2w051b: Air Force Hardest Trivia Questions! Quiz

1. An electric saw's blade must be operationg at what speed before it contacts the material being cut ?

Full

Slow

Moderate

Accelerated

2. The MC-7 air compressor is designed for

Vehicle maintenance

General maintenance

Aircraft servicing

Paint sprayers

3. Why is it important to monitor net explosive weight (NEW) during a bomb buildup operation ?

Excessive NEW at your location probably means a shortage at other sites

Excessive NEW at your location means you may run out of operating room

If ignited, excessive NEW may cause propagation of an explosive from another location

Excessive NEW means the breakout crew has to work harder just to keep up with the flow of munitions

4. When is it permissible to transport explosives in privately owned vehicles (POV) ?

Never

During contingency operations

Must have written approval from squadron commander

Movements beginning and ending within the confines of a military base or installation

5. What provides an itemized list of all equipment authorized for use with nuclear weapons ?

Master Nuclear Certification List

TO 00-35D-54

TO 11A-1-10

TO 11A-1-63

6. What is the primary difference between a bobtail and a pickup ?

The bobtail provides a smoother ride

The bobtail is designed for long-distance towing

The bobtail's back end is shortened by about one-half

The bobtail's front wheel base is smaller for better turning radius

7. The unique and handy feature of the bobtail truck's center pintle hook is that it can be unpinned and

Removed for easier servicing of the truck

Moved a maximum of 12 inches up or down

Moved a maximum of 12 inches left or right of center

Moved in, out, or sideways for ease of trailer hookup

8. Which AF form is used to document a daily inspection on a general cargo truck ?

1800

836

626

244

9. When packing up the munitions assembly conveyor (MAC) why is it important to cap the ends of the air hoses ?

To keep air from leaking out

To keep the hose ends from being crushed

To keep hydraulic fluid from leaking out

To keep foreign materials from damaging them

10. What ensures the smooth transfer of HCU-6/E pallets from a rollerized trailer to an aircraft/K-loader ?

A winch

The use of J-bars

An adjustable ramp

The speed the pallet is moved

11. What is the requirement for operators of vehicles and equipment used in transporting and handling explosives ?

Must have a skill level of five

Must have written approval from base commander

Must have written approval from squadron commander

Must be trained and under the supervision of an individual who understands the hazards and risks involved

12. What type of information is given in the general notes on the first card of each trailer and weapon-type section in TO 11-1-38 and is required to be reviewed ?

Illustrations for each trailer configuration

Equipment and quantity required for each trailer and weapon

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES pertaining to each trailer and weapon .

Equipment and quantity required for each trailer

13. How are items identified as being nuclear certified ?

A certified item will be stamped "Nuclear certified."

A certified item will be stenciled "Nuclear certified."

Positive identification by a stamp, stencil, or etching .

Positive identification by a nameplate, label, appropriate markings, or by official documents .

14. When using a drill, the first thing you do is

Make sure the diameter of the hole to be drilled is within the capacity of the drill

Connect the drill to the power source

Put on your safety goggles

Insert the chuck key

15. What is the most common type of sling used in your everyday job ?

Chain assembly

Web strapping

Metal mesh

Wire rope

16. The diesel model of the MC-7 air compressor is capable of operating up to how many hours at a time without refueling ?

4

6

8

10

17. What range should be selected in a tractor with an automatic transmission while going down grades ?

Neutral

Low range

High range

Any range is acceptable

18. Which componenent of the A/E32K-3 munitions assembly conveyor (MAC) can be used as a forklift adapter to raise the gantry to full height ?

Gantry

Rail conveyor

Pneumatic hoist

Interface control board (ICB)

19. Which equipment does not require nuclear safety certification before being used in operations with nuclear weapons ?

Combat delivery vehicles

General-purpose hand tools

Noncombat delivery vehicles

Equipment used to transport nuclear weapons

20. Which pneumatic impact tool is designed for installing or removing nuts and bolts ?

Hammer

Wrench

Socket

Drill

21. When the MHU-141 trailer is loaded or towed with the hinged deck open, what must be done ?

The two deck-panel supports must be properly postitioned and locked in place with quick-release pins

The two deck-panel supports must be properly positioned and locked in place with bolts and self-locking nuts

The two deck-panel supports remain in the stowed position with quick-release pins

The trailer cannot be towed with the deck panels opened

22. The parking brake on the MHU-110/M trailer affects how many wheels ?

Four inboard rear wheels

Two onboard rear wheels

Rear two outboard rear wheels

Front two outboard rear wheels

23. What is the drawback to using the hydraulic hand pump to build hydraulic pressure on the MHU-83 B/E ?

Very labor intensive

Difficult to make fine adjustment to the table

Extremely slow way to build hydraulic pressure

Possible to damage hydraulic system due to overpressurization

24. Which type of forklift has "dead-man" switch that can be operated from the driving position ?

Gas

Diesel

Electric

Propane

25. What code word is used when a Department of Energy (DOE) convoy seeks sanctuary during an emergency ?

Bent Spear

Safe Haven

Empty Quiver

Covered Wagon

26. How often are couriers certified ?

Every six months

Every two years

Every five years

Annually

27. How many pounds per square inch (psi) of clean, dry air are required at the tool end of the air hose to ensure safe and efficient operation of the tool ?

