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Question 1

Which of the following persons is PROHIBITED from possessing explosive materials under 18 U.S.C. § 842(i)?

Accepted Answer

A licensed contractor with a felony conviction

Answer

Federal law prohibits any person convicted of a felony punishable by imprisonment for more than one year from possessing explosive materials.

Question 2

What does the term 'Quantity-Distance' (Q-D) refer to in explosives regulations?

Accepted Answer

The minimum distances required between explosive storage and inhabited buildings

Answer

Quantity-Distance (Q-D) tables establish minimum separation distances between explosive storage magazines and inhabited structures to reduce blast hazard risk.

Question 3

Under 27 CFR Part 555, which type of magazine is approved for the permanent storage of high explosives above ground?

Accepted Answer

Type 1

Answer

Type 1 magazines are permanent structures designed and approved for above-ground storage of high explosives under ATF regulations.

Question 4

IME Safety Library Publication 20 primarily addresses which aspect of explosives use?

Accepted Answer

Surface blasting operations safety

Answer

IME Publication 20 provides safety guidance for surface blasting operations, covering pre-blast, blast, and post-blast procedures.

Question 5

Under MSHA regulations, who must be present during all blasting operations in underground mines?

Accepted Answer

A certified blaster

Answer

MSHA regulations require that all underground mine blasting be conducted by or under the direct supervision of a certified blaster.

(CES) Certified Explosives Specialist Practice Test

(CES) Certified Explosives Specialist Practice Test

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