How to know how to signal for rescue (fire, mirror, SOS) - Exam
  • 1. What is the internationally recognized distress signal?
A) MAYDAY
B) FIRE
C) SOS
D) HELP
  • 2. How is SOS traditionally signaled?
A) One short, one long, one short
B) Continuously long signals
C) Three long, three short, three long
D) Three short, three long, three short
  • 3. Which method is best for signaling over long distances during the day?
A) Building a small fire
B) Waving a white cloth
C) Shouting loudly
D) Using a signal mirror
  • 4. What is the primary principle behind using a signal mirror?
A) Reflecting sunlight
B) Generating heat
C) Creating smoke
D) Producing a loud noise
  • 5. What is the recommended method for aiming a signal mirror?
A) Aiming at the sun directly
B) Using the V-sight technique
C) Pointing it randomly at the sky
D) Focusing on the horizon
  • 6. How far can a signal mirror flash potentially be seen?
A) Up to 100 miles
B) Up to 10 miles
C) Up to 1 mile
D) Up to 500 miles
  • 7. What is a crucial element in maintaining a fire signal?
A) Covering it with dirt
B) Letting it burn unattended
C) Using water to control the flames
D) Constant tending and fuel supply
  • 8. What can be added to a fire to create more visible smoke during the day?
A) Small twigs
B) Rocks
C) Green vegetation
D) Dry leaves
  • 9. What is the best location for a signal fire?
A) High and open area
B) Inside a cave
C) Deep within a forest
D) Near a water source
  • 10. How many fires should ideally be built for a signal fire?
A) One large fire
B) As many as possible
C) Two small fires
D) Three in a triangle or line
  • 11. What does the universal signal of three fires represent?
A) Distress
B) Warning
C) Celebration
D) Welcome
  • 12. What is the first thing to do before building a fire?
A) Start with a large log
B) Gather as much fuel as possible
C) Clear the surrounding area of flammable material
D) Find a water source
  • 13. If you only have one match, what is the best way to ensure a fire?
A) Carefully prepare tinder and kindling
B) Light a large log directly
C) Give up and conserve the match
D) Use a lot of lighter fluid
  • 14. What color smoke is easiest to see against most backgrounds?
A) Brown
B) Clear
C) Black or white
D) Grey
  • 15. What can you burn to create black smoke?
A) Green leaves
B) Dry grass
C) Pine needles
D) Rubber or oil-based materials
  • 16. If you don't have a mirror, what else can be used to reflect sunlight?
A) A rock
B) A dark colored cloth
C) Any shiny object
D) Nothing else will work
  • 17. When signaling with a mirror, should you make continuous flashes or intermittent ones?
A) Continuous flashes
B) Direct the light steady on the plane
C) Slow, sweeping motions
D) Intermittent flashes
  • 18. What does waving a brightly colored cloth overhead generally signify?
A) Distress or need for help
B) Calmness
C) Direction or guidance
D) Greeting or welcome
  • 19. What is the best time of day to use a signal fire?
A) Only at night
B) Both day and night
C) Only during the day
D) Dawn and dusk
  • 20. What is the purpose of creating a large 'X' on the ground?
A) Marking a trail
B) Aerial distress signal
C) Signifying a water source
D) Creating a shelter
  • 21. What materials are best for creating ground signals?
A) Only brightly colored materials
B) Anything contrasting with the surrounding environment
C) Small rocks only
D) Only natural materials
  • 22. Why is it important to understand local search and rescue procedures?
A) To increase your chances of being found quickly
B) Because they are always the same everywhere
C) Because it is a fun activity
D) Because you have to pay a rescue fee if you do not
  • 23. Which of these is NOT a signaling method?
A) Writing HELP in the snow
B) Using a laser pointer
C) Whistling loudly
D) Burying food
  • 24. When should you stop signaling?
A) After signaling for an hour
B) When it gets dark
C) When you run out of supplies
D) When rescuers have acknowledged your signal
  • 25. What is the first step in signaling effectively?
A) Build the biggest fire possible
B) Stay calm and assess the situation
C) Wander around looking for help
D) Immediately start shouting for help
  • 26. What is important about keeping equipment in good working order?
A) Is important, but not for signalling purposes
B) Gives you something to do to pass the time
C) Is expensive and unnecessary
D) Aids in signaling when it is needed most
  • 27. Why is it important to signal your location?
A) To scare away animals
B) To give you something to do
C) To attract more people to the area
D) To help rescuers find you
  • 28. What type of weather can impact effectiveness when using a signal mirror?
A) Cold Weather
B) Warm weather
C) Cloudy weather
D) Windy weather
  • 29. What is a disadvantage of solely relying on a cell phone for rescue?
A) Always reliable, no matter where you are
B) Signal will drain the battery
C) Signal always travels a very short distance
D) Limited or no signal
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