ATA Barrier Test - *COMPASS & MAP REQUIRED*

Question 1 of 50

1

The field signal indicated by placing an open palm on top of your head and moving it up and down means what?

Select one of the following:

Obstacle
House or hut
Increase speed
Join me/Come to me

Explanation

Question 2 of 50

1

How would a section leader indicate 'Go Back' to his/her cadets?

Select one of the following:

By making a circular movement with their hand with one finger pointing upwards
By clenching their fist
By forming an inverted 'V' over their head with their arms
By making a circular movement with their hand with one finger pointing downwards

Explanation

Question 3 of 50

1

Extended line formations are used:

Select one of the following:

To search riverbanks
When efficient communication is required between personnel
To search through dense vegetation
When a wide frontal coverage is required

Explanation

Question 4 of 50

1

During a search utilizing the extended line section formation, the Section Commander is located

Select one of the following:

On the left directing the search
In the middle to co-ordinate the searchers
On the right co-ordinating the sections by runners
Leaving the search to the individual searchers after a briefing on the task

Explanation

Question 5 of 50

1

The most suitable area, from the below options, for setting up a section bivouac is:

Select one of the following:

In a dry riverbed
Under trees
On gently sloping land
On a rocky outcrop

Explanation

Question 6 of 50

1

The most important consideration for the establishment of a bivouac site is:

Select one of the following:

Close to a water supply
Well camouflaged
Sheltered from the wind
Situated in full sun at all times

Explanation

Question 7 of 50

1

Which of the following are used as topics to brief an Orders Group?

Select one of the following:

Situation, Method, Execution, Administration, Comms
Strategy, Method, Execution, Administration, Control
Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin and Logistics, Command and Signals
Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin and Logistics, Communications

Explanation

Question 8 of 50

1

What is the correct order of importance of the four priorities of survival?

Select one of the following:

Protection, location, water, food
Water, food, location, protection
Protection, location, food, water
Food, water, protection, location

Explanation

Question 9 of 50

1

What does the “R” in the Survival pneumonic stand for?

Select one of the following:

React quickly
Run away
Remember where you are
Remember basic skills

Explanation

Question 10 of 50

1

What topographical feature does this contour pattern represent?

Select one of the following:

Spur
Spot height
Saddle
Knoll

Explanation

Question 11 of 50

1

What topographical feature does the contour pattern represent?

Select one of the following:

Convex Slope
Concave Slope
Gentle Slope
Steep Slope

Explanation

Question 12 of 50

1

What topographical feature does the contour pattern represent?

Select one of the following:

Re-entrant
Steep Slope
Saddle
Uniform slope

Explanation

Question 13 of 50

1

The magnetic bearing = 320 degrees. Calculate the back bearing for the magnetic bearing:

Select one of the following:

320 degrees
260 degrees
140 degrees
160 degrees

Explanation

Question 14 of 50

1

Which corner of a grid square is identified in a four (4) figure grid reference?

Select one of the following:

Top Right
Top Left
Bottom Right
Bottom Left

Explanation

Question 15 of 50

1

What is the accuracy factor of a six (6) figure grid reference?

Select one of the following:

10 x 10m
20 x 20m
100 x 100m
50 x 50m

Explanation

Question 16 of 50

1

To calculate a back bearing from a grid bearing:

Select one of the following:

subtract 180 degrees if under 180 degrees
add magnetic variation
add 180 degrees if under 180 degrees
subtract magnetic variation and add 160 degrees

Explanation

Question 17 of 50

1

A map has a scale of 1:50 000. What is the distance on the ground as represented by 5 cm on the map?

Select one of the following:

25km
2.5km
25000m
250m

Explanation

Question 18 of 50

1

When contour lines are spaced closely together at a consistent interval, which of the following is correct?

Select one of the following:

Steep slope with an irregular gradient
Steep slope with a uniform gradient
Gentle slope with an irregular gradient
Gentle slope with a uniform gradient

Explanation

Question 19 of 50

1

Grid North is:

Select one of the following:

Where the compass needle always points
At the North Geographic pole of the Earth
Always at the top of a map
Represented by the horizontal lines on a map

Explanation

Question 20 of 50

1

Eastings are:

Select one of the following:

Horizontal lines on a map
An easterly route during a NAVEX
Vertical lines on a map
The eastern boundary of a map

Explanation

Question 21 of 50

1

How long can a healthy person last without water:

Select one of the following:

Three days
Three weeks
Three hours
Three years

Explanation

Question 22 of 50

1

When building a shelter, where would you place a reflector fire:

Select one of the following:

In the shelter
At the back of the shelter
In front of the shelter
In the open

Explanation

Question 23 of 50

1

The following should be located in close proximity to a fire pit at a base camp:

Select one of the following:

Fuel Containers
Fire fighting equipment
The soil taken from the hole where the fire pit was dug
Cooking utensils

Explanation

Question 24 of 50

1

In Camouflage and Concealment - the Five S's and the M are:

Select one of the following:

Shape, Shine, Silhouette, Surface, Spacing and Movement
Shape, Shadow, Silhouette, Surface, Spacing and Movement
Shine, Shadown, Surface, Spacing, Sound and Movement
Shape, Shadow, Silhouette, Surface, Spacing and Momentum

Explanation

Question 25 of 50

1

Which of the following is incorrect?

