Level 1 Companion Animal Theory TEST ONLY

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Question 1 of 28

1. 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.
- [A] accelerate [B] recirculates [C] greater
- [A] accelerate [B] recirculates [C] lesser
- [A] slow down [B] recirculates [C] greater
- [A] accelerates [B] creates a cushion [C] greater
Question 2 of 28

2. Question
Using the below images, what statements are examples of flood/swiftwater hazards?
- Rope tied around rescuer waist
- No PFD and helmet worn by people operating in warm zone
- Strainer risk from fences/bridge/trees
- All of these
Question 3 of 28

3. Question
What is the correct statement relating to medical considerations for flood rescue?
- Flood waters are often contaminated and rescuers who enter such water should be decontaminated to avoid sickness
- Hyperthermia can occur in warm climates, especially when drysuits are used.
- Hypothermia is when the body becomes too cold and one sign is a reduction in cognitive motor skills
- All of these
Question 4 of 28

4. Question
Using the International Scale of River Difficulty, this flow would be considered…
- Class I
- Category A
- Grade 2
- Level 5
Question 5 of 28

5. Question
When determining whether to move the mode of operation from rescue to recovery, the most influential factors to be considered are generally?
- Length of time victim submerged, water temperature
- Size and age of victim
- Age of victim, water depth
- Water temperature and body mass index of victim
Question 6 of 28

6. Question
What are good examples of reach based water rescue methods or techniques?
- Using a pole or inflatable fire hose to reach the victim
- Throwing a throwline to the victim
- Reaching the victim using an inflatable boat on a two point tether
- Reaching the victim using an inflatable boat being paddled
Question 7 of 28

7. Question
For working in the warm zone, the minimum PPE is?
- A, B, C, D
- A, C, D
- A, B, C
- C, D
Question 8 of 28

8. Question
Correctly match these watercraft to the respective description:
- [A] RDC [B] Raft [C] Creaturecraft [D] John Boat [E] Inflatable Rescue Boat [F] Rescue Sled [G] Personal/Rescue Water Craft
- [A] Rescue Sled [B] Bamboo Raft [C] Monster Craft [D] John Boat [E] Inflatable Rescue Boat [F] RDC [G] Personal/Rescue Water Craft
- [A] RDC [B] Inflatable Kayak [C] Creaturecraft [D] John Boat [E] Inflatable Rescue Boat [F] Rescue Sled [G] Personal/Rescue Water Craft
- [A] RDC [B] Raft [C] Creaturecraft [D] Inflatable Rescue Boat [E] John Boat [F] Rescue Sled [G] Personal/Rescue Water Craft
Question 9 of 28

9. Question
What does this signal typically mean?
- Help/I need assistance
- Medical kit required
- I am cold
- Body deceased
Question 10 of 28

10. Question
What does this signal typically mean?
- Help/I need assistance
- Winch up
- I am okay
- Need a medical kit
Question 11 of 28

11. Question
What are some good safety practices when commanding swiftwater rescue operations?
- Tie bowline around the waist, deploy ropes at right angles to flow, traditional style firefighter helmet is suitable.
- Never tie into rope, diagonally tension ropes across the flow, always have upstream spotter and downstream safeties.
- Always use a body belay and wrap the rope around your hand to ensure you do not let go, wade walking into flow as far as possible until up to chest level.
- Never tie into rope, diagonally tension ropes across the flow, grab ropes firmly by wrapping them around hand.
Question 12 of 28

12. Question
In this picture, the main water feature is known as a?
- Low Head Dam or Weir
- Aquaduct
- Rapid
- Eddy fence
Question 13 of 28

13. Question
With flood water going through this fence, such a water feature would be called a?
- Strainer
- Sieve
- Eddy
- Buffer wave
Question 14 of 28

14. 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?
- Calling drainage engineers for advice.
- Reduce pipe suction/flow by using inflatable bungs or using a digger to seal pipes before and after.
- using a tripod and chest harness (i.e. tensioned between these) to stabilise the victim from slipping further into the pipe network.
- All of these options.
Question 15 of 28

15. 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?
- Send a team about 200m downstream from the point last seen (PLS) and wait for the person to surface
- Secure the witnesses and PLS, carry out initial quick search downstream from both sides of the river
- Send in a responder to swim the PLS and report back
- Wait at the PLS for technician level (ITRA Swiftwater Level 2) or higher support
Question 16 of 28

