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CAP Test 69-1 March 2012

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CAP TEST 69-1, MARCH 2012

LEADERSHIP ACHIEVEMENT TESTS This master booklet contains the leadership achievement tests used in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program for Learn to Lead volumes 1 and 2 (chapters 1-8). All previous versions are obsolete. For guidance on administering these tests, see page 3 and CAPR 50-4, Test Administration and Security. For guidance about cadet promotion requirements, please see CAPR 52-16, Cadet Program Management. To verify that you have the most up-to-date version of this test booklet, please see the “Testing Officer’s Quick Reference” at capmembers.com/cadets.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEST ADMINISTRATORS 3

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CADETS 4

Achievement 1 5 & 9

Achievement 2 13 & 17







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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEST ADMINISTRATORS

SCOPE. These achievement tests are used at squadron level to evaluate cadets’ knowledge of leadership during Phases I and II of the CAP Cadet Program.

MASTER BOOKLET. This master booklet contains 8 tests (with 2 versions each) and answer keys. Cadets work from only one test at a time, and only test administrators need access to the answer keys. Therefore, we recommend you make a reasonable number of copies of each test, and have cadets work from those copies.

SECURITY. This test booklet and all copies you make must be inventoried, safeguarded, and administered in accordance with CAPR 50-4, Test Administration and Security.

TEST CONDITIONS. Each of these tests is conducted open-book. Cadets must complete their test during a single testing session, with a 30-minute time limit. Before allowing cadets to begin their tests, review the test instructions with them.

SOURCE MATERIAL. Questions are derived from Learn to Lead, volumes 1 and 2. All 8 tests include a drill and ceremonies performance test, which is derived from the CAP Drill and Ceremonies Manual (AFMAN 36-2203).

SCORING PROCEDURE. All tests include a multiple-choice test and a drill test. The passing score for the multiple-choice test is 80% (cadets must answer 20 questions correctly to pass). Administer and grade this portion first, before proceeding on to any drill performance tests. See CAPT 78-2 for drill tests and scoring procedures.

ANSWER KEY. The answer key includes objective references for the leadership textbooks. If you notice an error in this test, please inform HQ CAP/CP. For contact information, please see the “Contact Us” page at capmembers.com/cadets.

DEBRIEFING.

IF THE CADET PASSES THE TEST, allow him to correct it to 100%, open-book, with the help of a mentor.

IF THE CADET FAILS THE TEST, let him know which objectives to study (by referencing the answer key), but do NOT discuss answers to specific test questions. If possible, assign the cadet a mentor to help the cadet study.

FOR DRILL & CEREMONIES TESTS, shortly after administering the drill portion, have a knowledgeable cadet or senior member work with the cadet on any areas of difficulty.

RE-TESTS. There is no limit to the number of times a cadet may retake the exam. However, a test and retest may NOT occur on the same date. Two versions of each multiple-choice test (A and B) are available for re-testing purposes. If a cadet passes the multiple-choice portion, but fails the drill portion, he or she need only re-take the drill portion.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CADETS This is a test of your knowledge of leadership, based on the study of your leadership text. 1. Read each of these instructions carefully. 2. DO NOT write in this booklet. 3. This is an open-book test. Do not talk while taking the exam. 4. Do not discuss the contents of the test with any cadet who has not already passed it. 5. You have 30 minutes to complete the 25 questions on this test.

6. The passing score is 80%. 7. Complete the top portion of the CAPF 23 General Purpose Answer Sheet. 8. Once you are told to begin, read each question carefully. Decide which of the choices

BEST answers the question. Indicate your choice by blackening the bubble on the answer sheet that corresponds to your choice.

9. When you finish, go back and check your answers. 10. Each test requires you to perform drill and ceremonies. You will be administered the drill

portion of the test only after you pass the multiple-choice portion. 11. If you have any questions, ask them now.

Good luck!

DO NOT TURN THE PAGE UNTIL TOLD TO BEGIN.

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ACHIEVEMENT 1 CHAPTER 1 TEST A

1. Which of the following statements is NOT “jumping the chain” of command?

a. New cadets talking to the squadron commander about college choices b. High-level commanders giving directions to low-level cadets. c. An individual takes an issue to a high-level leader, without consulting immediate

superiors d. A cadet requesting approval from the squadron commander after the flight sergeant

refuses 2. For detailed guidance on how to wear the uniform properly, see

a. CAP Regulation 52-16 b. your flight sergeant c. CAP Manual 39-1 d. CAP Pamphlet 216

3. Why does society use oaths?

a. They involve promises that serve a public good. b. They help keep people honest. c. They change a person’s character. d. They let us know who to blame.

4. Which CAP members are held accountable for their actions?

a. Only the national commander b. All members, regardless of rank c. Only cadet staff d. Only senior members

5. What is the best way to learn drill?

a. By watching movies b. One step at a time c. By entering competitions d. By counting out loud

6. All attitudes, both good and bad, are

a. traits a leader uses. b. important to understand. c. contagious. d. examples of how well you will perform in a team.

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7. The chain of command is the order of a. authority b. service c. progression d. seniority

8. Good attitudes arise from

a. being in charge of the team. b. choosing the rules you will follow. c. communicating. d. understanding.

9. Giving your best effort is a trademark of this Core Value:

a. Respect b. Volunteer Service c. Excellence d. Integrity

10. Drill teaches cadets

a. how individual contributions make a difference. b. how to keep time in their heads. c. to value teamwork and precision. d. how to be an Air Force officer.

11. What does it mean to serve faithfully in the Cadet Program?

a. Rendering salutes cheerfully b. Doing what you say you will do c. Pledging to follow orders d. Committing to a term of service

12. Identify this cadet grade insignia:

a. Cadet Airman First Class b. Cadet Staff Sergeant c. Cadet Airman d. Cadet Senior Airman

13. According to CAP’s chain of command, the National Commander reports to

a. the United States Air Force b. the CAP Board of Governors c. no one d. the American people

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14. Habitually rendering customs and courtesies strengthens a. divisions between cadets b. self-image c. muscles d. self-discipline

15. A chain of command or leadership hierarchy is used by

a. military and civilian organizations b. only the U.S. military c. school systems d. grocery stores

16. A positive attitude begins

a. by eliminating all challenges b. with understanding your strengths and weaknesses c. after you earn your first rank d. in the realization that attitude is a choice

17. A “cadet” can be defined as

a. someone who is not mature b. one who is junior to another c. a young person training to become a leader d. one who relies on an officer

18. This Core Value teaches us that the needs of the team take priority over our individual desires:

a. Volunteer Service b. Excellence c. Integrity d. Respect

19. Which leadership term can be defined as the ability to direct your thoughts, emotions, and actions toward a meaningful purpose?

a. Self-discipline b. Self-awareness c. Self-realization d. Self-respect

20. Wearing the CAP uniform is

a. optional for cadets b. a privilege c. trying to be like the Air Force d. a right of membership

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21. New cadets being their drill training with a. squadron formations b. simple marching movements c. in-place movements d. parade marches

22. The junior person initiates a salute ________________________ the senior person.

a. six paces from b. as soon as he or she can see c. immediately when eye-contact is made with d. a fair distance from

23. Having a warrior spirit means that you make a promise to

a. the squadron b. your fellow cadets c. yourself d. the organization


a. Cadet Second Lieutenant b. Cadet Major c. Cadet First Lieutenant d. Cadet Captain

25. A cadet’s primary job is to

a. attend all unit events and activities b. wear the uniform properly c. learn how to lead d. recruit other new members

STOP. Double-check your answers and then turn in your test. If you pass this multiple-choice test, you will be tested on your

ability to perform drill and ceremonies.

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ACHIEVEMENT 1 CHAPTER 1 TEST B

1. Genuine self-awareness requires

a. integrity b. feedback from friends or family c. incredible honesty d. strong communication skills


a. Cadet Sergeant b. Cadet Technical Sergeant c. Cadet Staff Sergeant d. Cadet Senior Airman

3. This Core Value teaches us that the needs of the team take priority over our individual desires:

a. Volunteer Service b. Excellence c. Respect d. Integrity

4. Giving your best effort is a trademark of this Core Value:

a. Excellence b. Volunteer Service c. Integrity d. Respect

5. The state of mind that lies behind your every action is called

a. attitude b. self-awareness c. leading yourself d. self-discipline

6. The uniform is a vehicle for learning self-discipline, personal responsibility, and

a. self-respect b. freedom of expression c. physical fitness d. conformity

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7. The term “self-discipline” can be traced to this word, which means “a person who follows the instructions of their teacher”:

a. disciple b. student c. apologist d. cadet

8. What is the best way to learn drill?

a. By watching movies b. By counting out loud c. By entering competitions d. One step at a time

9. Blaming others for your own mistakes violates which Core Value?

a. Respect b. Integrity c. Volunteer Service d. Excellence

10. Self-discipline enables you to

a. monitor your actions b. see the world positively c. change your behavior d. make a lot of friends

11. Drill requires

a. matching uniforms b. attention to detail c. a large group d. a loud voice

12. What is the root of all military customs and courtesies?

a. Politeness and respect b. The salute c. Leadership training d. Military traditions


a. Cadet Colonel b. Cadet Major c. Cadet Captain d. Cadet Lieutenant Colonel

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a. Cadet Second Lieutenant b. Cadet Major c. Cadet First Lieutenant d. Cadet Captain

15. How can you strengthen your character?

a. By overcoming small challenges b. By studying hard c. By seeking advice d. By relying on others in the team

16. The cadet oath requires cadets to pledge to attend meetings

a. regularly b. monthly c. weekly d. without fail

17. A chain of command or leadership hierarchy is used by

a. only the U.S. military b. grocery stores c. school systems d. military and civilian organizations

18. When walking with another cadet or officer, it is customary for the junior person to

a. clear the path b. walk on the left c. carry the other’s materials d. call the room to attention

19. A unit’s performance on the drill field is a measure of the cadets’ sense of

a. physical fitness b. coordination c. subordination d. self-discipline

20. Good attitudes arise from

a. choosing the rules you will follow b. being in charge of the team c. communicating d. understanding

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21. All attitudes, both good and bad, are

a. important to understand b. contagious c. traits a leader uses d. examples of how well you will perform in a team

22. Why does society use oaths?

a. They let us know who to blame b. They help keep people honest c. They involve promises that serve a public good d. They change a person’s character


a. Cadet Senior Master Sergeant b. Cadet Master Sergeant c. Cadet First Sergeant d. Cadet Chief Master Sergeant

24. Living the Core Values requires self-awareness, self-discipline, and

a. many hours per week b. a lot of money c. an assigned mentor d. a positive attitude

25. Customs and courtesies build

a. the self-esteem of the person in charge b. divisions between cadets c. team spirit d. a feeling of inferiority



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1. The ability to follow directions is an example of which team member trait?

a. Loyalty b. Selflessness c. Enthusiasm d. Self-discipline

2. The main goal of communication is to

a. see words b. share feelings c. share meaning d. receive sounds

3. Efficiency is a broad term describing how well a leader

a. makes use of his or her time and other resources b. leads the team c. communicates the objectives d. increases downtime for the team

4. After defining the problem, the second step of the 7-step ethical decision-making process is to

a. re-evaluate the decision b. get the facts c. weigh your options d. decide and act

5. Stress can affect your mood, which frustrates your ____________, and then those failures produce more stress.

a. friends and family b. ability to be selfish c. ability to succeed in everyday life d. teachers and leaders

6. Qualities of good team players include

a. self-discipline, selflessness, enthusiasm, and loyalty b. self-discipline, selflessness, aggression, and loyalty c. self-discipline, selfishness, enthusiasm, and loyalty d. self-respect, self-control, enthusiasm, and bossiness

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7. People who have a stake in the solution to a problem are called a. senior members b. third parties c. leaders d. stakeholders

8. The process of organizing and using your time wisely is called

a. stress management b. the leadership process c. time management d. synergy

9. How much sleep do teens require per night?

a. 10 to 12 hours b. 7 to 9 hours c. 12 to 14 hours d. 9 to 10 hours

10. People who lose their battles with stress are those who

a. make the best leaders b. may turn to drugs c. should be kicked off the team d. are put in charge of the unit

11. A method of generating a large number of creative ideas is called

a. brainstorming b. plagiarizing c. memory dumping d. storyboarding

12. Goals give you a sense of mission, a rudder, and

a. an added stressor b. resilience c. a way to earn money d. a meaningful purpose

13. Making the most of your time as a cadet and trying to advance rapidly in the Cadet Program means that you are

a. selfless b. a leader c. a natural mentor d. ambitious

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14. “Making a deal with yourself” is which step to overcoming procrastination? a. considering your peace of mind b. jumping right in c. using rewards d. breaking the job into small pieces

15. The best way to set goals is to

a. work back from the future b. work forward from the present c. model your goals after other leaders that you admire d. choose goals that are vague

16. A teen’s social world is __________ than an adult’s.

a. less stable b. more meaningful c. less meaningful d. more stable

17. Leaders need to develop personal effective time-management skills before they

a. can lead a stress-free life b. become an adult c. take on the burden of managing other people’s time as well d. earn the Mitchell award

18. The teen years are among the __________ times in a person’s life.

a. most stressful b. laziest c. easiest d. best

19. A close, trusted, experienced advisor is called a(n)

a. commander b. officer c. friend d. mentor

20. What do efficiency experts believe is an essential time-management tool?

a. A computer b. A staff roster c. A prioritized do list d. A notepad

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21. What do great teams use to their advantage? a. The other team’s weaknesses b. Cheat sheets from previous teams c. Individuals’ special skills d. Superior equipment

22. The “ethical trap” means that

a. decisions can only be made outside of an ethical environment b. you will get caught for unethical decisions c. you cannot ever truly reach a good decision d. unethical solutions to a problem yield additional problems

23. When you visualize and describe an author’s main points without looking at your notes, you are employing which SQ3R step?

a. Review b. Read c. Recall d. Question

24. Research has found that most people rate their own listening skills as __________ and rate everyone else’s as __________.

a. poor, excellent b. excellent, good c. good, excellent d. excellent, poor

25. By doing this, you can fool your body to stop firing stress hormones.

a. Eating foods high in protein b. Thinking only about the stressor c. Practicing relaxation d. Ignoring the stress



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1. What traits must you display to become mentor-ready?

a. Eager to learn, humble, laid back b. Eager to learn, arrogant, ambitious c. Prideful, humble, ambitious d. Eager to learn, humble, ambitious

2. A method of generating a large number of creative ideas is called

a. plagiarizing b. brainstorming c. memory dumping d. storyboarding

3. What do great teams use to their advantage?

a. Superior equipment b. The other team’s weaknesses c. Cheat sheets from previous teams d. Individuals’ special skills

4. Attentive listeners do not merely hear sounds; they focus on

a. the words b. meaning c. reciting back what they hear d. the person talking

5. Leaders can improve coping skills by

a. talking through issues, practicing relaxation, eating high sugar foods, and sleeping well b. avoiding issues, practicing relaxation, sleeping well, and exercising c. talking through issues, practicing relaxation, eating well, and exercising d. talking through issues, practicing relaxation, cutting back on sleep, and exercising

6. The process of examining, analyzing, and evaluating the writer’s message is called

a. critical reading b. creative interpreting c. critical communication d. culling out the truth

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7. A close, trusted, experienced advisor is called a(n) a. officer b. commander c. friend d. mentor

8. Since stress is part of life, it is important to know

a. how to control and limit stress b. how to ignore problems c. what foods to eat when stressed out d. how to come in contact with more stressors

9. Studies show that when people are confronted with an ethical problem, they

a. disregard their values b. always make bad initial decisions c. often do less than they believe they should do d. do not feel stress

10. The amount of time that you are actually working is called

a. uptime b. resilience c. stress d. downtime

11. Mentoring usually takes place in which type of setting?

a. A formal small group b. One-on-one informally c. An informal small group d. One-on-one formally

12. A goal is simply a __________ with a deadline.

a. stressor b. team c. metric d. dream

13. The phrase “teamwork always requires sacrifice” is an example of which team member trait?

a. Enthusiasm b. Loyalty c. Self-discipline d. Selflessness

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14. To be humble means that you are a. ambitious b. eager to learn c. free from pride and arrogance d. ready to lead

15. The amount of time spent waiting for the opportunity to work is called

a. downtime b. synergy c. uptime d. naptime

16. You cannot solve a problem if

a. you have too much time b. others give you too much pressure c. there are too many variables to consider d. you do not know exactly what the problem is in the first place

17. A collection of individuals who are committed to working together to achieve a common goal describes a

a. team b. species c. family d. flight

18. Leaders spend ___% of their day communicating.

a. 80 b. 90 c. 60 d. 70

19. In order to make decisions, strong leaders follow

a. a twelve-step plan b. only their instincts c. what has always been done d. a decision-making process

20. To read critically, you can use the SQ3R method, which stands for

a. survey, question, reflect, recite, and respond b. study, query, remember, recite, and reflect c. survey, question, read, recall, and review d. sit still, quiet yourself, and read, read, read

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21. What is the most important part of a plan to manage stress? a. A “to-do” list b. Having the plan in writing c. Friends d. Exercise

22. The ability to bounce back and recover from adversity is called

a. resilience b. integrity c. championship d. synergy

23. After defining the problem, the second step of the 7-step ethical decision-making process is to

a. decide and act b. weigh your options c. re-evaluate the decision d. get the facts

24. What do efficiency experts believe is an essential time-management tool?

a. A prioritized do list b. A computer c. A notepad d. A staff roster

25. Stress is the body’s response to

a. learning b. a loud noise c. a heavy metal d. change



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1. The Great Man Theory

a. may become a version of hero worship b. explains leadership in terms of personality and character c. explains early failures of great leaders d. describes how we evaluate and select great leaders

