2019/20 JROTC Academic Competition Q Bank

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The autocratic style of leadership is centered on the A. Leader B. All of the answers are correct C. Unit D. Command

A. Leader

What is the drive or desire to do a particular thing and the force that causes a person to move toward a goal? A. Motivation B. Purpose C. Driving force D. Rationale

A. Motivation

IN what year was the U.S. Constitution ratified? A. 1776 B. 1812 C. 1799 D. 1778

C. 1788

What are the two main collective defense arrangements in which the United States is an active participant? A. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Organization of American States (OAS) B. Organization of American States (OAS) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) C. Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) D. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Organization of Armored States (OAS)

B. Organization of American States (OAS) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

After the president and then vice president, who is third in line to the presidency should the first two be unable to fulfill the duties? A. Secretary of State B. Speaker of the House of Representatives C. Secretary of Defense D. White House Chief of Staff

B. Speaker of the House of Representatives

Which of the following is an officially neutralized state? A. Italy B. Switzerland C. Denmark D. Norway

B. Switzerland

What is the title of the senior U.S. service attache assigned to an embassy? A. Cultural attache B. Representative C. Defense attache D. Ambassador

D. Ambassador

What is the instrument used to determine the direction and speed of relative wind? A. Nomongram B. Divider C. Parallel ruler D. Anemometer

D. Anemometer

`A _____ is any circle formed on the earth's surface by passing a plane through its center, dividing it into two equal halves A. Great circle B. Meridian C. Equator D. Cardinal point

A Great Circle

What time is 0015 A. 1:15 a.m. B. 12:15 a.m. C. 12:15 p.m. D. 1:15 p.m.

B. 12:15

What would 11:15 p.m. be on the 24-hour clock? A. 2215 B. 2315 C. 1015 D. 1115

B. 2313

How many degrees does a circle have? A. 180 B. 360 C. 60 D. 160

B. 360

What term is used to refer to unfair treatment of a particular group of people based on prejudice? A. Discrimination B. Intolerance C. Stereotyping D. Entrapment

A. Discrimination

What term is used to refer to the body's involuntary reaction to immediate threat or danger. A. Distress instinct B. Fight of flight response C. Defense Impulse D. Aggression stimulus

A. Distress Instinct

What is the formula for converting degrees in Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius? A. Celsius=5/9(F/32) B. Celsius=5/9(F-32) C. Celsius=9/5(32-F) D. Celsius=9/5(-32+F)

B Celsius=5/9(F-32)

Missiles and aircraft use ____ to maintain their flight paths A. Energy forces B. Gravity forces C. Aerodynamic forces D. Drag forces

C. Aerodynamic Forces

What are the official representatives of our government in foreign capitals called? A. Attaches B. Envoys C. Ambassadors D. Diplomats

C. Ambassadors

In a ______ trajectory, the missile is acted upon only by gravity and aerodynamic drag after the propulsive force is terminated. A. Anti-ballistic B. Aerodynamic C. Ballistic D. Hyperbolic

C. Ballistic

Why should cadets look upon participation in a parade, especially in the civilian community, as an important part of their training? A. Awards then they may receive B. Tests their knowledge of etiquette C. Brings credit to their school and unit D. Brings credit to the community

C. Brings credit to their school and unit

The Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe during World War II A. Field Marshal Erwin Rommel B. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill C. General Dwight Eisenhower D. Admiral Kent Hewitt

C. General Dwight Eisenhower

Which of the following is an example of a way you can show respect? A. Not removing your sunglasses before speaking to someone B. Saying "yeah, ok" to adults C. Holding the door for an elderly person or child D. Consistently showing up late to meetings

C. Holding the door for an elderly person or child

One of the leading early scientists who was responsible for formulating a number of laws dealing with motion A. Archimedes B. Plato C. Newton D. Aristotal

C. Newton

The fiery death of a meteor is generally known as a ______ A. Elliptical star B. Fireball C. Shooting star D, Black hole

C. Shooting star

When executing a left or a right oblique movement, how many degrees to the right or left are cadets turning simultaneously? A. 120 B. 90 C. 25 D. 45

D. 45

Today's space and satellite systems are used for most A. Precision navigation B. Combat information and intelligence and weather forecasting C. Ship-to-shore communications D. All of the answer are correct

