
15. Question
Which method best describes deflecting a zip line?
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Question 16 of 61
16. Question
When carrying out a rescue of a live victim from a low head dam, what options have the safest methods listed lowest to highest risk (i.e. the lowest risk option listed first, the highest risk option at the end).
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Question 17 of 61
17. Question
Complete the following sentences using the provided phrase bank to demonstrate your knowledge of low head dam (weir) hazards and rescue techniques:
Low head dams are particularly dangerous river features. They [A] water on the face of the dam which then [B] creating a boil line creates an upstream flow, as well as a downstream flow. Buoyant objects that enter these features including boats and people are often trapped in this feature. The greater the height of the dam face (vertical drop) and distance between the dam face to the boil line, the [C] the hazard of entrapment.
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Question 18 of 61
18. Question
Typically, what range of rescue method/s would be suitable for carrying a rescue of a dynamic (travelling in flow) victim in a fast moving flood channel in an urban environment with multiple bridges?
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Question 19 of 61
19. Question
What statement is correct in regards to the characteristics of an aqueduct or canal?
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Question 20 of 61
20. Question
Capture devices (such as snag plates or Reach systems) are often used for what activities?
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Question 21 of 61
21. Question
Examples of line crossing methods suitable for swiftwater rescue include:
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Question 22 of 61
22. Question
What statement is correct when dealing with wrapped rafts/boats in a swiftwater environment?
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Question 23 of 61
23. Question
As an internationally qualified swiftwater technician with ITRA, you need to be aware of hazards that may not be common in your country such as locks.
Working around locks, canals and sluices can be very dangerous. To help manage risks when carrying out a rescue in water around these, what is a recommended means of hazard management?
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Question 24 of 61
24. Question
What statement is FALSE in the context of swiftwater rescue?
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Question 25 of 61
25. Question
Using the below images, what statements are examples of flood/swiftwater hazards?
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Question 26 of 61
26. Question
What is the correct statement relating to medical considerations for flood rescue?
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Question 27 of 61
27. Question
Using the International Scale of River Difficulty, this flow would be considered…
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Question 28 of 61
28. Question
When determining whether to move the mode of operation from rescue to recovery, the most influential factors to be considered are generally?
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Question 29 of 61
29. Question
What are good examples of reach based water rescue methods or techniques?
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Question 30 of 61
30. Question
For working in the warm zone, the minimum PPE is?
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Question 31 of 61
31. Question
Correctly match these watercraft to the respective description:
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Question 32 of 61
32. Question
What does this signal typically mean?
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Question 33 of 61
33. Question
What does this signal typically mean?
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Question 34 of 61
34. Question
What are some good safety practices when commanding swiftwater rescue operations?
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Question 35 of 61
35. Question
In this picture, the main water feature is known as a?
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Question 36 of 61
36. Question
With flood water going through this fence, such a water feature would be called a?
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Question 37 of 61
37. Question
In responding to a call with a person that has been sucked into a storm drain, with their chest and head still above the water, but with water flowing around them still, some initial actions that would be considered reasonable include?
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Question 38 of 61
38. Question
When using an inflatable fire hose to rescue a victim floating downstream toward the bridge, the inflatable fire hose should be placed [A] of the bridge, with a spotter placed [B] to assist in coordinating the lowering the hose to the victim as they approach. The hose should be tied off at [C] end/s, so that once the victim grabs hold, it will pendulum them to safety.
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Question 39 of 61
39. Question
You are deployed as the first responders (trained to only ITRA Swiftwater Level 1) to a missing person who was last seen in a river in distress, wearing clothes and no PPE. They were last seen waving their hands before going under water in the middle the flow and not seen since. What would be the most appropriate search strategy?
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Question 40 of 61
40. Question
In the context of animals in swiftwater rescue operations, answer which statement is FALSE?
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Question 41 of 61
41. Question
To avoid biosecurity contamination (i.e. didymo or invasive weeds) to other water ways, it is recommended that you do what to your equipment or boats exposed to infected water?
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Question 42 of 61
42. Question
What is the best description of a hand tensioned pendulum line, using for swiftwater rescue?
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Question 43 of 61
43. Question
What is the correct statement in relation to escaping a vehicle that is sinking in deep water?
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Question 44 of 61
44. Question
When victims (human or animal) are trapped in mud, the most effective way to help extricate them is to:
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Question 45 of 61
45. Question
What rescue disciplines does ITRA provide qualifications for?
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Question 46 of 61
46. Question
What are the ITRA values enshrined in the Code of Conduct?
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Question 47 of 61
47. Question
How is ITRA governed?
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Question 48 of 61
48. Question
Where is ITRA legally constituted?
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Question 49 of 61
49. Question
What best describes ITRA?
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Question 50 of 61
50. Question
Most technical rescues can be managed into phases as part of command tactics. What group of sequential phases is most appropriate for technical rescue?
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Question 51 of 61
51. Question
What is the preferred approach path for helicopter passengers where no other direction is given by the pilot or crewman?
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Question 52 of 61
52. Question
A radio repeater often used in rescue operations is…
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Question 53 of 61
53. Question
When using portable radios, which of the following is considered a disadvantage at a rescue incident?
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Question 54 of 61
54. Question
Technical rescue operations conducted at night generally…
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Question 55 of 61
55. Question
Effective command tactics for technical rescue are generally…
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Question 56 of 61
56. Question
The zones (for example: cold, warm, hot) of operation during a technical rescue…
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Question 57 of 61
57. Question
Incident Command Systems (ICS) typically include the following functional areas:
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Question 58 of 61
58. Question
The types of connectors shown in the following image are best described as:
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Question 59 of 61
59. Question
Which of the following statements is most correct concerning whistle signals for swiftwater or rescue?
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Question 60 of 61
60. Question
The construction of ropes normally used for rope rescue is?
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Question 61 of 61
61. Question
In rope rescue, the term “MBS” is an abbreviation for?