2. Because leadership is not easily described, it is

a. impossible to develop b. a subject of great study c. beyond the grasp of cadets d. an unimportant topic of study

3. The mission defines the

a. team’s reason for existing b. abilities of the followers c. people who are allowed to lead d. amount of money you can make

4. A mechanic works with tools, an accountant works with numbers, and a leader works with

a. people b. intuition c. managers d. his or her brain

5. Trait Theory researchers discovered that all leaders

a. can share their traits with others, who will also become leaders b. show the same leadership traits c. can develop the traits needed to be successful d. are unique in their personal qualities and in their approaches to leading

6. When can you fly the American flag upside down?

a. Never b. Any time c. When you are in protest d. As a sign of distress

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7. Whose vision of an independent air force was ridiculed in the 1920s? a. Eddie Rickenbacker’s b. Billy Mitchell’s c. The Wright Brothers’ d. Ira Eaker’s

8. Genuine leaders use what to influence and direct others?

a. Expensive resources b. Direct orders c. A positive approach d. Threats

9. Because the flag represents America and the best in our nation, the U.S. Congress has asked Americans to

a. wear the flag as clothing b. display the flag only on holidays c. display the flag with a special degree of respect d. fly the flag during storms

10. Bad leadership implies

a. no leadership b. mission success c. fast decisions d. team buy-in

11. Air Force doctrine states that leadership is built from

a. history, teamwork, and attitude b. mentoring, education, and discipline c. dedication, training, and aggression d. experience, education, and training

12. Much of what we know about leadership is rooted in

a. trial and error b. physical sciences c. social sciences d. mathematics

13. Why is leadership a science? Because it requires

a. style b. creative skill c. imagination d. careful study

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14. America’s current flag with 50 stars was introduced shortly after this territory became a state.

a. Montana b. Hawaii c. Wyoming d. Oklahoma

15. If displaying a group of flags, the American flag is placed

a. at the center and the highest point of the formation b. behind the other flags c. on the farthest right of the group d. on the farthest left of the group

16. A list of literary works considered to represent the very best in the world is the definition of a(n)

a. canon b. anthology c. eulogy d. karma

17. Bringing a deep technical knowledge of their field to the job of leading describes the leader as

a. expert b. visionary c. motivator d. communicator

18. What did Billy Mitchell warn his superiors about 17 years before it happened?

a. That the United States would win the next war b. That carrier-based airplanes could attack Hawaii c. That submarines could be destroyed by single-engine private aircraft d. That a man would land on the moon

19. Because leadership demands that leaders think before they act, leadership is

a. a science b. an art c. positive d. negative

20. Why is leadership an art? Because it requires

a. study b. imagination c. experimentation d. observation

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21. Who has a reputation for developing world-class leaders? a. Hollywood movies b. The Peter Principle c. Royal families d. America’s military

22. Even the greatest of the supposedly great men have experienced

a. victory b. hero worship c. rewards d. failure

23. The leadership study focusing on the life stories of successful people is called the

a. Peter Principle b. Success Syndrome c. Gilgamesh Effect d. Great Man Theory

24. “In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence” is a definition of

a. Trait Theory b. the Peter Principle c. the Paul Principle d. the Great Man Theory

25. Painting an inspiring future picture for the whole team is part of the leader’s role as

a. communicator b. teacher c. visionary d. expert



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1. When displayed with another flag, the American flag belongs

a. on its own right b. at the far end of a row of flags c. slightly lower than other flags d. on its own left

2. Because the Great Man Theory offers no scorecard to measure greatness, it is difficult to test its claim that

a. failure is not an option b. only the wealthy get the advantage c. great men and women will always be revealed through struggle d. leaders are born

3. If the flag is to cover a casket, the Union belongs

a. in a position of honor b. to the audience’s left c. at the center of the casket d. over the deceased’s left shoulder

4. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s inspiring “I Have a Dream” speech demonstrates this skill of leadership.

a. Leader as manager b. Leader as communicator c. Leader as teacher d. Leader as expert

5. If the Great Man Theory is true, then the military’s success is due to

a. hard work b. experience, education, and training c. learning from history d. recruiting the right people

6. Effective leaders who routinely present ideas, coach others through a course of action, or persuade others how to act and what to value are acting as

a. communicators b. visionaries c. experts d. teachers

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7. Concerning the American flag, the United States Supreme Court has upheld the right to a. deny people access to the flag if they plan to use it in protest b. withhold freedom of speech where the flag is involved c. burn the flag in protest d. arrest people who burn the flag in protest

