Defense Basic Preservation and
Packaging (CERT) Exam Solved
Correctly To Score A+
You need to secure a light-duty fiberboard box. Which manufacturer's joint would you
use? CORRECT ANSWERS Taped
When packing a fiberboard box for shipment, you refer to ASTM D1974 because it
contains standards for CORRECT ANSWERS closing, sealing, and reinforcement
methods.
What is an incomplete corner along the edge of a piece of lumber called? CORRECT
ANSWERS Warping
Clinching increases nail retention. For proper clinching, the nail must meet which three
(3) criteria?
Select all that apply. CORRECT ANSWERS Be angled along the edge grain of the
wood
Be clinched across the wood grain
Be clinching cut nails
Have its point protruding completely through wood pieces
Have the nail head protruding slightly above the wood
Be bent over, and driven back into the wood surface
What are hard, cross-grained masses or blemishes in wood called? CORRECT
ANSWERS Cross grain
You need to ship a 280 lb. load of ammunition to a location with hazardous conditions
and military contingencies. Which class of wirebound wood box should you use?
CORRECT ANSWERS class 3
You may deviate from ASTM wooden box construction standards only when CORRECT
ANSWERS the deviation results in a stronger box.
The item you're shipping will be stored outside in a wet climate for extended periods of
time. Which type of box treatment is needed to resist water damage? CORRECT
ANSWERS Treatment B
You need to build a crate for an item that weighs 2200 lbs. Which crate-building
standard do you use? CORRECT ANSWERS astm d7478
Which type of crate requires you to drill holes for ventilation? CORRECT ANSWERS
Lumber-sheathed
Packaging (CERT) Exam Solved
Correctly To Score A+
You need to secure a light-duty fiberboard box. Which manufacturer's joint would you
use? CORRECT ANSWERS Taped
When packing a fiberboard box for shipment, you refer to ASTM D1974 because it
contains standards for CORRECT ANSWERS closing, sealing, and reinforcement
methods.
What is an incomplete corner along the edge of a piece of lumber called? CORRECT
ANSWERS Warping
Clinching increases nail retention. For proper clinching, the nail must meet which three
(3) criteria?
Select all that apply. CORRECT ANSWERS Be angled along the edge grain of the
wood
Be clinched across the wood grain
Be clinching cut nails
Have its point protruding completely through wood pieces
Have the nail head protruding slightly above the wood
Be bent over, and driven back into the wood surface
What are hard, cross-grained masses or blemishes in wood called? CORRECT
ANSWERS Cross grain
You need to ship a 280 lb. load of ammunition to a location with hazardous conditions
and military contingencies. Which class of wirebound wood box should you use?
CORRECT ANSWERS class 3
You may deviate from ASTM wooden box construction standards only when CORRECT
ANSWERS the deviation results in a stronger box.
The item you're shipping will be stored outside in a wet climate for extended periods of
time. Which type of box treatment is needed to resist water damage? CORRECT
ANSWERS Treatment B
You need to build a crate for an item that weighs 2200 lbs. Which crate-building
standard do you use? CORRECT ANSWERS astm d7478
Which type of crate requires you to drill holes for ventilation? CORRECT ANSWERS
Lumber-sheathed
