WorksheetsNaval Science 4 SEM1 EOC Test
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 48mins
Which of the below does NOT influence people in a group?
date/time of group meeting
needs and behaviors of others
personal needs
private needs
What membership condition characterizes true functioning groups?
age
ethnic background
Gains satisfaction from his or her membership in the group.
When each member is dissatisfied with the group dynamic.
What does group thinking influence within the group?
gender
position
social behavior
status
Upon what does an individual’s perceived status within the group depend?
amount of years within the group
ethnic breakdown of group membership
How many within the group voted for them.
What the individual thinks about his or her role and how they define success.
What is the surest way of losing group members?
awarding in public
favoring a select few
leading by example
reprimanding in private
Which is NOT one of the main factors that influence the internal dynamics of a group?
age of group
communication
group atmosphere
group standards
Which is NOT one of the factors regarding communication that a leader must keep in mind?
He / she must be at the center of the communication network.
Must keep everyone informed of the facts to prevent the spread of rumors.
Must talk in a loud voice.
They must ensure that communication can flow in both upward and downward direction.
Which will NOT largely determine the participation patterns of a particular group?
leader’s style participation
length of group meetings
talents of individual members
varying interests and aptitudes
What are group standards?
amount of people allowed to join the group
codes of operation that the group adopts in a particular situation
gender makeup of group
schedule of group meetings
What is group solidarity?
the total enrollment of the group
the physical strength of a group
the minimum requirement for group survival
the tendency for members of a group to stick together
What is a major problem often faced by a leader?
having access to effective mentorship
learning all of the effective leadership techniques
knowing which of the available leadership techniques to use in specific situations
treating all group members equally
Which of the below is NOT one of the categories into which the techniques of leadership can be grouped?
granting leave and liberty
getting cooperation
giving orders
giving commands
Which of the below is NOT one of the categories into which the techniques of leadership can be grouped?
improving morale because of feelings of insecurity
decreasing morale because of too high esprit de corps
establishing Discipline
improving morale because of feelings of lack of recognition
What is one of the categories into which the techniques of leadership can be grouped?
decreasing morale
improperly using organization and administration
properly using organization and administration
reprimanding in public
Which is NOT a character of an effective command?
a command must be concise
a command must be definite
a command must be positive
a command must be subject to interpretation
Which is NOT a leadership technique in giving orders?
discuss every step in extreme detail
don’t talk down to subordinates when giving orders
give orders to the person in charge and not to the group
show confidence in the ability of the subordinates
Which is NOT a leadership technique in giving orders?
avoid an overbearing attitude
don’t use a senior’s name or rank to lend weight to your order
encourage and coach the subordinates when they encounter difficulties
use a senior’s name or rank to lend weight to your order
Which is NOT a leadership technique involved in getting cooperation?
Demonstrate a sarcastic attitude.
Don’t criticize another leader or organization in the presence of subordinates.
Stimulate unit pride by showing your own pride and enthusiasm.
Use the word “we” instead of the word “I” whenever possible or appropriate.
Which is NOT a leadership technique involved in getting cooperation?
Accept responsibility for correction from higher authority and take remedial action.
Give full credit to members whose work end ideas have brought progress and improvement.
Invent jobs just to keep subordinates busy.
Keep your subordinates informed so that they may have an intelligent sense of participation.
Which is a leadership technique involved in getting cooperation?
Don’t demonstrate a sarcastic attitude.
Keep your subordinates in the dark regarding policies and procedures.
Take responsibility for your subordinates’ good ideas.
Threaten punishment to make an order effective.
Which is a leadership technique involved in getting cooperation?
Always use the word “I”.
Constantly deride your subordinate’s abilities.
Keep your subordinates informed of policies and procedures.
Take credit for your subordinate’s ideas
Which is NOT a leadership technique in establishing discipline?
Be partial and inconsistent when giving awards and punishments.
Praise in public, reprimand in private.
Punish the individual concerned, not the group.
Take into account whether or not an infraction of the rules was intentional.
Which is NOT a leadership technique in establishing discipline?
Be impartial, consistent, and humane in giving awards and punishments.
Consider a person’s record.
Never use severe punishment for minor offenses.
Reprimand in public and praise in private.
Which is a leadership technique in establishing discipline?
Do not give subordinates the benefit of the doubt.
Punish the group, not the individual concerned.
Support all actions of your subordinates.
Support the correct actions of subordinates.
