EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ When are locally written instructions required for EOD and when are they
not?.
Answer: Required - Level 2 emergency response (RSP & Disposal)Not
Required - Level 1 emergency response (RSP & Disposal)
◍ Persons not normally part of an explosives operation but have duties that
require their presence, such as QA, safety or inspection personnel.
Answer: Casuals
◍ Non-essential personnel with limited access. Stop all operations when they
are present.
Answer: Visitors
◍ What is the purpose of the rebated rim?.
Answer: The rebated rim allows larger-bodied cartridges to be used in
actions designed for smaller-bodied cartridges.
◍ Traditional cartridges meant for revolvers will headspace against the
_______________________ of the cartridge..
Answer: Rim
◍ Steel cases often utilize _____________________ to protect them from rust
and corrosion..
Answer: Lacquer/Polymer
◍ What is the form title for an "Explosive Facility License"?.
Answer: AF IMT 2047
◍ What type of oil is useful for covering pyrotechnic, tracer, flare and similar
, mixtures?.
Answer: Number 10 mineral oil
◍ Created when two different materials come in contact and then are separated
again; this includes when the two materials are rubbed against each other.
Answer: Static Electricity
◍ Select ALL purposes the rim of a cartridge can be used for..
Answer: Extraction, Headspace, and Firing
◍ You should keep static grounding to under what resistance by using
grounding rods for grounding aircraft?.
Answer: 10,000 ohms
◍ What materials should not be worn in order to reduce static electricity?.
Answer: 100% Polyester, nylon, rayon, silk, wool
◍ Which weather conditions aid in the build up of static electricity?.
Answer: Cold, Dry ClimatesCold, Windy Climates
◍ Display sites will be freshly mowed how soon before the explosives
display?.
Answer: Within 48-hours
◍ How far away from the intentional detonation sites must crowd lines be
when doing a detonation for an air show display.
Answer: No less than 1,250-feet
◍ What is the most common case material?.
Answer: Brass
◍ What is the total case taper of a 7.62x39mm cartridge?.
Answer: 2.7 Degrees
◍ Straight wall, rimless cases (e.g. pistol cases) will headspace against the
_________________________..
Answer: Mouth
◍ List the features of the following cases:.
, Answer: 1. Mouth 2. Extractor Groove 3. Shoulder
◍ If the angle is sharp enough, bottleneck cases can headspace against the
__________________..
Answer: Shoulder (Datum Point)
◍ Overflight during any air show display detonation will be restricted to what
distance?.
Answer: No closer than 500-feet AGL
◍ Simulators and smoke producing munitions...What are the requirements for
EOD to train people on using these items?.
Answer: 1.) Classroom instruction2.) Written test3.) Be qualified to handle,
maintain and inspect them4.) Train personnel annually
◍ A ____________________ case uses multiple materials in its construction..
Answer: Hybrid
◍ What are the FIVE Boxer primer sizes?.
Answer: Large Pistol, Small Pistol/Rifle, Large Rifle, and .50 BMG
◍ When using simulators or smoke producing munitions, how far from from
the initiation point must all combustibles be cleared?.
Answer: A ten-foot radius
◍ Will be in effect 30 minutes prior to thunderstorms being within a five
nautical mile radius of the predetermined location.
Answer: Lightning Watch
◍ Will be in effect whenever any lightning is occurring within a five nautical
mile radius of the predetermined location.
Answer: Lightning Warning
◍ What is the cannelure on the projectile used for?.
Answer: The cannelure prevents projectile setback.
◍ What type of primer pocket utilizes TWO flash holes?.
Answer: Berdan