Topic 2-3 Quiz – VCDNP Short Course on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament

NPT Quiz

1.

Article III of the NPT obligates non-nuclear-weapon States (NNWS) to do what?

Place nuclear material in all peaceful nuclear activities under IAEA safeguards to prevent their diversion to nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices

Allow IAEA inspectors to conduct inspections anywhere, anytime in their countries

Share the results of any peaceful nuclear explosion they conduct with the IAEA

2.

How did the NPT States parties decide to extend the Treaty in 1995?

The NPT was extended indefinitely by a single decision without conditions

The NPT was extended indefinitely as part of package deal with other decisions

The NPT was extended for another 25 years Article IV of the NPT

3.

How does the NPT define a Nuclear-Weapon State (NWS)?

A state that exploded a nuclear device prior to January 1, 1967

A state that exploded a nuclear device prior to the NPT's entry into force

A permanent member of the United Nations Security Council

4.

Article IV of the NPT…

Allows member states to withdraw from the NPT if their security interests demand it

Acknowledges the states’ inalienable right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy

Obligates states to attend regular Review Conferences

5.

Name the NPT depositary/depositaries:

Russia, United Kingdom and United States

UN Secretary-General

China, France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States

6.

The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) entered into force in:

1960

1980

1970

7.

Under Article I of the NPT, NWS agreed NOT to engage in what activity?

Transfer nuclear weapons to non-nuclear-weapon States

Increase the number and quality of their nuclear weapons

Impose trade sanctions on non-nuclear-weapon States

8.

What are the three pillars of the NPT?

Disarmament, safeguards, non-proliferation

Safeguards, non-proliferation, peaceful uses of nuclear energy

Non-proliferation, disarmament, peaceful uses of nuclear energy

9.

What do states commit to do under Article VI of the NPT?

To conclude a nuclear weapons convention at an early date

To achieve nuclear disarmament by 2025 and general and complete disarmament by 2050

To pursue negotiations in good faith on effective measures relating to the cessation of the nuclear arms race at an early date and to nuclear disarmament

10.

Which of the following states have not signed the NPT?

Syria, Egypt, Iran

Israel, Pakistan, India

DPRK, Cuba, France

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