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27. (U2C1L3:G22) Define "character." A) A person's inner strength B) Someone who is a genuine eccentric. C) Someone who blames others for things that go wrong with a team. D) Principles or standards that guide people to do the right thing.
A) A person's inner strength
24. (U2C1L3:G19) What is a "norm?" A) A principle of right action binding upon members of a group that guides, controls, or regulates proper and accepted behavior. B) A guy on "Cheers". C) An absolute principle that is unchanging from one environment to the next. D) Principles or standards that guide people to make decisions based on peer pressure.
A) A principle of right action binding upon members of a group that guides, controls, or regulates proper and accepted behavior.
6. (U2C1L4:G1) Define "attributes." A) A quality or characteristic that belongs to a person; a distinctive personal feature. B) A feature distinctive to a particular race of people. C) An attitude that demonstrates confidence and ability. D) A group characteristic that sets the group apart from other groups.
A) A quality or characteristic that belongs to a person; a distinctive personal feature.
4. (U1C2L5:Q1) You are a member of a civil engineering squadron in an Air Force mission support group. Your squadron supports the other groups in your tactically self-contained combat unit, which different types of aircraft formed as an independently deployable unit. Which of the following best describes your unit? A) Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) B) Numbered Air Force (NAF) C) Maintenance Group D) Wing
A) Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW)
10. (U2C1L4:G5) A leader conducts him or herself so that personal habits are not open to censure.Define "censure." A) An opinion or judgment that criticizes or condemns sternly. B) To tighten one's belt or one's hold on an object. C) Another word for praise or kudos. D) The act of revealing one's flaws to others to gain acceptance within a group.
A) An opinion or judgment that criticizes or condemns sternly.
15. (U2C1L4:G11) In the Leadership Development Program, character describes what a leader must _____________. A) BE B) DO C) SAY D) THINKS
A) BE
38. (U2C1L3:G33) Name the three ethical responsibilities of a leader that promote a healthy environment. A) Be a good role model; develop followers ethically; lead in such a way that you avoid putting teammates into ethical dilemmas. B) Clean up after others; don't smoke, and recycle when possible. C) Wear the uniform correctly; be on time; perform community service. D) Question all orders; use authority to accomplish a task; refrain from giving criticism.
A) Be a good role model; develop followers ethically; lead in such a way that you avoid putting teammates into ethical dilemmas.
2. (U1C2L4:F2) Who is the Navy's highest-ranking officer, who serves as the Secretary of the Navy's principal naval adviser and represents the Navy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff? A) Chief of Naval Operations B) Chief of Sea Operations C) Leader of Naval Operations D) Commander of Sea Operations
A) Chief of Naval Operations
5. (U1C2L4:Q3) You are the Officer in Charge of the Tactical Command (OTC). You want your Principle Warfare Commanders to be able to respond immediately to any enemy attack, so you delegate _______________ to them. A) Command by Negation B) Composite Warfare C) Underway Replenishment D) Immediate need
A) Command by Negation
10. (U2C1L2:G6) Explain what is meant by the "structural behaviors" of leadership. A) Concerned for the expectations and assignments of the task. B) Abiding by one's chain of command. C) Providing structured feedback on the performance of peers. D) To correct drill mistakes on the parade field.
A) Concerned for the expectations and assignments of the task.
8. (U2C1L3:G3) ____________ is the sum total of all laws, rules, etc. that make up your organizational, civic, and moral obligations. A) Duty B) Honor C) Country D) Loyalty
A) Duty
36. (U2C1L3:G31) Define "tunnel vision." A) Extreme narrowness of viewpoint. B) A medical condition characterized by a detached retina. C) A condition that requires eyeglasses. D) Synonym to being nearsighted.
A) Extreme narrowness of viewpoint.
13. (U2C1L4:G8) Name the three "BE" things that a leader must be. A) Have honorable character, be an example, resolve complex problems. B) Be competent, be quick, be specific. C) Be confident, be competent, be a non-complainer. D) Be excellent, be an example, be an explainer.
A) Have honorable character, be an example, resolve complex problems.
