PPME BLOCK 1 TO 7 PRACTICE TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Introduction to Technology in the Maritime Domain Answer:
◉ Which of the following aspects must be considered when studying
design trade-offs? Answer:
◉ All the answers are correct. Answer:
◉ The Nobel laureate and naval officer Albert Michelson received his
undergraduate degree from: Answer:
◉ Naval Academy Answer:
◉ Which of the following are involved in determining warfighter
requirements? Answer:
◉ All the answers are correct. Answer:
◉ Force Multiplication Answer:
,◉ During World War II, the British developed ______________, the first
______________, which played a pivotal role in the British victory during
the Battle of Britain. Answer:
◉ the magnetron, higher power microwave source Answer:
◉ Which type of sensor system received increased military interest
as a result of German submarine activity during World War I?
Answer:
◉ Sonar Answer:
◉ Infrared-based detection, tracking and guidance systems were
developed during ______________ and used up until ______________.
Answer:
◉ the Cold War, the present time Answer:
◉ Infrared systems are best used to detect ______________. Answer:
◉ a warm object against a relatively cool background Answer:
◉ Night vision goggles "see" in the dark by ______________. Answer:
,◉ amplifying low levels of ambient light Answer:
◉ During the 1990's, improvements to technology related to which
type of sensor system allowed its users to "own the night?" Answer:
◉ Low-light imaging Answer:
◉ Improving our ability to survey the environment improves our
capacity to ______________. (Select all that apply.) Answer:
◉ defend against attack, seize the initiative, Answer:
◉ Night vision goggles work best and give the greatest tactical
advantage when used ______________. Answer:
◉ under very low levels of ambient light Answer:
◉ Sensor Fundamentals Answer:
◉ A multistatic sensor is a sensor ______________. Answer:
, ◉ that has multiple receivers and/or transmitters Answer:
◉ An antenna typically provides gain to a sensor system by
______________. Answer:
◉ directing and/or focusing the signal's energy Answer:
◉ Interference may be ______________. Answer:
◉ constructive and destructive Answer:
◉ The ratio of the highest deviation of a value represented by the
sensor to the actual value is used to determine a sensor's
______________. Answer:
◉ Accuracy Answer:
◉ Measuring the output of a sensor in response to an accurately
known input is known as ______________. Answer:
◉ Calibration Answer:
◉ Which statement is true? Answer:
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Introduction to Technology in the Maritime Domain Answer:
◉ Which of the following aspects must be considered when studying
design trade-offs? Answer:
◉ All the answers are correct. Answer:
◉ The Nobel laureate and naval officer Albert Michelson received his
undergraduate degree from: Answer:
◉ Naval Academy Answer:
◉ Which of the following are involved in determining warfighter
requirements? Answer:
◉ All the answers are correct. Answer:
◉ Force Multiplication Answer:
,◉ During World War II, the British developed ______________, the first
______________, which played a pivotal role in the British victory during
the Battle of Britain. Answer:
◉ the magnetron, higher power microwave source Answer:
◉ Which type of sensor system received increased military interest
as a result of German submarine activity during World War I?
Answer:
◉ Sonar Answer:
◉ Infrared-based detection, tracking and guidance systems were
developed during ______________ and used up until ______________.
Answer:
◉ the Cold War, the present time Answer:
◉ Infrared systems are best used to detect ______________. Answer:
◉ a warm object against a relatively cool background Answer:
◉ Night vision goggles "see" in the dark by ______________. Answer:
,◉ amplifying low levels of ambient light Answer:
◉ During the 1990's, improvements to technology related to which
type of sensor system allowed its users to "own the night?" Answer:
◉ Low-light imaging Answer:
◉ Improving our ability to survey the environment improves our
capacity to ______________. (Select all that apply.) Answer:
◉ defend against attack, seize the initiative, Answer:
◉ Night vision goggles work best and give the greatest tactical
advantage when used ______________. Answer:
◉ under very low levels of ambient light Answer:
◉ Sensor Fundamentals Answer:
◉ A multistatic sensor is a sensor ______________. Answer:
, ◉ that has multiple receivers and/or transmitters Answer:
◉ An antenna typically provides gain to a sensor system by
______________. Answer:
◉ directing and/or focusing the signal's energy Answer:
◉ Interference may be ______________. Answer:
◉ constructive and destructive Answer:
◉ The ratio of the highest deviation of a value represented by the
sensor to the actual value is used to determine a sensor's
______________. Answer:
◉ Accuracy Answer:
◉ Measuring the output of a sensor in response to an accurately
known input is known as ______________. Answer:
◉ Calibration Answer:
◉ Which statement is true? Answer:
