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1. Give the ship name and type for each abbreviation CV.

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CV stands for Aircraft Carrier, which is a type of warship specifically designed to deploy and recover aircraft.

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Astb, Plane Names & Designations, Boats Abreviations, & Space Program - Quiz


A basic overview and ASTB Aviation/Nautical exam section prep of:
Plane abbreviations, nicknames, and designations
Boating abbreviations and designations
The Space Program
Important People: Navy, Space, and Aviators
Taken mostly from atrickpay's guide.... see moreCan be reversed for more review. see less

2. What type of vehicle is an L**?

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An L** is a type of vehicle that can travel on both land and water, making it an Amphib/Land Craft. Therefore, options like Helicopter, Submarine, and Tank are incorrect as they are designed for different purposes and terrains.

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3. What does the abbreviation 'CA' stand for?

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The correct answer is 'Gun Cruiser', which refers to a type of naval ship armed with guns. The other options do not match the given abbreviation.

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4. What does BB stand for?

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The correct answer is Battle Ship, which is a term commonly used to refer to naval warships.

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5. S*N

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The correct answer involves understanding the context of 'N' indicating nuclear power in the word 'Submarine'. 'Sun', 'Sand', and 'Snake' do not have any relevant connection or context with the given question.

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6. What does CG stand for in military terms?

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In military terminology, CG commonly refers to Guided Missile Cruiser, a type of large warship equipped with guided missile systems for long-range offensive and defensive capabilities.

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7. What does the acronym A* stand for?

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The correct answer is Combat Logistics. A* typically stands for Combat Logistics in various military contexts.

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8. What does 'M*' stand for?

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The correct answer, Mine Warfare, refers to military operations involving the use of naval mines for strategic or tactical purposes. The incorrect answers do not accurately represent the meaning of 'M*'.

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9. List the space programs chronologically:

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The correct chronological order of space programs is Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo, reflecting the progression of NASA's crewed spaceflight missions in the 1960s and early 1970s.

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10. Who was Alan Shepard?

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Alan Shepard was a NASA astronaut who made history as the first American to travel into space on May 5, 1961. He was part of the Mercury Seven program.

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11. Who was the first American to orbit earth in space?

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John Glenn was the first American to orbit earth in space on February 20, 1962, aboard the Friendship 7 spacecraft as part of the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission.

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12. Who was the first human in space?

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Yuri Gagarin was the first human to journey into outer space when his Vostok spacecraft completed an orbit of the Earth on April 12, 1961.

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13. In which year did the moon landing take place?

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The correct year for the moon landing is 1969 when NASA's Apollo 11 mission successfully landed astronauts on the moon.

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14. Who were the 3 men on the moon landing mission? What was the mission called?

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The correct answer refers to the historic Apollo 11 mission where Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins were part of the team that successfully landed on the moon. The incorrect answers and mission names provided are fabricated and do not align with any actual moon landing missions.

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15. How many total Apollo missions were there?

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There were a total of 17 Apollo missions. The Apollo program was developed by NASA and spanned from 1961 to 1972, with the goal of landing astronauts on the Moon and bringing them back safely to Earth. The 17 missions included both manned and unmanned flights, with Apollo 11 being the first mission to successfully land astronauts on the Moon in 1969.

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16. What was Pioneer 10?

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Pioneer 10 was a robotic space probe launched by NASA in 1972 to study the asteroid belt, Jupiter, and the outer solar system. It was the first spacecraft to travel through the asteroid belt, make a flyby of Jupiter, and continue on its trajectory beyond the solar system.

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17. Who was Ed White?

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Ed White was a NASA astronaut who became the first American to walk in space during the Gemini 4 mission in 1965.

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18. What is the historical significance of October 13, 1775 in aviation history?

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October 13, 1775 marks the establishment of the United States Navy, making it the Birthday of the Navy. The other options are significant events in aviation history but are not related to the given date.

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19. What was the Ader Eole?

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The Ader Eole was a historic steam-powered aeroplane developed in 1890 by Clement Ader, marking an important milestone in aviation history.

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20. What was the name of the first Zeppelin?

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The first Zeppelin was named LZ1 which was developed by Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin in the early 20th century. While Hindenburg, Graf Zeppelin, and USS Shenandoah are notable Zeppelins, they are not the first one.

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21. What was the first zeppelin to circumnavigate the globe?

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LZ127, also known as the Graf Zeppelin, was the first zeppelin to successfully circumnavigate the globe in 1929.

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22. When did the Wright brothers achieve the first successful flight of the Wright Flyer?

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The Wright brothers achieved the first successful flight of the Wright Flyer on Dec 17th, 1903, making it a historic milestone in aviation history.

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23. What was the FW-61?

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The FW-61 was the world's first practical helicopter developed in 1936 by German engineer Henrich Focke. It marked a significant milestone in aviation history.

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24. Who completed the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic and in what plane?

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The correct answer is Alcock and Brown in the Vickers Vimy IV. They completed the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic, taking off on Jun 14, 1919. Lindbergh, Earhart, and Kingsford Smith were famous aviators and made significant flights, but they were not the first to achieve the non-stop transatlantic flight.

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25. What significant achievement did Charles Lindbergh accomplish?

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Charles Lindbergh's historic flight across the Atlantic Ocean marked a major milestone in aviation history, showcasing the possibility of solo long-distance flights.

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26. What aviation feats did Amelia Earhart accomplish?

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Amelia Earhart was a pioneering aviator known for her solo flights across the Atlantic Ocean and the United States. She was not the first woman to circumnavigate the globe, break the sound barrier, or set the altitude record in a hot air balloon.

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27. The Messerschmitt ME-262 was?

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The Messerschmitt ME-262 was a revolutionary German jet fighter aircraft that saw combat towards the end of World War II.

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28. Who was the first man to break the sound barrier and what was the name of the plane?

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Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier in the Bell X-1 Rocketplane on October 14, 1947. The other options provided did not achieve this specific milestone at the mentioned dates and with the specified aircraft.

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29. What did Eugene Ely accomplish?

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Eugene Ely is known for successfully completing the first ship take off and landing in history, showcasing early aviation capabilities.

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30. On what date did the attack on Pearl Harbor occur?

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The attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Imperial Navy took place on December 7, 1941, prompting the United States to enter World War II. The incorrect options are not the correct date for the Pearl Harbor attack or significant events like the end of World War II.

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Give the ship name and type for each abbreviation CV.
What type of vehicle is an L**?
What does the abbreviation 'CA' stand for?
What does BB stand for?
S*N
What does CG stand for in military terms?
What does the acronym A* stand for?
What does 'M*' stand for?
List the space programs chronologically:
Who was Alan Shepard?
Who was the first American to orbit earth in space?
Who was the first human in space?
In which year did the moon landing take place?
Who were the 3 men on the moon landing mission? What was the mission...
How many total Apollo missions were there?
What was Pioneer 10?
Who was Ed White?
What is the historical significance of October 13, 1775 in aviation...
What was the Ader Eole?
What was the name of the first Zeppelin?
What was the first zeppelin to circumnavigate the globe?
When did the Wright brothers achieve the first successful flight of...
What was the FW-61?
Who completed the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic and in...
What significant achievement did Charles Lindbergh accomplish?
What aviation feats did Amelia Earhart accomplish?
The Messerschmitt ME-262 was?
Who was the first man to break the sound barrier and what was the name...
What did Eugene Ely accomplish?
On what date did the attack on Pearl Harbor occur?
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