Defense Basic Preservation and
Packaging (CERT)
You need to secure a light-duty fiberboard box. Which manufacturer's joint would
you use? - CORRECT ANSWER-Taped
When packing a fiberboard box for shipment, you refer to ASTM D1974 because
it contains standards for - CORRECT ANSWER-closing, sealing, and
reinforcement methods.
What is an incomplete corner along the edge of a piece of lumber called? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Warping
Clinching increases nail retention. For proper clinching, the nail must meet which
three (3) criteria?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Be angled along the edge grain of
the wood
Be clinched across the wood grain
Be clinching cut nails
Have its point protruding completely through wood pieces
Have the nail head protruding slightly above the wood
Be bent over, and driven back into the wood surface
What are hard, cross-grained masses or blemishes in wood called? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Cross grain
You need to ship a 280 lb. load of ammunition to a location with hazardous
conditions and military contingencies. Which class of wirebound wood box should
you use? - CORRECT ANSWER-class 3
You may deviate from ASTM wooden box construction standards only when -
CORRECT ANSWER-the deviation results in a stronger box.
The item you're shipping will be stored outside in a wet climate for extended
periods of time. Which type of box treatment is needed to resist water damage? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Treatment B
Packaging (CERT)
You need to secure a light-duty fiberboard box. Which manufacturer's joint would
you use? - CORRECT ANSWER-Taped
When packing a fiberboard box for shipment, you refer to ASTM D1974 because
it contains standards for - CORRECT ANSWER-closing, sealing, and
reinforcement methods.
What is an incomplete corner along the edge of a piece of lumber called? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Warping
Clinching increases nail retention. For proper clinching, the nail must meet which
three (3) criteria?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER-Be angled along the edge grain of
the wood
Be clinched across the wood grain
Be clinching cut nails
Have its point protruding completely through wood pieces
Have the nail head protruding slightly above the wood
Be bent over, and driven back into the wood surface
What are hard, cross-grained masses or blemishes in wood called? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Cross grain
You need to ship a 280 lb. load of ammunition to a location with hazardous
conditions and military contingencies. Which class of wirebound wood box should
you use? - CORRECT ANSWER-class 3
You may deviate from ASTM wooden box construction standards only when -
CORRECT ANSWER-the deviation results in a stronger box.
The item you're shipping will be stored outside in a wet climate for extended
periods of time. Which type of box treatment is needed to resist water damage? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Treatment B