16. (U2C1L3:G11) The term ____________ refers to the notion of completeness, wholeness, and uniqueness and encompasses the sum total of a person's set of values. A) Integrity B) Loyalty C) Discipline D) Duty
A) Integrity
40. (U2C1L3:G35) The acronym "LDRSHIP" stands for what? A) Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage B) Leadership, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Perseverance C) Loyalty, Diligence, Regard, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage D) Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personality
A) Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage
7. (U2C1L3:G2) Name the seven individual values of LDRSHIP. A) Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage B) Luck, disciples, reward, self-declaring, humility, interest, and perseverance C) Love, direction, retention, service, humbleness, involvement, and patience D) None of the above
A) Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage
9. (U2C1L1:G4) _____________ means giving others the will to do what they are capable of doing. A) Motivation B) Influence C) Leadership D) Discipline
A) Motivation
1. (U1C2L4:F1) Where is the Naval Reserve Force headquartered? A) Norfolk B) New York City C) New Orleans D) Sacramento
A) Norfolk
20. (U2C1L3:G15) Define moral courage. A) Overcoming fears other than bodily harm while doing what needs to be done. B) The standards of conduct that govern group behavior. C) A person's inner strength. D) Overcoming fears of bodily harm and doing your duty.
A) Overcoming fears other than bodily harm while doing what needs to be done.
21. (U2C1L3:G16) Name the two forms of personal courage. A) Physical and moral courage B) Absolute and situational courage C) Temporary and permanent courage D) Intellectual and physical courage
A) Physical and moral courage
10. (U2C1L3:G5) What are the three things you must do to exhibit the value of loyalty? A) Respect the U.S. Constitution and its laws, demonstrate strong moral character and virtue, and show faithfulness to family, friends, and peers. B) Recognize every human's dignity, arrive on time to events, and create a climate of fairness. C) Salute the flag, follow the chain of command, and show consideration for others. D) Put the welfare of others first, be self-introspective, and focus on community service.
A) Respect the U.S. Constitution and its laws, demonstrate strong moral character and virtue, and show faithfulness to family, friends, and peers.
5. (U2C1L3:Q5) A transfer student was assigned to your squad. When you asked him about his previous JROTC unit, he told you that there was a lot of competition between units and individuals. At first, you were impressed with the new Cadet. However, after a couple of weeks you noticed that he was causing a breakdown in teamwork, and an increase in competition between your squad members. You have enough time before leadership lab to talk to your squad about one of the Army Values. Which one should you choose to correct this situation? Why? A) Selfless Service - your squad members are becoming more competitive with each other, and are placing their own needs before those of the squad. B) Honor - your squad members aren't adhering to a code of ethics or values. C) Personal Courage - your squad members aren't facing fears, danger or adversity. D) Respect - squad members aren't treating each other as they should.
A) Selfless Service - your squad members are becoming more competitive with each other, and are placing their own needs before those of the squad.
39. (U2C1L3:G34) Define "self-disclosure." A) Talking to others about yourself so as to realize that your problems are no different from theirs. B) Taking one's clothes off in the privacy of one's room. C) Sharing secrets with others to gain friendships. D) Securing an area before you leave it.
A) Talking to others about yourself so as to realize that your problems are no different from theirs.
3. (U2C1L1:Q2) You are a squad leader. A fellow squad leader is feeling bad because he realized that he wasn't as strong a leader as he thought he was, and that he had some things to work on. As a squad member he always completed his missions, but he is having a hard time learning some leadership behaviors and doesn't think he should be a squad leader. For one thing, he has trouble motivating his squad to complete its assigned missions. What should you tell him to help him become a better leader? A) Tell him that since leadership is learned, that he should continue as a squad leader and learn from both his mistakes and the things he does well. B) Tell him that he should ask the platoon leader to take him out of the squad leader position until he learns more motivation techniques. C) Tell him that he should ask the platoon leader to put him in your squad so that you can teach him how to be a better leader. D) Tell him that most leaders have shortcomings and that he should just accept them and to continue to do the things he does well.
A) Tell him that since leadership is learned, that he should continue as a squad leader and learn from both his mistakes and the things he does well.
2. (U1C2L6:F2) Who appoints the commandant that heads the Marine Corps? A) The President B) The Vice President C) The Leader of the House D) The Secretary of Defense
A) The President
13. (U2C1L3:G8) Define "selfless service." A) The willingness to put the welfare of others first. B) The willingness to listen closely to others. C) The willingness to focus on service to the military, school, or team. D) The willingness to adhere to a public code of professional values.
A) The willingness to put the welfare of others first.
2. (U2C1L2:Q1) John and Kim work for the same company. They lead teams of workers with almost identical duties. John relates well with his worker's who believe that he genuinely cares about their well-being, but he isn't good at giving direction, and he frequently assigns unfair workloads. Kim shows that she cares about her worker's well-being by giving clear direction and assigning fair workloads. For some reason, however, her team never performs as well as John's. This seems to indicate that: A) There is no one best way to lead. A leader's style has to match the situation. B) Leaders do not have an impact on group or organization effectiveness. C) Kim's team would probably work better if she used the Laissez-faire style of leadership. D) Kim should try to be like John.
