IED Knowledge Quiz for UNMAS Afghanistan

A detailed illustration of different types of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in a military context, showcasing various components and their effects, with a background of a conflict zone.

IED Knowledge Quiz for UNMAS Afghanistan

Test your knowledge about Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and their impact in areas like Afghanistan with our engaging quiz. This quiz is designed for individuals interested in understanding the classification, consequences, and mitigation strategies associated with IEDs.

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What is IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices)?

A. An IED is a device placed or produced in an improvised manner incorporating explosives or noxious chemicals. An IED may be victim-activated or command-detonated.

B. An IED is an explosive device concealed under or on the ground and designed to destroy or disable enemy targets, ranging from combatants to vehicles and tanks, as they pass over or near it.

C. An IED is any device that can be used with intent to inflict damage or harm. IEDs are used to increase the efficacy and efficiency of activities such as hunting, crime, law enforcement, self-defense, and warfare.

Correctly recording and reporting _______ as anti-personnel mines is currently being discussed within International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) Review board. Failure to address anti-personnel mines of an improvised nature under APMBC merely because of how these devices are produced, rather than addressing them because of the indiscriminate effect they have, not only violates the provisions of the APMBC, but also risks weakening the global norm against-anti-personnel mines.

Which Statement is FALSE regarding to IED?

A. IED Threat Mitigation is not closely related with SDGs

B. IEDs can be made at home

C. IEDs can broadly be divided into four categories: Command-Operated IEDs, Victim Operated IEDs, Suicide IEDs, and Other IEDs.

D. So far, the worst impacted countries from IEDs have been Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Pakistan and Somalia.

According to Explosive Violence Monitor 2018, IEDs were responsible for 9,366 civilian casualties, ( _______ of the total civilian casualties in 2018)

A. 52%

B. 42%

C. 63%

In 2018, Action on Armed Violence (AOVA) recorded that IEDs resulted in at least one casualty in _______ different countries and territories, two more than in 2017.

A. 49

B. 62

C. 77

Tick the LOCATION where the most CIVILIANS harm resulted from IED attacks.

A. Place of worship

B. Market

C. Public building

D. Road

Which of these is a warning sigh of a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED)? *Select all that apply questions*

A. A car with unusual or suspicious individuals

B. Abandoned Vehicle

C. Vehicle quickly overtaking convoy

D. Odd fumes from trunk

E. Cars parked on the side of the road with flashing lights

What is the most prevalent IED threat facing the MILITARY today?

A. Roadside bomb

B. Suicide bomb

C. Radio-controlled bomb

D. Time-operated bomb

IED Knowledge Quiz for UNMAS Afghanistan

IED Knowledge Quiz for UNMAS Afghanistan

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