WorksheetsNJROTC NS1 & NS2 Practice Test: Questions 1-10
Total questions: 93
Worksheet time: 46mins
What is the primary mission of JROTC across all services?
To recruit students into the military
To motivate young people to be better citizens
To train pilots and sailors for active duty
To replace traditional PE classes
Which act originally authorized JROTC programs in U.S. high schools?
National Security Act of 1947
National Defense Act of 1916
JROTC Vitalization Act of 1964
Selective Service Act of 1917
NJROTC covers which of the following areas?
Leadership and citizenship
Drill and ceremonies
Naval heritage and seamanship
All of the above
In the Navy, the paygrade for a Petty Officer Second Class is:
E-4
E-5
E-6
E-7
A column formation has cadets aligned:
Side-by-side, squad leaders in front
One behind another, front-to-rear
In a square facing inward
In two ranks facing each other
Which General Order requires you to give the alarm in case of fire or disorder?
2nd
4th
8th
9th
Which best describes the purpose of the chain of command?
To allow cadets to bypass leaders
To provide clear lines of authority and communication
To slow decision-making
To avoid accountability
Which listening skill shows respect and ensures accurate understanding?
Interrupting to correct
Active listening with paraphrasing
Avoiding eye contact
Multitasking while listening
A line used to secure a ship to a pier is called a:
Halyard
Mooring line
Painter
Sheet
The forward part of a ship is the:
Stern
Port
Bow
Beam
The watchstander on the bridge who assists the Officer of the Deck with navigation is commonly the:
Boatswain’s Mate of the Watch
Quartermaster of the Watch
Helmsman
Lookout
Speed in knots means nautical miles per:
Day
Hour
Minute
Second
Surface currents in the Northern Hemisphere tend to circulate in which direction?
Clockwise
Counterclockwise
Randomly
Only near the Equator
The concept of "sea power"—the influence of naval strength on a nation's prosperity—was strongly advanced by:
John Paul Jones
Alfred Thayer Mahan
Chester Nimitz
Stephen Decatur
In World War II, the Pacific Theater turning point battle often cited is:
Jutland
Leyte Gulf
Midway
Coral Sea
Which coast is home to the U.S. Seventh Fleet's area of responsibility?
Arctic
Atlantic/Europe
Indo-Pacific
Caribbean
The first step in treating a bleeding wound is to:
Apply a tourniquet immediately
Apply direct pressure
Elevate the injured limb only
Remove embedded objects
Which of the following can be a sign of heat exhaustion?
Cool, clammy skin and dizziness
Flushed, dry skin and no sweating
Frostbite and shivering
Sudden chest pain
The best way to assist a responsive choking victim is to:
Give sips of water
Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich)
Perform chest compressions only
Place in recovery position immediately
The purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is to:
Provide vacation schedules
List hazardous material info and handling procedures
Record liberty times
Document uniform measurements
The phonetic alphabet word for the letter “H” is:
Hotel
Hector
Henry
Hawk
Which command turns the platoon 90 degrees to the right while halted?
Right step, MARCH
Column right, MARCH
Right face
Right flank, MARCH
A cadet with one perched eagle and two chevrons on their rate wears:
Petty Officer Third Class
Petty Officer Second Class
Petty Officer First Class
Chief Petty Officer
The leadership principle “Know your people and look out for their welfare” emphasizes:
Strict discipline only
Developing trust and cohesion
Avoiding delegation
Focusing only on mission
When did Congress first authorize the formation of ROTC?
1917
1914
1916
1912
What are the two parts of a command?
Preparatory and Command of Execution
Command of Execution and Execution
Company and Attention
Present and Arms
What is the mission of JROTC?
“To motivate young people to become better citizens”
“To motivate young cadets to become better citizens”
“To push young people to become better people”
“To encourage young students to become better athletes”
(U1C1L6:V9) Which term is interchangeable with "the Colors," and was formerly used for flags of mounted, motorized, and mechanized organizations?
standard
ensign
garrison flag
post flag
storm flag
What rest position illustrated?
Parade Rest
At Ease
Attention
Rest
What rest position is illustrated?
Attention
Stand-At Ease
Rest
Parade Rest
Which is one of the General Orders?
I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.
I will obey my special orders and perform all of my duties in a military manner.
I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions, to the commander of the relief.
All of the above
What position is illustrated?
Attention
Hand Salute
Parade Rest
Stand-At Ease
Which command is used to bring a unit to a complete stop while marching?
Halt
Rest
At Ease
Parade Rest
Who is considered the 'Father of the U.S. Navy'?
Chester Nimitz
John Paul Jones
Alfred Thayer Mahan
Stephen Decatur
What is the primary purpose of drill and ceremony in JROTC?
To teach discipline and teamwork
To improve physical fitness
To prepare for academic exams
To learn naval history
Which leadership trait is most important for building unit morale in JROTC?
Strict enforcement of rules
Effective communication and empathy
Focusing only on physical training
Ignoring feedback from cadets
What is the aft part of a ship called?
Port
Stern
Bow
Beam
Which command instructs cadets to turn 90 degrees to the left while halted?