8. Which of the following is NOT another name for the American flag?

a. Stars & Stripes b. Union Jack c. Star Spangled Banner d. Old Glory

9. Winston Churchill earned widespread acclaim for

a. developing the Great Man Theory b. demonstrating Trait Theory c. leading England during World War II d. leading Britain to success at Gallipoli during World War I

10. Because how a leader acts is a matter of style and personal judgment, leadership is

a. negative b. a science c. positive d. an art

11. Because history is filled with stories of determination and character, Trait Theory brings aspiring leaders

a. up to their full potential b. down the right path c. up to the task at hand d. down the wrong path

12. “In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence” is a definition of

a. Trait Theory b. the Peter Principle c. the Paul Principle d. the Great Man Theory

13. The Great Man Theory focuses the study of leadership on

a. the character traits that leaders display b. the roles of communicators, experts, teachers, motivators, and visionaries c. movie super heroes d. the life stories of successful people

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14. The Great Man Theory a. explains leadership in terms of personality and character b. describes how we evaluate and select great leaders c. may become a version of hero worship d. explains early failures of great leaders

15. The mission defines the

a. people who are allowed to lead b. abilities of the followers c. amount of money you can make d. team’s reason for existing

16. Etiquette means

a. avoiding protests b. respecting other people’s property c. a code of polite behavior d. upholding the legal standard

17. Why is leadership a science? Because it requires

a. style b. careful study c. imagination d. creative skill

18. Thanks to Francis Scott Key’s poem “The Star Spangled Banner,” our national flag became

a. our national anthem b. a symbol of abuse c. the symbol of America d. a symbol of conflict

19. Because the flag represents America and the best in our nation, the U.S. Congress asked Americans to

a. fly the flag during storms b. wear the flag as clothing c. display the flag only on holidays d. display the flag with a special degree of respect

20. Whose vision of an independent air force was ridiculed in the 1920s?

a. Billy Mitchell’s b. Eddie Rickenbacker’s c. The Wright Brothers’ d. Ira Eaker’s

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21. The reason the team exists is a. to offer a sense of belonging b. to make friends c. to accomplish the mission d. to train leaders

22. According to the Air Force, all commanders should be leaders, but

a. leaders are in short supply b. leadership does not equal command c. only officers should command d. no one knows how a commander will lead in combat

23. Trait Theory began as a scientific search for the definitive traits that make leaders

a. well-loved b. effective c. popular d. controversial

24. Painting an inspiring future picture for the whole team is part of the leader’s role as

a. visionary b. expert c. communicator d. teacher

25. Most experts include in their definition of leadership three components:

a. an issue, a decider, and a solution b. science, art, and ability c. the leader, the follower(s), and the goal d. the leader, the team, and the organization



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1. A formal system of belief intended to guide someone’s actions is called a(n)

a. standard b. fraternity c. extrinsic reward d. creed

2. A principle by which something can be judged is called a(n)

a. intrinsic reward b. standard c. servant d. punishment

3. NCO stands for

a. Non-College Officer b. Newly-Commissioned Officer c. Non-Commissioned Officer d. Non-Career Officer

4. Effectively managing stress and having a healthy attitude is also known as

a. physical readiness b. mental readiness c. technical readiness d. mission readiness

5. What element of coaching occurs when the person who has all the answers resists the urge to jump in and “fix” someone’s problem for them?

a. Action b. Dialogue c. Improvement d. Empowerment

6. A strong reason or desire for something is called your

a. talent b. objective c. motivation d. weakness

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7. The main idea of teamwork is to harness a. the energy of the group b. the command intent c. the objectives of the mission d. each individual’s strengths

8. Air Force NCOs epitomize

a. leading by exception b. the Core Values c. one who is cared for d. service to self before community

9. The level of confidence, enthusiasm and discipline of a person or group at a particular time is called

a. morale b. command intent c. respectful dissent d. positive energy

10. In this technique of constructive discipline, the leader criticizes poor behavior, not the performer.

a. focus on performance b. choose the right time c. control emotions d. know that ability differs from willingness

11. Which of the following common duties belong primarily to NCOs?

a. focus on long-term needs of the whole team b. establish rules and standards c. assign people to the right jobs d. train people to do their jobs

12. Standards give leaders a way to express to the team

a. intrinsic rewards b. their punishments c. what is expected of them d. gratitude

13. Leadership is not about ________ people but _______ them.

a. serving; empowering b. controlling; serving c. serving; controlling d. controlling; limiting