Which is a leadership technique in establishing discipline?
As soon as possible, remove seniors who have demonstrated their unfitness.
Do not consider a subordinate’s prior record.
Do not support the correct actions of your subordinates.
Leave incompetent leaders on the job.
Which is NOT a leadership technique involved in giving recognition?
Be interested in the promotion of your personnel.
Be on the job whenever your subordinates are working.
Give awards for everything.
Praise when praise is due.
Which is NOT a leadership technique involved in giving recognition?
Express interest in ideas even though you may disagree with them.
Never praise your subordinates.
Study your personnel. Learn all about them: where they come from, their problems and interest, etc..
Take a keen interest in the living conditions of your subordinates.
Which is a leadership technique involved in giving recognition?
Be on the job whenever your subordinates are working.
Praise in private.
Never give out rewards.
Reprimand in public.
Which is a leadership technique involved in giving recognition?
Don’t feel like you have to be on the job just because your subordinates are.
Do not waste time by learning about your subordinates.
Encourage your subordinates to prepare for advancement.
It’s alright to let the subordinate’s living area deteriorate.
Which is NOT a leadership technique involved in improving organization and administration?
Conform to the rules of the organization.
Discover weaknesses of the organization by observing and questioning.
Do not require use of the chain of command.
Never issue an order that is not going to be enforced.
According to the Leading by example essay, which of the following is NOT a definition of a leader?
Leaders are truthful, in control of themselves and their actions.
Leaders do not need to practice or ensure their subordinates do.
Leaders treat their followers like human beings.
Leaders trust their followers to be loyal.
What is a leader’s “service reputation?”
an individual’s conscience
the firearm he or she carries
the leader’s ability to interact with others
the unwritten, unspoken, unlisted net assessment of that leader’s pluses and minuses
According to Admiral Uchida, how is an officer’s humanity perceived?
through their behavior
through their gender
through their rank
through their wealth
According to ADM Hayward, what ability must an individual have in order to be effective and successful in the navy?
the capacity to set the example
to be on time
to multi-task
to speak loudly
What does ADM Zumwalt have to say about the element of surprise?
The element of surprise will always work.
The element of surprise will never work.
You can get away with almost anything once, but a wise enemy will learn to adapt quickly.
You can get away with anything 5 or 6 times before the enemy will catch on.
According to MCPON Sanders, how can an officer lose the respect of troops?
An officer can’t lose respect of the troops do to his/her rank
by being lazy
by blaming others
If he or she acts embarrassed, as if the Naval Service is making people do something they would not normally do.
What does continuous practice provide to the leader?
ability
book knowledge
grace
self-confidence
What is noticed by shipmates and helps define their perception of him or her as an officer and a leader?
an officer’s attire
an officer’s behavior, both on and off duty
an officer’s health
an officer’s wealth
When in an emergency or critical situation and an order is given, what is expected of a subordinate?
arguments or suggestions
instant and total obedience
laisse faire obedience
ignore it and continue what you’re doing
How does an overcautious naval officer overcome this nature?
Through practice and training situations to build self-confidence.
The overcautious officer will be fired.
You can’t overcome this cautious nature because you’re born with it.
You will overcome it in time with no additional work necessary.
What does General Rice consider to be a key of successful leadership?
avoiding responsibility
passing on responsibility whenever possible
seeking and taking responsibility
staying in the office
What is the mechanism by which leaders exercise their responsibility to help subordinates past rough spots?
be heard and not seen.
critical comments and/or suggestions passed down the chain of command to the individual officer and leader.
Let subordinates figure things out for themselves.
micromanage all aspects of the job.
What, concerning standards, is an integral part of the leader’s job?
Let the subordinates set their own standards.
Set unit standards, but don’t strictly enforce them.
Setting standards in such areas as readiness, appearance, training, and safety.
Standards are not an integral part of a leader’s job.
How often should a senior review subordinates’ performance with them?
every five years
never, performance is easily discernable
regularly, at least monthly
whenever the subordinate requests one
According to General Barrow, what phrase can be used to good effect by juniors who wish to make their views on an issue known to their senior?
“Anything you say, ma’am.”
“May I make a suggestion, sir?”
“No, I don’t think we should do it that way.”
“That is the dumbest idea I ever heard.”
What is a characteristic of good followers and leaders in the Naval Service regarding advice?
Good followers always do what they’re told.
Good followers do not give advice to leaders.
