DEFENSE BASIC PRESERVATION AND PACKING
(CERT)
You have received items you've never packaged before. Where do you find their
preservation and packaging requirements? - Answers - FLIS database
The FLIS packaging requirements show the item you are packaging has the 4-digit
category code of "ZZ Z Z". This code means the item - Answers - is selective or has
special instructions
An item requires immediate, heat-based drying. Using the approved drying process, you
can either put the item under an infrared lamp or - Answers - Put it in a heated-air oven
When deciding what cleaning process to use, which characteristics of the item do you
need to consider? - Answers - Composition, complexity, and surface finish
Which type of preservative releases vapors that form an invisible protective film around
an item to protect it from corrosion? - Answers - Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI)
Where would you go to find out which preservative material this item requires? -
Answers - MIL-STD-2073-1 Table J-III
Which type of heat sealer should NOT be used on thin plastic barrier material? -
Answers - Continuous heat sealer
Which MOP provides waterproof protection against shock and sharp edges? - Answers
- Method 30
You are packaging an item in accordance with Method 54. You need to know the area of
barrier contained in the package. The barrier is 32 inches wide by 88 inches long. What
is the area in square inches? Enter only the number in the field. - Answers - 2816
Which three (3) items are required for all MOP 50 submethods?
Select all that apply - Answers - Desiccant
Humidity indicator
Method 50 label
You are training a new employee and need to make sure she understands why marking
containers correctly is important. Which three (3) benefits do you list?
Select all that apply. - Answers - Eases handling
Processes quickly
Speeds shipments
, Label marking information for unit packs and intermediate packing must follow the -
Answers - basic marking information, and must always be in the same order on the
labels.
The ASTM D4727 industry standards divide fiberboard into solid and - Answers -
corrogated
What are the three varieties of corrugated fiberboard?
Select all that apply. - Answers - singlewall
doublewall
triplewall
These fiberboard boxes are all classed as domestic. Which one is the strongest? -
Answers - Corrugated tripplewall grade 700
The structural integrity and stability of a wooden container depends a lot on nail
retention. You should avoid nailing into the - Answers - end grain
What are hard, cross-grained masses or blemishes in wood called? - Answers - knots
What is an incomplete corner along the edge of a piece of lumber called? - Answers -
Wane
You may deviate from ASTM wooden box construction standards only when - Answers -
The deviation results in a stronger box
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? -
Answers - Class 3
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? - Answers -
Treatment B
Which type of crate requires you to drill holes for ventilation? - Answers - lumber-
sheathed
You are building a crate for a tall item that weighs 10,000 pounds. Which crate-building
standard do you use? - Answers - ASTM D7478
Which two (2) characteristics are advantages of using an open crate instead of a
sheathed crate?
Select all that apply. - Answers - cheaper
lighter
(CERT)
You have received items you've never packaged before. Where do you find their
preservation and packaging requirements? - Answers - FLIS database
The FLIS packaging requirements show the item you are packaging has the 4-digit
category code of "ZZ Z Z". This code means the item - Answers - is selective or has
special instructions
An item requires immediate, heat-based drying. Using the approved drying process, you
can either put the item under an infrared lamp or - Answers - Put it in a heated-air oven
When deciding what cleaning process to use, which characteristics of the item do you
need to consider? - Answers - Composition, complexity, and surface finish
Which type of preservative releases vapors that form an invisible protective film around
an item to protect it from corrosion? - Answers - Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI)
Where would you go to find out which preservative material this item requires? -
Answers - MIL-STD-2073-1 Table J-III
Which type of heat sealer should NOT be used on thin plastic barrier material? -
Answers - Continuous heat sealer
Which MOP provides waterproof protection against shock and sharp edges? - Answers
- Method 30
You are packaging an item in accordance with Method 54. You need to know the area of
barrier contained in the package. The barrier is 32 inches wide by 88 inches long. What
is the area in square inches? Enter only the number in the field. - Answers - 2816
Which three (3) items are required for all MOP 50 submethods?
Select all that apply - Answers - Desiccant
Humidity indicator
Method 50 label
You are training a new employee and need to make sure she understands why marking
containers correctly is important. Which three (3) benefits do you list?
Select all that apply. - Answers - Eases handling
Processes quickly
Speeds shipments
, Label marking information for unit packs and intermediate packing must follow the -
Answers - basic marking information, and must always be in the same order on the
labels.
The ASTM D4727 industry standards divide fiberboard into solid and - Answers -
corrogated
What are the three varieties of corrugated fiberboard?
Select all that apply. - Answers - singlewall
doublewall
triplewall
These fiberboard boxes are all classed as domestic. Which one is the strongest? -
Answers - Corrugated tripplewall grade 700
The structural integrity and stability of a wooden container depends a lot on nail
retention. You should avoid nailing into the - Answers - end grain
What are hard, cross-grained masses or blemishes in wood called? - Answers - knots
What is an incomplete corner along the edge of a piece of lumber called? - Answers -
Wane
You may deviate from ASTM wooden box construction standards only when - Answers -
The deviation results in a stronger box
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? -
Answers - Class 3
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? - Answers -
Treatment B
Which type of crate requires you to drill holes for ventilation? - Answers - lumber-
sheathed
You are building a crate for a tall item that weighs 10,000 pounds. Which crate-building
standard do you use? - Answers - ASTM D7478
Which two (2) characteristics are advantages of using an open crate instead of a
sheathed crate?
Select all that apply. - Answers - cheaper
lighter
