Human Factor Quiz - Avalanche Safety Training Courses

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1. Question
Which of the following is not an important tool for managing the human factor in avalanche terrain?
- Communication
- Shovel, probe, transceiver
- Food and water
- A checklist or other type of rule-based decision-making tool
- Experienced partner(s)
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If you come upon a slope and there are already ski tracks in it. You should feel:
- significantly more comfortable skiing it
- slightly more comfortable skiing it
- the same (it's been tested but the human factor is worse)
- slightly less comfortable skiing it
- significantly less comfortable skiing it
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Four people is thought to be an ideal group size for backcountry travel. Click on the reasons why this number seems valid. Mark all of the correct answers.
- in Greek mythology the number 4 is thought to be the purest of all numbers
- four people is a good number of people to respond and perform a companion rescue and then administer first aid and start self-evacuation
- more than four provides more challenges for communication between all group members
- less than four may not be enough people to break trail in deep conditions (‘average fitness’)
- four people can easily share group gear for longer tours (first aid kit, emergency tarp, repair kit, rope, etc.)
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What are some ways to make sure all group members have a voice in critical decisions (mark all that apply. there is more than one correct answer)
- make sure has long enough at breaks to catch their breath before the trail breaker starts again
- ask each individual member for their input/opinion on the decision
- pre-determine that any firm no votes have precedence majority opinion
- pre-determine spots on the route where critical decisions might have to be made
- let it happen organically
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