Ammo 18 Exam | questions and ANswers
Which category of explosives consists of smoke, countermeasure, noise, and riot-
control agents? -ANSW- Pyrotechnics
How are low explosives primarily used in ammunition? -ANSW- As a propellent to fire
the projectile out of a weapon.
Which term describes a chemical decomposition that's faster than the speed of sound?
-ANSW- Detonation
Which Hazard Class is identified by this placard? (EXPLOSIVES 1.1*1) -ANSW- HC 1
Which type of hazard is identified on the placard shown in this image? (EXPLOSIVES
1.1) -ANSW- Mass Explosion
Based on the chart, which SCG can be safely stored with Group C? -ANSW- NOT
Group H
Which HC/D typically requires the greatest separation distance? -ANSW- 1.1
A lightning protection system for an explosives building must be designed to intercept a
striking distance of which size? -ANSW- 100-foot radius
Which item is NOT a basic component of a lightning protection system? -ANSW-
Batteries
Which security component is required for Category 1 and 2 storage facilities that are
NOT continuously manned or under constant surveillance? -ANSW- Intrusion
Detection System (IDS)
Which Security Risk Category (SRC) represents the highest risk? -ANSW- 1
Which fire emergency action is indicated by the fire symbol shown below? (No image
below ??) -ANSW- Do not use water
Which HC/D is stored in a magazine displaying the fire symbol shown below? (X with 2
inside) -ANSW- HC/D 1.2 - Fragments
Which material is NOT considered MPPEH? -ANSW- Munitions debris made solely of
solid metal fragments.
Which category of explosives consists of smoke, countermeasure, noise, and riot-
control agents? -ANSW- Pyrotechnics
How are low explosives primarily used in ammunition? -ANSW- As a propellent to fire
the projectile out of a weapon.
Which term describes a chemical decomposition that's faster than the speed of sound?
-ANSW- Detonation
Which Hazard Class is identified by this placard? (EXPLOSIVES 1.1*1) -ANSW- HC 1
Which type of hazard is identified on the placard shown in this image? (EXPLOSIVES
1.1) -ANSW- Mass Explosion
Based on the chart, which SCG can be safely stored with Group C? -ANSW- NOT
Group H
Which HC/D typically requires the greatest separation distance? -ANSW- 1.1
A lightning protection system for an explosives building must be designed to intercept a
striking distance of which size? -ANSW- 100-foot radius
Which item is NOT a basic component of a lightning protection system? -ANSW-
Batteries
Which security component is required for Category 1 and 2 storage facilities that are
NOT continuously manned or under constant surveillance? -ANSW- Intrusion
Detection System (IDS)
Which Security Risk Category (SRC) represents the highest risk? -ANSW- 1
Which fire emergency action is indicated by the fire symbol shown below? (No image
below ??) -ANSW- Do not use water
Which HC/D is stored in a magazine displaying the fire symbol shown below? (X with 2
inside) -ANSW- HC/D 1.2 - Fragments
Which material is NOT considered MPPEH? -ANSW- Munitions debris made solely of
solid metal fragments.
