DEFENSE BASIC PRESERVATION AND PACKING
EVALUATION EXAMS 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔You need to build a crate for an item that weighs 2,200 pounds. Which crate-
building standard do you use? - ✔✔ASTM D6039
✔✔You are building a crate for a tall item that weights 10,000 pounds. Which crate-
building standard do you use? - ✔✔ASTM D7478
✔✔You are building an ASTM D7478 crate. Which item measurement do you use to
determine whether to use Type A, B, or C panels? - ✔✔height
✔✔Which type of crate requires you to drill holes for ventilation? - ✔✔lumber-sheathed
✔✔Which is a kraft envelope? - ✔✔brown envelope
✔✔Which tube has the most secure top? - ✔✔the tube with a screw top
✔✔Which is the telescoping tube? - ✔✔the blue one
✔✔Which is the closed head steel drum? - ✔✔tall drum with light blue lid
✔✔Which is the lug cover pail? - ✔✔the grey one
✔✔Which is a Style 2 metal drum - ✔✔the one with a ring
✔✔Which Fast-Pack is used for large electronic components like amplifies and power
supplies? - ✔✔Telescoping encapsulated
✔✔Which Fast-Pack is used for small electronic components like circuit boards? -
✔✔folding convoluted
✔✔You need to ship a set of large blueprints across the U.S. Which type of specialized
container would you use? - ✔✔Mailing tube
✔✔You need to ship industrial solvent. Which type of specialized container would you
use? - ✔✔steel shipping pail
✔✔Which is a Style 1 drum? - ✔✔small shiny drum
✔✔Which is the paper cuff end tube? - ✔✔3 tube picture
, ✔✔Which is the padded envelope? - ✔✔yellow envelope
✔✔Which fast pack is designed for narrow electronic items like control panels and
transformers? - ✔✔horizontal star
✔✔You are packaging a small, fragile item for shipment. Which cushioning method will
protect it best? - ✔✔white box
✔✔Which cushioning material is most appropriate for an item that requires heavy-duty
cushioning or light-duty blocking-and-bracing? - ✔✔closed cell foam
✔✔Which image shows lumber and plywood as blocking-and-bracing - ✔✔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? - ✔✔metal bracket
✔✔Which image shows foam-in-place blocking-and-bracing? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔fiberboard
partitions
✔✔This type of item can withstand significant impact without damage, so it is often
blocked and braced, but may not need cushioning. - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Get permission from
the proper authority to disassemble the item
✔✔Which cushioning method is used for sensitive electronics shipped in racks or
transport cases? - ✔✔suspension/shock mounts
✔✔Which cushioning method is often used for consumer electronic items when a full
floated package is not cost-effective? - ✔✔side pads
✔✔Which marking identifies the military shipment label (MSL)? - ✔✔C
✔✔Which publication provides general standards for outer container markings? -
✔✔MIL-STD-129
EVALUATION EXAMS 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔You need to build a crate for an item that weighs 2,200 pounds. Which crate-
building standard do you use? - ✔✔ASTM D6039
✔✔You are building a crate for a tall item that weights 10,000 pounds. Which crate-
building standard do you use? - ✔✔ASTM D7478
✔✔You are building an ASTM D7478 crate. Which item measurement do you use to
determine whether to use Type A, B, or C panels? - ✔✔height
✔✔Which type of crate requires you to drill holes for ventilation? - ✔✔lumber-sheathed
✔✔Which is a kraft envelope? - ✔✔brown envelope
✔✔Which tube has the most secure top? - ✔✔the tube with a screw top
✔✔Which is the telescoping tube? - ✔✔the blue one
✔✔Which is the closed head steel drum? - ✔✔tall drum with light blue lid
✔✔Which is the lug cover pail? - ✔✔the grey one
✔✔Which is a Style 2 metal drum - ✔✔the one with a ring
✔✔Which Fast-Pack is used for large electronic components like amplifies and power
supplies? - ✔✔Telescoping encapsulated
✔✔Which Fast-Pack is used for small electronic components like circuit boards? -
✔✔folding convoluted
✔✔You need to ship a set of large blueprints across the U.S. Which type of specialized
container would you use? - ✔✔Mailing tube
✔✔You need to ship industrial solvent. Which type of specialized container would you
use? - ✔✔steel shipping pail
✔✔Which is a Style 1 drum? - ✔✔small shiny drum
✔✔Which is the paper cuff end tube? - ✔✔3 tube picture
, ✔✔Which is the padded envelope? - ✔✔yellow envelope
✔✔Which fast pack is designed for narrow electronic items like control panels and
transformers? - ✔✔horizontal star
✔✔You are packaging a small, fragile item for shipment. Which cushioning method will
protect it best? - ✔✔white box
✔✔Which cushioning material is most appropriate for an item that requires heavy-duty
cushioning or light-duty blocking-and-bracing? - ✔✔closed cell foam
✔✔Which image shows lumber and plywood as blocking-and-bracing - ✔✔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? - ✔✔metal bracket
✔✔Which image shows foam-in-place blocking-and-bracing? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔fiberboard
partitions
✔✔This type of item can withstand significant impact without damage, so it is often
blocked and braced, but may not need cushioning. - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Get permission from
the proper authority to disassemble the item
✔✔Which cushioning method is used for sensitive electronics shipped in racks or
transport cases? - ✔✔suspension/shock mounts
✔✔Which cushioning method is often used for consumer electronic items when a full
floated package is not cost-effective? - ✔✔side pads
✔✔Which marking identifies the military shipment label (MSL)? - ✔✔C
✔✔Which publication provides general standards for outer container markings? -
✔✔MIL-STD-129
