Petty Officers Third and Second Class (PO3/PO2) Assignment 1 Practice Test

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• An instructor by asking well-directed questions can make the difference between a dull lecture and a lively discussion.
• Under article 31 of the UCMJ special caution is cited for which of the following areas?
• The width of chevrons on rating badges worn on the pea coat is 3 1/4 inches.
• The collar device distance from the front and lower edge of the collar is stated as which measurement?
• Who has overall responsibility for a naval command?
• Which statement about EMI authority and delegation is true?
• Which of the following options includes the correct width for chevrons on the pea coat insignia?
• Hair taper measurement, in inches, to meet the minimum standard?
• Which option correctly describes the RICE method's purpose?
• Except for a major offense, a person should be put on report only as a last resort.
• How should a PO handle witnessed misconduct?
• What is the purpose of CPR?
• What is the primary purpose of a performance evaluation?
• A privilege is a benefit provided for the convenience or enjoyment of an individual.
• What is the RICE method used for?
• Which of the following best describes what incident reporting should capture?
• Sea-bag inspections are scheduled for all E-3 and below personnel on which frequency?
• The collar device placement distance is measured from which part of the collar?
• Which document provides both general and organizational authority to a petty officer?
• Detailed information on the duties and responsibilities of a training petty officer can be found in what document?
• A petty officer receives organizational authority from what document?
• What is the impact of mentoring on a PO's development?
• PPE stands for?
• In a formal setting, which is the proper way to address a newly met officer?
• How does a PO demonstrate leadership by example?
• PPE is primarily used to protect against hazards encountered during work tasks.
• Who has the authority to withhold a privilege from a person?
• Which series of OPNAV instructions provides detailed instructions on safety concerns?
• What should a PO do when witnessing misconduct?
• What is the purpose of official Navy correspondence?
• A petty officer can take certain measures to correct minor infractions under which of the following articles of the UCMJ?
• During mooring operations, what is the recommended practice to prevent damage?
• CO stands for?
• Why is accountability critical for a PO?
• From the list below which is NOT an example of a privilege?
• How should confidential information be handled?
• While in uniform women may wear both a necklace and a choker.
• EMI can be assigned for what maximum number of hours per day?
• Authority to assign EMI may be delegated to which of the following lowest levels?
• If a leader realizes a decision was wrong, what is the appropriate action?
• A Navy command with 130 assigned personnel is required to have how many people appointed to the command training team?
• When deciding on a method of teaching, which factors must you consider?
• Which phrase best describes the core principles guiding supervision?
• During class discussions and directed class discussions, what method of instruction is used?
• Which statement about the RICE method is accurate?
• Which statement best describes the role of ethics in Navy operations?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of a safety briefing?
• Your responsibilities as a petty officer end when you are on liberty.
• Which type of counseling session allows the subordinate to set the session's direction?
• Which of the following methods is used for record keeping in PQS?
• What is the primary reason for strict radio discipline on a vessel?
• Which term best describes guiding a class discussion rather than delivering a lecture?
• How should a PO address a senior officer?
• During counseling you allow the subordinate to determine the direction of the session. What type of counseling session is this?
• EMI can be assigned on the Sabbath.
• A standard logbook should record which items?
• What is the purpose of water discipline and conservation on a ship?
• Nominating a subordinate for Sailor of the Month is an example of what type of feedback?
• Which sequence correctly describes how to handle radio orders?
• Port and starboard refer to which sides of a vessel when facing forward?
• In supervision, breaking a job into tasks occurs in which phase?
• The Leading Petty Officer's authority is derived from which officer?
• The ball cap hat device above the visor is measured how many inches?
• Which trait is common to all successful leaders?
• In order to judge the progress of a job, which basic questions must you answer before you begin?
• What is the correct form for a Navy memo subject line?
• Which document outlines the standard for the Navy's organization and regulations and is commonly cited in leadership training?
• Which option correctly defines the fire triangle in safety training?
• Which term is interchangeable with fundamentals of leadership?
• Values is one of the themes used as the foundation for the Leadership Continuum course. Which of the following themes is/are also used as the foundation?
• Under the principle of delegating authority to the lowest competent level, who remains accountable for the task's performance?
• Under which article can you complain to any superior officer after redress is refused?
• What is meant by 'EO' in Navy settings?
• The purpose of EMI is to correct a training deficiency and deprive normal liberty.
• The distance for collar device placement from the edge of the collar is which measurement?
• An effective leader uses personality and skill to motivate and influence people to do a job.
• From the list below which is NOT an example of a privilege?
• What is the protocol for medical emergencies at sea?
• The Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) is designed to qualify a Sailor for a specific watch station at what level?
• Why do we practice shipboard safety on all hands?
• In naval command structure, which unit is larger: Department or Division?
• A fathom is a unit of depth equal to how many feet?
• Why is it important to train lower-rated personnel?
• Which trait is least changeable by a leader when dealing with people?
• As a member of the armed forces, you believe you have been wronged by your commanding officer. After due application to the commanding officer, you are refused redress. Under what article of the UCMJ may you complain to any superior officer?
• How should you treat a minor burn?
• What is the first step when discovering a fire on board?
