LESSON 2
PRACTICE EXERCISE
The following items will test your grasp of the material covered in this lesson. There is only one correct
answer for each item. When you complete the exercise, check your answers with the answer key that
follows. If you answered any item incorrectly, study again that part of the lesson that contains the portion
involved.
Situation: You are assigned to the NBCC and must ensure that the dosimeters are properly calibrated to
give accurate readings. You must follow the correct procedures to read and transmit the data to higher
headquarters.
1. Which type of radiation is of greatest concern to the commander on the nuclear battlefield?
A.
Alpha
B.
Beta
C.
Gamma
D.
X-ray
2. What is the function of the eyepiece lens of the dosimeter?
A.
It permits light to enter the dosimeter and illuminates the field of view.
B.
It allows the dosimeter to be charged.
C.
It magnifies the view of the calibrated scale.
D.
It allows light to enter the charging end.
3. The standard tactical dosimeter has a total-dosage range of how many cGy?
A
0 to 50
B.
0 to 100
C.
0 to 200
D.
0 to 600
4. Chargers are issued on a basis of one per how many dosimeters?
A.
Two
B.
Four
C.
Six
D.
Eight
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