Select one of the following:

True north (geodetic north) is the direction along the earth's surface towards the geographic North Pole
Grid north is a navigational term referring to the direction northwards along the grid lines of a map projection
Magnetic North is the direction toward which the north-seeking arrow of a compass points.
True north is the northern pole of the Earth's magnetic field and changes slightly in response to variations in the Earth's magnetism

Explanation

Question 26 of 50

1

An object may seem closer than it actually is under the following conditions.

Select one of the following:

You are lying down
The light is poor or the sun in directly in front of you.
It is smaller than the objects around it.
The light is bright or the sun is shining from behind you.

Explanation

Question 27 of 50

1

The following is a description of which method of judging distances?
"Select an object or an area in a direct line, halfway between you and the target, and estimate the range to this midpoint. You can then double the estimation to produce the range to the target."

Select one of the following:

Bracketing
Halving
Key Ranges
Appearance Method

Explanation

Question 28 of 50

1

The contour interval on an Australian 1:25,000 scale topographical map is:

Select one of the following:

1 metre
10 metres
100 metres
1000 metres

Explanation

Question 29 of 50

1

An aircraft rocking from side to side indicates:

Select one of the following:

Message received and understood
Land at the aerodrome
Hello
Thank you

Explanation

Question 30 of 50

1

Which of the following is NOT an specifically-authorised proword for radiotelephone procedures?

Select one of the following:

SAY AGAIN
OVER
NEGATIVE
OUT

Explanation

Question 31 of 50

1

If a message requires repetition, the prowords used to prefix this is:

Select one of the following:

I REPEAT MESSAGE
MESSAGE AGAIN IS
I SAY AGAIN
MESSAGE TWICE

Explanation

Question 32 of 50

1

Which of the following is correct in ground radiotelephone procedures:

Select one of the following:

OVER and OUT
COPY THAT
ROGER
REPEAT

Explanation

Question 33 of 50

1

A candidate of a group is injured and needs to be transported from his/her present location for further medical treatment. What radio report is sent?

Select one of the following:

NOTICAS
NOTEVAC
CASEVAC REQUEST
SITREP

Explanation

Question 34 of 50

1

A square lashing is used to:

Select one of the following:

used to lash two poles together at right angles across each other.
used to lash a square of rope together to form a hoop
used to tie two pieces of rope together
used to fix one end of a rope to a solid object such as a tree or post

Explanation

Question 35 of 50

1

A radio using the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Band is limited to communication between stations that are:

Select one of the following:

Within a valley
Within line of sight
Not in direct sunlight
On high ground

Explanation

Question 36 of 50

1

What is the purpose of a SITREP?

Select one of the following:

To report location of bivouac site
To request assistance in transporting someone who is injured
To report on a navigation exercise
To report the current situation

Explanation

Question 37 of 50

1

In which of the following situations would you send a NOTICAS?

Select one of the following:

To report that someone is ill or injured
To report location
To report the situation
To request assistance in transporting someone who is injured

Explanation

Question 38 of 50

1

Radiotelephone procedure is a set of rules designed to provide:

Select one of the following:

Prowords
Security, accuracy and discipline
Security breaches
Brevity, clarity and security

Explanation

Question 39 of 50

1

What does the proword WILCO mean?

Select one of the following:

Message received, understood, and will be complied with
I have received and understood your message
The same as the proword ROGER
The same as the proword ACKNOWLEDGE

Explanation

Question 40 of 50

10

Label the parts of a Silva Compass

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Roamers

Direction of Travel Arrow

Magnifying glass

Orienting Arrow

Degrees Scale

Compass Housing

Orienting Lines

Magnetic Needle

Base Plate

Scale

Explanation

Question 41 of 50

1

Which of the following are contained in a LOCSTAT?