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14. A sense of team pride, fellowship and loyalty is also known as a. esprit de corps b. intrinsic reward c. initiative d. command intent

15. This coaching dialogue technique helps the trainee to express the problem in one or two sentences.

a. validating b. story shifting c. mirroring d. finding the bottom line

16. Supervision requires

a. trust, fun and work b. trust, fairness and wisdom c. time management, fun and wisdom d. tackiness, fairness and wisdom

17. What does “military bearing” mean?

a. How those in uniform carry themselves b. Habitually taking stock in our own actions c. A deep sense of commitment d. Understanding personal strengths and weaknesses

18. A professional is someone who has

a. expensive tools, ethical volunteers, and the habit of putting personal interests first b. an ethical code as well as the habit of putting the community’s interest first c. undeveloped skills, an ethical code, and the habit of putting the community’s interests

first d. special skills, an ethical code, and the habit of putting personal interests first

19. Pulling rank to use the “I order you” approach to leadership is

a. inventive, mature and counterproductive b. lazy, mature and effective c. lazy, immature and counterproductive d. lazy, immature and effective

20. The process by which an individual’s efforts are influenced by other people is called

a. accountability b. conformity c. command intent d. free riders

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21. To keep constructive discipline positive, leaders focus on a. performance b. punishment c. problem people d. controlling others

22. The highest level of leadership is the ________ arena.

a. executive b. tactical c. strategic d. operational

23. The ability to make sound judgments and act independently is called

a. dissent b. staff work c. initiative d. command intent

24. Conflicts are bound to arise. The challenge is to

a. eliminate them entirely b. resolve them fairly and professionally c. avoid them at all costs d. blame others when they occur

25. New Cadet NCOs have to transition from ________ to ________.

a. one who cares for others; one who is cared for b. one who teaches; one who is taught c. one who has been cared for; one who cares for others d. having many responsibilities; having few responsibilities



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1. NCOs back up their leaders by enthusiastically doing what?

a. punishing people b. promoting their leaders’ decisions c. suppressing opinions d. always agreeing

2. Being healthy and leading fitness training is also known as

a. mission readiness b. mental readiness c. physical readiness d. technical readiness

3. Punishment teaches someone what behaviors to

a. avoid b. celebrate c. practice d. emulate

4. A question that requires more than a “yes” or “no” answer is called

a. a complex question b. a closed-ended question c. a groupthink question d. an open-ended question

5. Which of the following common duties belong primarily to NCOs?

a. establish rules and standards b. train people to do their jobs c. assign people to the right jobs d. focus on long-term needs of the whole team

6. People who receive the fruits of a team’s labors without doing their fair share of work are known as

a. fair whiners b. esprit de corps c. storming d. free riders

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7. Leading oneself and leading small groups of others is which leadership skill? a. Institution b. Team c. Operational d. Personal

8. When a team begins to take shape and individual personalities begin to show themselves, you have reached which stage of a team’s life cycle?

a. Forming b. Performing c. Norming d. Storming

9. Punishment is ________ consequence.

a. a rewarding b. a necessary c. a motivating d. a negative

10. Professionals hold themselves and their peers to

a. lower standards b. an ethical code c. self-interests first d. high salaries

11. Coaching is a relationship between a(n) ________ coach and a(n) ________ follower.

a. inexperienced; experienced b. authoritarian; ineffective c. experienced; inexperienced d. ineffective; unruly

12. When someone struggles to reach a new level of excellence, they might be ready for

a. a sign of commitment to the organization b. a new assignment c. coaching d. increased responsibility

13. The goal of servant leadership is to

a. enhance squadron growth and decrease teamwork b. enhance individual growth and minimize teamwork c. enhance individual growth and teamwork d. ignore individual growth and focus on teamwork

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14. The level of confidence, enthusiasm and discipline of a person or group at a particular time is called

a. command intent b. positive energy c. morale d. respectful dissent

15. Intrinsic means

a. a thing that comes from the outside b. something of no value c. naturally belonging to something d. not belonging to something

16. The responsibilities of an NCO include the following:

a. instruct, mentor, override the leader, reward self, correct people, keep learning b. instruct, mentor, support the leader, reward people, correct people, keep learning c. instruct, mentor, support the leader, reward people, correct people, stop learning d. instruct, mentor, support the leader, reward self, correct people, keep learning

17. The L.E.A.D. model encourages NCOs to

a. lead with a clear purpose, empower, aim for consensus, and direct the team b. lead with a clear purpose, empower, aim for consensus, and discourage the team c. lead with an iron fist, empower, aim for consensus, and direct the team d. lead with a clear purpose, empower, aim for conflict, and direct the team

