Welcome to the ITRA Level 3A Swiftwater Advanced theory exam.
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Question 1 of 85
1. Question
Generally, what is not an appropriate tool for the direct physical removal of human bodies from swiftwater during recovery operations?
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Question 2 of 85
2. Question
Water rescue throw bags (with cord in them) can be used to locate and/or recover bodies in swiftwater using what techniques?
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Question 3 of 85
3. Question
When recovering a deceased victim (human) from the water into a boat, what methods are generally the most appropriate?
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Question 4 of 85
4. Question
With respect to repairing small holes on inflatable paddle craft used for swiftwater operations such as those made from (i.e. PVC or Hypalon), what statement is correct?
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Question 5 of 85
5. Question
What method of body recovery is generally considered inappropriate?
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Question 6 of 85
6. Question
A hybrid PFD like the one shown below has what operational characteristics?
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Question 7 of 85
7. Question
This piece of swiftwater rescue equipment is commonly referred to as:
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Question 8 of 85
8. Question
The rigging of highline systems to assist with body recovery in a swiftwater environment:
Select the correct statement.
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Question 9 of 85
9. Question
What are some common protocols around the use of notebooks for evidential purposes such as making notes as part of leading a swiftwater body recovery operation?
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Question 10 of 85
10. Question
Using the supplied sink and drift tables, calculate the likely distance downstream a victim will be from point last seen given a 12 year child in a river not in flood (river depth 12 feet, river flow speed 5mph) for the purposes of locating and recovering their body? Choose the closest answer.
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Question 11 of 85
11. Question
When dealing with the media at body recovery operations, what statement is inappropriate?
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Question 12 of 85
12. Question
What is NOT a common symptom of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
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Question 13 of 85
13. Question
What statement is FALSE in regards to the risk of contracting infectious diseases from deceased human bodies?
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Question 14 of 85
14. Question
Research has found when conditions are otherwise the same, that bodies will decompose faster…?
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Question 15 of 85
15. Question
In respect to forensic considerations at a swiftwater body recovery, what best describes Tache Noire?
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Question 16 of 85
16. Question
What factor does NOT affect refloat of deceased submerged bodies?
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Question 17 of 85
17. Question
The most common theme from bereaved families on their experiences of the recovery of their deceased family member is:
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Question 18 of 85
18. Question
The RESTART process for rescue operations to transition to recovery operations is comprised of what sequential stages?
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Question 19 of 85
19. Question
The method established by INTERPOL for the identification of deceased victims following a major incident or disaster (mass fatalities) is known as?
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Question 20 of 85
20. Question
What statement is CORRECT in regards to wearing waders in flood water?
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Question 21 of 85
21. Question
When planning to carry out a shallow water crossing as part of a small group while wearing hiking packs, it is recommended that…?
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Question 22 of 85
22. Question
Using the below vehicle stability graph, at what depth would a fire engine become unstable given a flow speed of 3m/s.
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Question 23 of 85
23. 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 24 of 85
24. Question
What best describes the “upstream V” river feature?
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Question 25 of 85
25. Question
As the velocity of river flow doubles, the force of water?
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Question 26 of 85
26. Question
What best describes the “downstream V” river feature?
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Question 27 of 85
27. Question
River flow is typically measured by:
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Question 28 of 85
28. Question
River left is best described as?
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Question 29 of 85
29. Question
The ferry angle is most efficient when it is applied…
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Question 30 of 85
30. Question
Which of these is a hydraulic generally creates the highest level of risk?
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Question 31 of 85
31. Question
What is a safe practice/s when working around helicopters?
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Question 32 of 85
32. Question
Correctly the types of these powercraft:
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Question 33 of 85
33. Question
Which of the following statements are generally correct in regard to vehicle behavior in water?
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Question 34 of 85
34. Question
To self-rescue if you fall through ice (i.e. on a frozen lake), you should…
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Question 35 of 85
35. Question
This swiftwater rescue technique is best described as?
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Question 36 of 85
36. Question
Which method best describes deflecting a zip line?
