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Branches of Military Test

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 4hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What college entrance exam do students generally take during their junior and/or senior year?

a)

PSAT

b)

ACT/SAT

c)

LSAT

d)

I-Ready

2.

What is a four-year degree that is usually earned at a university?

a)

Bachelor’s

b)

Masters

c)

High school diploma

d)

Doctorate

3.

What is a graduate degree that is earned after a bachelor’s degree?

a)

Doctorate

b)

Bachelor’s

c)

High School diploma

d)

Masters

4.

What is a graduate degree that is earned after a Master’s degree?

a)

PhD

b)

Elementary Education

c)

Bachelor’s

d)

High School Diploma

5.

What is a 2-year degree earned at a community college?

a)

Master’s

b)

Nursing

c)

Associates

d)

Education

6.

A degree earned at a vocational or trade school is called a certificate

a)

True

b)

False

7.

What government form must be completed to be eligible for grants, loans, and scholarships?

a)

Student loan

b)

Credit report

c)

FASFA

d)

Taxes

8.

How is the college year usually divided?

a)

Semester/Quarters

b)

Years

c)

Months

d)

Periods

9.

What is the average of a student’s semester or end-of-term grades?

a)

Grades

b)

Test scores

c)

GPA

d)

Transcript

10.

What is money paid to attend college called?

a)

Fee

b)

Tuition

c)

Rent

d)

Scholarship

11.

Where do students live on campus?

a)

Home

b)

Library

c)

Friend’s room

d)

Dorm

12.

Can students borrow money to attend college?

a)

Yes

b)

No

13.

What is money that students can borrow to attend college?

a)

Tuition

b)

Student loan

c)

Free Money

d)

Grant

14.

What kind of college is where you can learn to be a welder, truck driver, or hairstylist?

a)

Vocational/Trade School

b)

University

c)

Campus

d)

School

15.

What is a 2-year college?

a)

Associates

b)

Community College

c)

Bachelor’s

d)

4-Year Degree

16.

What is a 4-year college?

a)

Bachelor’s

b)

Certificate

c)

Community College

d)

University

17.

What type of paper do you write when applying for scholarships?

a)

Personal Essay

b)

Transcript

c)

Dissertation

d)

Paragraph

18.

What is a document that shows your grades and gpa?

a)

Progress Report

b)

Report card

c)

Transcript

d)

Grade Point Average

19.

What is the act maximum score?

a)

0

b)

36

c)

100

d)

19

20.

You can take classes in high school that count towards high school and college credits

a)

False

b)

True

21.

What college program do you take to earn your degree and start your career?

a)

Major

b)

Minor

c)

Bachelor’s

d)

Diploma

22.

What type of financial assistance is considered “free Money”?

a)

Loan

b)

Grant

c)

Scholarship

d)

Grant & Scholarship

23.

The analysis and study of educational institutions to see if they are of good quality and offering equal education to all students.

a)

Private School

b)

Public School

c)

Accredidation

d)

School Rating

24.

A college or university funded by private sources without any control by a government agency. Tends to cost more.

a)

Public School

b)

Private School

c)

Trade School

d)

Community School

25.

A college or university funded by local, state or national government that oversees and regulates the school’s operations.

a)

Private School

b)

Public School

c)

University

d)

Community College

26.

A school that specializes in career readiness in fields such as hairdressing, cosmetology, and auto mechanics.

a)

Trade School

b)

Public School

c)

Private School

d)

University

27.

A 2 year public institution providing higher education and lower-level courses, certificates, and associate’s degrees

a)

Private School

b)

University

c)

Public School

d)

Community School

28.

An institution of higher learning that grants bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts or science or both.

a)

College

b)

Univesity

c)

Trade School

29.

A school that includes many different schools - such as a college of nursing and a college of business - and has graduate students as well.

a)

College

b)

University

c)

Trade School

30.

A student’s concentrated field of study. Every major includes a required set of courses. Colleges typically ask students to declare a major by the end of their sophomore year.

a)

Minor

b)

Major

31.

A student’s secondary field of study. A minor is not required to graduate.

a)

Major

b)

Minor

32.

Credit given for attending class. Most college classes are 3 credit hours, meaning their total meeting time for a week is 3 hours.

a)

Credit Hour

b)

Class Period

c)

GED

d)

Schedule

33.

What does GPA stand for

a)

Good Professional Attitude

b)

Go Pro Awesome

c)

Grade Point Average

d)

Grade Point Accreditation

34.

A 2 year undergraduate degree earned at a community or junior college

a)

Doctoral Degree

b)

Bachelor's Degree

c)

Master's Degree

d)

Associate's Degree

35.