A) There is no one best way to lead. A leader's style has to match the situation.
3. (U2C1L2:Q2) Throughout history, leaders used the same approaches and styles identified in modern studies. Kings and Queens in the middle ages ruled with absolute authority, and people believed that hereditary monarchies were the best way to govern. Which modern leadership approach and style best reflects this type of governing? A) Traits approach and autocratic style B) Behavior approach and autocratic style C) Follower approach and democratic style D) Traits approach and laissez-faire style
A) Traits approach and autocratic style
12. (U2C1L3:G7) To exhibit the value of respect, what three actions must you take? A) Treat all people with dignity, demonstrate consideration for others, and create a climate of fairness. B) Listen to others, consider every viewpoint, and act accordingly. C) Both of the above D) None of the above
A) Treat all people with dignity, demonstrate consideration for others, and create a climate of fairness.
2. (U1C2L5:F2) The Secretary who heads the Air Force does not have a cabinet rank and is a _____. A) civilian B) member of the Air Force C) member of the Senate D) member of the House
A) civilian
22. (U2C1L3:G17) The Code of Conduct contains the basic tenets for conduct of service members. Define "tenet." A) Synonymous with requirements. B) A principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true; a set of guidelines. C) A proven fact. D) Any book that specifies how members of a group are required to think.
B) A principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true; a set of guidelines.
9. (U2C1L4:G4) A good leader accepts honest errors from teammates without recrimination. Define "recrimination." A) Considering teammates to be criminals. B) A retaliatory accusation. C) The state of not being bothered by incompetence. D) The act of re-teaching material until a team understands it.
B) A retaliatory accusation.
2. (U2C1L4:Q1) You delegated a difficult mission to a reliable junior Cadet. Unfortunately, you didn't have time to supervise because you were completing another mission at the same time. The Cadet failed to complete the mission successfully, but appreciated the opportunity to excel. The Cadet knows that your supervisor will blame you for the failure and wants to take full responsibility. As a leader, which of the below choices would be your BEST course of action next? A) Allow the junior Cadet to take responsibility for the failed mission, and tell your supervisor that your team shouldn't have been assigned so many difficult missions at once B) Accept responsibility for the missions failure yourself, but talk to your supervisor about assigning missions in the future that are more within you and your team's capabilities C) Allow the junior Cadet to take responsibility for the failed mission, and counsel the Cadet on the responsibilities of leaders D) Accept full responsibility for the failed mission, but don't assign the junior Cadet to be in charge of any more missions without close supervision
B) Accept responsibility for the missions failure yourself, but talk to your supervisor about assigning missions in the future that are more within you and your team's capabilities
5. (U1C2L6:Q2) Your cousin is a United States Marine. He is part of an Amphibious Ready Group. He told you that his ship carries about 800 Marines, six helicopters, and 24 amphibious assault vehicles. What kind of ship is he describing? A) Amphibious Assault Ship B) Amphibious Transport Dock C) Dock Landing Ship D) Maritime Prepositioned Squadron
B) Amphibious Transport Dock
6. (U1C2L5:Q3) Counterland missions use several different attack aircraft to destroy enemy supplies and replacements, and to provide close air support to U. S. ground combat units. Which of the following is NOT one of the primary attack aircraft used in these types of missions? A) A-10 "Warthog" B) B-52 Bomber C) F-15 Strike Eagle D) F-117 Nighthawk
B) B-52 Bomber
7. (U2C1L2:G3) From the 1940s to the 1970s, Kurt Lavin's research into leadership was called a ___________ approach. A) Scattershot B) Behavior C) Eclectic D) Adaptive
B) Behavior
8. (U2C1L1:G3) In leadership, __________ gives others the knowledge to complete a task. A) Authority B) Direction C) Motivation D) Purpose
B) Direction
4. (U1C2L6:Q1) A Marine is stationed during peace time in a foreign country where there are no Navy or Marine Corps bases and no places for Marine units to train. What type of job is the Marine most likely performing? A) Dock Landing B) Embassy Security C) Amphibious Assault D) Ground Combat
B) Embassy Security
3. (U1C2L4:Q1) You are a member of one of the Navy's task force packages called a strike group. Your strike group is comprised of amphibious ships, cruisers, destroyers, and submarines. What type of strike group is it? A) Carrier Strike Group B) Expeditionary Strike Group C) Surface Action Group
B) Expeditionary Strike Group
4. (U2C1L2:Q3) We elect a President every four years. The responsibility for a President's success or failure lies with the President, the federal government, AND the voters because of the approach we use to choose a President. Which approach is most similar to the way we choose a President? A) Contingency Approach - the person chosen has the proper style to fit the situation. B) Follower Approach - the person chosen is most likely to be able to balance the needs of the group with the situation. C) Situational Approach - the person is chosen because they best fit a specific situation. D) Trait Approach - the person chosen either does or does not possess the required leadership traits.