D. All of the answers are correct

A flesh-eating animal or mammal is referred to as A. Herbivorous B. Vegetarian C. None of the answers are correct D. Carnivorous

D. Carnivorous

What are the most basic needs, according to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of human needs? A. Acceptance by family, friends, and groups B. Friends and love C. Safety from poverty, violence and disease D. Food, water, shelter

D. Food, water, shelter

What do we call the principal carbohydrate that circulates in your blood and is used by your cells for energy? A. Sodium B. Insulin C. Hypoglycemia D. Glucose

D. Glucose

What term is used to refer to an ordered ranking, such as Abraham Maslow gave to the levels of human needs? A. Matrix B. Grid C. Apex D. Hierarchy

D. Hierarchy

The speed of missiles and other high speed aircraft is often expressed in terms of A. Speed B. MPH C. Velocity D. Mach number

D. Mach number

What natural external forces do not affect a missile's trajectory? A. Wind B. Magnetic forces C. Gravity D. Sea conditions

D. Sea conditions

The U.S. flag can be displayed twenty-four hours a day under which of the following situations? A. Never B. During a funeral for the President C. Only with the President's approval D. When properly illuminated during the hours of darkness

D. When properly illuminated during the hours of darkness

If the sun is near average size, temperature and brightness what is a white dwarf? A. Smaller, colder and less bright B. Larger, warmer, and brighter C. Larger, warmer and brighter D. Smaller, colder and brighter

A. Smaller, colder and less bright

A common name for the voltage produced by rubbing two materials together is A. Static electricity B. Friction C. Dynamic charge D. Dry charge

A. Static electricity

A freely falling body accelerates at the rate of A. 32 feet per second/per second B. 32 feet per second C. 64 feet per second/per second D. 64 feet per second

A. 32 feet per second/per second

Flags and national anthems are symbols of A. National conquest B. All the people, their land and their institutions C. Foreign wars D. Military personnel

B. All the people, their land and their institutions

An ______ is the complete removal of an extremity, such as a finger or leg? A. Abrasion B. Amputation C. Incision D. Avulsion

B. Amputation

What is a thermometer? A. A musical instrument B. An instrument used to measure temperature C. An instrument used to measure weight D. An instrument used to measure distance

B. An instrument used to measure temperature

Which of these types of bleeding corresponds to blood loss from an artery? A. Capillary bleeding B. Arterial bleeding C. Non of the answers are correct D. Venous bleeding

B. Arterial bleeding

What country did Panama revolt against during the early 1900's for its independence? A. Spain B. Colombia C. France D. United States

B. Columbia

In 1983, who attempted to take over the island of Grenada? A. Nicaraguan-based forces B. Cuban-backed forces C. Costa Rican-backed forces D. Panamanian-baked forces

B. Cuban-backed forces

Relative intensity, or noise level, is calculated in units called A. Ohms B. Decibels C. Echoes D. Reflection

B. Decibels

In the 1990's, the main reason for downsizing and consolidation of the U.S. Armed Forces was A. Alleged sexual conduct B. End of the Cold War threat C. The Tailhook scandal D. More important domestic issues

B. End of the Cold War threat

What American general was ordered out of the Philippines by President Roosevelt in March 1942 so he could take command of the defense of Australia? A. Halsey B. MacArthur C. Nimtz B. Fletcher

B. MacArthur

England imposed a tax on the American colonies in order to A. None of the answers are correct B. Raise money to pay its debts from the war with France C. Stop the colonies from becoming independent D. Discourage trade between England and the Colonies

B. Raise money to pay its debts from the war with France

After they participate in the legislative process by electing the lawmakers, U.S. citizens then have the ______ to accept the authority of those whom they chose. A. Right B. Responsibility C. Choice D. Privilege

B. Responsibility

A ________ occurs when a joint comes apart and stays apart with the bone ends no longer in contact. A. Sprain B. Ligament C. Dislocation D. Strain

C. Dislocation

The United States acquired which fallowing territories as the result of the peace treaty ending the Spanish-American War? A. Philippines, Hawaii and Guam B. Guam, Cuba, and Puerto Rico C. Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines D. Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam

C. Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

The cadet who has the ability to see what must be done and takes care of obligations for his or her unit is showing a A. Sense of humor B. Sense of self-confidence C. Sense of responsibility D. Sense of loyalty

