2-33. Scientific studies have shown that people
cannot easily sense electromagnetic radiation
(EMR). What EMR frequency range presents
a hazard to humans?
1. 10 Hz to 300 Hz
2. 10 kHz to 300 GHz
3. 10 THz to 300 THz
4. 1000 Hz to 3000 Hz
2-34. Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to
Ordnance (HERO) is one category of radiation
hazards. What are the other two categories?
1. HERP and HERD
2. HERF and HERR
3. HERD and HEED
4. HERP and HERF
2-35. What type of devices can actuate prematurely
in ordnance systems due to RFR?
1. Electro-optical devices
2. Electromagnetic devices
3. Electroexplosive devices
4. Electromechanical devices
2-36. When are ordnance systems most susceptible
to RFR energy?
1. During loading only
2. During unloading only
3. During assembly
4. During disassembly only
2-37. The radiation hazard HERO can be broken
down into three classifications. In which of
the following conditions is an item considered
to be HERO unsafe?
1. The item is being assembled
2. The item contains
3. The item is sufficiently shielded from
4. The item, through testing, has been proven
to be adversely affected by
2-38. Which of the following publications will list
your ships specific requirements for HERO
safety?
1. Naval Sea Systems Command instruction
2. EMCON bill
3. NAVSEA OP 3565
4. NAVAIR 16-1-529
2-39. Who is responsible for the implementation of
HERO requirements?
1. Commanding officer
2. Executive officer
3. Safety officer
4. All hands
2-40. Which of the following publications lists
specific guidance about fueling operations and
radar on your ship?
1. EXCON bill
2. NAVSEA OP 3565
3. NAVELEX volume I
2-41. According to table 3-1 in the text, what is the
maximum permissible exposure time limit for
a fixed-beam hazard with the AN/SPY-1 radar
transmitter?
1. 0.023 minute
2. 0.23 minute
3. 3.2 minutes
4. 6 minutes
2-42. Which of the following changes in frequency
increases the likelihood of biological damage
from RFR?
1. A decrease in frequency only
2. An increase in frequency only
3. Either an increase or decrease in frequency
2-43. A navigational radar with a frequency of 900
MHz may cause what type of damage, if any,
to body tissues?
1. Minor damage
2. Damage to surface skin
3. Deep tissue damage
4. None
2-44. Which of the following parts of the
electromagnetic spectrum can cause damage to
the transparent lens of the eye?
1. Ultraviolet
2. Infrared
3. Radio frequency
4. All of the above
2-45. Permanent injury to the testicles can happen
because of which of the following hazard
conditions?
1. An extremely high dosage of RF
2. High exposure of RF for many years
3. Both 1 and 2 above
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