Left step, MARCH
Left flank, MARCH
Column left, MARCH
Left face
Which of the following is a responsibility of a JROTC cadet?
Ignoring uniform standards
Participating in community service
Skipping drill practice
Disregarding safety procedures
What is the correct term for the left side of a ship when facing forward?
Stern
Bow
Port
Starboard
Which leadership trait is most important for building team morale in JROTC?
Indifference
Empathy
Authoritarianism
Isolation
Which of the following is a key benefit of participating in JROTC?
Automatic college admission
Guaranteed military enlistment
Improved leadership and citizenship skills
Exemption from physical education classes
What is the correct response when given the command "Parade Rest" while standing at attention?
Begin marching in place
Salute the commander
Move to the position of parade rest
Remain at attention
Which leadership principle encourages cadets to set a good example for others?
Set the example
Know your people and look out for their welfare
Train your people as a team
Keep your subordinates informed
Which General Order instructs you to report all violations of orders you are instructed to enforce?
7th
3rd
10th
5th
The phonetic alphabet word for the letter “M” is:
Mason
Mary
Mike
Mark
In a line formation, cadets are aligned:
In two columns facing each other
In a circle facing outward
One behind another, front-to-rear
Side-by-side, facing the same direction
The Navy`s two basic functions are sea control and __________.
Joint and combined operations
Strategic deterrence
Tactical nuclear weapons development
Power projection
What term is used to refer to exercise in which adequate amounts of oxygen are not being delivered to the muscles?
Aerobic
Anaerobic
Isokinetic
Isometric
What types of naval weapons have received the greatest attention since World War II?
Lightweight, rapid-fire guns
Sophisticated electronic fire-control radars, weapons control systems, sonar, and guidance systems
Surface and air-launched missiles
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a first-degree burn?
Pain due to irritated nerve endings
Extensive swelling
Reddening of the skin
Quick and complete healing if properly treated
Where is the Naval Academy located?
Newport, Rhode Island
Annapolis, Maryland
Norfolk, Virginia
New London, Connecticut
__________________is key to breaking down the barriers and accepting others` differences.
Common goals
Gender stereotyping
Demonstrating tolerance
Good Communication
Which of the following is NOTa chracteristic of bulimia.
Weight loss that leads to the maintenance of a body weight 15 percent below normal
A constant concern over body shape, size, and weight
At least two eating binges per week for a least three months
An episodic eating binge
What are the benefits of upwelling for marine life?
Decayed nutrients are forced to the surface
It causes high tides
Decayed nutrients are forced to the bottom of the sea
It causes low tides
The worst oil-pollution catastrophe (Deepwater Horizon) in history occurred in the _________________________________.
The Gulf of Riga
The Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Aden
The Gulf of Sidra
In what leadership style does the leader advance efforts toward task completion by soliciting ideas from and giving decision-making responsibility to team members, with a high relationship orientation and a low task orientation?
Telling
Selling
Delegating
Participating
What type of waves can travel through a complete vacuum?
Water waves
Electromagnetic waves
Vibrations
Sound
The __________, on ships with an air department, directs launching and landing operations, and the handling of aircraft. He or she is responsible for crash salvage operations and aircraft firefighting. Also, he or she is in charge of aircraft-handling equipment such as elevators, catapults, and arresting gear; he or she handles the care, stowage, and issue of aviation fuels and lubricants.
Combat systems officer
Air officer
Supply officer
Reactor officer
The surrender document ending World War II in the Pacific was signed aboard what United States ship
USS Lexington
USS Pensacola
USS New Jersey
USS Missouri
What is the range of 5"/54 and 62-caliber automatic, dual-purpose, single-mount guns in miles?
100 nautical miles with a 27-pound shell
15 nautical mile with a 96-pound shell
13 nautical miles with a 72-pound shell
72 nautical mile with a 13-pund shell
Of what does the hydrographic information on a chart consist?
Shading to show water areas and land outlines
Symbols for navigational aids
Features such as water depth and overhead obstructions
All of the answers are correct
What device is used to magnify the images of distant objects?
Magnifier
Spectrograph
Convex mirror
Telescope
What is the name of the infamous valley wind system that is always a concern for the 6th Fleet in the western Mediterranean Sea?
The Mistral of Southern France
Mediterranean Cyclone
The Santa Ana winds
The winds of Gibraltar
A __________ is a pointed, round, tapered wooden tool.
Fid
Marlinespike
Fluke
Flanker
The "Age of Discovery" was referred to as being a new age of
sea power.
Naval power
trade relations among nations.
economic growth.
What are some of the basic steps to building a ship?
Installing the main propulsion system, auxiliary machinery, and shafting
Laying the keel sections on building blocks
Extending the keel from the center outboard, and fore and aft
All of the answers are correct
In naval customs and courtesies, a junior officer is walking with a senior officer, and they encounter
an enlisted Petty Officer. Which of the following actions demonstrates the correct order of precedence
for rendering salutes and greetings?