Select one of the following:

Grid reference, halted/moving, topography description, water status
Callsign, grid reference, halted/moving, direction of movement
Grid reference, time to objective, direction of movement, ration status
Callsign, grid reference, time to objective, topography description

Explanation

Question 42 of 50

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Using the 1:25,000 scale topographic map extract below, answer the following:

During a navex you have become unsure of your position, and have identified three topographic features in proximity to you on both map and ground These features are to the north, south-west and east of your current position. Based on the route you were travelling, Gosford Rifle Range is to the east of your position. Using your compass, you confirm the magnetic bearing of each of these features is:

1. 320 degrees
2. 248 degrees
3. 80 degrees

Use the resection method to determine your location. Note that the magnetic variation for this map (Gosford 9131-2-S) is currently 11.5 degrees east.

Explanation

Question 43 of 50

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Using the 1:25,000 scale topographic map extract below, what feature can be found at GR :376962?

Explanation

Question 44 of 50

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Using the 1:25,000 scale topographic map extract below, what is the distance between Spot Height 137 and Spot Height 182?

Explanation

Question 45 of 50

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Using the 1:25,000 scale topographic map extract below, name and provide the grid reference for the highest feature on the map:

Explanation

Question 46 of 50

1

While moving along a bearing, a quick way for a section commander to check where the section is on a route is to:

Select one of the following:

Assess whether the ground covered conforms with the 'going' information that was put into the navigation data sheet.
Assess if the sun is located in a position as expected for the time of day.
Average the distance estimated to have been covered by consulting your 2IC and your next most senior section member.
Assess whether the signal strength of radio communications with the point of origin is strong or weak.

Explanation

Question 47 of 50

1

You encounter an obstacle - a swamp - on your route of march. It will be advantageous to avoid the obstacle. The correct action to take is:

Select one of the following:

Select an object or feature to your immediate flank that is beyond the known boundary of the obstacle. Plot a new course to this object, and from that object plot another course to another object on your original line of the march.
Move around the edge of the obstacle, keeping as close as possible to it, while maintaining a visual on your original line of march.
Maintain your original line of march - avoiding difficult terrain is not an acceptable action for a section commander to take.
Using evenly spaced section members, advance in line abreast around the obstacle, ensuring that you minimise the number of section members who get wet, while ensuring that you can get the majority of members around the swamp.

Explanation

Question 48 of 50

1

Which of the following is a common method to increase the accuracy of your navigation once you commence your march?

Select one of the following:

Appoint a pace counter
Stop periodically to draw a bearing from your position to a position on the horizon directly below the sun, maintaining a 90 degree bearing to that position
Maintain a key feature at your 6 o'clock position
Use the eastern most star of the southern cross to draw a vertical line down to the horizon to determine the bearing of south.

Explanation

Question 49 of 50

1

You are tasked to move between Point A and Point B. The bearing on the map between these points is 120 degrees. The magnetic variation on the map is 17 degrees EAST. In order to take a bearing on your compass to establish your line of march you should:

Select one of the following:

Subtract the magnetic variation from the grid bearing
Add the magnetic variation to the grid bearing
Disregard the magnetic variation as it is less than 22 degrees
Use the grid bearing of 120 degrees as it is the true bearing between Point A and Point B

Explanation

Question 50 of 50

1

The letter X made out of stones in a clearing visible from the air would indicate to an aircraft that survivors need:

Select one of the following:

Medical assistance
Have stopped at this position
Are moving in the direction of the horizontal axis of the X
Have cleared the area for a helicopter landing zone

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TEST

ATA Barrier Test - *COMPASS & MAP REQUIRED*

Question 1 of 50

The field signal indicated by placing an open palm on top of your head and moving it up and down means what?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 50

How would a section leader indicate 'Go Back' to his/her cadets?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 50

Extended line formations are used:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 50

During a search utilizing the extended line section formation, the Section Commander is located

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 50

The most suitable area, from the below options, for setting up a section bivouac is:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 50

The most important consideration for the establishment of a bivouac site is:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 50

Which of the following are used as topics to brief an Orders Group?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 50

What is the correct order of importance of the four priorities of survival?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 50

What does the “R” in the Survival pneumonic stand for?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 50

What topographical feature does this contour pattern represent?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 50

What topographical feature does the contour pattern represent?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 50

What topographical feature does the contour pattern represent?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 50

The magnetic bearing = 320 degrees. Calculate the back bearing for the magnetic bearing:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 50

Which corner of a grid square is identified in a four (4) figure grid reference?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 50

What is the accuracy factor of a six (6) figure grid reference?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 50

To calculate a back bearing from a grid bearing:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 50

A map has a scale of 1:50 000. What is the distance on the ground as represented by 5 cm on the map?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 50

When contour lines are spaced closely together at a consistent interval, which of the following is correct?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 50

Grid North is:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 50

Eastings are:

ATA Barrier Test - COMPASS & MAP REQUIRED

The following is a description of which method of judging distances?
"Select an object or an area in a direct line, halfway between you and the target, and estimate the range to this midpoint. You can then double the estimation to produce the range to the target."