Ammo 63 U.S. ARMY EXPL SAFETY FAMILIARIZATION EXAM
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What is the best description of an explosive? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Reactive material with a lot of potential energy
Materials that detonate are - CORRECT ANSWER- Supersonic
Materials that deflagrate are - CORRECT ANSWER- subsonic
What is not an example of a low explosive? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Dynamite
What are three uses of low explosives? - CORRECT ANSWER- Delay
Elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics
Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a weapon are called
- CORRECT ANSWER- Propellants
Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it - CORRECT
ANSWER- Deflagrates
TNT is an example of a high explosive because it - CORRECT ANSWER-
Detonates
,What are three types of high explosives? - CORRECT ANSWER- RDX
PETN
Dynamite
What is not an example of a high explosive? - CORRECT ANSWER- Propane
What are two key concepts you need to know about explosive trains? -
CORRECT ANSWER- They allow for safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Booster
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Primer, Detonator, Booster, Bursting charge
Which three items will you find on a high explosive train? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Booster
Detonator
Bursting charge
Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo? - CORRECT ANSWER- They
have an explosive charge
What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert? - CORRECT
ANSWER- It is a cloth-covered component marked "INERT"
It is drilled with holes, and the word "EMPTY" is stamped on it
, It is small arms ammunition on public display with "INERT" attached on a plate
What are two exceptions to the requirement to drilling holes into inert ammo? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Empty or inert ammo used in loading drills
Empty or inert ammo whose use would be reduced by the holes
Using the the Chemical Group Job Aid, which three chemicals produce extreme
heat and are difficult to extinguish when burning? - CORRECT ANSWER- PT
TH
HC
Using the Chemical Group Job Aid, select two types of PPE/Special Equipment
for Chemical Group C - CORRECT ANSWER- Fire resistant gloves,
coveralls, and safety face shields
Water barrels available to submerge leaking WP ammunition
Which distance is intended to prevent propagation between two operating
buildings containing explosives? - CORRECT ANSWER- ILD
Why are there divisions within Class 1? - CORRECT ANSWER- To identify
the specific hazard posed
Magazine A contains HC/D 1.1. Magazine B contains HC/D 1.4. Which HC/D
requires the smallest safe separation distance? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.4
The maximum NEW this magazine is permitted to hold is 12,500 lbs of HC/D
1.1. It currently contains 11,000 lbs. Using the Yellow Book, how many pallets
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
LATEST EXAM
What is the best description of an explosive? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Reactive material with a lot of potential energy
Materials that detonate are - CORRECT ANSWER- Supersonic
Materials that deflagrate are - CORRECT ANSWER- subsonic
What is not an example of a low explosive? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Dynamite
What are three uses of low explosives? - CORRECT ANSWER- Delay
Elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics
Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out of a weapon are called
- CORRECT ANSWER- Propellants
Black powder is an example of a low explosive because it - CORRECT
ANSWER- Deflagrates
TNT is an example of a high explosive because it - CORRECT ANSWER-
Detonates
,What are three types of high explosives? - CORRECT ANSWER- RDX
PETN
Dynamite
What is not an example of a high explosive? - CORRECT ANSWER- Propane
What are two key concepts you need to know about explosive trains? -
CORRECT ANSWER- They allow for safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Booster
Which component is not part of a low explosive train? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Primer, Detonator, Booster, Bursting charge
Which three items will you find on a high explosive train? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Booster
Detonator
Bursting charge
Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo? - CORRECT ANSWER- They
have an explosive charge
What are three ways to determine if an ammo item is inert? - CORRECT
ANSWER- It is a cloth-covered component marked "INERT"
It is drilled with holes, and the word "EMPTY" is stamped on it
, It is small arms ammunition on public display with "INERT" attached on a plate
What are two exceptions to the requirement to drilling holes into inert ammo? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Empty or inert ammo used in loading drills
Empty or inert ammo whose use would be reduced by the holes
Using the the Chemical Group Job Aid, which three chemicals produce extreme
heat and are difficult to extinguish when burning? - CORRECT ANSWER- PT
TH
HC
Using the Chemical Group Job Aid, select two types of PPE/Special Equipment
for Chemical Group C - CORRECT ANSWER- Fire resistant gloves,
coveralls, and safety face shields
Water barrels available to submerge leaking WP ammunition
Which distance is intended to prevent propagation between two operating
buildings containing explosives? - CORRECT ANSWER- ILD
Why are there divisions within Class 1? - CORRECT ANSWER- To identify
the specific hazard posed
Magazine A contains HC/D 1.1. Magazine B contains HC/D 1.4. Which HC/D
requires the smallest safe separation distance? - CORRECT ANSWER- 1.4
The maximum NEW this magazine is permitted to hold is 12,500 lbs of HC/D
1.1. It currently contains 11,000 lbs. Using the Yellow Book, how many pallets