The junior-ranking person (Petty Officer) initiates the salute, and the senior officer (or the
senior officer present) returns the salute
The Petty Officer salutes the junior officer, and the junior officer returns the salute.
The junior officer walks on the side furthest from the curb, and the Petty Officer salutes the
senior officer.
Professionally cross the road to meet with the other Petty Officers
Alfred Thayer Mahan's influential 1890 work, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660–
1783, primarily argued that national greatness was inextricably linked to:
Investing in transcontinental railway and internal waterway infrastructure.
Control of key maritime routes, a strong merchant marine, and a powerful battle fleet.
) Developing sophisticated espionage and intelligence networks.
Underway supremacy
In military law, what is the primary distinction between a Summary Court-Martial and a General
Court-Martial?
A Summary Court-Martial is conducted in secret, whereas a General Court-Martial is always
open to the public.
A Summary Court-Martial is presided over by a panel of judges, while a General CourtMartial is conducted by a single officer.
A Summary Court-Martial is used for minor offenses with limited punishments, while a
General Court-Martial can try any offense and impose the most severe punishments, including
a punitive discharge.
A Summary Court-Martial is used only for officers, while a General Court-Martial is used
only for enlisted personnel.
A ship is taking on water in a compartment below the waterline. The immediate and primary goal of
Damage Control is to:
Rapidly pump all water overboard using secondary equipment.
Restore the ship's offensive weapons capabilities immediately and fight the ship.
Initiate a full ship abandonment procedure
Maintain or restore watertight integrity and stability.
In celestial navigation, the "noon sight" is used to determine a vessel's precise:
Longitude
Latitude
Magnetic North
Ture bearing
The physical phenomenon that explains how an aircraft carrier's hull, when moving quickly, can
experience significant resistance from water piling up at the bow and forming a wake at the stern is
related to:
Wave making resistance
Buoyancy
Principles of buoyant control
Resistance analysis
Acoustic frequency is most critical to the effective functioning of passive SONAR because:
Higher frequencies penetrate deeper water layers.
Only high-frequency pings can accurately determine target speed.
Only high-frequency can penetrate through wave damping water laters
Lower frequencies travel much farther in the ocean with less attenuation (fading).
A Network Layer Protocol in computer networking is primarily responsible for:
Managing communication sessions and data presentation to the end-use
Providing logical addressing (e.g., IP addresses) and routing data packets across different
networks.
Encapsulating data into frames for transmission across a physical medium.
All are correct
Sea Power is generally defined as a nation's ability to use the sea to further or protect its
interests. Which of the following is the most direct way sea power contributes to national security?
By deterring aggression and projecting military force across the globe.
By investing in marine biology research.
By investing in maritime operations
By developing underwater sea lanes that promote industrial peace.
When a ship sustains a hole below the waterline, the most immediate procedure required under
Ship Construction and Damage Control is to:
Control the flooding
Contact the port
Obtain accountability
Abandon ship immediately
A simple circuit is operating correctly. If the voltage is kept the same, but the resistance is
increased, what will happen to the current flowing through the circuit? (Relates to Basic Electricity)
Decrease
Increase
Remain the same
Reverse
Alfred T. Mahan's work on The Influence of Seapower upon History argued that a nation's
strength and prosperity are fundamentally linked to
Naval sea power and control of the sea
Overall size of the military
Ability to negotiate
Foreign policy
In a complex organization like the Navy, effective leadership requires delegating tasks to
subordinates. The most important step for a leader after delegating a task is to:
Follow up and supervise the progress of the task, offering support and guidance as needed.
Assign blame if the task is not completed perfectly
Immediately take over the task if the subordinate makes a mistake.
Stay on them about the task
Who is considered the “Father of the U.S. Navy”?
George Washington
Admiral Nimitz
John Paul Jones
J P Morgan
What was the first successful steam-powered warship?
USS Demologos (later known as the Fulton)
USS Constellation
USS James E Iker
None are correct
When did the United States enter World War I?
1917
1945
1915
1921
What were the two major naval battles of World War II in the Pacific?
The Battle of Iwo Jima and the battle of Iwo Tou
Battle of cipolitapeck and the Battle North Island
The Battle of Midway and the Battle of the Coral Sea
None are correct
What year did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
January 5, 1942
November 11, 1941
October 5, 1943
December 7, 1941
What is the purpose of a ship’s bell?
To indicate time and signal presence in fog
To sound liberty
To indicate the boarding of the commanding officer
To indicate departing of port
What are the three main parts of a ship?
Port, Brow, Quarterdeck
Bow, midships, and Stewart
Port , Aft, Midline
Bow, midships, and stern
Which is NOT a primary departments aboard most Navy ships?
Engineering
Combat Control
Supply
Operations
What is the purpose of a nautical chart?
To chart nautical anomilies.
To maintain direction and course heading
To show water depths, hazards, and navigational aids.
To chart pass routes for navigation
What does “stand-on vessel” mean?
The vessel that maintains course and speed in a crossing or meeting situation.
To stand on the quarter deck and command the vessel
This term does not apply to the naval service
When the Coast Guard or other naval service boards a naval vessel
