74D Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Reconnaissance Practice Exam

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• What is an observation log and why is it important?
• Which power source is listed as the primary power supply option for the device?
• What is the correct order of the CBRN surveillance tasks?
• Name two standard signaling methods used during night recon patrols.
• In the sequence Detect, Locate, Identify, Quantify, Collect, Survey, Mark, Report, which task comes immediately after Identify?
• CBRN R&S data sources include which areas?
• Which statement best describes the overall purpose of the sequence from CBRN 3 to CBRN 6 reports?
• Place markers before the location of contamination at how many meters?
• Bottom LED blinking once per second indicates what?
• Which step involves gathering data for reporting?
• Explain the importance of buddy checks and muster points in recon patrols.
• Battery life for a non-rechargeable TruDefender at room temperature is which of the following?
• Which option names the partially redacted kit in the materials?
• When performing maintenance on TIC Vapor Detector/Gas Monitor Inlet Area, you must wear:
• When should concealment be used and when should you move to cover during reconnaissance?
• What is a key advantage of Dismounted R&S?
• Which report is associated with Evaluated Data?
• What personal protective measures should Recon teams observe during field operations?
• How can a team maximize stealth when moving at night?
• What are two common types of reconnaissance devices used by 74D soldiers?
• Area Array surveillance technique is defined as
• In reconnaissance planning, METT-TC components include Mission, Enemy, Terrain and Weather, Time, and Civil Considerations. Which of the following options lists these components correctly?
• Which device is primarily used to improve vision in low-light conditions during reconnaissance?
• What is a good observation post and what makes it effective?
• Minimum personnel for a CBRN R&S element?
• What is the primary purpose of Route Reconnaissance?
• Which step immediately precedes Collect in the sequence?
• What are the typical steps of a dismounted reconnaissance patrol during an objective move?
• What is the Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) and how does it differ from latitude/longitude?
• A bump test can be bypassed and the system will still operate. True or False?
• Battery life for a rechargeable TruDefender at room temperature is which of the following?
• The TIC Vapor Detector/Gas Monitor kit can detect how many threats at a time?
• In the eight CBRN reconnaissance tasks, which term comes after Survey?
• Which item represents the CBRN 4 report?
• In METT-TC, which component covers local civilians, governance, and cultural factors that may affect operations?
• Which option matches the device's storage temperature range?
• Which element is NOT part of the SALUTE acronym?
• Which term describes locations with observed contamination?
• How do you determine pacing for land navigation?
• Which signaling method is most compatible with night vision devices?
• What is the role of weapons safety in reconnaissance operations?
• What is a grid reference and how is it used?
• Which of the following is an example of a CBRN reconnaissance task?
• Place a minimum of ___ markers ___ to _____ meters apart.
• Field Confirmatory is defined as which hazard level?
• PID is used to detect which type of substances?
• Which detector requires the sample to be exposed to ultraviolet light to ionize the sample?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of the TIC Vapor Detector Kit?
• A result category described as 'One Positive match' indicates what?
• Which statement best describes a stable observation platform?
• A 'Mixture match' result indicates which situation?
• How do you assess whether a terrain feature is suitable for an observation position?
• Sensor specific to TIC Vapor Detector?
• Which of the following are included components of TIC Vapor Detector Kit?
• What is the final action in the surveillance task sequence?
• Which of the following is NOT a form of CBRN reconnaissance?
• What is the storage temperature range for the device?
• What is the operating temperature range for the device?
• Area reconnaissance objective.
• Which cleaning agent is recommended for TruDefender?
• Which kit is associated with increasing day and night visibility?
• Which factor is NOT typically evaluated when selecting an observation position?
• Full/Span Calibration Procedures are performed every how many days?
• If the inlet filter is dirty or moist, what action is required?
• Which option is listed as a possible self-test fail notice?
• The CBRN 5 report conveys which information?
• Which battery type provides 5 hours of life at room temperature?
