CORE Outdoor Safety and Survival Skills 2

Question 1

When lost in the wilderness, what does the acronym STOP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

Answer

Stay, Travel, Orient, Proceed

Answer

Signal, Track, Organize, Push

Answer

Sit, Talk, Open, Proceed

Question 2

Which type of water source is generally considered the safest to drink without treatment in a wilderness survival situation?

Accepted Answer

Collected rainwater

Answer

Fast-moving mountain stream

Answer

Still pond water

Answer

Water near animal trails

Question 3

What is the universal distress signal for someone in need of rescue?

Accepted Answer

Three of any signal (fires, whistle blasts, flashes)

Answer

Two whistle blasts repeated

Answer

Waving both arms overhead continuously

Answer

One long mirror flash followed by two short

Question 4

In cold weather survival, the greatest danger of wet clothing is that it increases heat loss by approximately how much compared to dry clothing?

Accepted Answer

20 times

Answer

5 times

Answer

10 times

Answer

50 times

Question 5

When building an emergency shelter, which location should you AVOID?

Accepted Answer

A dry creek bed or ravine

Answer

A hillside with natural windbreaks

Answer

A site near standing dead trees for firewood

Answer

A south-facing slope in winter

Question 6

Which of the following is the FIRST priority in a survival situation?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a positive mental attitude

Answer

Finding food

Answer

Building a fire

Answer

Signaling for rescue

Question 7

In a wilderness first aid scenario, a victim showing shivering, confusion, and slurred speech is likely experiencing which condition?

Accepted Answer

Mild hypothermia

Answer

Heat exhaustion

Answer

Severe hypothermia

Answer

Altitude sickness