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  • Which of the following is NOT a criterion for behavior to be termed sexual harassment?
  • What is the primary pollution concern of the Navy?
  • Which of the following pollutant sources is linked to urban development?
  • What does EPROM stand for?
  • What trade-offs do designers consider in fiber optic systems?
  • What manual should you refer to for avionics corrosion removal?
  • What is a molecule defined as?
  • Who should be standing by while working on energized equipment?
  • Which type of losses are common in two-wire and coaxial lines, but are reduced in waveguides?
  • Which optical fiber properties can help reduce connection loss in short-distance systems?
  • What is the main disadvantage of PROM?
  • What are the major differences between magnetic tape units?
  • On a dipping sonar system, what component generates and transmits sound energy into the water?
  • What are the three basic steps in the identification process of a typical IFF system?
  • What distinguishes read-only memory (ROM) from other memory types?
  • After complete reassembly of equipment, what must be performed?
  • Why is flat, nylon, braided, waxed lacing tape preferred for tying coaxial cables?
  • What is the purpose of heat shrink tubing?
  • What type of memory can retain its data even during a power failure?
  • Which type of instruction would involve a calculation in the control section?
  • What is the primary means of communication for printers as output devices?
  • How does a magnetic drum differ from a magnetic disk?
  • Which part of the fiber optic system is responsible for sending the light signal?
  • When are side boys paraded?
  • In the context of computer storage, what does volatile mean?
  • What additional components are required for the IFF transponder set system to respond to Mode 4 interrogations?
  • What factors must be considered when substituting a resistor?
  • What is primarily converted by a transmitter in a fiber optic data link?
  • What does the physical size of a waveguide affect?
  • What is an effective method for locating defective stages in electronic equipment?
  • After data is processed in the arithmetic/logic section, where is it returned?
  • At what intervals must enlisted personnel receive explanations of certain UCMJ articles as stated in Article 137?
  • What is the only reason for clamping a wire bundle to a plumbing line?
  • What does it mean when reading from bubble memory is described as nondestructive?
  • What document outlines the structure and duties needed for Navy personnel?
  • Why are disk storage devices popular in computing?
  • What are the basic functions of a fiber optic data link?
  • Which output device is commonly used to express coded characters as hard copy?
  • When interrogated, what frequency signal does the AN/APX-72 generate?
  • What is the maximum psi of compressed air for cleaning equipment?
  • What distinguishes a compound from a mixture?
  • Which article of the Code of Conduct emphasizes the responsibility of members of the Armed Forces in captivity?
  • Which of the following is NOT considered a main source of pollutants?
  • A sound wave traveling from an area of warm water into an area of cold water will be affected in what way?
  • What is the first step to take when receiving a discrepancy?
  • What mechanisms in fiber waveguides contribute to signal weakening and distortion?
  • Why are coaxial lines more efficient at microwave frequencies?
  • What results from the combination of atoms in a specific ratio?
  • True or False: All naval aircraft contain an interrogator system.
  • How many configurations is the APX-100 transponder set available in?
  • Which method of voltage production can be generated through temperature differences?
  • Which mode of IFF is set prior to takeoff by maintenance personnel?
  • Which element forms a fundamental part of compounds?
  • What must be done before making resistance measurements?
  • Under what circumstance can deadly force be employed related to a known criminal?
  • Among the following, which is one way voltage can be produced?
  • Which advantage of fiber optics contributes to system economy?
  • What is the purpose of the Identification of Position (I/P) pulse?
  • Which APX-100 system is referred to as the rack-mounted configuration?
  • What is a primary function of an active sonobuoy?
  • What is a compound?
  • What is the name of the frequency spectrum region from 1000 MHz to 100,000 MHz?
  • What is required for an individual to perform CPR?
  • Which component is used to select SIF reply codes for Modes 1, 2, and 3/A?
  • In what states can programmable read-only memory (PROM) typically be found?
