AMMO 63 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
What is the best description of an explosive? - ANS Reactive material with a lot of pontential
energy.
At what speed do materials detonate? - ANS Supersonic
At what speed do materials deflagrate? - ANS Subsonic
Sensitive determines - ANS How likely AE is to accidentally detonate or deflagrate
The factors affecting stability are - ANS Time
Temperature
Moisture
What are three uses of explosives - ANS Delay elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics
Black power is an example of a low explosive because it - ANS Deflagrates
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,Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out a weapon are called -
ANS Propellants
TNT is and example of a high explosive because it - ANS Detonates
Primary high explosives are - ANS Highly sensitive to heat and shock, making it easy to
detonate
What are two key concepts about explosives - ANS They facilitate safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended
What type of train(s) on a projective provides safety against accidental initiation by protecting
the primer from impact or shock? - ANS Low explosive train
What type of trains (s) keep events out of alignment until firing? - ANS High explosive train
What is the correct sequence of a high explosive train - ANS Primer, detonator, booster,
bursting charge
Which three items are part of a high explosive train? - ANS Booster, bursting charge,
detonator.
Black power becomes very sensitive and possibly hazardous when it is exposed to -
ANS Moister
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, What element needs protecting at all times because it contains a sensitive HE and can be easily
detonated - ANS Primer
Inert ammunition contains - ANS No energetic components
What are three characteristics of ammunition - ANS They are used for training
They have no explosive components
They are used to check weapons functions
What are three ways to determine if an ammunition item is inert - ANS It is a cloth-covered
component marked " inert"
It is drilled with 4 holes, and the word " EMPTY" is stamped on it
It is ammunition on public display with " Inert" attached on a plate.
What are two exceptions to the requirements to drill holes into inert ammunition -
ANS Empty or inert ammunition used in loading drills
Empty or intent ammunition for which its use would be reduced by the holes
Chemical groups - ANS Gas mask- riot control agents and screen smokes
While explosion- spontaneously combust upon contact with air
Color smoke- signaling smoke, incendiaries, and flammable munitions
Which three items are considered ppe? - ANS Fire resistant gloves
Face shield
Rubber boots
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ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
What is the best description of an explosive? - ANS Reactive material with a lot of pontential
energy.
At what speed do materials detonate? - ANS Supersonic
At what speed do materials deflagrate? - ANS Subsonic
Sensitive determines - ANS How likely AE is to accidentally detonate or deflagrate
The factors affecting stability are - ANS Time
Temperature
Moisture
What are three uses of explosives - ANS Delay elements
Propellants
Pyrotechnics
Black power is an example of a low explosive because it - ANS Deflagrates
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,Low explosives commonly used to thrust a projectile out a weapon are called -
ANS Propellants
TNT is and example of a high explosive because it - ANS Detonates
Primary high explosives are - ANS Highly sensitive to heat and shock, making it easy to
detonate
What are two key concepts about explosives - ANS They facilitate safe storage and handling
They ensure the items function as intended
What type of train(s) on a projective provides safety against accidental initiation by protecting
the primer from impact or shock? - ANS Low explosive train
What type of trains (s) keep events out of alignment until firing? - ANS High explosive train
What is the correct sequence of a high explosive train - ANS Primer, detonator, booster,
bursting charge
Which three items are part of a high explosive train? - ANS Booster, bursting charge,
detonator.
Black power becomes very sensitive and possibly hazardous when it is exposed to -
ANS Moister
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, What element needs protecting at all times because it contains a sensitive HE and can be easily
detonated - ANS Primer
Inert ammunition contains - ANS No energetic components
What are three characteristics of ammunition - ANS They are used for training
They have no explosive components
They are used to check weapons functions
What are three ways to determine if an ammunition item is inert - ANS It is a cloth-covered
component marked " inert"
It is drilled with 4 holes, and the word " EMPTY" is stamped on it
It is ammunition on public display with " Inert" attached on a plate.
What are two exceptions to the requirements to drill holes into inert ammunition -
ANS Empty or inert ammunition used in loading drills
Empty or intent ammunition for which its use would be reduced by the holes
Chemical groups - ANS Gas mask- riot control agents and screen smokes
While explosion- spontaneously combust upon contact with air
Color smoke- signaling smoke, incendiaries, and flammable munitions
Which three items are considered ppe? - ANS Fire resistant gloves
Face shield
Rubber boots
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