• How would you explain the difference between concealment and cover in reconnaissance?
• Which step is required before cleaning the TruDefender?
• Which is one of the CBRN PASSIVE DEFENSE operational elements?
• Which statement best describes how markers should be placed?
• What should you inspect the PCMS O-ring for?
• What does solid red indicate?
• When selecting an observation post, which factor most supports effective surveillance?
• Which of the following is a procedural action in CBRN reporting?
• What is the purpose of deception in reconnaissance operations?
• Which statement best describes MGRS coordinates?
• What is the purpose of force protection considerations in reconnaissance planning?
• OPSEC is a critical security concept in reconnaissance patrols; which statement correctly describes OPSEC?
• Which step in the surveillance task sequence comes after Identify?
• Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) is categorized as what type of agent?
• Zone reconnaissance objective.
• What is the maximum immersion depth and duration specified for operation?
• What should be included in a reconnaissance handover brief to the next shift?
• Which statement best defines surveillance?
• What can First Defender quickly identify?
• The Site Survey initial-assessment report requires submitting critical information to whom?
• Which METT-TC component addresses how terrain and weather affect reconnaissance planning?
• How should TruDefender be cleaned?
• The First Defender can quickly identify what?
• What is the purpose of reconnaissance by fire and when might it be used?
• Why is timing critical in reconnaissance missions?
• Which CBRN report is associated with recon, monitoring, and survey results?
• Which signaling method is most compatible with night vision devices?
• When inspecting the PCMS Discharge Opening, what should you look for?
• Which statement best describes the goal of synchronized actions, reporting, and extraction in reconnaissance missions?
• How does weather affect reconnaissance operations?
• Theater Validation indicates which hazard level in CBRN reconnaissance?
• Which surveillance technique is defined by detectors set throughout a high value target for detection and early warning?
• The temperature specifications (operating and storage) are provided in which unit?
• What is a common approach for marker/marking systems in recon?
• What is the standard method to report suspected enemy equipment observed during patrol?
• What is the purpose of non-verbal or coded signals in reconnaissance?
• Which item corresponds to the Immediate Warning of Expected contamination?
• What does R&S stand for in CBRN R&S?
• A 'Multiple positive match' result indicates what?
• Which two sensors are commonly used in these detectors?
• Charcoal filters are used for what purpose?
• Which form of CBRN reconnaissance focuses on the specific route and terrain from which a hazard could influence movement along that route?
• Which status is conveyed by a blinking yellow indicator?
• TruDefender FTIR identifies a wide range of materials in which state(s)?
• Which statement best describes a spot report?
• At night, which practice best supports stealth?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the pre-cleaning steps for TruDefender?
• Which form concentrates on contamination within a given area such as a town, ridge line, or woods?
• The role of drills and rehearsals in recon readiness.
• Under what conditions should a recon team abort a mission?
• In reconnaissance terminology, what does the abbreviation OP stand for?
• What is the primary objective of reconnaissance?
• Which option describes the maximum immersion depth rating?
• Which item is part of the initial warning phase in a CBRN sequence?
• VOC stands for what?
• What does blinking red indicate?
• Which is the second step in the CBRN surveillance task sequence?
• Which statement describes how CBRN information should be processed?
• Which descriptor would you assign to the CBRN report that contains comprehensive specifics?
• Which sequence of steps should be performed before cleaning TruDefender?
• What measures support OPSEC when marking observed enemy activity?
• The two beacons contained in the markings set are Infared and White. Which choice matches the spelling used in the materials?
• Explain the role of night vision devices (NVDs) and their limitations.
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a PMCS keyword for the TruDefender?
• Route reconnaissance objective.
• What is the primary effect of deception in reconnaissance operations?
• Which lines are required on the CBRN 4 Report?
• What is the purpose of common hand and arm signals in recon teams?
• Distinguish between observational patience and overwatch.
• How does magnetic declination affect compass bearings and how should you correct for it?
