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AMMO 63 U.S. ARMY EXPL
SAFETY FAMILIARIZATI ON
DEFENSE AMMUNITION
CENTER_AMMO -63-DL: U.S. ARMY
EXPLOSIVES SAFETY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER S
Question : What is the best description of an explosive?
CORRECT ANSWER : Reactive material with a lot of
potential energy
Question : Materials that detonate are
CORRECT ANSWER : Supersonic
Question : Materials that deflagrate are
CORRECT ANSWER : subsonic
Question : What is not an example of a low explosive?
CORRECT ANSWER : Dynamite
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Question : What are three uses of low explosives?
CORRECT ANSWER : Delay Elements
Propellants Pyrotechnics
Question : Low explosives commonly used to thrust a
projectile out of a weapon are called
CORRECT ANSWER : Propellants
Question : Black powder is an example of a low explosive
because it
CORRECT ANSWER : Deflagrates
Question : TNT is an example of a high explosive
because it
CORRECT ANSWER : Detonates
Question : What are three types of high explosives?
CORRECT ANSWER : RDX
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PETN Dynamite
Question : What is not an example of a high explosive?
CORRECT ANSWER : Propane
Question : 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
Question : Which component is not part of a low
explosive train?
CORRECT ANSWER : Booster
Question : Which component is not part of a low
explosive train?
CORRECT ANSWER : Primer, Detonator, Booster,
Bursting charge
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Question : Which three items will you find on a high
explosive train?
CORRECT ANSWER : Booster
Detonator Bursting charge
Question : Which is not a characteristic of inert ammo?
CORRECT ANSWER : They have an explosive charge
Question : 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