7-44.
Dangerous high explosives that have
been scattered by an explosion may
be recognized by their appearance.
If they are fused, what will be
their appearance?
1. White powdery
2. Tan or buff
3 . P i n k
4 . B l u e
7-45.
The size of the kill zone and
damage-survival zones of a nuclear
detonation is determined primarily
by which of the following
circumstances?
1. The weapon yield
2. The altitude at which
detonation takes place
3. The direction of the prevailing
wind
4. The amount of high explosives
used
Figure 7B.--Causes.
TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 7-46 THROUGH 7-49,
SELECT FROM FIGURE 7B THE CAUSE OF THE
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM A NUCLEAR DETONATION
AS DESCRIBED IN THE STATEMENTS. RESPONSES
MAY BE USED ONCE, MORE THAN ONCE, OR NOT
AT ALL.
7-46.
Damage to boiler brickwork,
e s p e c i a l l y f l o o r s .
1. A
2. B
3. C
7-47.
Dishing and rupturing of shell
plating below the waterline.
1. A
2. B
3 . C
7-48.
7-49.
7-50.
7-51.
7-52.
7-53.
Dishing of shell plating above the
waterline.
1. A
2. B
3. C
Rupturing of topside piping
systems.
1. A
2. B
3. C
The primary cause
topside personnel
of injury to
who are exposed
to a nuclear air blast is
1 . h e a t
2. nuclear radiation
3. bodily displacement
4. displacement of loose gear
If an underwater shock is expected,
which of the following actions
should you take to reduce the
potential for personal injuries?
1.
2.
3.
4.
I f
Lie prone on the deck
Curl up on the deck and cover
your face
Hold on to a solid structure,
flex your knees, and rest on
the balls of your feet
Stand clear of all structures
and watch for flying objects
you see the sky light up from a
nuclear detonation, what is the
first action you should take?
1. Close your eyes
2. Drop to the deck
3. Flex your knees
4. Grab a solid structure
Which of the following types of
major contamination is NOT likely
i n
1.
2.
3.
4.
a nuclear attack?
Alpha particles
Beta particles
Gamma rays
Neutrons
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