C. sense of responsibility

Anything with a density less than water. A. Will sink B. Will achieve negative buoyancy C. Will float D. Will achieve neutral buoyancy

C. will float

What communications system is designed tor relay long distance radio communication allowing multiple platform intercommunications? A. Visual B. Radiotelegraph C. Facsimili D.Satellite

D. Satellite

The Korean War truce talks took place at ______ A. Seoul B. Wonson C. Panmunjom D. All of the answers are correct

C. Panmunjom

In September 1939, Adolph Hitler's armies started World War II by invading A. Rassian B. Italy C. Poland D. France

C. Poland

What aircraft is a helicopter that can turn into a propeller airplane after takeoff? A. V-22 Osprey B. RQ-2A Pioneer C. SH-60 D. TH-57 Sea Ranger

A. V-22 Osprey

The United States flag signifies a people dedicate to A. All the answers are correct B. Liberty C. Justice D. Freedom for all

A. All the answers are correct

The pre-World War II foreign policy of Britain and France, in which they made territorial concessions to the Axis Powers in return for "promises of peace," was called the policy of A. Appeasement B. Demilitarization C. Non-aggression D. Annexation

A. Appeasement

What country invaded the Falkland Island in 1982? A. Argentina B. Nicaraua C. Chile D. Brazil

A. Argentina

What class of fire is associated with electrical or electronic equipment materials such as radios, radar, generators, and electric motors? A. Charlie B. Alpha C. Bravo D. Delta

A. Charlie

If you do what has to be done without anyone having to tell you, you are showing A. Initiative B. Dependability C. Common sense D. Ability

A. Initiative

Theodore Roosevelt led his regiment of cavalrymen into battle in 1898 in Cuba. These men where known as the A. Rough Riders B. Santiago Fighters C. San Juan Warriors D. Fifth Cavalrymen

A. Rough Riders

Newton's ______ law of motion states the acceleration of a body is directly proportional to the force acting upon it. A. Second B. Fourth C. First D. Third

A. Second

A sugar that is quickly digested and absorbed into the blood and supplies the body with short-term energy. A. Long lasting carbohydrates B. Simple carbohydrates C. None of the answers are correct D. Complex carbohydrates

A.Long lasting carbohydrates

_______ is the change in velocity per unit of time. A. Distance B. Acceleration C. Speed D. Time

B. Acceleration

What type of extinguishing agent should not be used on electrical fires? A. CO2 B. A solid stream of water C. Dry powder containing sodium chloride granules D. Dry chemical

B. A solid stream of water

Diplomatic _______ Includes freedom to communicate with the home government; safety and security of self, staff, and family; inviolability of home and embassy; and certain jurisdictional immunities such as freedom from criminal and civil laws. A. Exemption B. Immunity C. Exception D. Liability

B. Immunities

In what war was the versatility of helicopters first put to widespread use? A. World war I B. Korean War C. World War II D. Vietnam

B. Korean War

Four United States (including a U.S. ambassador) were killed during a terrorists attach on our consulate in Benghazi back in 2012. Benghazi is located in which country? A. Syria B. Libya C. Iran D. Egypt

B. Libya

The purpose of JROTC is "to ______ in students the value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment. A. Clarify B. Instill C. Inspire D. Create

B. Instill

Wich Planet had a mysterious "great red spot" in its southern hemisphere? A. Saturn B. Jupiter C. Earth D. Uranus

B. Jupiter

The post-war military alliance which were formed by the western democracies on the one hand, and the Soviet-controlled states on the other, were, respectively the: A. Marshall Plan and Warsaw Pact B> North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Warsaw Pact C. Eastern Europe Mutual Assistance Treaty and North Atlantic Treaty Organization D. European Recover Program and Council for Mutual Economic Assistance

B. North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Warsaw Pact

Since full diplomatic recognition and exchange of ambassadors was achieved in 1979, United States relations have improved with the most populated nation on earth, the A. Republic of the Philippines B. People's Republic of China C. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics D. Taiwan (Nationalist)

B. People's Republic of China

The suns' energy passes through space by the process of A. Fusion B. Radiation C. Time D. Fusion Fields

B. Radiation

The Vichy French forces of World War II were French forces aligned with A. The USSR B. The Axis powers C. The French underground D. Allied forces

