Welcome to the ITRA Level 3 Swiftwater Vehicle rescue theory exam.
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Question 1 of 75
1. Question
The extended platform method for swiftwater vehicle rescue involves:
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Question 2 of 75
2. Question
In regards to glass management during rescue operations involving vehicles in swiftwater, what statement is FALSE?
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Question 3 of 75
3. Question
When using only one rope to secure a vehicle to the shore during a swiftwater rescue…
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Question 4 of 75
4. Question
In high flow situations involving rescue of people from a vehicle on soft ground, the best option for the extraction of heavily pregnant or obese victims is to:
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Question 5 of 75
5. Question
What are common effective tactics when arriving at a vehicle in swiftwater rescue?
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Question 6 of 75
6. Question
What statement is FALSE in regards to door management during vehicle rescues (such as the vehicle example below) in the swiftwater environment?
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Question 7 of 75
7. Question
What statement is correct in regards to hydrology hazards typical in rescues from vehicles in swiftwater?
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Question 8 of 75
8. 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 9 of 75
9. Question
What are generally safe options for securing rope to a vehicle partially submerged in swiftwater?
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Question 10 of 75
10. Question
Which letter (A-D) identifies the C pillar of this vehicle?
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Question 11 of 75
11. Question
What statement is correct in regards to glass used in vehicles:
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Question 12 of 75
12. Question
What are the five phases of behaviour a vehicle typically goes through when driving at speed into deep water?
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Question 13 of 75
13. Question
What is not a critical factor in assessing the stability of vehicles in flowing water?
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Question 14 of 75
14. 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 15 of 75
15. 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 16 of 75
16. Question
What best describes the “upstream V” river feature?
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Question 17 of 75
17. Question
As the velocity of river flow doubles, the force of water?
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Question 18 of 75
18. Question
What best describes the “downstream V” river feature?
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Question 19 of 75
19. Question
River flow is typically measured by:
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Question 20 of 75
20. Question
River left is best described as?
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Question 21 of 75
21. Question
The ferry angle is most efficient when it is applied…
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Question 22 of 75
22. Question
Which of these is a hydraulic generally creates the highest level of risk?
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Question 23 of 75
23. Question
What is a safe practice/s when working around helicopters?
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Question 24 of 75
24. Question
Correctly the types of these powercraft:
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Question 25 of 75
25. Question
Which of the following statements are generally correct in regard to vehicle behavior in water?
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Question 26 of 75
26. Question
To self-rescue if you fall through ice (i.e. on a frozen lake), you should…
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Question 27 of 75
27. Question
This swiftwater rescue technique is best described as?
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Question 28 of 75
28. Question
Which method best describes deflecting a zip line?
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Question 29 of 75
29. 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 30 of 75
30. 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 31 of 75
31. 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 32 of 75
32. Question
What statement is correct in regards to the characteristics of an aqueduct or canal?
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Question 33 of 75
33. Question
Capture devices (such as snag plates or Reach systems) are often used for what activities?
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Question 34 of 75
34. Question
Examples of line crossing methods suitable for swiftwater rescue include:
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Question 35 of 75
35. Question
What statement is correct when dealing with wrapped rafts/boats in a swiftwater environment?
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Question 36 of 75
36. 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 37 of 75
37. Question
What statement is FALSE in the context of swiftwater rescue?
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Question 38 of 75
38. Question
Using the below images, what statements are examples of flood/swiftwater hazards?
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Question 39 of 75
39. Question
What is the correct statement relating to medical considerations for flood rescue?
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Question 40 of 75
40. Question
Using the International Scale of River Difficulty, this flow would be considered…
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Question 41 of 75
41. 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 42 of 75
42. Question
What are good examples of reach based water rescue methods or techniques?
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Question 43 of 75
43. Question
For working in the warm zone, the minimum PPE is?
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Question 44 of 75
44. Question
Correctly match these watercraft to the respective description:
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Question 45 of 75
45. Question
What does this signal typically mean?
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Question 46 of 75
46. Question
What does this signal typically mean?
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Question 47 of 75
47. Question
What are some good safety practices when commanding swiftwater rescue operations?
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Question 48 of 75
48. Question
In this picture, the main water feature is known as a?
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Question 49 of 75
49. Question
With flood water going through this fence, such a water feature would be called a?
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Question 50 of 75
50. 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 51 of 75
51. 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 52 of 75
52. 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 53 of 75
53. Question
In the context of animals in swiftwater rescue operations, answer which statement is FALSE?
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Question 54 of 75
54. 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 55 of 75
55. Question
What is the best description of a hand tensioned pendulum line, using for swiftwater rescue?
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Question 56 of 75
56. Question
What is the correct statement in relation to escaping a vehicle that is sinking in deep water?
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Question 57 of 75
57. 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 58 of 75
58. Question
What rescue disciplines does ITRA provide qualifications for?
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Question 59 of 75
59. Question
What are the ITRA values enshrined in the Code of Conduct?
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Question 60 of 75
60. Question
What statement is correct (true) in regards to ITRA attendance certificates and an ITRA qualification certificates?
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Question 61 of 75
61. Question
How is ITRA governed?
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Question 62 of 75
62. Question
Where is ITRA legally constituted?
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Question 63 of 75
63. Question
What best describes ITRA?
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Question 64 of 75
64. 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 65 of 75
65. 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 66 of 75
66. Question
A radio repeater often used in rescue operations is…
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Question 67 of 75
67. Question
When using portable radios, which of the following is considered a disadvantage at a rescue incident?
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Question 68 of 75
68. Question
Technical rescue operations conducted at night generally…
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Question 69 of 75
69. Question
Effective command tactics for technical rescue are generally…
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Question 70 of 75
70. Question
The zones (for example: cold, warm, hot) of operation during a technical rescue…
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Question 71 of 75
71. Question
Incident Command Systems (ICS) typically include the following functional areas:
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Question 72 of 75
72. Question
The types of connectors shown in the following image are best described as:
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Question 73 of 75
73. Question
Which of the following statements is most correct concerning whistle signals for swiftwater or rescue?
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Question 74 of 75
74. Question
The construction of ropes normally used for rope rescue is?
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Question 75 of 75
75. Question
In rope rescue, the term “MBS” is an abbreviation for?