Which of the Following Is TRUE of Body Armor Use

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of body armor use?

• A) There are no reported cases of penetrating trauma among victims who were shot while wearing body armor.
• B) Blunt trauma may be significant, but the potential for life-threatening injury is less than if armor had not been worn.
• C) Blunt trauma occurs only if ceramic inserts are placed in the vest.
• D) Ceramic inserts are dangerous and should not be used, because they generally fragment and create secondary projectiles when they are struck by a bullet.

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