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JLAB Colin Powell #2

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who denied Colin Powell his 5th Star

a)

George H.W Bush

b)

Bill Clinton

c)

George W. Bush

d)

Barak Obama

2.

Never let your ego get so close to your position that when your position goes, ___________________.

a)

your ego goes with it

b)

you lose confidence

c)

your unit sees it

d)

you stop preparing and training

3.

Colin Powell served as the _________________ National Security Advisor.

a)

12

b)

14

c)

16

d)

18

4.

“Use the formula ________________.

a)

a2+b2=c2

b)

mx+y =b

c)

P=40 to 70

d)

rule of 72

5.

The name of Colin Powell's autobiography is___________________.

a)

My American Journey

b)

My American Dream

c)

The Reluctant Warrior

d)

My American Promis

6.

Get mad______________________.

a)

then get over it

b)

but remain calm

c)

but don't react negatively

d)

but still accomplish the mission

7.

Command is __________________.

a)

lonely

b)

tough but worth it

c)

an opportunity to build a great unit

d)

taking charge and setting the example

8.

Colin Powell's first assignment was?

a)

5th CORPS

b)

48th Infantry

c)

23 Infantry Division

d)

11th Light Infantry Brigade

9.

Leadership Primer Quotes: The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is_________________________.

a)

when your unit have matured

b)

when you have achieved success

c)

the day you have stopped leading them

d)

when they have taking responsibility for their actions

10.

Colin Powell become only the 3rd General since WWII to reach 4-star without serving in what position?

a)

Battalion Commder

b)

Division Commander

c)

Brigade Commander

d)

Chief of Staff

11.

Great leaders are almost always great________________.

a)

simplifiers

b)

listeners

c)

problem solvers

d)

decision makers

12.

In a brain-based economy, your best assets are____________.

a)

time management

b)

functional equipment

c)

training and execution

d)

people

13.

How many years did he serve in the US Army?

a)

25

b)

30

c)

35

d)

40

14.

Only by attracting the __________________ will you accomplish great deeds.

a)

best resources

b)

best people

c)

best leaders

d)

best talent

15.

Loyalty is disagreeing strongly, and___________________

a)

showing resilience

b)

executing faithfully

c)

instilling confidence in your subordinates

d)

being a team player

16.

When Colin Powell became the National Security Advisor who was the President?

a)

George H.W. Bush

b)

Ronald Regan

c)

Bill Clinton

d)

George W. Bush

17.

Colin Powell's highest rank was__________________

a)

two star general

b)

three star general

c)

four star general

d)

five star general

18.

Who did Colin Powell clash with over the Bosnian Crisis?

a)

Al Gore

b)

Warren M. Christopher

c)

Les Aspin

d)

Madeleine Albright

19.

Experts often possess more ______________________.

a)

superb instinct

b)

data than judgment

c)

superior research skills

d)

information

20.

Don’t take counsel of your______________________.

a)

lack of resources

b)

units shortcomings

c)

Fears or naysayers

d)

personal problems

21.

People need recognition and as sense of worth as much as they need _______________.

a)

Food and water

b)

success

c)

discipline

d)

respect

22.

Sometimes even the pros can become _____________________.

a)

stagnant

b)

tired

c)

complacent and lazy.

d)

over confident

23.

Share _________________________.

a)

resources

b)

information

c)

responsibility

d)

credit

24.

Colin Powell was born_________________.

a)

August 15, 1937

b)

March 25, 1938

c)

April 5, 1937

d)

April 15, 1938

25.

Gen Powell Leadership Primer quotes: Strategy equals__________________.

a)

success

b)

execution

c)

preparation

d)

planning

26.

Gen Powell Leadership Primer quotes: The commander in the (a)   is always right.

27.

Colin Powell served as what number of Chairman Joint of Staff?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

14

d)

16

28.

Gen Powell Leadership Primer quotes: Leaders honor their ___________________.

a)

time

b)

core values

c)

committments

d)

relationships

29.

Colin Powell was nicknamed the__________________.

a)

Agron

b)

Spartacus

c)

reluctant warrior

d)

fighting Powell

30.

Under what President did Colin Powell serve as the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff?

a)

George H.W. Bush

b)

George W. Bush

c)

Ronald Regan

d)

Bill Clinton

31.

Gen Powell Leadership Primer quotes: Have (a)   in your command.

32.

Complete Gen Powell Leadership Principle: Success ultimately rest on_______________.

a)

a good plan

b)

decision making

c)

small things

d)

good people

33.

Colin Powell served as Secretary of State under what President?

a)

George H.W Bush

b)

George W. Bush

c)

Ronald Regan

d)

Bill Clinton

34.

Colin Powell was the youngest officer to serve in what position?

a)

Secretary of State

b)

Secretary of Defense

c)

National Security Advison

d)

Chairman Joint Chief Staff of Staff

35.

Colin Powell was how old when he served as the Chairman Joint Chief of Staff

a)

48

b)

50

c)

52

d)

54

36.

Gen Powell Leadership Lessons: Leadership is the art of_____________________________________________.

a)

providing purpose, direction and motivation

b)

winning in wars

c)

accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible

d)

leading successful organizations

37.

Colin Powell oversaw how many crises?

(a)