NS3-M3U6C4 - Mine Warfare Quiz 95

Select the answer that corrects the statement. The 1907 Hague Convention required that floating mines deactivate after a period of time.

• Change “1907” to “1807”

• Change “Hague” to “Russian”

• The statement is correct.

• None of the above

Which of the following are methods of planting mines?

• Submarine

• Aircraft

• Surface

• None of the above

_____: Glass tube - Inertia switch Influence: Magnetic - Acoustic - ______

• Contact; Pressure

• Pressure; Fuse

• Pressure; Contact

• Fuse; Contact

Degradation of mines due to exposure to elements such as saltwater, high temperatures, etc., that may render mines unable to explode, or more sensitive to disturbance and too easily exploded

• Decaying

• Deterioration

• Deterrence

• None of the above

A naval mine set off by the vibrations of specific sounds, such as those made by a ship

• Contact mine

• CAPTOR mine

• Acoustic mine

• Magnetic mine

What are the three major types of mine countermeasures?

• Ship treatment against magnetic and acoustic mines, Minesweeping, and Mine hunting

• Mine cleaning, Ship treatment against magnetic and acoustic mines, and Mine hunting

• Ship treatment against magnetic and acoustic mines, Mine cleaning and Mine forging

Why do mines incite a different sort of fear than other ordinary weapons?

• The expense of mines is far more costly.

• Mines are not as easily transported.

• Mines bring a profound psychological effect.

• It is more difficult to determine the trajectory of mines.

Which of the following are strategic advantages of mine warfare? (Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.)

• They can disrupt cargo-handling facilities.

• Mines are flexible in times of activation.

• It is more difficult to determine the trajectory of mines.

• The enemy is faced with a choice between confrontation of the minefield and acceptance of a blockade situation.

Autonomous underwater vehicle that can be programmed to search for mines

• VAM

• VAU

• AUV

A weapon designed to remain inert until an object, generally the target, approaches close enough to trigger it

• Temporary weapon

• Passive weapon

• Secondary weapon