Defense Basic Preservation and
Packaging (CERT) Exam-Graded A
You need to secure a light-duty fiberboard box. Which manufacturer's joint would you
use? - ANS-Taped
When packing a fiberboard box for shipment, you refer to ASTM D1974 because it
contains standards for - ANS-closing, sealing, and reinforcement methods.
What is an incomplete corner along the edge of a piece of lumber called? - ANS-
Warping
Clinching increases nail retention. For proper clinching, the nail must meet which three
(3) criteria?
Select all that apply. - ANS-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
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? - ANS-
class 3
You may deviate from ASTM wooden box construction standards only when - ANS-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? - ANS-Treatment
B
You need to build a crate for an item that weighs 2200 lbs. Which crate-building
standard do you use? - ANS-astm d7478
Which type of crate requires you to drill holes for ventilation? - ANS-Lumber-sheathed
You are building a crate for a tall item that weighs 10,000 pounds. Which crate-building
standard do you use? - ANS-ASTM D7478
Which Fast-Pack is used for small electronic components like circuit boards? - ANS-
Packaging (CERT) Exam-Graded A
You need to secure a light-duty fiberboard box. Which manufacturer's joint would you
use? - ANS-Taped
When packing a fiberboard box for shipment, you refer to ASTM D1974 because it
contains standards for - ANS-closing, sealing, and reinforcement methods.
What is an incomplete corner along the edge of a piece of lumber called? - ANS-
Warping
Clinching increases nail retention. For proper clinching, the nail must meet which three
(3) criteria?
Select all that apply. - ANS-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
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? - ANS-
class 3
You may deviate from ASTM wooden box construction standards only when - ANS-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? - ANS-Treatment
B
You need to build a crate for an item that weighs 2200 lbs. Which crate-building
standard do you use? - ANS-astm d7478
Which type of crate requires you to drill holes for ventilation? - ANS-Lumber-sheathed
You are building a crate for a tall item that weighs 10,000 pounds. Which crate-building
standard do you use? - ANS-ASTM D7478
Which Fast-Pack is used for small electronic components like circuit boards? - ANS-
