SAR Fundamentals EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFED CORRECT ANSWERS
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What type of resources includes fishing vessels - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-traditional
A case where the subject reported to be in distress is confirmed not to be in distress and not in
need of assistance is a what - CORRECT ANSWER-False report
Where is the Commence Search Point CSP located on a Creeping Line or Parallel Search Pattern -
CORRECT ANSWER-1/2 track space (S) in from the sides
Does the Coast Guard have the right to enter posted "Private Property" to conduct SAR -
CORRECT ANSWER-Yes
A barrier search is used when - CORRECT ANSWER-A strong current exists
What factor is not considered in the GAR model - CORRECT ANSWER-Severity
An SRU should contact the OSC how many minutes prior to arrival in their search area -
CORRECT ANSWER-15 minutes
,A concerned citizen just reported a flare with a rapid rise and fall. The reporting source
described a what - CORRECT ANSWER-Meteor Flare
You should release information to the public early in a SAR incident to reduce inaccurate public
speculation about the search - CORRECT ANSWER-True
In cases involving towing by the Coast Guard or Auxiliary, the vessel being assisted will normally
be taken where - CORRECT ANSWER-The nearest safe heaven
You are being interviewed on a recent boating mishap involving injuries. What technique would
you use to address the importance of wearing flotation devices - CORRECT ANSWER-Hooking
What component of the SAR system would cover the centralized control and coordination -
CORRECT ANSWER-Organization
When you communicate with the media you should do what - CORRECT ANSWER-State only the
facts
When you are notified of a situation that needs to be mentioned or needs more information,
but does not require dispatching resources, you would classify the mergence phase as -
CORRECT ANSWER-Uncertainty
The flare type that has no apparent rise or fall is what kind of flare - CORRECT ANSWER-
Handheld
When conducting a parallel search, how are the search legs to the major axis - CORRECT
ANSWER-Parallel
The STARR model is used to - CORRECT ANSWER-identify options
, The first leg of a sector search is normally in the direction of - CORRECT ANSWER-Total Surface
Drift
The distance between two adjacent parallel search legs is called what - CORRECT ANSWER-Track
spacing
You receive a report of a vessel fire from the dock master of a local marina. The incident is a
what kind of distress - CORRECT ANSWER-Actual
When is the SAR system deactivated or shutdown - CORRECT ANSWER-When all is lost, when
determined to be a false alarm, survivors are rescued
A capsized boat was located off shore. The boat operator is missing. The search was
unsuccessful. the body of the missing boater was later found outside the search area. During an
interview, a reporter raises the question of liability what is your response - CORRECT ANSWER-
The matter is under investigation
The equipment you use to receive and coordinate SAR response is part of the what component
of the SAR system - CORRECT ANSWER-Communications
What is another term for Directional Uncertainty - CORRECT ANSWER-Divergence
What best describes the Coast Guards relationship with a commercial salvor - CORRECT
ANSWER-The Coast Guard can pass a tow off to a commercial salvor if he is capable and can
intervene with their operations the situation is not under control, assisting until remedied or
relieving if necessary
You deploy resources, implement your search plan, and resource survivors during the what
stage of the SAR system - CORRECT ANSWER-Operations
AND VERIFED CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST 2026-2027 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
What type of resources includes fishing vessels - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-traditional
A case where the subject reported to be in distress is confirmed not to be in distress and not in
need of assistance is a what - CORRECT ANSWER-False report
Where is the Commence Search Point CSP located on a Creeping Line or Parallel Search Pattern -
CORRECT ANSWER-1/2 track space (S) in from the sides
Does the Coast Guard have the right to enter posted "Private Property" to conduct SAR -
CORRECT ANSWER-Yes
A barrier search is used when - CORRECT ANSWER-A strong current exists
What factor is not considered in the GAR model - CORRECT ANSWER-Severity
An SRU should contact the OSC how many minutes prior to arrival in their search area -
CORRECT ANSWER-15 minutes
,A concerned citizen just reported a flare with a rapid rise and fall. The reporting source
described a what - CORRECT ANSWER-Meteor Flare
You should release information to the public early in a SAR incident to reduce inaccurate public
speculation about the search - CORRECT ANSWER-True
In cases involving towing by the Coast Guard or Auxiliary, the vessel being assisted will normally
be taken where - CORRECT ANSWER-The nearest safe heaven
You are being interviewed on a recent boating mishap involving injuries. What technique would
you use to address the importance of wearing flotation devices - CORRECT ANSWER-Hooking
What component of the SAR system would cover the centralized control and coordination -
CORRECT ANSWER-Organization
When you communicate with the media you should do what - CORRECT ANSWER-State only the
facts
When you are notified of a situation that needs to be mentioned or needs more information,
but does not require dispatching resources, you would classify the mergence phase as -
CORRECT ANSWER-Uncertainty
The flare type that has no apparent rise or fall is what kind of flare - CORRECT ANSWER-
Handheld
When conducting a parallel search, how are the search legs to the major axis - CORRECT
ANSWER-Parallel
The STARR model is used to - CORRECT ANSWER-identify options
, The first leg of a sector search is normally in the direction of - CORRECT ANSWER-Total Surface
Drift
The distance between two adjacent parallel search legs is called what - CORRECT ANSWER-Track
spacing
You receive a report of a vessel fire from the dock master of a local marina. The incident is a
what kind of distress - CORRECT ANSWER-Actual
When is the SAR system deactivated or shutdown - CORRECT ANSWER-When all is lost, when
determined to be a false alarm, survivors are rescued
A capsized boat was located off shore. The boat operator is missing. The search was
unsuccessful. the body of the missing boater was later found outside the search area. During an
interview, a reporter raises the question of liability what is your response - CORRECT ANSWER-
The matter is under investigation
The equipment you use to receive and coordinate SAR response is part of the what component
of the SAR system - CORRECT ANSWER-Communications
What is another term for Directional Uncertainty - CORRECT ANSWER-Divergence
What best describes the Coast Guards relationship with a commercial salvor - CORRECT
ANSWER-The Coast Guard can pass a tow off to a commercial salvor if he is capable and can
intervene with their operations the situation is not under control, assisting until remedied or
relieving if necessary
You deploy resources, implement your search plan, and resource survivors during the what
stage of the SAR system - CORRECT ANSWER-Operations