A 4 year undergraduate degree earned at a college or university

a)

Associate's Degree

b)

Bachelor's Degree

c)

Master's Degree

d)

Doctoral Degree

36.

The first level of graduate study. To apply for a master’s degree, you must already hold a bachelor’s degree.

a)

Doctoral Degree

b)

Bachelor's Degree

c)

Associate's Degree

d)

Master's Degree

37.

The highest level of academic degrees.

a)

Associate's Degree

b)

Master's Degree

c)

Doctoral Degree

d)

Bachelor's Degree

38.

What does FAFSA stand for?

a)

Free Application for Faculty and Student Aid

b)

Faculty Approved Financial Student Aid

c)

Financial Aid for Federal Student Applicants

d)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

39.

the amount of money you and your family could be expected to pay for one year of college, based on the data gathered from you FAFSA.

a)

EFC

b)

ABC

c)

IFC

d)

EEFCC

40.

A sum of money given to a student for the purpose of paying for college. Scholarships can be awarded based on academic achievements or other requirements based on the scholarship requirements.

a)

Grant

b)

Loan

c)

Scholarship

d)

Check

41.

Money provided by a funding source that does not have to be paid back

a)

Loan

b)

Grant

c)

Scholarship

d)

Check

42.

Money provided by a funding source that has to be paid back. In most cases payments do not begin until the student finishes school.

a)

Grant

b)

Scholarship

c)

Check

d)

Loan

43.

A program that allows students to work part time during the school year as a part of their financial aid package. The money earned is used to pay for tuition or other college charges.

a)

Employee Student Program

b)

Part Time Worker Program

c)

Work Study Program

d)

Financial Aid Program

44.

A 3 hour college entrance exam which measures verbal and mathematical skills, as well as grammar and the ability to write a brief essay. Students may earn up to 2400 points.

a)

SAT

b)

ACT

45.

A 2 hour and 55 minute exam that measures a student’s knowledge and achievement in english, math, science and reading to determine the student’s readiness for college-level instruction. Scored on a scale of 1-36 in each of the 4 areas. The final score is an average of the 4 areas to create a composite score.

a)

SAT

b)

ACT

46.

What can you do to better your chances of getting into the college of your dreams?

a)

Work hard in school now

b)

Plan ahead

c)

Research schools that are best for me

d)

All of the above

47.

What state do you live in?

a)

Jackson

b)

McComb

c)

Mississippi

d)

Summit

48.

How do you correctly spell the state you live in?

a)

MS

b)

mississippi

c)

Misissippi

d)

Mississippi

49.

When did MS become accepted in the Union?

a)

1817

b)

1881

c)

2022

d)

1879

50.

What is the state flower?

a)

Rose

b)

Magnolia

c)

Tulip

d)

Daisy

51.

Match the following

a)

1.

Legislative Branch

b)

2.

Judicial Branch

c)

3.

White House

d)

4.

Tree Branch

52.

Match the following

a)

1.

The Capital Building

b)

2.

The Supreme Court

c)

3.

The Executive Branch

d)

4.

is a cartoon

53.

Drag the label to show what the Executive Branch does.

54.

Drag the label to show what the Judicial Branch does

55.

Drag the label to show what the Legislative Branch does.

56.

Drag each label to its branch of government

57.

What branch of the Government?

a)

Executive

b)

Dr Phil

c)

Legislative

d)

Judicial

58.

What Branch of Government am I?

a)

Tree Branch

b)

Bluey

c)

Judical

d)

Executive

59.

Which branch of government is the president the leader of?

a)

judicial

b)

legislative

c)

executive

60.

Who is in charged of the armed forces?

a)

the governor

b)

the president

c)

the mayor

61.

The constitution divides our government into _________ branches.

a)

6

b)

5

c)

4

d)

3

62.

Which branch of government is the court system a part of?

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

63.

The nation is defended, or protected, by men and women serving in the armed forces.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Which branch of the U.S. Military operates in the land and sea?

a)

Marines

b)

Air Force

c)

Army

65.

Which branch of the U.S. Military operates in the sea?

a)

Navy

b)

Air Force

c)

Army

66.

Which branch of the U.S. Military operates in the skies?

a)

Navy

b)

Air Force

c)

Army

67.

Which branch of the U.S. Military operates on the land?

a)

Navy

b)

Air Force

c)

Army

68.

Which branch of the U.S. Military sometimes works as part of the Navy?

a)

Coast Guard

b)

Air Force

c)

Army

69.

The President leads the military as the commander in chief.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

The National Guard serves as part of the Marines and the Navy.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

Which branch of the U.S. Military operates along the nations coastlines?

a)

Coast Guard

b)

Air Force

c)

Army

72.