B) Follower Approach - the person chosen is most likely to be able to balance the needs of the group with the situation.
17. (U2C1L3:G12) When a person possesses a high standard of moral value and principles, shows good moral judgment, and demonstrates consistent moral behavior, the person exhibits the value of _____________. A) Selflessness B) Integrity C) Morality D) Loyalty
B) Integrity
8. (U2C1L4:G3) Explain the BE, KNOW, DO attributes of leadership. A) Be efficient, know everything, and do what you can. B) Leaders must concentrate on what they are, what they know, and what they do. C) Be your best, know your team, and do what you can to guide the team to success. D) Leaders must be, know, and do the Army's Code of Conduct.
B) Leaders must concentrate on what they are, what they know, and what they do.
42. (U2C1L3:G37) ___________ establishes the correct order of your obligations and commitments. A) Judgment B) Loyalty C) Discernment D) None of the above
B) Loyalty
25. (U2C1L3:G20) Standards of conduct that govern the behavior of a group may be formal or informal and are commonly called __________. A) Standards B) Norms C) Laws D) Tenets
B) Norms
35. (U2C1L3:G30) Define the word "unethical." A) Not claiming allegiance to any particular cultural group. B) Not doing the moral or right thing, usually because of peer pressure or self interest. C) An inability to comprehend what one reads. D) An inability to perform a sincere self-assessment.
B) Not doing the moral or right thing, usually because of peer pressure or self interest.
8. (U2C1L2:G4) As a result of studies at Ohio State on leadership, two primary leadership behaviors were identified. What are they? A) Humor and honesty B) Relationship and structure. C) Provider and relationship D) Structure and stature
B) Relationship and structure.
5. (U2C1L4:Q4) You are a squad leader, and your platoon is going to participate in a drill and ceremonies competition at the end of the month. You approach your platoon leader about making drill training more complex because your squad is much more proficient than the other squads. For leadership development reasons, he asks you to apply the 11 principles of leadership and to make the decision for him.Which of the following best describes what your answer should be? A) Since you are seeking responsibility, he should let you train your squad train separately. B) Since the competition requires all of the squads to move in unison, he needs to keep training them as a team, even if it means performing less difficult tasks. C) Since you and your squad are technically and tactically proficient, then he should allow your squad to train separately on more difficult tasks. D) Since he already explained the task and you said that you understood it, then you will continue to do what you were told.
B) Since the competition requires all of the squads to move in unison, he needs to keep training them as a team, even if it means performing less difficult tasks.
37. (U2C1L3:G32) Define "favoritism." A) The bringing of treats to social events. B) The showing of special favor. C) Talking to others about yourself to gain friends. D) Influencing people by giving false praise.
B) The showing of special favor.
5. (U1C2L5:Q2) The Air Force's counterair operations target enemy aircraft, airfields, and surface to air missiles to gain and maintain Air Superiority. The objective of Air Superiority is to: A) Destroy enemy targets on the ground. B) To allow air, ground, and sea forces to operate while denying the enemy the same. C) To keep air trade routes open for transport of goods and materials. D) To make sure civilian aircraft are safe.
B) To allow air, ground, and sea forces to operate while denying the enemy the same.
9. (U2C1L2:G5) Explain what is meant by "relationship behaviors" in leadership. A) Concerning oneself with goal setting and making work assignments. B) Treating team members as equal and looking out for the well-being of others. C) Communicating expectations, establishing work schedules, and sharing work. D) The degree to which your communication style is indirect.
B) Treating team members as equal and looking out for the well-being of others.