70

90

110

130

28. Which subassembly of the universal ammunition loading system (UALS) provides the means to load live rounds into the aircraft gun system ?

Inner drum

Outer drum

Interface unit

Ammunition conveyor

29. How many MHU-110/M trailers are needed to transport one A/E32K-3 munitions assembly conveyor (MAC) ?

One

Two

Three

Four

30. What does not apply to munitions and explosives in the transportation mode ?

Tie-down criteria

Placarding requirements

Compatibility requirements

Quantity distance (QD) criteria

31. Which publication provides information on the correct positioning of munitions and tie-down procedures ?

TO 11-1-38

TO 11A-1-10

TO 11A-1-63

AFMAN 91-201

32. When loading munitions on the MHU-110/M trailer, always load the

Rear first and unload it last

Rear first and unload it first

Front first and unload it last

Front first and unload it first

33. Which diameter (in inches) electric saw blade is the most common found in maintenance activities ?

6

8

10

12

34. The maximum load capacity of the MHU-141/M trailer is

1,500 pounds

3,000 pounds

5,500 pounds

5,700 pounds

35. The steering system on the MHU-141/M trailer has a turning raidus of

100 inches

200 inches

400 inches

550 inches

36. How many trolley and chock assemblies are supplied with the MHU-110/M ?

10 trolleys and 20 chocks

20 trolleys and 40 chocks

20 trolleys and 10 chocks

40 trolleys and 20 chocks

37. Which 30 millimeter (mm) cannon is internally mounted in the A-10 aircraft ?

M39

M61

GAU-8/A

GPU-5/A

38. Which component of the munitions assembly conveyor (MAC) is disassembled last ?

Arming wire dispenser

Conveyor

Gantry

Interface control board

39. What is the maximum load capacity of the MHU-226 trailer ?

6,000 pounds

9,000 pounds

12,000 pounds

15,000 pounds

40. When releasing the accelerator pedal on a vehicle driven with a hydrostatic transmission, the

Lift truck stops immediately

Unit rolls until its inertia is spent

Unit coasts to a stop very quickly

Transmission automatically drops to a lower gear, stopping forward motion

41. How do you adjust the yaw on the MHU-83 B/E ?

Pneumatically

Hydraulically

Electrically

Manually

42. What tool can initiate cycling ammunition through the universal ammunition loading system (UALS) replenisher manually ?

1/4-inch speed wrench

1/2-inch speed wrench

1/4-inch ratchet and socket

1/2-inch ratchet and socket

43. What does the Department of Defense (DOD) use as the normal mode of transportation during a logistical movement of nuclear weapons ?

Air

Truck

Railcar

Air or truck

44. The common practice that applies to any meter is always

Set the meter lower than the estimated current

Verify that power is off when connecting the meter

Verify that power is on before connecting the meter

Set the meter scales to the lowest setting before turning on the meter

45. How many openings are on the deck of the MHU-226 trailer ?

1

2

3

4

46. The moving of munitions and weapons from one base to another, depot to base, or base to depot is called

An off-base movement

A logistical movement

An interbase movement

An operational movement

47. Movement to support on-base operations to or from the flight line is called

An operational movement

An intrabase movement

An on-base movement

A logistical movement

48. Which forklift has the solid front axle and a pivot pin that allows the front end to pivot when turning the steering wheel, making it very dangerous when climbing in or out ?

Adverse-terrain forklift

Variable-reach forklift

Rough-terrain forklift

Swingmast forklift

49. Which subassembly of the universal ammunition loading system (UALS) houses a remaining indicator window that provides the means to visually determine the approximate number of rounds in the unit ?

Inner drum

Outer drum

Middle drum

Interface unit

50. What is the inspection cycle for the universal ammunition loading system (UALS) replenisher ?

Every 30 days when in use and annually when in storage

Every 45 days when in use and annually when in storage

Every 60 days when in use and annually when in storage

Every 90 days when in use and annually when in storage

51. How do you extend the CGU-1/B strap ?

Close the tensioning mechanism; pull the strap .

Release the adjusting mechanism; pull the strap .

Engage the release mechanism; the strap automatically releases .

Disengage the spindle mechanism; the strap automatically releases .