How much would you make per year in the military?

a)

$19,660

b)

$20,800

c)

$38,950

d)

$5,240.75

73.

What is the highest rank in the Military?

a)

Chief

b)

Five-star General

c)

Major General

d)

Private

74.

What is the lowest rank in the Military?

a)

General

b)

Captain

c)

Private

d)

Specialist

75.

What is the main part of the Military?

a)

taking down enemies

b)

Teamwork

76.

How many branches of the military are there?

a)

10

b)

15

c)

5

d)

4

77.

What part of the military uses the water as battle grounds?

a)

Army

b)

Air Force

c)

Water Force

d)

Navy

78.

What part of the Military fights on land?

a)

Air Force

b)

Army

c)

Navy

79.

What is the main reason People join the Military?

a)

Travel the world

b)

Protect our country and freedom

c)

To make friends

80.

What do you have to pass to get into the military?

a)

Final test and medical exam

b)

spelling test

81.

True or False

All Military soldiers trust one another.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

There are (a)   branches of government.

83.

The President belongs to the (a)   branch of government.

Choose from the below words
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
84-89.

The Coast Guard operates at sea, but it is very different from the Navy. The Coast Guard protects the waters close to home. They watch over our country's coastlines and ports. They also perform safety missions and perform rescues in the water. The Coast Guard enforces, or carries, out the laws at sea. They are like the police in the water. Their job is to also protect our natural resources. These vehicles include ships, jets, and helicopters.

84.

Retype the sentence with the correct answers.
The ___ operates at sea, but is very different from the _____.

4 lines
85.

Why is the Coast Guard like the police in the water?
Begin your response with:

"The Coast Guard is like the police in the water because ______."

4 lines
86.

The Coast Guard protects our natural (a)   .

87.

What do you think Enforces means?
Begin your response with:
"I think enforces means ____ because _____.

4 lines
88.

What are three types of vehicles used by the Coast Guard? Select ALL That apply.

a)

Ships

b)

Jets

c)

Helicoptors

d)

Tanks

e)

Submarines

89.

Why do you think it is important to keep the waters near our country safe?

Begin your response with:

"I think it is important to keep waters near our country safe because ________."

4 lines
90.

Who is the leader of ALL military branches?

a)

Mrs. Walters

b)

Mr. Beem

c)

The President of the United States

91.

What year did the Coast Guard begin?

a)

1967

b)

1946

c)

1790

d)

1798

92.

What president transferred the Lighthouse Service to the Coast Guard?

a)

John F. Kennedy

b)

Franklin Roosevelt

c)

Raymond Loewy

d)

William Snaith

93.

What is the main idea of the text?

a)

The Coast Guard expanded in size and their responsibilities grew.

b)

The Coast Guard authorized construction of ten vessels.

c)

The Coast Guard adopted its trademark racing stripe design in 1967.

d)

The Coast Guard has protected the nation throughout their long history.

94.

How does the author organize the text?

a)

The author uses chronological order.

b)

The author uses problem and solution.

c)

The author uses cause and effect.

d)

The author uses compare and contrast.

95.

When we have a nonfiction text, what two things do we have to find?

a)

Theme and Text Structure

b)

Theme and Point of View

c)

Main Idea and Text Structure

d)

Main Idea and Point of View

96.

Which of the following is NOT a way to help us find the main idea?

a)

Re-read the text.

b)

Choice an answer.

c)

Circle the headings.

d)

Underline important, repeated words.

97.

Which branch of the Army has stands out as the most important throughout the history of armed conflict?

(a)  

98.

According to the USO and USA.GOV, how many branches of the US military are there?

a)

6

b)

5

c)

4

d)

7

99.

Which branch of the military boasts the most presidents with 16?

a)

Navy

b)

Army

c)

Air Force

d)

Marines

100.

Until what year was the Air Force a part of the Army?

a)

1907

b)

1981

c)

1946

d)

1964

101.

How many times has the US declared war?

a)

7

b)

8

c)

11

d)

13

102.

The US Space Force official motto is "Semper Supra" meaning Always what?

a)

Aware

b)

Watching

c)

There

d)

Above

103.

The first use of a submarine (really a submersible craft named Turtle) in warfare occurred in what year?

a)

1915

b)

1940

c)

1776

d)

1862

104.

In September of 1939, Germany invaded which country officially beginning WWII?

a)

Poland

b)

Denmark

c)

Netherlands

d)

France

105.

About how many people who enter SEAL training complete the program?

a)

15%

b)

45%

c)

55%

d)

25%

106.

The US Coast Guard is just slightly larger than the NYPD, about how many active duty members does it have?

a)

44.5K

b)

36K

c)

51K

d)

61K

107.

