Blaster's Exam || MASTERED EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS!!
Air blast correct answers a pressure wave from a blast traveling through the atmosphere
ATF correct answers the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives of the United
States department of justice
ATF permit or license correct answers the permit or license issued by the ATF and required by
18 U.S.C. § 842 for any person who intends to engage in business as an explosive materials user,
importer, manufacturer, or dealer
Blast/Shot correct answers the act of detonating explosive materials joined by a shared initiation
system and a single firing device
Blast hole correct answers a hole drilled in rock or other material for the placement of explosives
Blaster correct answers a person qualified by reason of training, knowledge, experience and
registration to fire or detonate explosives in blasting operations
Blasting operation correct answers the use of explosives in the blasting of stone, rock, ore or any
other natural formation, or in any construction or demolition work
Charge correct answers a quantity of explosives that is to be detonated within a segregated
position in the blast design
Scaled distance correct answers the actual distance in feet divided by the square root of the
maximum charge weight per delay period, in pounds
Commissioner correct answers commissioner of commerce and insurance
Delay correct answers a period of time until detonation after application of energy to the ignition
system
Delay period correct answers a time separation of eight (8) milliseconds or greater between
detonation of charges
Department correct answers the department of commerce and insurance
Distance correct answers the actual distance in feet along ground contour to the nearest dwelling
house, public building, school, church, commercial or institutional building normally occupied
Explosives correct answers any chemical compound or other substance or mechanical system
intended for the purpose of producing an explosion, or that contains oxidizing and combustible
, units or other ingredients in such proportion or quantities that ignition by detonation may
produce an explosion, capable of causing injury to persons or damage to property
Handler correct answers a person qualified by reason of training, knowledge, experience and
registration to accept custody and possession of explosives in blasting operations
Letter of denial correct answers a written notification from the ATF indicating that an individual
is not approved to possess, use, manufacture, distribute, transport, or direct the use or
management of explosives
Limited blaster correct answers a person qualified by reason of training, knowledge, experience
and registration to fire or detonate not more than five (5) pounds of explosives per blast
Person correct answers an individual, public or private corporation, political subdivision,
government agency, municipality, industry, co-partnership, association, firm, trust, estate or
other entity whatsoever
Weight correct answers the maximum weight of explosive, in pounds. For the sole purpose of
using the formula set forth in § 68-105-104, "weight" means maximum pounds per delay period
Tennessee code 65-105-103 correct answers Requirements governing blasting:
How many business days should the blaster notify the department of commerce and insurance
and the utility company when conducting blasting operations within how many ft of any
pipeline? correct answers 3 Days, 100'
Should blasting operations be conducted within close proximity of any public highway. correct
answers No, unless reasonable precautionary measures are taken to safeguard the public
When is it okay to conduct blasting operations at the immediate location of any dwelling house,
public building, school, church, commercial or institutional building that would result in ground
vibrations having a particle velocity exceeding the limits? correct answers Written consent from
property owners
Ways to control the throw of fragments from a blast? correct answers loading, delaying,
initiation, and confinement of each blast with mats or other methods
When should the blaster provide notice to all structures in the area? correct answers Where the
standard table of distance is exceeded, that is, a scaled distance that is less than 50
Anyone blasting in the vicinity of a pipeline must: correct answers - Use a drilling pattern and
timing that will provide the greatest relief possible in the direction away from the pipeline
- An explosive that is designed to limit propagation between holes
AND ANSWERS!!
Air blast correct answers a pressure wave from a blast traveling through the atmosphere
ATF correct answers the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives of the United
States department of justice
ATF permit or license correct answers the permit or license issued by the ATF and required by
18 U.S.C. § 842 for any person who intends to engage in business as an explosive materials user,
importer, manufacturer, or dealer
Blast/Shot correct answers the act of detonating explosive materials joined by a shared initiation
system and a single firing device
Blast hole correct answers a hole drilled in rock or other material for the placement of explosives
Blaster correct answers a person qualified by reason of training, knowledge, experience and
registration to fire or detonate explosives in blasting operations
Blasting operation correct answers the use of explosives in the blasting of stone, rock, ore or any
other natural formation, or in any construction or demolition work
Charge correct answers a quantity of explosives that is to be detonated within a segregated
position in the blast design
Scaled distance correct answers the actual distance in feet divided by the square root of the
maximum charge weight per delay period, in pounds
Commissioner correct answers commissioner of commerce and insurance
Delay correct answers a period of time until detonation after application of energy to the ignition
system
Delay period correct answers a time separation of eight (8) milliseconds or greater between
detonation of charges
Department correct answers the department of commerce and insurance
Distance correct answers the actual distance in feet along ground contour to the nearest dwelling
house, public building, school, church, commercial or institutional building normally occupied
Explosives correct answers any chemical compound or other substance or mechanical system
intended for the purpose of producing an explosion, or that contains oxidizing and combustible
, units or other ingredients in such proportion or quantities that ignition by detonation may
produce an explosion, capable of causing injury to persons or damage to property
Handler correct answers a person qualified by reason of training, knowledge, experience and
registration to accept custody and possession of explosives in blasting operations
Letter of denial correct answers a written notification from the ATF indicating that an individual
is not approved to possess, use, manufacture, distribute, transport, or direct the use or
management of explosives
Limited blaster correct answers a person qualified by reason of training, knowledge, experience
and registration to fire or detonate not more than five (5) pounds of explosives per blast
Person correct answers an individual, public or private corporation, political subdivision,
government agency, municipality, industry, co-partnership, association, firm, trust, estate or
other entity whatsoever
Weight correct answers the maximum weight of explosive, in pounds. For the sole purpose of
using the formula set forth in § 68-105-104, "weight" means maximum pounds per delay period
Tennessee code 65-105-103 correct answers Requirements governing blasting:
How many business days should the blaster notify the department of commerce and insurance
and the utility company when conducting blasting operations within how many ft of any
pipeline? correct answers 3 Days, 100'
Should blasting operations be conducted within close proximity of any public highway. correct
answers No, unless reasonable precautionary measures are taken to safeguard the public
When is it okay to conduct blasting operations at the immediate location of any dwelling house,
public building, school, church, commercial or institutional building that would result in ground
vibrations having a particle velocity exceeding the limits? correct answers Written consent from
property owners
Ways to control the throw of fragments from a blast? correct answers loading, delaying,
initiation, and confinement of each blast with mats or other methods
When should the blaster provide notice to all structures in the area? correct answers Where the
standard table of distance is exceeded, that is, a scaled distance that is less than 50
Anyone blasting in the vicinity of a pipeline must: correct answers - Use a drilling pattern and
timing that will provide the greatest relief possible in the direction away from the pipeline
- An explosive that is designed to limit propagation between holes
