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WorksheetsSFC Craig LET III JPA FInal Exam 2025
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 32mins
Read the following paragraph and indicate which management skill is described.
Sergeant Fox tried to visualize, examine, consider, realize, and reflect on the factors involved to accomplish his mission. He knew he would have a lot of work to do before anything actually got accomplished. He had to define the squad's objective, study the situation, list and examine possible courses of action, and select the course of action that would accomplish his objective.
(a)
Though it may be in written or spoken form, leaders manage their people by directing them. A leader who needs someone to do something that they cannot require them to do is actually asking them for assistance. Which type of directing is this?
(a)
As a leader, you use your organization skills to execute your plans. Identify the organizing factors used in the directions below. Select the correct set of organizing factors for the situation below.
Kelly, Kent, and Tony have done this kind of work before. They will work on the King Project. Zachary and Kim will finish the Turner Project.
Develop a working structure
Determine each task
Select personnel
Set priorities
(a) means to set aside or assign for a specific purpose.
The word iterative describes the process of __________.
postponing tasks until the last minute
determining the order of tasks to be accomplished
managing projects in a structured way
repeating steps to revise or improve outcomes
A friend offers to share a streaming video service with you if you'll split the cost of the annual subscription. You know the service contract forbids people in different households from sharing one account.
What question should you ask yourself before responding ethically to your friend's offer?
How much will it cost me?
Is my friend making money on this scheme by making the same offer to others?
Could I explain my actions to a court?
What happens if my friend gets mad at me and changes the login?
You were taking an aptitude test when you accidentally saw the test proctor's answer sheet for the section that you are working on. You want to get an honest assessment of your skills, but you are also having difficulty with that section of the test.
How could you best resolve this ethical dilemma?
Tell the proctor that you were cheating.
Don't say anything because it's an aptitude test, not a course exam.
Tell the proctor that you accidentally saw the answer sheet.
Don't say anything because you weren't trying to cheat.
An ethical dilemma involves situations where you choose from __________.
two or more options that are not fully ethical
two options where only one is ethical
two or more options where you can only live with one decision
two options that support your values
T or F: As a leader, you should get your subordinates to comply with your own political beliefs.
True
False
Which of the following statements indicates the person saying them is experiencing an ethical dilemma?
It's a simple decision between right and wrong.
I have to choose the lesser of two evils.
I'm going to balance my risks and benefits before I make a decision.
Two wrongs don't make a right.
(a) is the characteristic of group members sticking together.
Remediating is a supervisory skill that involves ___________.
coaching and mentoring
disciplining
solving problems
correcting a flaw or mistake
Supervision does NOT include which of the following?
Being a role model
Coaching and mentoring
Maintaining discipline
Assuming authority
After five practice sessions, some freshmen Cadets in your squad still can't do an about face. They seem to be trying, but just aren't getting it. What supervisory function do you need to exercise more with these Cadets?
Maintain discipline
Coach and mentor
Clarify the goals for the squad
Be a role mode
A platoon leader lets one member of his group take shortcuts on a service project. The leader's behavior as a supervisor could lead to lower standards on future projects and __________.
impair group cohesion
increase the leader's popularity with the group
improve discipline with other members of the group
build trust with the favored team member
Choose the definition for the word below.
"correction"
To cancel
To set right
To hinder
To delay
Choose the definition for the word below.
"supervise"
Training that corrects, molds, or perfects moral character
To cause to know something, or to know how
To have the charge and direction of; to oversee
To gather information for decision making
Which of the following statements is a responsibility of a platoon leader?
Keep the company executive officer apprised of the status of the platoon at all times.
Organize and maintain an effective chain of command and use it to accomplish tasks; work mainly through the platoon sergeant and squad leaders.
Know all Cadet regulations and ensure that members of the platoon also know and follow them.
All of the choices
Which of the following statements is a responsibility of a platoon sergeant?
Conduct inspections of the platoon at formations.
Keep the company commander apprised of the status of the platoon at all times.
Assume control of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader.
All of the choices
Which of the following statements is a responsibility of a platoon leader?
Enforce all orders you receive from superiors without question.
Develop teamwork so as to instill respect, obedience, and cooperation in the platoon.
Share with your platoon sergeant complaints you may have about difficult orders.
Develop a spirit of teamwork within the platoon.
You were a good student in high school. You graduated with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.83. You applied to several colleges and universities, and you applied for financial aid. To your surprise, part of your college will be paid for, and you won't have any debt when you graduate. You thought you would have to live at home to attend college, but you can now use the money you saved for tuition to pay living expenses.
