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