  • What is another name for random-access memory (RAM)?
  • What is the main purpose of a disk address?
  • How many bells are sounded at 0700?
  • What is an example of nonvolatile memory?
  • How many sections are there in the central processing unit?
  • What is an ion?
  • Who is responsible for providing the programs stored in ROM?
  • Which parameter primarily affects the sound velocity in seawater when it increases?
  • What are the two main factors that affect the velocity of sound in seawater?
  • What is an element?
  • What is the purpose of any magnetic tape unit?
  • What is a fundamental approach the Navy takes towards energy efficiency?
  • What component monitors timing triggers and causes the fault indicator lamp to illuminate on the interrogator control?
  • What type of watch is most commonly stood by Sailors?
  • What are the three different types of bearings?
  • Which method produces voltage through the influence of magnetic fields?
  • Scheduled maintenance consists of what type of work?
  • What does a DIFAR system utilize to provide bearing data?
  • What precaution should you take before removing a fuse?
  • Which of the following statements describes potential energy?
  • The OTPI system provides what information to the USW pilot?
  • Which of the following subatomic particles is negatively charged?
  • What happens to the electrical fields in coaxial lines at microwave frequencies?
  • What two ways can data be physically organized on a disk pack?
  • What are the three most common sizes of floppy disks?
  • What criterion determines shock intensity?
  • Which dimension determines the frequency range of a waveguide?
  • When was the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) signed into law?
  • What is another name for semiconductor memory chips?
  • What steps has the Navy taken to reduce air pollution in their power plants?
  • Which type of memory is best suited for storing firmware?
  • The amount of data that can be stored on a linear inch of tape is known by what term?
  • Which section of the CPU is responsible for control instructions?
  • In bubble memory technology, what is the primary material used for the thin crystal?
  • Which of the following types of storage loses its data when power is turned off?
  • What provides ground or in-flight transponder testing capability in the APX-72 system?
  • Which OPNAVINST provides guidance and regulations for duties and responsibilities of personnel within the Navy?
  • Which material is commonly used as a dielectric in waveguides?
  • Why is direct accessing of data a big advantage over the sequential accessing of data?
  • Which of the following emphasizes the need for a Sailor's integrity and accountability?
  • Which statement is true regarding neutrons?
  • What is the major method for testing shorts in transformers, motor windings, and capacitors?
  • What is the total number of articles in the Code of Conduct?
  • Where can you find danger areas for a particular aircraft?
  • How is EPROM erased?
  • In a typical IFF/SIF system, how many codes can be selected in Mode 2?
  • What must be used in the construction of waveguides?
  • Sonobuoys that transmit an acoustic pulse and detect a resulting echo are classified as what type of sonobuoy?
  • What is the transmission frequency of the interrogator in an IFF system?
  • The control section of the CPU can be compared to which of the following?
  • Which of the following describes the nature of RAM?
  • Who is ultimately responsible for safety on the aircraft?
  • Which method of producing voltage involves the movement of friction?
  • In port, where are the national ensign and union jack displayed on a commissioned ship?
  • A LOFAR sonobuoy primarily is used for which purpose?
  • What is the significance of track organization on a disk?
  • What is the primary purpose of the Code of Conduct?
  • Sonobuoys equipped with an EFS system have what capability?
  • Which type of memory can retain data without power?
  • Which method can be used to report fraud, waste, and abuse situations in the Navy?
  • What is the primary purpose of preventive maintenance?
  • Why is single mode fiber preferred for long-distance communication?
  • What is the preferred extinguishing agent for Class C fires?
  • When stamping wire identification numbers, at what interval should you stamp the wire?
  • Which feature of memory makes EPROM different from standard ROM?
  • How does noise affect the optical signal in fiber optics?
  • Under article V of the Code of Conduct, what information must you provide when questioned?
  • Which tools should not be etched?
  • Which type of optical fiber produces less signal distortion?
  • What is the purpose of performing continuity tests?