2. (U2C1L3:Q2) You are a platoon leader and acting company commander because the company commander and XO are absent. Your battalion S-3 calls you up and asks you which platoon you selected for the opportunity to participate in a prestigious drill competition. This is the first you've heard of it, but the other platoon leader tells you that the commander said that her platoon would be participating in it. Unfortunately, this platoon leader once admitted that she has a habit of taking care of her platoon at the expense of the others by choosing to perform easier tasks. You have to give the S-3 an answer now. What is your best course of action? A) You maintain loyalty to your platoon and give them the opportunity. B) You respect the other platoon leader's integrity and send her platoon, but you also ask her how she would feel if you sent your platoon. C) You tell the S-3 that your company doesn't have a platoon to participate. D) You send your platoon in order to teach the other platoon leader about integrity.
B) You respect the other platoon leader's integrity and send her platoon, but you also ask her how she would feel if you sent your platoon.
1. (U2C1L4:F1)In the Leadership Development Program,Character describes what a leader must _____________.Competence refers to what a leader must _____________.Actions are what a leader must __________. A) do, know, be B) be, know, do C) know, be, do D) be, do, know
B) be, know, do
1. (U1C2L6:F1) What year was the Marine Corps founded? A) 1779 B) 1778 C) 1775 D) 1776
C) 1775
10. (U2C1L1:G5) "Influence" is defined as the power to control or affect others by _________, _________, or __________. A) Coercion, force, discipline B) Bribery, intimidation, threats C) Authority, persuasion, example D) Position, assignment, default
C) Authority, persuasion, example
4. (U2C1L1:Q3) Your new squad leader tells you that he has always been successful at whatever he did. He said, "Even though I've never been in a leadership position, I know that I will be a great squad leader because I was "born to lead." After a short time as squad leader, he finds out he was wrong. He's realizing that being a leader requires a lot of hard work, and that his preferred leadership style doesn't always work. What did he not realize until he was in a leadership position? A) He didn't realize that leaders have to apply a variety of approaches to leadership situations. B) He didn't realize that leadership traits aren't the same as leadership behaviors. C) Both A and B. D) Neither A, nor B.
C) Both A and B.
17. (U2C1L4:G13) In the Leadership Development Program, actions are what a leader must __________. A) BE B) SEE C) DO D) THINK
C) DO
14. (U2C1L3:G9) What two actions must you take to exhibit the value of selfless service? A) Make sure your own needs and the needs of your peers are met. B) Employ honor as your motive in all things and work towards wholesome values. C) Focus your priorities on service to your community or to your nation, and place the needs of the organization above personal gain. D) All of the above
C) Focus your priorities on service to your community or to your nation, and place the needs of the organization above personal gain.
5. (U2C1L1:Q4) You are a new squad leader. You always watched the examples of your two previous squad leaders. You liked the first squad leader's way of always giving very specific directions. The other never gave directions, and always complained "I wouldn't have done it that way" when you finished. Their squads completed their assigned tasks, but they never seemed motivated to do anything. After they left the squad, both squad leaders got promoted to platoon sergeant. How do you think you should you give direction? A) Always give specific directions like the first squad leader. B) Since the squad always completed the tasks and both squad leaders got promoted, either method would work well. C) Give some direction, especially if it matters how a task is completed, but delegate some of the decision making to your subordinates. D) Develop your subordinates by just assigning the tasks like the second squad leader, but don't complain about how it was done.
C) Give some direction, especially if it matters how a task is completed, but delegate some of the decision making to your subordinates.
6. (U2C1L1:G1) Define "leadership." A) Bossing around one's peers. B) Obeying your Army instructor's commands. C) Guiding others to accomplish a mission. D) Controlling others through intimidation.
C) Guiding others to accomplish a mission.
6. (U2C1L2:G2) Name three traits common to those in leadership positions that were discovered through research from the 1800s to the 1940s. A) Health, longevity, tenacity. B) Education level, marital status, and race. C) Intelligence, dependability, and humor. D) Income, height, and listening skills
C) Intelligence, dependability, and humor.