52. Which lift truck has a manually extendible wheelbase ?

6,000-pound all-terrain forklift

MHU-83-series bomb-lift truck

MJ-1-series aerial stores lift truck

6,000-pound rough-terrain forklift

53. The maximum towing speed of the bobtail while towing equipment is

10 mph

15 mph

20 mph

25 mph

54. What is the purpose behind good operator maintenance of all assigned vehicles ?

Mission readiness

Reduce maintenance costs

Ensure vehicles are serviceable and in good condition

Maintain vehicle serviceablity at reduced cost

55. What is the maximum tow capacity of the MB-4 aircraft towing tractor ?

120,000 pounds

130,000 pounds

140,000 pounds

150,000 pounds

56. Which procedure is not a consideration for backing a tractor/trailer combination ?

Use a spotter

Use mirrors on both sides

Turn toward the driver's side

Turn toward the passenger's side

57. Which of the following is not counted by the three counters on the interface unit of the universal ammunition loading system (UALS) record during load/download operations ?

Live rounds loaded

Spent cases downloaded

Cleared rounds downloaded

Damaged rounds downloaded

58. The CGU-1/B web-strap tie-down assembly has a rated working load capacity of

5,000 pounds

7,000 pounds

9,000 pounds

10,000 pounds

59. What piece of equipment must be used with the MHU-110/M to prevent the trailer from becoming unstable while loading or unloading ?

M10 adapter

Wheel chocks

Rail extenders

Stabilizer jack

60. How many CGU-1/B straps are you authorized to use for one MB-1 tie-down assembly ?

1

2

3

4

61. The purpose of the transport beam beneath the lift arm assemblies on the MJ-1 series lift truck is to

Provide added support and to relieve excess hydraulic pressure from the lift arms in carrying loads for long distances

Provide added support and to relieve excess hydraulic pressure from the lift boom in carrying loads for long distances

Relieve excess hydraulic pressure from the lift boom when the lift truck is parked

Relieve excess hydraulic pressure from the lift arms when the lift truck is parked

62. At what variation in pounds of pressure, while using an impact wrench, can the excess pressure become serious ?

20

15

10

5

63. When using MJ-1 lift truck extension lift arms, you immediately

Reduce its lifting capacity by 800 pounds

Increase its lifting capacity by 800 pounds

Reduce its lifting capacity by 1,000 pounds

Increase its lifting capability by 1,000 pounds

64. What are the minimum and maximum frame-width adjustments of the MHU-83 B/E ?

60 inches; 120 inches

70 inches; 140 inches

60 inches; 140 inches

70 inches; 120 inches

65. What is the rated capacity of air per minute needed for the MC-7 air compressor to discharge 100 psi of pressure ?

50 cubic feet

75 cubic feet

100 cubic feet

125 cubic feet

66. Which position should the different shift lever be in while driving the MB-4 towing tractor on dry road surfaces ?

Unlocked

Locked

Neutral

Drive

67. When can you store powered equipment in a building with explosives ?

Never, this violates storage regulations .

Only when such a equipment is essential to day-to-day operations .

Anytime, as long as the equipment is kept 10 feet from combustible material .

Only when stored in fire-resistive buildings and such equipment is essential to day-to-day operations .

68. What happens to the unfired rounds returning from the loader during the processing of linked ammunition ?

Manually separated and counted for the next upload

Automatically counted and then uploaded back into the loader

Manually downloaded through the second gate in the bottom of the replenisher

Automatically downloaded through the second gate in the bottom of the replenisher

69. What is the maximum capacity of a pair of rail extender assemblies used with the MHU-110/M ?

1,500 pounds

3,000 pounds

4,500 pounds

6,000 pounds

70. What is the maximum number of rounds the universal ammunition loading system (UALS) drum can hold ?

2,000

2,100

2,200

2,400

71. The triple bomb bar is fitted with bomb slings and is used with each hoist to provide for lifting

Three 500-pound munitions at a time or two 2,000-pound munitions items .

Three 500-pound munitions at a time or one 2,000 pound munitions item .

Two 500-pound munitions at a time or two 2,000-pound munitions items .

Two 500-pound munitions at a time or one 2,000-pound munitions item .

72. If a container is rated "roadable", you can tow it as speeds up to

20 mph over primary roads .

30 mph over primary roads .

20 mph over secondary roads .

25 mph over secondary roads .

73. What is the maximum depth of water you may drive a rough-terrain forklift through ?

3 feet

4 feet

5 feet

6 feet

74. What type of information is not presented on the load matrix card in TO 11-1-38 ?

Standard maximum load

Illustrations where to install required equipment

Equipment and quantity required for each trailer

Safety and accident prevention procedures

75. If you cannot close the load-binder handle by hand,

Use a cheater bar to close the handle

Use and extension to secure the handle

Adjust the load-binder hooks on the chain

Replace the defective load binder with one that works

76. After final tightening of the cable-type load binder, verify

The cable deflection is less that 3/4 inch using hand pressure only .