Good followers give their best judgment to their leaders, and good leaders listen.
Good leaders do not accept advice from followers because it is a sign of weakness.
What rule should always be followed regarding the delivery of criticism?
Both praise and criticize in private.
Both praise and criticize in public.
Praise in private, criticize in public.
Praise in public, criticize in private.
To be useful, what characteristic must criticism have?
Criticism needs no characteristic.
Criticism serves only to put subordinates in their place.
It must be pointed toward some corrective improvement.
It should have no relevance to the situation which needs correcting.
According to MCPON Sanders, what attitude should junior officers take toward suggestions given by subordinate enlisted personnel?
Junior Officers should not put themselves in a position where subordinates can offer advice.
They should listen to, but ignore advice from subordinates.
They should listen to enlisted suggestions recognizing that they were given in good faith.
They should not listen to enlisted suggestions because it shows weakness.
What is critical to the accomplishment of a unit’s mission?
clear direction
direction that is ambivalent
misguided direction
speaking in a loud clear voice
What does Admiral Holloway say about the security of a message?
All messages are secure because sailors are trustworthy.
If you write a message down, there is no security.
Oral messages are the only type of secure messages.
The further down the Chain of Command a message gets the less security it has.
What are the basics involved in effective communication?
amplification, diversity, and authority
audibility, articulation, spelling, and grammar
clear enunciation
loudness and timing
What happens when power is effectively used?
A display of power is never good for unit effectiveness.
People feel dominated, not empowered.
People understand and subscribe to the goals and values of the organization.
Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t.
Which is NOT a technique for tailoring communication to people’s level of understanding?
Provide adequate background information.
Provide concrete examples that connect with people’s experience.
Use a metaphor or an example.
Use complicated vocabulary to impress the audience.
Which is NOT a technique for tailoring communication to people’s level of understanding?
Avoid jargon with non-military audiences.
Provide adequate background information.
Use a lot of acronyms.
Use a metaphor or an example.
Which is NOT a technique for tailoring communication to people’s level of understanding?
Provide adequate background information.
Provide concrete examples that connect with people’s experience.
Treat all audiences like they have an advanced knowledge of the subject.
Use an editor to simplify vocabulary and phraseology.
Which is NOT a technique for tailoring communication to people’s level of understanding?
Avoid jargon with non-military audiences.
Provide concrete examples that connect with people’s experience.
Use a metaphor or an example.
Use jargon with non-military audiences.
What does MCPON Sanders recommend an officer do prior to communicating with the crew?
Always communicate in a written form.
Avoid practicing a speech in order to sound fresh.
Do some exercises to get the blood flowing.
First discuss what will be said with the senior enlisted.
Which is not one of the basics involved in effective communication?
audibility
grammar
security
spelling
What principle should a good leader and listener apply?
Always argue your ideas.
Assume you know more than the other person.
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
Go into a conversation with a pre-conceived notice.
What governs the effectiveness of an organization’s communications?
everyone talking simultaneously
strict communication standards
where balance is struck between the sender and receiver
where one talks and everyone else listens
What is the best setting in which to discuss complex ideas and problems?
large groups
lecture halls
one on one
small groups
What does good listening require?
a noisy environment
a noisy environment
intelligence, common sense, ignorance, and understanding
sensitivity, intelligence, understanding, and common sense
Which is NOT a criteria for effective listening?
Attune yourself to the sender.
Evaluate and analyze as you receive.
Have pre-conceived ideas before entering the conversation.
Try to receive, no matter how poorly a message may be sent.
Which is NOT a criteria for effective listening?
Argue any item you don’t agree with immediately.
Attune yourself to the sender.
Receive objectively.
Take appropriate action on what you receive.
Which is NOT a criteria for effective listening?
Ignore any message that is not clearly sent.
Receive objectively.
Take appropriate action on what you receive.
Try to receive, no matter how poorly a message may be sent.
According to MCPON Sanders, what must a person do to be a successful leader?
Be a good listener.
Be the loudest in the group.
Ignore suggestions from subordinates.
Patronize anyone who gives advice you disagree with.
According to ADM Holloway, when are orders most likely to be misunderstood?
When the officer does not take the time to make them clear, concise, and unambiguous.
When they are clear and concise.
When they are passed face-face.
When the subordinate is able to understand what he or she is being told.
What is accomplished by giving subordinates sufficient background material?
It keeps them in the dark.
It makes them feel it is all right to correct their seniors.