What is the highest rank in the Military?

a)

Chief

b)

Five-star General

c)

Major General

d)

Private

108.
Name the three career paths the military offers its members.
a)
Enlisted, Officer Candidate Schools, and Military Academies.
b)
Noncommissioned Officer Path, Warrant Officer Path, and Commissioned Officer Path.
c)
Specialist Path, Noncommissioned Officer Path, and Warrant Officer Path.
d)
JROTC Path, Enlistment Path, College ROTC Path.
109.
If you wanted to get some training from one of the armed forces that would apply to a civilian job after you completed your term of service, which type of job should you not select when you enlist?
a)
Media and Public Affairs Occupations
b)
Combat Specialties Occupations
c)
Health Care Occupations
d)
Electronic and Electrical Equipment Repair Occupations
110.
The U.S. military is one of the largest employers of  ________ in full-time positions.
a)
high school dropouts
b)
high school graduates
c)
college dropouts
d)
college graduates
111.
The officer path in which military personnel are technical specialists who rank between enlisted personnel and a second lieutenant is the ___________ officer.
a)
police
b)
warrant
c)
enforcement
d)
special projects
112.
What are the four service academies?
a)
Special Operations Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Coast Guard Academy
b)
Marine Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Coast Guard Academy
c)
U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Coast Guard Academy
d)
Merchant Marine Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Coast Guard Academy
113.
T or F: An enlisted person may receive a direct promotion to officer for exemplary performance.
a)
True
b)
False
114.
T or F: One becomes a noncommissioned officer by advancing through the enlisted ranks and by meeting requirements for promotion such as time in service, and time in grade.
a)
 True
b)
False
115.

What military officer rank for the army and navy is pictured?

a)

O-1, second lieutenant or ensign

b)

O-2, first lieutenant or lieutenant junior grade

c)

O-3, captain or lieutenant

d)

O-4, major or lieutenant commander

116.

Which military service provides security for the nation's embassies around the world?

a)

US Navy

b)

US Air Force

c)

US Coast Guard

d)

US Marine Corps

117.

Which of the following has the most men and women serving on active duty?

a)

US Coast Guard

b)

US Marine Corps

c)

US Army

d)

US Navy

118.

What does the majority of the military consist of?

a)

Civilians

b)

Warrant officers

c)

Enlisted personnel

d)

Commissioned officers

119.

What are the two main purposes of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

a)

To determine mental aptitude and which military job(s) you can perform

b)

To determine which military job(s) you can perform and physical abilities

c)

To determine physical abilities and mechanical skills

d)

To determine mental aptitude and physical capabilities

120.

An inividual who enlists in the military must be at least____

a)

30

b)

39

c)

18

d)

17

121.

The Navy's unoffical motto is Semper Fortis "Always Courageous," which of the following is the Marine's motto

a)

Carpe Diem

b)

Semper Paratus

c)

Semper Fidelis

d)

Aim High

122.

Which branch of the military boasts the most presidents with 16?

a)

Navy

b)

Army

c)

Air Force

d)

Marines

123.

Until what year was the Air Force a part of the Army?

a)

1907

b)

1981

c)

1946

d)

1964

124.

The first use of a submarine (really a submersible craft named Turtle) in warfare occurred in what year?

a)

1915

b)

1940

c)

1776

d)

1862

125.

About how many people who enter SEAL training complete the program?

a)

15%

b)

45%

c)

55%

d)

25%

126.

The US Coast Guard is just slightly largest than the NYPD, about how many active duty members does it have?

a)

44.5K

b)

36K

c)

51K

d)

61K

127.

Is it true that if you go into the military, they will pay for your college?

a)

Yes

b)

No

128.

How many branches of the military are there?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

129.

What are the requirements for entering the military after high school? (check all that apply)

a)

Must be a US citizen

b)

Must be at least 17 years old

c)

Must have a high school diploma

d)

Must pass a physical medical exam

130.

What branch of the military did President Kennedy serve in?

a)

Coast guard

b)

Navy

c)

Marines

d)

Air Force One

131.

What's the call sign for the President's helicopter?

a)

Presidential chopper

b)

There is no call sign

c)

Air force one

d)

Marine one

132.

What was the last state to join the United States

a)

Maine

b)

California

c)

Alaska

d)

Hawaii

133.

How many stars were on the first U.S. flag?

a)

13

b)

50

c)

25

d)

8

134.

Which coast is shown on the map?

a)

the east (Atlantic) coast

b)

the west (Pacific) coast

c)

the south coast

d)

the north coast

135.

Which coast is shown on the map?

a)

the east (Atlantic) coast

b)

the west (Pacific) coast

c)

the south coast

d)

the north coast