#1
Which of the following is NOT a primary type of explosive?
Primary Explosive
Secondary Explosive
Tertiary Explosive
Quaternary Explosive
#2
What is the primary purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
To provide instructions for safe handling and use of hazardous materials
To outline the chemical composition of explosives
To provide instructions for manufacturing explosives
To provide guidelines for disposal of explosives
#3
Which of the following is a characteristic of high explosives?
They burn rapidly rather than detonate
They are relatively insensitive to initiation
They have a low detonation velocity
They are typically used in blasting operations
#4
What does the term 'UN Class 1.1D' indicate for an explosive material?
It is a primary explosive
It is a secondary explosive
It is a low-sensitivity explosive
It is a high-sensitivity explosive
#5
What does the acronym 'DOT' stand for in the context of explosive transportation regulations in the United States?
Department of Transportation
Dangerous Objects Transportation
Division of Transport
Department of Terrorism
#6
What is the primary function of a blast suppressant material?
To enhance the explosive power
To reduce the sensitivity of the explosive
To mitigate the effects of an explosion
To increase the shelf life of the explosive
#7
Which type of explosive requires the most force to initiate detonation?
Primary Explosive
Secondary Explosive
Tertiary Explosive
Quaternary Explosive
#8
What is the term used to describe the unintentional detonation of an explosive material?
Deflagration
Detonation
Explosion
Accidental initiation
#9
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the sensitivity of an explosive material?
Chemical composition
Temperature
Pressure
Storage duration
#10
What is the main hazard associated with ammonium nitrate-based explosives?
High sensitivity to initiation
Low detonation velocity
Risk of decomposition under heat or pressure
Ease of storage and handling
#11
What is the minimum recommended distance for storing explosive materials away from inhabited buildings?
100 feet
500 feet
1000 feet
1 mile
#12
What is the primary ingredient in a smokeless powder?
Black powder
Nitroglycerin
Potassium nitrate
Nitrocellulose
#13
Which government agency regulates the storage and handling of explosives in the United States?
Department of Defense (DoD)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
#14
Which of the following explosive safety precautions is NOT recommended?
Using non-sparking tools when working with explosives
Storing explosives in a well-ventilated, dry area
Mixing different types of explosives together for convenience
Following proper grounding procedures when handling explosives
#15
What is the recommended method for disposing of unused or expired explosives?
Incineration
Burying in a landfill
Flushing down the drain
Leaving them in storage indefinitely
#16
Which of the following statements regarding the transportation of explosives is true?
Explosives must always be transported in bulk quantities
Explosives must be properly labeled and placarded during transportation
Explosives transportation regulations only apply to commercial vehicles
Explosives can be transported alongside flammable liquids without any special precautions
#17
Which of the following statements regarding the use of water with explosives is true?
Water can be used to increase the sensitivity of some explosives
Water can be used to safely extinguish fires caused by explosives
Water can be used to decrease the sensitivity of some explosives
Water has no effect on explosives