16. (U2C1L4:G12) In the Leadership Development Program, competence refers to what a leader must _____________. A) BE B) DO C) KNOW D) SEE
C) KNOW
1. (U2C1L3:Q1) In an Army JROTC competition, the scores are so close that one point could mean winning or losing. On the final event, a written test, you got the lowest possible grade without failing. When your instructor was reviewing the test answers, you noticed that he marked one answer correct that should have been wrong. You have an ethical dilemma, and telling him he made a mistake will cause you to fail and could cause your squad to lose. Think about the Army Values and your personal values. What should you do? What do you stand to gain? A) Remain loyal to your squad and don't say anything; your squad could win the competition B) Remain loyal to your squad by informing the teacher of his mistake after the competition is over; more loyalty from your squad mates C) Maintain your integrity and inform the teacher of his mistake, even if it means your squad loses; gain the respect of your competitors, instructor, and eventually, your squad D) Maintain your integrity and inform the teacher of his mistake; expect to be awarded extra points for your strong values
C) Maintain your integrity and inform the teacher of his mistake, even if it means your squad loses; gain the respect of your competitors, instructor, and eventually, your squad
23. (U2C1L3:G18) ____________ courage is standing up for your values, moral principles, and convictions. A) Physical B) Absolute C) Moral D) Real
C) Moral
6. (U1C2L6:Q3) While you were waiting for a flight at the airport, you talked to a Marine about his job. He said that his unit trained extensively on deploying ground units out of enemy sight, then moving their amphibious assault ships to different locations so that the enemy doesn't know where an attack would come from. What type of operation is he describing? A) Maritime Prepositioned Squadrons B) Noncombatant Evacuation Operations C) Operational Maneuver from the Sea D) Vertical Envelopment
C) Operational Maneuver from the Sea
19. (U2C1L3:G14) Define physical courage. A) Overcoming fears other than of bodily harm to do your job. B) Willingness to put the safety of others before your own safety. C) Overcoming fears of bodily harm and doing your duty. D) Standing up for what you believe in and being outspoken.
C) Overcoming fears of bodily harm and doing your duty.
18. (U2C1L3:G13) What is the difference between physical and moral courage? A) Physical courage earns you the President's Physical Fitness Award B) Moral courage is easier than physical courage because it doesn't involve bodily injury. C) Physical courage is overcoming fears of bodily harm and doing your duty. Moral courage is overcoming fears other than bodily harm while doing what needs to be done. D) None of the above
C) Physical courage is overcoming fears of bodily harm and doing your duty. Moral courage is overcoming fears other than bodily harm while doing what needs to be done.
30. (U2C1L3:G25) Define "ethics." A) Norms of behavior that control group activities. B) The nationality into which one is born. C) Principals or standards that guide people to do the moral or right thing. D) A class you take to learn appropriate business behavior.
C) Principals or standards that guide people to do the moral or right thing.
11. (U2C1L4:G6) Name three "DO" things that a leader must provide. A) Food, water, shelter B) Listening, evaluating, encouraging C) Purpose, direction, motivation D) Supervision, encouragement, evaluation
C) Purpose, direction, motivation
11. (U2C1L1:G6) The three steps for changing negative behavior are ____________, ____________, and _____________. A) Reinforce them, ignore them, and confirm them B) See them as habits, have others point them out to you, and work on them C) Realize the need for change, have a positive attitude towards change, and follow through D) The 30-inch step, the 15-inch step, and the half step
C) Realize the need for change, have a positive attitude towards change, and follow through
11. (U2C1L2:G7) What approach to leadership discerned that there is no one best way to lead? A) The confidence approach of the 1980s. B) The eclectic approach of the 1990s. C) The contingency approach of the 1960s to the present. D) The free-for-all approach of the 1950s.
C) The contingency approach of the 1960s to the present.
6. (U2C1L3:G1) ____________ are ideas about the worth or importance of things, concepts, and people. A) Loyalties B) Duties C) Values D) Obligations
C) Values
41. (U2C1L3:G36) A ___________ is a principle of right action binding upon members of a group that guides, controls, or regulates proper and acceptable behavior. A) guideline B) law C) norm D) mandate
C) norm
15. (U2C1L3:G10) What are the two ways of exhibiting the value of honor? A) Standing up for one's beliefs and exhibiting steadfastness. B) Overcoming obstacles to achieve a task or goal and being outspoken. C) Recognizing the dignity of all and creating a climate of fairness. D) Adhere to and identify with a public code of professional values and employ honor as your motive for action.
D) Adhere to and identify with a public code of professional values and employ honor as your motive for action.
