LESSON 5
PRACTICE EXERCISE
The following questions will test your grasp of the material covered
in this lesson. There is only one correct answer for each question.
When you complete the exercise, check your answer with the answer key
that follows. If you answer any question incorrectly, review that
part of the lesson.
Situation: You are a 54B in a radiologically contaminated area and are
required to receive, maintain, record and report the radiation dose
status during the mission.
1.
Which type of radiation is of greatest concern to the commander
on the nuclear battlefield?
A.
B.
Beta rays
C.
Gamma rays
D.
X-rays
2.
Generally, how many dosimeters are issued per platoon?
A.
2
B.
4
C.
6
D.
8
3.
What is the function of the optical system of the dosimeter?
A.
Permits light to enter the dosimeter and illuminate the field
of view.
B.
Allows the dosimeter to be charged.
C.
Magnifies the view of the calibrated scale and the indicating
fiber shadow.
D.
Allows light to enter the charging end.
4.
What is the total dose range (cGy) of the standard tactical
dosimeter?
A.
0
to
50
B.
0
to
100
C.
0
to
200
D.
0
to
600
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