• Which form of reconnaissance is described as the largest in scope when considering terrain and route within a zone?
• Presumptive is defined as which hazard level?
• What is the difference between camouflage and deception in field recon?
• Which option best describes Mounted R&S disadvantages?
• CBRNWRS is an information management function that entails what?
• For maximizing field of view while minimizing exposure, what is the recommended observation posture?
• What is the primary purpose of the Site Survey initial-assessment report?
• All 5 LEDs blinking from top to bottom indicates what?
• What is the function of a marker/marking system in recon, and what is a common approach?
• If a result shows a 'Similar match', what does that indicate?
• Which is the final task in the eight CBRN reconnaissance tasks?
• What does blinking green indicate?
• Which option correctly describes the combination represented by R&S?
• Define 'fields of fire' and why they matter for recon units.
• What two types of beacons are contained in the markings set?
• Which statement best defines reconnaissance?
• Continuous surveillance techniques are characterized by
• What does solid green indicate?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the M328 Sign Kit?
• What is the purpose of an observation post (OP) in reconnaissance?
• Which indicator state represents an excellent signal?
• Which SALUTE element notes the type of equipment a unit is carrying?
• Which status indicates a scan completed successfully?
• What is the primary purpose of overwatch during reconnaissance?
• The CBRN 6 report is associated with which concept?
• Why is route selection critical in reconnaissance, and what factors influence it?
• Which term is explicitly identified as indicators observed at the site?
• What is the purpose of a SITREP in reconnaissance operations?
• In reconnaissance, how do cover and concealment differ?
• Which pairing correctly associates AGGRESSIVE and PASSIVE with reconnaissance and surveillance?
• The Solid and Liquid Identification Kit is not __________ safe.
• What are the key terrain features that affect reconnaissance planning?
• In a dismounted reconnaissance patrol, what is the sequence after establishing observation?
• What is the minimum PPE required for TruDefender?
• What is signal discipline in reconnaissance operations?
• Full/Span Calibration Procedures are performed every 30 days.
• Which kit name explicitly includes 'Sign Kit' for CBRN contamination?
• Which statement best describes a sensor conditioner in the TIC detector kit?
• Which method of CBRN surveillance is described as the simplest, most precise monitoring technique?
• What does TIC stand for in TIC Vapor Detector Kit?
• Which power source type is specified as the primary power supply for the device?
• When marking a danger area, which approach is standard practice?
• To shut down the TIC Vapor Detector/Gas Monitor Kit, which button must be pressed and for how long?
• How many possible scan results are listed?
• NOT a CBRN R&S data source?
• What is camouflage and how is it used to improve stealth?
• Which item is not a sensor used by the detectors?
• Which item is among the indicators observed at the site?
• Which statement describes a Dismounted R&S disadvantage?
• Which task follows Collect in the eight CBRN reconnaissance tasks?
• What unit is used to express the immersion depth in the specification?
• The CBRN 2 Report contains what?
• How is a grid reference derived from the map grid?
• What does SALUTE stand for in a reconnaissance report?
• Which of the following is NOT a CBRN surveillance technique?
• How is a danger area marked during reconnaissance operations?
• Which of the following lists all CBRN surveillance techniques?
• What is the difference between a 'spot report' and a 'status report'?
• What is the primary purpose of reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA) in combat operations?
• What is a primary advantage of Mounted R&S?
• Which battery type provides 4 hours of life at room temperature?
• Which statement best describes the three main categories of reconnaissance?
• Do not charge lithium ion batteries in ______.
• Size of a CBRN R&S element is determined by whom?
• Which device enhances vision in low light but has limitations including reduced depth perception, range, and vulnerability to bright light?
• What is the method used to verify pace count during land navigation?
• How many ways can CBRN marking be accomplished?
• Periodic surveillance techniques are characterized by what?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a PMCS keyword for the TruDefender?
• Which detector primarily detects Volatile Organic Compounds?