It makes them feel involved and that they are taking an active part.
It makes them too smart for their own good.
What should a leader avoid doing to a subordinate at all costs?
Criticizing in private.
Ensuring the first and second levels of Mazlow’s hierarchy of needs are met.
Praising in public.
Threatening the status or ego of a subordinate.
The command “Column half right (left) march” requires a turn of how many degrees?
30
45
70
90
What is the best way to develop a command voice?
follow
listen to others
practice
tape record yourself
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective command voice?
distinctness
inflection
loudness
punctuality
What is a formation in which elements are placed one behind the other called?
column
company
line
platoon
What is a formation in which elements are side-by-side or abreast of each other called?
column
company
line
platoon
What is the criteria for “Double Time”?
120 steps per minute / 30 inch steps
120 steps per minute / 36 inch steps
180 steps per minute / 30 inch steps
180 steps per minute / 36 inch steps
What is the length of a back step?
9 inches
12 inches
15 inches
18 inches
Which of the following positions is correct regarding “Close Interval”?
The left arm is extended.
The left hand is placed on the left hip.
The right arm is extended.
The right hand is placed on the right hip.
When giving commands, what is the rise and fall in pitch of the voice known as?
cadence
distinctness
emphasis
inflection
What is the space occupied by an element or formation, measured from one flank to the other, called?
center
front
line
line
81.How many cadets are normally under the direction of the squad leader?
at least 3 but not more than 5
at least 5 but not more than 7
at least 8 but not more than 12
at least 12 but not more than 15
Which is correct for executing “TO THE REAR, MARCH” when at quick time?
Take one more step on the command of execution and pivot on both feet at the same time.
Take one more step on the command of execution and pivot on the left foot.
Take two steps after the command of execution and pivot on both feet at the same time.
Take two more steps on the command of execution and pivot on the right foot.
Which command can be given while at parade rest?
AT EASE
ATTENTION
DISMISSED
FALL OUT
Which of the following is NOT a correct action when the command “AT EASE” is given?
Keep your right foot in place
You may talk
You may move your left foot
Your arms may hang naturally by your sides.
The length of a full step, in quick time, is how many inches?
12
18
30
36
What is the formation called in which the persons are placed one behind the other?
File
Flank
Line
Rank
What is NOT correct dealing with commands that must be loud enough to be heard by all members of a unit?
Good posture.
Proper breathing.
Muffled or unclear commands.
Correct use of throat and mouth muscles.
What are the three types of commands in military drill?
Direct, Indirect, implied
Inflected, cadenced, intoned
Preparatory, participatory, concluding
Preparatory, command of execution, supplemental
What does the 40-inch “distance” in military drill refer to?
Length of the dress right, dress movement
Length of the double time step
Space between the chest of one cadet and the back of the cadet ahead
Space measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder, on the same line
What does the term “formation” in military drill refer to?
An arrangement of elements of a unit “in line” or “in column”
The distance between individuals of one arm’s length
The horizontal distance between a cadet’s shoulder and elbow when the left hand is placed on the left hip
The space between the chest of one cadet and the back of the cadet ahead
When executing COLUMN HALF RIGHT (LEFT) MARCH, though how many degrees are you turning?
30 degrees
45 degrees
70 degrees
90 degrees
Who should be positioned three paces in front of and centered on the platoon when the command of FALL IN is given?
Commanding Officer
First Squad Leader
Mustering Petty Officer
Second Squad Leader
When the platoon is formed in line at normal interval, where is the platoon commander positioned?
4 paces in front of and left of the platoon
6 paces in front of and centered on the platoon
8 paces in front of and right of the platoon
10 paces in front of and centered on the platoon
What command does the platoon commander give after verifying that the platoon alignment is correct?
AT EASE
ATTENTION
OPEN RANKS, MARCH
READY FRONT, COVER
Training cadets in drill is an important duty. From the beginning of their assignment as leaders, cadets should take pride in being considered efficient in teaching drill. Who would you consult in learning to be the best in teaching drill?
A 4th year cadet who is an ineffective leader that is unreliable and does not know the basics of military drill.
A cadet who routinely violates the behavior contract and does not adhere to mastering the Core Values.
A cadet who has spend time mastering military drill skills from the Drill Master (SgtMaj Brooks) as well as learning qualities such as self-discipline, cooperation, and teamwork.
A cadet who does not participate in promoting the NJROTC program nor come to school.