• In a formal setting, how should you address an officer you meet for the first time?
• What is the appropriate action for a participant with a blocked airway if you are trained in the Heimlich maneuver?
• Which practice best maintains the security of confidential information?
• What are the Navy's three core values?
• Which level of human behavior is considered the most important?
• Which of the following best represents the basic elements of deck seamanship?
• How should minor bleeding be controlled?
• After a safety event, what is the primary purpose of incident reporting?
• A petty officer receives general authority from what document?
• Watchstanding refers to what duty?
• When dealing with people, which trait cannot be changed?
• If you discover a hazard and it is not safe to isolate it, you should?
• What is the basic rule for safe mooring lines?
• Which statement best describes rigging on a vessel?
• Extra military instruction (EMI) is classified as what type of corrective action?
• How should you recognize and treat heat exhaustion?
• Chevrons on rating badges are the same width for both male and female Sailors.
• OPNAV instruction series related to safety is which code?
• During a class discussion, what questioning technique should be used?
• EMI is classified as nonpunitive corrective action. Which statement best describes EMI?
• Withholding of a privilege rests with which of the following authorities?
• Why is mentoring important for a PO's development?
• The technique of asking questions should NOT be used to review the lesson of instruction.
• What is the purpose of a deck log?
• EMI can be assigned on the Sabbath.
• If 20% of your people are causing 80% of the problems, how much administrative time can you expect to spend dealing with this same 20%?
• What are the basic components of the fire triangle?
• Which description best reflects the benefits of a clean and orderly workspace?
• Who is responsible for determining the type of court-martial to award?
• The Leading Petty Officer (LPO) role includes supervising a work center and directing daily tasks under which officer?
• When receiving orders via radio, what sequence should you follow?
• The collar device is located 1 inch from the front and lower edge of the collar. Which choice contains this correct distance?
• When you realize you have made a wrong decision, you should admit the mistake, accept responsibility, and
• Which statement about feedback is correct?
• The distance from the visor to the hat device on the ball cap is 1 1/4 inches. Which option is correct?
• Hair should be tapered from the lower hairline upward by at least how many inches?
• According to the 80/20 rule, how much administrative time is spent on the 20% most problematic workers?
• Human behavior is the result of attempts to satisfy certain needs, wants, ideas, or whims.
• The width of the pea coat rating badge chevrons is 3 1/4 inches.
• Why is it important to maintain a clean and orderly workspace?
• Define ethics in Navy professional conduct.
• Any order imposing punishment outside the framework of the UCMJ is unlawful.
• Which major aims should be met during a lesson summary?
• What is the 24-hour clock used for in the Navy?
• The hat device is centered on the front of the ball cap how many inches above the visor?
• In maritime terms, rigging means?
• The results of a preliminary inquiry of an alleged offense are given to which person?
• There are four 'B's' to remember when reporting status to a superior: Be on time, Be accurate, Be brief, and Be ...
• What is the meaning of professionalism for a PO?
• An effective leader should recognize that people as individuals have different values and beliefs.
• What statement best captures professional leadership?
• When a trainee must physically repeat steps after instruction, which teaching method should the instructor have used?
• Which of the following statements correctly describes all three insignia placements?
• Which of the following is NOT part of the publications governing petty officer actions?
• Which result best describes the effect of properly using well-directed questions in a lesson?
• Which code governs discipline and punishment within the military justice system?
• When placing a person on report, you may orally notify the chain of command (COC).
• When are sea-bag inspections required for all E-3 and below personnel?
• Where would you find the list of offenses that must be reported?
• A good rule of thumb for feedback is to correct in private and praise in public.
• Human behavior is classified into which number of levels or groups?
• What is a watch bill?
• Which statement is NOT a purpose of official Navy correspondence?
• In counseling a subordinate, which statement is NOT a key point to remember?
• In leadership, how do the roles of leader and follower relate in terms of the skills required?
• Which action best reflects Equal Opportunity in practice?
• Which publications govern the rules and regulations of a petty officer's actions?
• The distance for hat device above the visor is which of the following after adjustment?
• Who decides which type of court-martial to award?
• The primary purpose of asking questions during instruction is to?
• If you encounter a safety hazard on deck, which action is the most appropriate?
• What does Equal Opportunity (EO) promote in the Navy?
• Pens or pencils used for work may be worn exposed on the uniform.
• Not understanding the technical language of your rate results in which problems?
• Authority should be delegated to the lowest level of competence commensurate with the subordinate's assigned responsibility and capabilities means which of the following people is accountable for the performance of a task?
• You will be responsible for providing training to lower-rated personnel for which of the following reasons?
• Which statement best explains the relationship between followership and leadership?
• Which counseling principle best preserves trust during counseling?
• Which term describes the document used to record daily events, watch changes, and incidents on a ship?
• Where can you find a list of offenses that must be reported?
• What is the purpose of military courtesy?
• When you break a job down into tasks, you are performing which phase of supervision?
• Which action best demonstrates adherence to safety discipline during operations?
• The collar device is placed 1 inch from the front and lower edge of the collar.
• In seamanship, what is the main purpose of knots?
• Which statement correctly describes the relationship between a department and a division?