IED (Improvised Explosive Device) Quiz

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What does IED stand for?

  • Integrated Environmental Development
  • International Energy Department
  • Internet Engineering Design
  • Improvised Explosive Device (correct)

What is the primary use of an IED?

  • Inflicting damage or casualties (correct)
  • Construction purposes
  • Agricultural irrigation
  • Medical research

What type of device is an IED?

  • Agricultural machinery
  • Water purification system
  • Communication tool
  • Explosive weapon (correct)

What distinguishes an IED from conventional military explosives?

<p>Usage of unconventional means (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of IED?

<p>Improvised Explosive Device (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an IED from conventional military explosives?

<p>Method of delivery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of an IED?

<p>Attacking military vehicles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of device is an IED?

<p>Explosive device (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)?

<p>To cause destruction and harm to people and property (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) different from conventional military explosives?

<p>IEDs are homemade and often concealed in common objects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from other types of explosive devices?

<p>They are often constructed using locally available materials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) commonly used in terrorist attacks?

<p>They can be easily hidden and remotely detonated (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

IEDs: Improvised Explosive Devices

  • IED stands for Improvised Explosive Device.
  • The primary use of an IED is as a weapon, typically used in guerrilla warfare or terrorist attacks.
  • An IED is a type of unconventional, homemade explosive device.
  • What distinguishes an IED from conventional military explosives is its improvisational nature, often using readily available materials and components.
  • The main purpose of an IED is to cause harm, damage, or disruption, often targeting people, vehicles, or infrastructure.
  • IEDs are different from conventional military explosives in that they are often fabricated from non-military components, making them harder to detect and trace.
  • IEDs are commonly used in terrorist attacks due to their ease of creation, unpredictability, and potential for mass destruction.

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