  • What property of optical fibers contributes to better light transmission efficiency?
  • What is the composition of magnetic core storage?
  • What is the main advantage of sonobuoys in naval operations?
  • What is a floppy disk?
  • What type of naval aircraft employs the AN/ASQ-13F dipping sonar system?
  • In wire identification numbers, what does the suffix N mean?
  • Which flag is flown from the jackstaff at the bow of a commissioned ship?
  • What is the minimum slack that should be provided when terminating wiring with a connector?
  • Which statement best describes the main concern regarding pollution produced by the Navy?
  • Which mode of IFF operation is used by military and civilian aircraft control stations?
  • What section of the CPU manages the instruction flow?
  • What information can a DIFAR sonobuoy provide that a LOFAR sonobuoy cannot?
  • What type of insulator is effective at very high frequencies?
  • What interaction is responsible for energy traveling down a waveguide?
  • What method does the Navy use to ensure Sailors work efficiently as a unit?
  • What does the acronym IFF stand for?
  • What is the primary function of the central processing unit?
  • How is data accessed in RAM?
  • What precedes each record on a disk?
  • What are the three sources that contain the basic disciplinary laws for the U.S. Navy?
  • When substituting hardware, what factors should you consider before making the substitution?
  • What shape can waveguides have?
  • Which of the following is NOT a condition for using deadly force?
  • What is the term used for the process of reading instructions and data into a computer?
  • How many types of bearings are used in navigation?
  • What are two primary effects of pollution?
  • How is data organized on all disks?
  • Which phenomenon decreases the effectiveness of optical signal propagation in fiber optics?
  • What was concluded by scientists in 1969 regarding optical fiber loss?
  • What does the term "loss" refer to in fiber optics?
  • What are the two basic types of optical fibers?
  • Tracks on each channel of a magnetic drum are grouped into what?
  • How can loss in optical fibers be minimized during their construction?
  • How is the storage capacity of a disk determined?
  • The length of tape between BOT and EOT is referred to by what term?
  • Where should you first look for wire replacement information?
  • Which of the following is not a part of a fiber optic data link?
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of court-martial?
  • What does the term "skin effect" refer to?
  • What is the pulse spacing of Mode 1 in an IFF system?
  • What are the four major types of instructions in the control section?
  • Where are Modes 1 and 3/A selected on the AN/APX-72 transponder set?
  • Can programs stored in ROM be modified?
  • How many nautical miles from the U.S. coastline must vessels travel to discharge unpulped trash?
  • A semiconductor memory consists of what?
  • What phenomenon restricts the current-carrying area at the center conductor of a coaxial line?
  • What defines matter?
  • How does invisible light convert to visible light in a fluorescent light?
  • What term describes the energy associated with motion?
  • What publication contains information on mounting hardware for aircraft parts?
  • What type of wire should you use to carry 600-1000 volts with a temperature rating between 302°F to 500°F?
  • What is the proper color code for a 100 ohm resistor with a 10 percent tolerance?
  • What type of loss is greatly reduced by the large surface area of waveguides?
  • In which type of memory are instructions and programs typically stored permanently inside the computer?
  • What is the military encrypted mode in the IFF system?
  • What is a consequence of not explaining UCMJ articles to enlisted personnel as required?
  • What are the names of the sections that make up the CPU?
  • How are the magnetic domains of bubble memory switched?
  • Bubble memory consists of what?
  • What primarily determines the valence of an atom?
  • What is the primary limitation of waveguides at lower frequencies?
  • Which properties of waveguides do air dielectrics enhance?
  • Which is NOT an advantage of fiber optics over electrical systems?
  • What can the use of improper test probes result in?
  • Which agreement does the Navy follow to dispose of treated sewage in foreign waters?
  • What type of energy does light represent when it interacts with matter?
  • Which of the following sonobuoys provides water temperature data?
  • Which of the following describes a method the Navy employs for pollution control?
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