Quiz

Question 1

what is the citadel?

Answer 1

Group of interlocking compartments within ship which can be kept free of contamination by maintaining positive air pressure within these compartments, preventing the ingress of contamination.

Question 2

what is the purpose of the pre-wet system?

Answer 2

permanently fitted wash down system (spray heads) designed to cover exterior of the ship w/ moving of water reducing adherence of contamination

Question 3

what are the percentages of efficiency of the pre-wet system if activated before and aftr entering contamination?

Answer 3

80-90% before, 50% after

Question 4

what is the naval term used to describe a set of double doors which is meant to seperate the main citadel?

Answer 4

airlock

Question 4

what is the purpose of the cleansing stations?

Answer 4

decontamination centres that ensure personnel are free of contamination prior to entering citadel

Question 4

which spaces are normally included inside the citadel?

Answer 4

living areas, working areas and operational areas

Question 5

what is the purpose of citadel sentries?

Answer 5

make sure the citadel is not compromised, ensure no one uses door/hatches incorrectly which could result in loss of pressure

Question 6

what is the purpose of the filtration units?

Answer 6

to make sure that the citadel is not compromised, supply of fresh noncont. air to citadel at 2” water gauge

Question 7

name each stage of the cleansing station?

Answer 7

undressing, stripping, cleansing

Question 8

what is the purpose of shelter station?

Answer 8

to provide distance and shielding from radioactive materials (gamma exposure)

Question 9

name two classes of radiation

Answer 9

ionizing and non-ionizing

Question 9

what is radiation?

Answer 9

energy that comes from a source & travels through space and can penetrate various materials

Question 9

what are the factors affecting the location of shelter stations?

Answer 9

be contained within the citadel, be readily accessible, as low down as possible near the centreline without compromising w/t integrity, located where manpower can be controlled making comms essential

Question 10

what makes radiation potentially dangerous

Answer 10

cannot be seen, smelled, tasted and able to make changes to cells

Question 11

what do neutron particles do to other materials?

Answer 11

induces radioactivity known as neutron induced activity

Question 12

name the term to describe the time required for half the atoms of a particular radioisotope to decay?

Answer 12

half-life

Question 13

what are the forms of ionizing radiations?

Answer 13

alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron

Question 14

alpha and beta particles are considered to be what type of hazards?

Answer 14

internal hazards

Question 15

what are the 3 principles of protection against radiation hazards?

Answer 15

time, distance, shielding

Question 15

what kind of liquid chemical agent is present if the 3-way detection paper turns orange/yellow, red or green?

Answer 15

Non-persistent nerve - orange/yellow (fire GNP)
blister - red
persistent nerve - green

Question 16

what is the RDS100 kit used for?

Answer 16

portable radiation detection system, main instrument used for radiological surveys

Question 16

what is the term used to describe the measurement of radiation dose per unit of time?

Answer 16

dose rate

Question 17

what is the purpose of the electronic dosimeter?

Answer 17

to detect and measure any gamma radiation to which wearer may be exposed

Question 18

what colour will the nerve agent vapour detector change if no nerve vapours are present?

Answer 18

blue or green

Question 19

from what direction should you approach a contaminated area with the AP4C?

Answer 19

upwind position

Question 19

what type of chemical warfare agents will the AP4C identify?

Answer 19

nerve, blood, blister, vomitting

Question 20

what are the 4 channels that can be identified by AP4C as CWA/TIC that are in its library?

Answer 20

phosphorus, hydrogen/nitrogen/oxygen bond, arsenic & sulphur

Question 21

what piece of equipment can be operated remotely on or networked to a base station to detect all known chemical agents within the ships citadel?

Answer 21

fixed site detector

Question 22

when will command decide to unmask the ships company?

Answer 22

when info provided by detection resources and advice from CC ORG indicate negative results (once proven clear of contamination)

Question 22

name the 3 sub-categories of toxic industrial materials?

Answer 22

toxic industrial biological, toxic industrial chemical, toxic industrial radiological

Question 23

what are the 5 locations within the ship’s citadel that the fixed site detectors are positioned?

Answer 23

under 57mm gun mount (FSB)
the bridge
the co airlock
fwd A/C plenum
aft A/C plenum

Question 24

who is responsible for providing personnel as citadel sentries?

Answer 24

secction base teams/HQ1

Question 25

what are the 3 CBRN threat warnings?

Answer 25

white, yellow, red

Question 26

what are the 2 ships gastight conditions?

Answer 26

alpha & bravo

Question 27

name all 4 teams which are part of the contamination control organization?

Answer 27

interior survey teams, exterior survey teams, decontamination teams, cleansing station teams

Question 27

what is the main cause of heat stress?

Answer 27

inability of the body to cool itself by sweating

Question 27

what are the 4 levels of decontamination?

Answer 27

immediate, operational, thorough, and clearance

Question 27

what are the 2 stages of operational decontamination?

Answer 27

primary and secondary

Question 27

what are the symptoms of heat stroke?

Answer 27

dry hot skin with no sweating, mental confusion & losing consciousness, seziures/convulsions

Question 27

what are the 2 methods of radiological removal?

Answer 27

wet & dry

Question 27

what are the 4 basic methods to reduce the hazard of exposure to CBRN contaminants?

Answer 27

hazard avoidance, limitation of spread, weathering, decontamination