CERTIFIED BOMB TECHNICIAN
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of a bomb technician?
A. To defuse all explosive devices
B. To ensure safety through identification and mitigation of explosive hazards
C. To manufacture explosive devices
D. To assist law enforcement with arrests
Rationale: The technician’s role is to protect life and property by identifying and
mitigating hazards, not to defuse indiscriminately.
2. Which of the following is a critical initial step when responding to a suspected
explosive device?
A. Touching the device
B. Establishing a safe perimeter
C. Photographing the suspect device up close
D. Immediately attempting render-safe procedures
Rationale: A safe perimeter protects responders and civilians from potential
detonation effects.
3. What does PPE stand for in bomb technician operations?
A. Personal Protective Equipment
B. Passive Protective Evaluation
C. Pressure Plate Examiner
D. Personal Protective Equipment
Rationale: PPE refers to equipment used to protect technicians from hazards.
4. Which PPE is typically used by bomb technicians?
A. Firefighter turnout gear
,B. Blast suit
C. Kevlar gloves only
D. None needed
Rationale: A blast suit is specifically designed to protect technicians during
explosive hazard operations.
5. What is a “render-safe procedure” (RSP)?
A. A method to build a device
B. A technique to neutralize a threat safely
C. A legal document
D. A communication protocol
Rationale: RSPs are used to make explosive devices safe.
6. What does EOD stand for?
A. Explosives Operational Detail
B. Explosive Ordnance Disposal
C. Emergency Ordinance Division
D. Explosive Officer Duty
Rationale: EOD refers to the discipline of detecting, identifying, and neutralizing
explosive ordnance.
7. What is the first priority upon arriving at an IED scene?
A. Disarm the device
B. Establish scene safety and assess the situation
C. Interview witnesses
D. Collect evidence
Rationale: Safety assessment is critical before any actions are taken.
8. Which tool aids in remote render-safe procedures?
A. Hand screwdriver
B. Remote robotic system
C. Flashlight
D. Clipboard
Rationale: Robots allow technicians to operate at a safe distance.
, 9. What is a tripwire?
A. A harmless string
B. A triggering mechanism connected to a device
C. A communication cable
D. A guideline rope
Rationale: Tripwires are used to initiate devices when disturbed.
10. What should be avoided when approaching a suspected device?
A. Maintaining distance
B. Quick movements and sudden noises
C. Visual scanning
D. Calling for backup
Rationale: Avoiding unnecessary stimuli reduces activation risk.
11. What is the purpose of a safety briefing?
A. To allocate food
B. To test equipment
C. To discuss hazards, roles, and procedures
D. To critique past operations
Rationale: Briefings ensure all responders understand the plan and risks.
12. What is the recommended spacing between personnel and a suspected
device?
A. 1 foot
B. A distance based on device type and risk assessment
C. 5 feet
D. 10 feet
Rationale: Safe distance depends on risk, not a fixed number.
13. When is it appropriate to touch a suspicious item?
A. Immediately upon finding
B. After 1 minute
C. Only with proper tools and assessment
D. Never
Rationale: Touching may trigger a device; only trained actions should occur.
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of a bomb technician?
A. To defuse all explosive devices
B. To ensure safety through identification and mitigation of explosive hazards
C. To manufacture explosive devices
D. To assist law enforcement with arrests
Rationale: The technician’s role is to protect life and property by identifying and
mitigating hazards, not to defuse indiscriminately.
2. Which of the following is a critical initial step when responding to a suspected
explosive device?
A. Touching the device
B. Establishing a safe perimeter
C. Photographing the suspect device up close
D. Immediately attempting render-safe procedures
Rationale: A safe perimeter protects responders and civilians from potential
detonation effects.
3. What does PPE stand for in bomb technician operations?
A. Personal Protective Equipment
B. Passive Protective Evaluation
C. Pressure Plate Examiner
D. Personal Protective Equipment
Rationale: PPE refers to equipment used to protect technicians from hazards.
4. Which PPE is typically used by bomb technicians?
A. Firefighter turnout gear
,B. Blast suit
C. Kevlar gloves only
D. None needed
Rationale: A blast suit is specifically designed to protect technicians during
explosive hazard operations.
5. What is a “render-safe procedure” (RSP)?
A. A method to build a device
B. A technique to neutralize a threat safely
C. A legal document
D. A communication protocol
Rationale: RSPs are used to make explosive devices safe.
6. What does EOD stand for?
A. Explosives Operational Detail
B. Explosive Ordnance Disposal
C. Emergency Ordinance Division
D. Explosive Officer Duty
Rationale: EOD refers to the discipline of detecting, identifying, and neutralizing
explosive ordnance.
7. What is the first priority upon arriving at an IED scene?
A. Disarm the device
B. Establish scene safety and assess the situation
C. Interview witnesses
D. Collect evidence
Rationale: Safety assessment is critical before any actions are taken.
8. Which tool aids in remote render-safe procedures?
A. Hand screwdriver
B. Remote robotic system
C. Flashlight
D. Clipboard
Rationale: Robots allow technicians to operate at a safe distance.
, 9. What is a tripwire?
A. A harmless string
B. A triggering mechanism connected to a device
C. A communication cable
D. A guideline rope
Rationale: Tripwires are used to initiate devices when disturbed.
10. What should be avoided when approaching a suspected device?
A. Maintaining distance
B. Quick movements and sudden noises
C. Visual scanning
D. Calling for backup
Rationale: Avoiding unnecessary stimuli reduces activation risk.
11. What is the purpose of a safety briefing?
A. To allocate food
B. To test equipment
C. To discuss hazards, roles, and procedures
D. To critique past operations
Rationale: Briefings ensure all responders understand the plan and risks.
12. What is the recommended spacing between personnel and a suspected
device?
A. 1 foot
B. A distance based on device type and risk assessment
C. 5 feet
D. 10 feet
Rationale: Safe distance depends on risk, not a fixed number.
13. When is it appropriate to touch a suspicious item?
A. Immediately upon finding
B. After 1 minute
C. Only with proper tools and assessment
D. Never
Rationale: Touching may trigger a device; only trained actions should occur.