4. (U1C2L4:Q2) During composite warfare operations, the Officer in Tactical Command (OTC) manages the battlespace through the efforts of the Principle Warfare Commanders. If you were one of the Principle Warfare Commanders and your job was to protect the force from enemy aircraft, missiles, and ballistic missiles, which of the Principle Warfare Commanders are you? A) Anti-Surface Warfare Commander (ASuW) B) Strike Warfare Commander C) Anti-Submarine Warfare Commander (ASW) D) Air Defense Commander (ADC)
D) Air Defense Commander (ADC)
12. (U2C1L4:G7) Name the five "KNOW" things that a leader must know. A) Know the four factors of leadership and know yourself B) Know human nature and know your job C) Know your unit D) All of the above
D) All of the above
29. (U2C1L3:G24) Name three things you can do to build strong and honorable character in yourself. A) Assess the present strength of your values and character. B) Determine what values you want to promote. C) Seek out tasks and situations that support such character, and select a role model who demonstrates the values and character you want to develop. D) All of the above
D) All of the above
7. (U2C1L4:G2) Name three of the eleven principles of leadership. A) Know yourself and seek self-improvement. Be technically proficient. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions. B) Make sound and timely decisions. Set the example. Know your personnel and look out for their welfare. Keep followers informed. C) Develop responsibility in your followers. Ensure each task is understood, supervised, and accomplished. Build a team. Employ your team in accordance with its capabilities. D) All of the above
D) All of the above
33. (U2C1L3:G28) Define "dilemma." A) A two-part debate approach used in public speaking. B) A type of hair coloring. C) A technique used for consensus building. D) An argument presenting two or more equally conclusive alternatives against an opponent.
D) An argument presenting two or more equally conclusive alternatives against an opponent.
6. (U1C2L4:Q4) During times of war, the Navy, under the direction of the President and the Secretary of Defense, has four primary missions. Which of the following is NOT a primary war time mission for the Navy? A) Seek out and destroy enemy forces at sea. B) Destroy and reduce enemy sea commerce. C) Maintain control of the seas. D) Attack with nuclear weapons if part of the war plan.
D) Attack with nuclear weapons if part of the war plan.
3. (U2C1L3:Q3) One of your friends applies the Army Values only when they benefit him. Even though your instructor regularly reinforces application of the Army Values, your friend continues to apply them only for his own needs. You also tried to talk to him, but his answer is always "I'll deal with it when I have to." You know that today he is going to have a serious ethical dilemma and will learn a hard lesson. As a loyal friend, what can you do to best help him learn meaning and purpose of values? A) Since your instructor keeps reinforcing them and you already talked to him, you have to let him learn about the purpose and meaning of values when he is faced with the dilemma. B) Tell him about the dilemma he's about to have so that he can be ready for it, even if it means he can apply the Army Values to help him avoid it. C) Even if he'll be mad at you for not telling him, let him learn the right (and hard) things about values. D) Before his dilemma occurs, talk to him about the meaning and purpose of values so that it is fresh in his mind, even if he later realizes that you knew about it ahead of time.
D) Before his dilemma occurs, talk to him about the meaning and purpose of values so that it is fresh in his mind, even if he later realizes that you knew about it ahead of time.
9. (U2C1L3:G4) What are the three things you must do to exhibit the value of duty? A) Show up early to events, stay busy during activities, leave only after the boss is gone. B) Respect the constitution, report law breakers, be faithful to your team. C) See dignity in all people, listen well, perform at your potential. D) Carry out the requirements of your job, meet professional standards, and fulfill your legal, civic, and moral obligations.
D) Carry out the requirements of your job, meet professional standards, and fulfill your legal, civic, and moral obligations.
12. (U2C1L2:G8) In the ___________ model of leadership, personal styles and situational characteristics combine to determine leadership, where a proper match between styles and situations are essential. A) Comprehensive B) Cohesive C) Co-dependant D) Contingency
D) Contingency
4. (U2C1L4:Q3) Your platoon sergeant always seems to assign the unpleasant tasks to your squad. At summer leadership camp, your squad got assigned to clean the latrines. At the end of leadership labs, your squad usually is tasked to clean up, and it seems like your squad is always left to finish cleaning the weapons at the end of marksmanship training. Your team leaders have pointed out that some squad members are starting to grumble about it, even though they reassured them that things will even out in the end. Now that you think about it, they're right.What's the best thing you can do for your squad? A) Tell your squad that you will refuse to have them do any more tasks like that until the other squads do some first. B) Talk to the platoon sergeant and other squad leaders about the favoritism happening in the platoon. C) Tell your squad that you don't think the platoon sergeant would do that either on purpose or by mistake, and tell them to "drive on." D) In private, talk to the platoon sergeant about the situation, and propose a plan to make task assignments more equitable in the future.
D) In private, talk to the platoon sergeant about the situation, and propose a plan to make task assignments more equitable in the future.