What most likely happened?
Your parents took out college loans to pay for everything.
You received several grants and scholarships because of your academic record.
You found a college that doesn't charge tuition to people like you.
You found out that college isn't as expensive as you thought.
Which of the following statements is not true of a community college?
They often tailor their programs to the needs of local employers.
They are often less expensive than four-year colleges.
They do not allow for part-time enrollment.
They often have open-admissions.
There are four post-secondary options with a military association. Which one does not belong on the list below?
(a)
One of the basic admission requirements for college is that you must have an ___________ or __________.
Accredited High School, Technical diploma
ACT score, GED
Accredited High School diploma, GED
Advanced Placement, GED
What official documents includes a record of your high school coursework?
(a)
T or F: A career development portfolio is a document that contains a student's achievement over time and provides an in-depth picture of the student's skills and competencies; a means to reflect on areas for life development, on the value of education, and on future lifestyle and career choices.
True
False
There are many reasons for developing a portfolio. Which reason below is not true?
Portfolios are useful when applying for a job.
Portfolios are only valuable for artistic review or scholarships.
Portfolios are useful for scholarship application.
Portfolios are useful when seeking a promotion at your job.
Which of the following steps should you follow when writing a résumé?
Use no numbers
Mention past employers
Use active verbs
All of the choices
How long should your résumé be?
(a)
Choose the term that best matches the definition below.
"Meeting people and making contacts and exchanging information with individuals, groups, or organizations"
(a)
The first step in continuous improvement is to __________.
identify the problem
gather information about a problem
continuously evaluate performance
decide what needs improvement
Developing solutions is part of the continuous improvement process. When you develop possible solutions, it is important to __________.
collaborate with others outside of your team
brainstorm with your team members
criticize solutions that are not workable
judge all solutions with an open mind
The purpose of the Memorandum of Instruction (MOI) is to __________.
instruct your team members how to perform a task
remind your team members what their tasks are
inform team members about the Continuous Improvement Plan
analyze what worked and what didn't
T or F: In the JPA briefing, the team leader is the only person who speaks in the presentation.
True
False
T or F: Your JPA briefing is primarily assessed on content; your attire and communication style don't matter very much.
True
False
Tom and Rena are team mates. Tom expresses a negative attitude toward Rena. This will probably NOT affect __________.
Tom's behavior
Rena's attitude
Rena's behavior
Rena's values
What is an important aspect of effective communication in a team?
Speaking over others
Listening actively and providing feedback
Ignoring team members' input
Focusing only on your own ideas
The Army ended segregation of soldiers based on (a) in 1950.
Diversity means having __________.
distractions
a variety of groups or types
stereotypes
(a) is the trait of large groups who share the same customs, language, religion, origin, and so on.
T or F: A career development portfolio is a document that contains a student's achievement over time and provides an in-depth picture of the student's skills and competencies; a means to reflect on areas for life development, on the value of education, and on future lifestyle and career choices.
True
False
There are many reasons for developing a portfolio. Which reason below is not true?
Portfolios are useful when applying for a job.
Portfolios are only valuable for artistic review or scholarships.
Portfolios are useful for scholarship application.
Portfolios are useful when seeking a promotion at your job.
Choose the term that best matches the definition below.
"A file or document that contains a student's achievement(s) over time and provides an in-depth look at the student's skills and competence"
(a)
Choose the term that best matches the definition below.
"A short account of one's career path and qualifications"
(a)
What is one way to assure you are dressing properly for a job interview?
Call your best friend and ask what they would wear
Dress like you always would and be comfortable
Call the human resources office of the company to ask
None of the choices
Select the proper order of determining goals.
Strategic, operational, tactical
Tactical, strategic, operational
Strategic, tactical, operational
It does not matter as long as you do them all
Which role in structured teamwork is the most important?
Facilitator
Team Member
They are all equally important
Time Keeper
Recorder
Which of the following option is NOT a good example of being prepared for a service learning project?
Identify alternate group leaders in case there are absences.
Ensure that you have the correct tools and supplies to complete the service.
Assign Cadets to work on projects according to their expertise and ability.
Post a detailed schedule for the project and remind everyone that they must meet the posted deadlines.
Choose the goal that best matches the definition below.
"A goal that streamlines the day-to-day activities of the tactical plan using a high level of detail"
(a)
Choose the goal that best matches the definition below.
"These goals paint a picture of the desired future and long-term goals of the organization aligned with its mission"
(a)
