Pyrotechnics

Question 0

Pyrotechnic pistols include all except what feature?
A breech loaded
B single shot
C double action
D double barreled

Answer 0

D double barreled

Question 1

A hand manipulated signaling device is used for all except what signaling purpose?
A identification
B warning
C distress 
D countermeasure

Answer 1

D countermeasure

Question 2

A MK 124 mod 0 marine smoke and illumination signal emits what color smoke/flame for day and night use?

Answer 2

Orange smoke day red flame night

Question 3

How can you tell day or night on a MK 124 mod 0 ?

Answer 3

The case has two raised beads on the night end and a label identifies the day and night end

Question 4

A MK 79 mod 0 illumination signal kit consists of a \_\_\_ signal projector and a total of \_\_ MK 80 mod 0 
A MK 31 mod 0,six
B MK 31 mod 2 ,7
C MK 31 mod 0 ,7
D MK 31 mod 2,6

Answer 4

C MK 31 mod 0 ,7

Question 5

When fired ,the star ejected from a MK 80 mod 0 signal burns for what minimum amount of time?
A 4.5 seconds
B 10.5 seconds
C 4.5 minutes
D 10.5 minutes

Answer 5

A 4.5 seconds

Question 6

Before loading a signal into a MK 31 mod 0 signal projector, you should first take what action?

Answer 6

Make sure the signal is cocked

Question 7

The illuminating candle in the LUU 2B/B aircraft parachute flare is made of what materials?

Answer 7

Magnesium , sodium nitrate and polymer binder

Question 8

Approximately how many pounds of force is required to pull the timer knob from the timer of an LUU 2 B/B aircraft parachute?

Answer 8

30 lbs of force is needed to pull the timer knob off of an LUU 2 B/B

Question 9

When a MK 25 marine location marker is handled ,what component physically prevents the base plugs from being accidentally pushed in?

Answer 9

The arming plate prevents accidental pushing in of the MK 25 marine locator

Question 10

What can you use to produce a current in the battery of a MK 25 mod 2 ?
What if you aren’t close to salt water?

Answer 10

Salt water activates the MK 25 mod 2 and if you don’t have salt water you can make it using water and salt tablets

Question 11

What is the average burn time of a MK 25 mod 2 marine location marker?

Answer 11

13.5-18.5 minutes is the average of how long a MK 25 mod 2 marine locator marker lasts

Question 12

A MK 25 mod 2 will provide smoke and flame for approximately how long? 
A 4-8 minutes
B 8-10 minutes
C 10-20 minutes
D 20-40 minutes

Answer 12

C 10-20 minutes is approximately how long a MK 25 lasts

Question 13

IR decoys generate heat and infrared energy which is used to distract what type of missile? 
A infrared heat seeking
B radar seeking
C pyrotechnics seeking
D laser seeking

Answer 13

Infrared heat seeking

Question 14

Passive expendables are filled with chaff, which is dispensed to mask tracking radar from what? 
A break lock
B break silence
C lose communications
D lose sight

Answer 14

Break lock

Question 15

What signal cartridge produces a flash of light and a white puff of smoke? 
A MK 4 mod 3
B MK 19
C CXU 3 A/B
D CXU 4 /B

Answer 15

A MK 4 mod 3

Question 16

What color smoke does CXU 3 signal cartridge produce?

Answer 16

White

Question 17

To extinguish an aircraft parachute flare that is burning in the open, which method should be used?
A a chemical extinguisher
B a co2 extinguisher
C flooding quantities of water on low pressure
D flooding quantities of AFFF on high pressure

Answer 17

C flooding quantities of water at low pressure

Question 18

What factors cause pyrotechnics to become hazards ? 
A age of pyrotechnics
B improper storage conditions
C excessive temperatures
D untrained personnel

Answer 18

All of them !!