Which type of physical search is used to locate quick obvious victims?

• A. Hasty search
• B. Secondary search
• C. Hailing and listening search
• D. Pattern search

Answer: (A)

The rapid sweep used to locate quick obvious victims is a hasty search. Its purpose is to move quickly through probable areas, prioritizing speed over thoroughness so you can find and help obvious victims as soon as possible. It focuses on high-probability spots and obvious signs of life, using limited time and resources to get survivors out fast. In contrast, a secondary search is more thorough and follows the initial pass to find anyone missed, a hailing and listening search relies on hearing voices or sounds to guide responders, and a pattern search uses a deliberate, systematic approach to cover every area. Since the goal here is speed and catching obvious victims, the hasty search is the best fit.