ASC Safety Equipment Usage & Risk Management

Question 1

What is the main use of an avalanche beacon?

Accepted Answer

Transmit rescue signals

Answer

Track GPS location

Answer

Emit SOS lights

Answer

Detect snow temperature

Question 2

What safety gear helps prevent deep burial in an avalanche?

Accepted Answer

Avalanche airbag

Answer

Helmet

Answer

Shovel

Answer

Inclinometer

Question 3

Which is a key component of avalanche risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Risk triangle: terrain, snowpack, weather

Answer

Snow color

Answer

Equipment cost

Answer

Group age

Question 4

Why is carrying a probe essential?

Accepted Answer

To find victims’ depth

Answer

To stabilize snow layers

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To dig snow pits

Answer

To test temperature

Question 5

How often should avalanche gear be tested?

Accepted Answer

Before every trip

Answer

Once per season

Answer

Every few years

Answer

Monthly

Question 6

What is the function of a snow saw in avalanche safety?

Accepted Answer

Isolate snow columns

Answer

Cut ski bindings

Answer

Shape snow shelters

Answer

Slice rope

Question 7

Which factor contributes to poor risk management?

Accepted Answer

Groupthink

Answer

Solo hiking

Answer

Weather updates

Answer

Using GPS devices

Question 8

Why is a helmet important in avalanche terrain?

Accepted Answer

Protects against trauma

Answer

Prevents frostbite

Answer

Improves visibility

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Provides communication access

Question 9

What practice improves group safety in avalanche zones?

Accepted Answer

Spacing out travel lines

Answer

Staying close

Answer

Moving quickly

Answer

Staying under trees