16. Question
In the context of animals in swiftwater rescue operations, answer which statement is FALSE?
- Stock left in flood water can suffer contamination burns and other complications
- People (i.e. public) will always put human safety first
- Lack of pet carriers is a causal factor in evacuation non-compliance
- If evacuated without their pets, owners often illegally return to rescue them
Question 17 of 28

17. 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?
- Check for contamination, clean the equipment using approved chemicals, and dry out thoroughly
- Rinse and dry equipment and boats
- Soak in diluted 0.1 mixture of sulphuric acid for 72 hours
- Dry out thoroughly (no washing is required)
Question 18 of 28

18. Question
What is the best description of a hand tensioned pendulum line, using for swiftwater rescue?
- A zip line that uses mechanical advantage to tension and secure it.
- Using a throwline to rescue a swimmer/victim, where they adopt the 45 degree angle and pendulum to the shore
- Using a throwline to create a rope access the flow held at each end by hand only, that the swimmer/victim grab onto and then one of the rope ends is let go to pendulum them to shore.
- Using a throwline to create a rope access the flow secured at each end using a tensionless hitch, that the swimmer/victim grab onto and then one of the rope ends is cut to pendulum them to shore.
Question 19 of 28

19. Question
What is the correct statement in relation to escaping a vehicle that is sinking in deep water?
- Undo your seat-belt, open or break the window, and exit via the window immediately.
- Keep calm and use your mobile phone to call your local emergency service (i.e. 911, 000, 111 etc).
- Hold your breath and let the water fill up and once the pressure has equalised, open the door and escape.
- Remove jeans or boots, move to the rear seat and wait for the water to fill the cabin up before exiting.
Question 20 of 28

20. 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?
- Size-Up, Pre-Rescue, Rescue, Terminate
- Size-Up, Access, Stabilize, Assemble
- Locate, Access, Rescue, Terminate
- Assess, Plan, Debrief, Respond
Question 21 of 28

21. Question
Technical rescue operations conducted at night generally…
- Take less time
- Are safer
- Take more time
- Requires stronger gear
Question 22 of 28

22. Question
Effective command tactics for technical rescue are generally…
- based around flexible structure using commonly understood roles and responsibilities
- Organised organically depending on the specific circumstances
- Only required in larger scale operations
- None of the these
Question 23 of 28

23. Question
The zones (for example: cold, warm, hot) of operation during a technical rescue…
- Should be clearly marked with physical barriers
- Hot is always the highest risk out of all the zones, regardless of actual temperature.
- May vary according to the hazards and the associated risk
- Are only for guidance
Question 24 of 28

24. Question
Incident Command Systems (ICS) typically include the following functional areas:
- Transport, food, water, and clothing
- Vertical rescue, swiftwater rescue, confined space, and urban search and rescue
- Multi-band radio networks, terrestrial and satellite telephone networks, internet LAN/WAN based communications
- Operations, planning, logistics, control/command.
Question 25 of 28

25. Question
Which of the following statements is most correct concerning whistle signals for swiftwater or rescue?
- Whistle/hand signals are standardised globally and shall be known and used
- If whistle/hand signals are to be used, teams shall confirm meanings prior to commencing a task
- One whistle blast is the global signal for “all hands off and step back”
- One short and two long blasts means evacuate in all situations
Question 26 of 28

26. Question
The types of connectors shown in the following image are best described as:
- 1:Oval, 2:Rapid Link, 3:D, 4:HMS (Pear)
- 1:HMS (Pear), 2:D, 3:Rapid Link, 4:Oval
- 1:Rapid Link, 2:Oval, 3:HMS(Pear), 4: Oval
- 1:D, 2:Oval, 3:HMS (Pear), 4:Rapid Link
Question 27 of 28

27. Question
The construction of ropes normally used for rope rescue is?
- Double braid (braided sheath over a braided core)
- Hawser laid (classic 3-strand twisted rope)
- Hollow braid (a single braid without any core)
- Kernmantle (braided sheath over an unbraided core)
Question 28 of 28

28. Question
In rope rescue, the term “MBS” is an abbreviation for?
- Maximum Breaking Strength
- Mean Breaking Strength
- Minimum Breaking Strength
- Manufacturer’s Breaking Strength