Threads (more than one) are exposed inside the turnbuckle .

The wing nuts are close to but not touching the turnbuckle .

The clevis is centered on the tie-down point .

77. What is the lifting capacity of the MJ-1 ?

3,000 pounds

3,500 pounds

6,000 pounds

6,500 pounds

78. When using the MHU-83B with fork adapters, you immediately

Reduce its lifting capacity by 800 pounds

Increase its lifting capacity by 800 pounds

Reduce its lifting capacity by 1,000 pounds

Increase its lifting capability by 1,000 pounds

79. How many miles can a "maneuverable" bolster be towed over hard surfaces before a "bare hand" test of the casters is required ?

One

Two

Three

Four

80. What is the maximum reach of the variable-reach forklift with the forks elevated at 45 degrees ?

15 feet

16 feet

20 feet

22 feet

81. Which statement about pintle hooks and their use in operations with nuclear weapons is not correct ?

Original equipment pintle hook assemblies are not authorized

Off-center rear of vehicle pintle hooks shall not be used for nuclear operations

Front mounted pintle hooks are only authorized for local positioning tasks such as inner warehousing

Replacements are authorized if procured and installed per appropriate technical orders

82. What is the weight capacity of the air-driven hoist attached to each gantry of the A/E32K-3 munitions assembly conveyor (MAC) ?

2,000 pounds

4,000 pounds

6,000 pounds

8,000 pounds

83. Which technical order (TO) covers the rapid-assembly and the inspection procedures of nonnuclear munitions ?

11A-1-42

11A-1-46

11A-1-60

11A-1-63

84. Hoist hooks must be replaced when they have more than

5 percent in excess of normal throat opening or more than 15º twist from the plane

10 percent in excess of normal throat opening or more than 15º twist from the plane

15 percent in excess of normal throat opening or more than 10º twist from the plane

20 percent in excess of normal throat opening or more than 10º twist from the plane

85. Which meter is a four-wire Kelvin digital ohmmeter used for testing AIM-9 and the AIM-120 missile system ?

101-5BFG

AN/PSM-6

AMTEC 620

Galvanometer

86. What IMT is used to transfer custody of missile warheads ?

AF IMT 505

AF IMT 514

DD IMT 1348-1

AF IMT 2009-1

87. Which weapons replaceable assembly consists of the flex drive assembly ?

Conveyor

Transfer unit

Storage container

Ammunition drum

88. Which ammunition loading system services the M61A gun system ?

Ammunition loading system (ALS)

Linkless ammunition loading system (LALS)

Universal ammunition loading system (UALS)

Universal aircraft interface unit (UAIU)

89. Which lift truck has cantilever lift arms ?

6,000-pound all-terrain forklift

MHU-83-series bomb-lift truck

MJ-1-series aerial stores lift truck

6,000-pound rough-terrain forklift

90. Which component transfers rounds into the aircraft gun feed system ?

Conveyor assembly

Conveyor belt assembly

Transfer unit assembly

Universal aircraft interface unit

91. Which weapons replaceable assembly receives ammunition from three bays of the container assembly and merges them into a single stream ?

Conveyor

Transfer unit

Storage container

Ammunition drum

92. Many nuclear weapon bolsters are designed with an attachment point for a tow bar, but one exception is the

H563

H781

H1025

H1125

93. Which tester is a stable precision instrument designed primarily for the testing of solid-fuel rocket motor igniter bridge wire circuitry ?

101-5BFG

AN/PSM-6

AMTEC 620

Galvanometer

94. Which component is not one of the five weapons replaceable assemblies ?

Conveyor

Transfer unit

Storage container

Ammunition drum

95. During in-shop maintenance , 30 mm ammunition loading assembly power comes from the

GFU-7/E

GFU-8/E

GPU-5/A

GAU-8/A

96. Which 30 mm ammunition loading system is used to service the GPU-5/A gun pod ?

GFU-7/E

GFU-8/E

GFU-10/E

GFU-11/E

97. Use the cable-type load binder to secure

Bolstered weapons on 25- or 40-foot trailers .

Unbolstered weapons on 25- or 40-foot trailers .

Bolstered weapons on the MHU-141/M trailer .

Unbolstered weapons on the MHU-141/M trailer .

98. Which technical order (TO) covers the linkless ammunition loading system (LALS) ?

35D2-19-1

35D2-17-1

35D30-4-15-1

35D30-4-11-1

99. Which publication is used in addition to the Joint Hazard Classification System to determine the explosive hazard class and division of a specific munitions item ?

AFMAN 91-201

TO 11A-1-46

TO 11A-1-10

AFR 71-5

100. What is the lifting capacity of the MHU-83-series lift truck ?

3,000 pounds

3,5000 pounds

6,000 pounds

7,000 pounds