CBRN Study Questions with Correct Answers

CBRN Study Questions with Correct Answers Biological agents can be divided into what 3 General classes? - Answer-Pathogens, toxins, and antimateriel A pathogen is? - Answer-A microorganism that causes diseases in humans, animals, or plants. A biological toxin is? - Answer-An organic substance that is poisonous to humans or animals. Toxins are not living organisms Antimaterial are? - Answer-Microbes which can be engineered to produce acids or enzymes that have the ability to degrade substances like cement, polyurethane, paints, lubricants, and fuel. Only what IPE is required for most biological agents? - Answer-A mask The purpose of s biological attack is to? - Answer-Render the crew Some blood agent only require a few minutes of wearing what IPE? - Answer-A mask T/F some liquid agents are immediate percutaneous (absorbs through skin) - AnswerTrue Solid formed agents would avoid detection by? - Answer-Vapor detectors Many biological agents are rendered ineffective after exposure to? - Answer-Sunlight or lack of living host A biological threat known to be viable for years? - Answer-Anthrax spores Who promulgates MOPP levels? - Answer-CO or higher authority MOPP decisions are based on? - Answer-The threat, the temperature, work rate, hydration, and mission MOPP level 0 is set when? - Answer-During periods of increased alert when an enemy has CBRN employment capability, but there is no indication of use Individual protective equipment (IPE) onboard inventoried, all personnel sized and assigned - Answer-MOPP level 0 IPE issued to all personnel and within arms reach (suspected) - Answer-MOPP level 1 (Possible) carry mask, other IPE available, activate detectors, set MOD Z - AnswerMOPP level 2 (Probable) don protective suit, don boots, set ZEBRA, activate intermittent wash down.. Requires earliest estimate of time environment will be encountered - Answer-MOPP level 3 (Imminent) confirmation of increased activity involving delivery systems, or known CBRN areas, don mask, secure hood, don gloves. Set CIRCLE WILLIAM as req. Activate continuos wash down - Answer-MOPP level 4 Nerve agents - Answer-Interfere with normal termination of electrical impulses in the nervous system, causing rigid paralysis. Deaths result in inability to breath