B. The Axis powers

The main cause of tides is A. The rotation of the earth B. The moon C. The sun D. Winds

B. The moon

Astronomy is the study of A. The atom B. The universe C. The zodiac D. Asteroids

B. The universe

The end of fighting in the colonies was marked by the British loss at A. Ticonderoga B. Yorktown C. Saratoga D. Lake Champlain

B. Yorktown

Who is the current president of the Senate of the United States A. Honorable Paul Ryan B. Honorable John McCain C. Honorable Mike Pence D. Honorable Mitch McConnell

C Honorable Mike Pence

What areas did the hijacked airlines of September 11th impact? A. The Pentagon, Washington D.C. B. Western Pennsylvania C. All of the answers are correct D. The World Trade Center, New York City

C. All of the answers are correct

What is likely to happen if a leader handles disciplinary actions inconsistently? A. Distrust of the leader B. Confusion C. All the answers are correct D. Poor morale

C. All the answers are correct

What is the preferred method of destroying a flag unfit for public display A. Shredding B. Burying C. Burning D. Jettison at sea

C. Burning

What term is used to refer to the group of top officials appointed to administer the president's policies? A. National Security Council B. Executive Counsel C. Cabinet D. Advisory Council

C. Cabinet

Which type of special purpose projectile is normally used to confuse enemy search and fire-control radar? A. Illuminating B. Incendiary C. Chaff D. Proximity-fused

C. Chaff

In July of 2015, the U.S. restored diplomatic relations with which nation after 54 years of hostility? A. Russian B. China C. Cuba D. Mexico

C. Cuba

Which of the following words of the pledge of allegiance describes a body of people associated with a particular territory, who are conscious of their unity? A. For which it stands B. Under God C. One nation D. With liberty

C. One nation

If a drug, drink or other substance speeds up the activity of the mind or body, it is considered to be a A. Depressant B. Steroid C. Stimulant D. Narcotic

C. Stimulant

What device is used to magnify the images of distant objects? A. Convex mirror B. Spectrograph C. Telescope D. Magnifier

C. Telescope

The fallowing heavenly body is classified as a star. A. The Moon B. Pluto C. The Sun D. Earth

C. The Sun

There are 100 U.S. senators. IF a vote is split 50/50 who breaks the tie? A. The senior senator B. The senator from the largest state C. The Vice President D. The Senate majority leader

C. The vice president

What atmospheric layer is the ocean of air immediately above the Earth's surface? A. Mesosphere B> Thermosphere C. Troposphere D. Exosphere

C. Troposphere

The _____ is the length of a cycle expressed in distance units. A. Frequency B. Cycle D. Wave length D. Amplitude

C. Wave Length

The purpose of the Marshall Plan was to A. Deploy the Sixth Fleet to the Mediterranean B. Begin the Cold War by confronting the USSR C. Bring pressure in the UN to cause the soviets to leave Iran D. Assist in the economic reconstruction of Western Europe

D. Assist in the economic reconstruction of Western Europe

What country granted independence to India, Pakistan, and Ceylon (Sri Lanka)? A. Soviet Union B. France C. United States D. Great Britain

D. Great Britain

_________ usually occurs in the summertime. It begins as frozen raindrops in high levels of cumulonimbus thunderheads A. Rainmaking B. Seeding C. Freezing rain D. Hail

D. Hail

Fragments of matter that are present in the atmosphere and essential to cloud formation are called A. Rain dust B. Hydrunuclei C. 'seeds' D. Hygroscopic nuclei

D. Hygroscopic nuclei

Which of the following words of the pledge of allegiance says that our country is incapable of being divided during troublesome times? A. For which it stands B. With liberty C. One nation D. Indivisible

D. Indivisible

What is the meridian exactly opposite the prime meridian on the other side of the glove called? A. Equator of time B. Line Zulu C. Mercator Point D. Internation Date Line

D. International Date Line

What planet is called the 'red' planet? A. Venus B> Saturn C. Mercury D. Mars

D. Mars

Which principle of war is demonstrated by the use of strength against weakness? A. Maintain simplicity B. Maintain security C. Achieve surprise D. Mass forces

D. Mass foces

Which of these is the drug in tobacco that may act as a stimulant and cause addiction? A. Phenol B. THC C. Butylamine D. Nicotine

D. Nicotine


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