3. (U1C2L5:F3) The National Security Act of 1947 loosely grouped the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force under what title? A) National Military Group B) National Military Force C) National Military Circle D) National Military Establishment
D) National Military Establishment
1. (U1C2L5:F1) What is the Air Force's largest operational unit? A) Counterland B) Strategic Attack C) Air Wing D) Numbered Air Force
D) Numbered Air Force
7. (U2C1L1:G2) In leadership, __________ gives others a reason for why they should do something. A) Inspiration B) Direction C) Values D) Purpose
D) Purpose
2. (U2C1L1:Q1) You got promoted to squad leader last month. Since then, you had to counsel several of your squad members for poor performance. None of the counseling sessions seemed to resolve any of the problems. After reflecting on the counseling sessions, you realized that you just can't bring yourself to confront your squad members with their behavior. In order to become more effective in counseling squad members, you should: A) Realize that confrontation is not going to be one of your strengths, and try to improve in other areas that will compensate for it. B) Be confident that if you continue to use the same approach, your squad members will realize that your style isn't confrontational, and they will change their behavior. C) Focus on improving your confrontational approach, and work on the other areas later. D) Recognize your weakness in using the confrontational approach, and continue to learn by trying new approaches in both strong and weak areas.
D) Recognize your weakness in using the confrontational approach, and continue to learn by trying new approaches in both strong and weak areas.
11. (U2C1L3:G6) ___________ is recognition of the positive value a person represents to another person or organization. A) Self-control B) Loyalty C) Integrity D) Respect
D) Respect
4. (U2C1L3:Q4) While developing your own personal code of ethics, you find that a couple of your personal values sometimes conflict with each other, and with the Army Values. You strongly believe in each personal and Army value. What should you do when they conflict? A) Prioritize all of the values, but always put the more senior Army Values first. B) Continue to re-write your own personal code until the values don't conflict. C) Solve ethical dilemmas by applying your personal values first, then the Army Values if needed. D) Solve ethical dilemmas as they occur by evaluating the situation and applying all of the values.
D) Solve ethical dilemmas as they occur by evaluating the situation and applying all of the values.
3. (U2C1L4:Q2) You promised your squad that Cadet Jones would be in charge of the next mission because she earned the opportunity. You notice that the next mission isn't difficult, and she wouldn't really be challenged by it.What course of action would you take in order to best develop your squad without denying Cadet Jones an opportunity? A) Don't go back on your word. Assign her to be in charge of the mission anyway. B) Tell your squad that the mission is so easy that anyone can do it, and then assign it to another Cadet. C) Tell Cadet Jones that "it just happens that way sometimes," have her complete the mission, then be fair and have her wait until her turn comes around again so that everyone else gets a chance too. D) Tell your squad that you think another Cadet would learn more by being in charge of this mission and ask for a volunteer. Assign Cadet Jones to supervise, but to allow the volunteer the chance to accomplish the mission.
D) Tell your squad that you think another Cadet would learn more by being in charge of this mission and ask for a volunteer. Assign Cadet Jones to supervise, but to allow the volunteer the chance to accomplish the mission.
5. (U2C1L2:G1) The theory that leaders were born was prominent from the 1800's to the 1940's and was called the _____________ approach. A) Hatching B) Leadership C) Succession D) Traits
D) Traits
34. (U2C1L3:G29) Some leaders think that coercion is necessary to motivate followers. Define "coercion." A) Cooperation that results in an equitable solution. B) Using positional authority to get one's way. C) A motivation technique that involves giving physical or monetary rewards. D) Using force or threats to control how someone acts or thinks.
D) Using force or threats to control how someone acts or thinks.
43. (U2C1L3:F1) What do the words below represent?Loyalty - Duty - Respect - Selfless Service - Honor - Integrity - Personal Courage A) Values of a good student B) Values of a good Cadet C) Values of a good person D) Values of the Army
D) Values of the Army
7. (U1C2L6:Q4) A Marine that visited your school said that the thing she most enjoyed about the Marines was the concept of surrounding the enemy with air, ground, and surface power and striking from all directions. What is she describing? A) Amphibious Assault B) Marine Corps Philosophy C) Operational Maneuver from the Sea D) Vertical Envelopment
D) Vertical Envelopment
3. (U1C2L6:F3) The Marine Corps is the ___________ among the uniform services. A) largest B) oldest C) newest D) smallest
D) smallest
14. (U2C1L4:G9) True or False: Once a leader masters leadership skills, his or her education on leadership is finished.
False
26. (U2C1L3:G21) True or False: All norms are good and have positive results.
False
13. (U2C1L2:G9) True or False: In the follower approach to leadership, the needs of the group members determine who will lead the group.
True
28. (U2C1L3:G23) True or False: People who can admit when they are wrong rather than blaming others are said to have strong character.
True
31. (U2C1L3:G26) True or False: Leaders have the responsibility to do the morally right thing.
True