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Question 37 of 85
37. 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 38 of 85
38. 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 39 of 85
39. Question
Capture devices (such as snag plates or Reach systems) are often used for what activities?
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Question 40 of 85
40. Question
Examples of line crossing methods suitable for swiftwater rescue include:
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Question 41 of 85
41. Question
What statement is correct when dealing with wrapped rafts/boats in a swiftwater environment?
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Question 42 of 85
42. Question
What statement is FALSE in the context of swiftwater rescue?
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Question 43 of 85
43. Question
Using the below images, what statements are examples of flood/swiftwater hazards?
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Question 44 of 85
44. Question
What is the correct statement relating to medical considerations for flood rescue?
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Question 45 of 85
45. Question
Using the International Scale of River Difficulty, this flow would be considered…
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Question 46 of 85
46. 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 47 of 85
47. Question
For working in the warm zone, the minimum PPE is?
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Question 48 of 85
48. Question
Correctly match these watercraft to the respective description:
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Question 49 of 85
49. Question
What does this signal typically mean?
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Question 50 of 85
50. Question
What does this signal typically mean?
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Question 51 of 85
51. Question
What are some good safety practices when commanding swiftwater rescue operations?
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Question 52 of 85
52. Question
In this picture, the main water feature is known as a?
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Question 53 of 85
53. Question
With flood water going through this fence, such a water feature would be called a?
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Question 54 of 85
54. 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 55 of 85
55. 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 56 of 85
56. 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 57 of 85
57. Question
In the context of animals in swiftwater rescue operations, answer which statement is FALSE?
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Question 58 of 85
58. 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 59 of 85
59. Question
What is the best description of a hand tensioned pendulum line, using for swiftwater rescue?
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Question 60 of 85
60. Question
What is the correct statement in relation to escaping a vehicle that is sinking in deep water?
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Question 61 of 85
61. 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 62 of 85
62. Question
What rescue disciplines does ITRA provide qualifications for?
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Question 63 of 85
63. Question
What are the ITRA values enshrined in the Code of Conduct?
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Question 64 of 85
64. Question
What statement is correct (true) in regards to ITRA attendance certificates and an ITRA qualification certificates?
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Question 65 of 85
65. Question
How is ITRA governed?
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Question 66 of 85
66. Question
Where is ITRA legally constituted?
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Question 67 of 85
67. Question
What best describes ITRA?
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Question 68 of 85
68. 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 69 of 85
69. Question
In regards to lock-out/tag-out, sources of stored energy can include? Choose the best answer.
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Question 70 of 85
70. Question
What best defines a “lock out system”?
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Question 71 of 85
71. 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 72 of 85
72. Question
A radio repeater often used in rescue operations is…
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Question 73 of 85
73. Question
When using portable radios, which of the following is considered a disadvantage at a rescue incident?
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Question 74 of 85
74. Question
What statement is FALSE (wrong) in regards to night vision during technical rescue operations?
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Question 75 of 85
75. Question
Technical rescue operations conducted at night generally…
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Question 76 of 85
76. Question
Effective command tactics for technical rescue are generally…
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Question 77 of 85
77. Question
The zones (for example: cold, warm, hot) of operation during a technical rescue…
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Question 78 of 85
78. Question
Incident Command Systems (ICS) typically include the following functional areas:
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Question 79 of 85
79. Question
What is the approximate force on anchor ‘A’?
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Question 80 of 85
80. Question
The types of connectors shown in the following image are best described as:
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Question 81 of 85
81. Question
Which of the following statements is most correct concerning whistle signals for swiftwater or rescue?
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Question 82 of 85
82. Question
The construction of ropes normally used for rope rescue is?
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Question 83 of 85
83. Question
A carabiner has a marking on the spine as illustrated. The rated strength of this carabiner is?
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Question 84 of 85
84. Question
Rope Rescue equipment is normally intended to be used for loads of?
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Question 85 of 85
85. Question
In rope rescue, the term “MBS” is an abbreviation for?