Defense Basic Preservation And Packing -
Questions With Complete Solutions
You are packaging a small, fragile item for shipment. Which cushioning
method will protect it best? Correct Answer - white box
Which cushioning material is most appropriate for an item that requires
heavy-duty cushioning or light-duty blocking-and-bracing? Correct
Answer - closed cell foam
Which image shows lumber and plywood as blocking-and-bracing
Correct Answer - one with a whole
You built wooden block-and-bracing structures for an item but still need to
add stability. What is the solution shown here? Correct Answer - metal
bracket
Which image shows foam-in-place blocking-and-bracing? Correct Answer
- black tube
You're packaging several small, sturdy, lightweight items in one box, What is
the most cost-effective method for keeping them separated and protected?
Correct Answer - fiberboard partitions
This type of item can withstand significant impact without damage, so it is
often blocked and braced, but may not need cushioning. Correct Answer -
rugged
You're attempting to pack a large, awkward item that would be much easier to
ship if it was partially disassembled. Which action should you take?
Correct Answer - Get permission from the proper authority to disassemble
the item
Which cushioning method is used for sensitive electronics shipped in racks or
transport cases? Correct Answer - suspension/shock mounts
, Which cushioning method is often used for consumer electronic items when a
full floated package is not cost-effective? Correct Answer - side pads
Which marking identifies the military shipment label (MSL)? Correct
Answer - C
Which publication provides general standards for outer container markings?
Correct Answer - MIL-STD-129
Which marking is NOT included on the outer container label? Correct
Answer - item nomenclature
You are shipping a large DoD container. What special tagging is required for
global tracking? Correct Answer - Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID)
What special marking uses a three-position alphanumeric code to expedite
critical shipments? Correct Answer - Project Code
Which bar code must include human-readable interpretation (HRI) markings?
Correct Answer - Linear Bar Code
The labels shown here provide guidance on a shipment's specific handling
needs. They are known as Correct Answer - Special markings
What is the most common size of a pallet? Correct Answer - 40 x 48
inches
Which of these is a 4-way entry, double wing, stringer pallet? Correct
Answer - the lighter one with the edges hanging over
Which of these is a 2-way entry, double wing, blocked pallet? Correct
Answer - the darker one with the edges hanging over
Which of these is a 4-way entry, flush, stringer pallet? Correct Answer -
the darker one that is flush
Which of these is a 2-way entry, blocked pallet? Correct Answer - the
lighter one that is flush
Questions With Complete Solutions
You are packaging a small, fragile item for shipment. Which cushioning
method will protect it best? Correct Answer - white box
Which cushioning material is most appropriate for an item that requires
heavy-duty cushioning or light-duty blocking-and-bracing? Correct
Answer - closed cell foam
Which image shows lumber and plywood as blocking-and-bracing
Correct Answer - one with a whole
You built wooden block-and-bracing structures for an item but still need to
add stability. What is the solution shown here? Correct Answer - metal
bracket
Which image shows foam-in-place blocking-and-bracing? Correct Answer
- black tube
You're packaging several small, sturdy, lightweight items in one box, What is
the most cost-effective method for keeping them separated and protected?
Correct Answer - fiberboard partitions
This type of item can withstand significant impact without damage, so it is
often blocked and braced, but may not need cushioning. Correct Answer -
rugged
You're attempting to pack a large, awkward item that would be much easier to
ship if it was partially disassembled. Which action should you take?
Correct Answer - Get permission from the proper authority to disassemble
the item
Which cushioning method is used for sensitive electronics shipped in racks or
transport cases? Correct Answer - suspension/shock mounts
, Which cushioning method is often used for consumer electronic items when a
full floated package is not cost-effective? Correct Answer - side pads
Which marking identifies the military shipment label (MSL)? Correct
Answer - C
Which publication provides general standards for outer container markings?
Correct Answer - MIL-STD-129
Which marking is NOT included on the outer container label? Correct
Answer - item nomenclature
You are shipping a large DoD container. What special tagging is required for
global tracking? Correct Answer - Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID)
What special marking uses a three-position alphanumeric code to expedite
critical shipments? Correct Answer - Project Code
Which bar code must include human-readable interpretation (HRI) markings?
Correct Answer - Linear Bar Code
The labels shown here provide guidance on a shipment's specific handling
needs. They are known as Correct Answer - Special markings
What is the most common size of a pallet? Correct Answer - 40 x 48
inches
Which of these is a 4-way entry, double wing, stringer pallet? Correct
Answer - the lighter one with the edges hanging over
Which of these is a 2-way entry, double wing, blocked pallet? Correct
Answer - the darker one with the edges hanging over
Which of these is a 4-way entry, flush, stringer pallet? Correct Answer -
the darker one that is flush
Which of these is a 2-way entry, blocked pallet? Correct Answer - the
lighter one that is flush