18. What is the most important standard of all?

a. CAP Regulations b. The leader’s example c. The leader’s words d. Good reputation

19. Air Force NCOs epitomize

a. service to self before community b. one who is cared for c. the Core Values d. leading by exception

20. A leader’s concise expression of purpose is called

a. staff work b. command intent c. dissent d. initiative

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21. When should constructive discipline take place? a. once the situation is out of control b. before a problem arises c. after the offender has left the team d. when the problem behavior is still fresh

22. NCO stands for

a. Non-Career Officer b. Non-College Officer c. Non-Commissioned Officer d. Newly-Commissioned Officer

23. A servant leader is one who ________.

a. is subordinate to others b. has never-ending work c. sees himself or herself primarily as a servant of the team d. provides a hired service to others

24. Conflicts are bound to arise. The challenge is to

a. avoid them at all costs b. eliminate them entirely c. resolve them fairly and professionally d. blame others when they occur

25. Leadership is not about ________ people but ________ them.

a. serving; controlling b. serving; empowering c. controlling; limiting d. controlling; serving



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1. The part of the brain that is larger than all other sensory cortexes put together is called

a. the sensory motor b. the auditory cortex c. the kinesthetic cortex d. the visual cortex

2. The CAP Cadet Program develops leadership skills mostly through

a. textbooks b. drill and ceremonies c. hands-on experiential learning d. classroom activities

3. What is the concept where individualism or creativity may be conformity in disguise?

a. marketability b. military tradition c. sedition d. uniformity

4. Which CAP core value requires us to think creatively?

a. Respect b. Excellence c. Integrity d. Volunteer Service

5. President John Adams signed this act into public law, illustrating that even America may erect barriers to free speech and creative thinking.

a. Independence Act b. First Amendment c. Advertising act d. Alien and Sedition Acts

6. Students with this learning modality will want to physically touch whatever it is they are studying:

a. tactile b. auditory c. kinesthetic d. visual

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7. The practice of stepping back from an issue so as to take more of it in is called a. big-picture thinking b. focused thinking c. realistic thinking d. shared thinking

8. Everyone can develop better critical thinking skills through

a. making snap decisions b. waiting for great ideas to come along c. allowing others to decide d. study and practice

9. The learning objective is a way for the teacher or trainer to state the ________ and measure the student’s ________.

a. time limits; knowledge b. precise goal; influence c. precise goal; success d. obvious; success

10. This teaching method is a form of passive learning:

a. simulation b. experiential c. guided discussion d. lecture

11. What is the logical fallacy that may itself be true but distracts us from the relevant issue at hand?

a. post hoc fallacy b. red herring c. false dilemma d. slippery slope

12. Which decision-making tool is used to find the greatest consensus when the team has several options from which to choose?

a. reversal b. multi-voting c. weighted pros and cons d. the five whys

13. Which of the eight elements of thought is met by precisely stating the question or breaking the question into sub-questions?

a. reasoning leads somewhere and has consequences b. reasoning is an attempt to figure something out c. reasoning has a purpose d. reasoning has a point of view

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14. The ideal seating arrangement for a guided discussion is

a. traditional b. u-shaped c. rows d. small groups

15. What is the habit of being guided by universal values of logic and a deep respect for the truth called?

a. experiential thinking b. shared thinking c. creative thinking d. critical thinking

16. Two outstanding examples of creative thinking used in the text include

a. Apollo 13 engineers and IBM home computer designers b. Chevy Corvair manufacturers and World War II D-Day NCOs and lieutenants c. IBM home computer designers and World War II D-Day NCOs and lieutenants d. Apollo 13 engineers and World War II D-Day NCOs and lieutenants

17. Honesty in the acquisition, analysis and transmission of ideas is called

a. paradox b. logical fallacy c. intellectual honesty d. truthiness

18. Status Quo means that people often resist

a. the majority b. stagnation c. change d. branding

19. “You can’t give me a C; I’m an A student!” is an example of what logical fallacy?

a. false dilemma b. red herring c. weak analogy d. begging the question

20. When one point supports the next and the conclusions follow naturally, the argument is

a. logical b. broad c. relevant d. precise

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21. What teaching method seeks to replicate the conditions of the job as realistically as possible?

a. experiential b. guided discussion c. simulation d. demonstration-performance

22. What is the logical fallacy that makes the assumption that older ideas are better?

a. post hoc fallacy b. weak analogy c. slippery slope d. appeal to tradition

23. Which decision-making tool analyzes the arguments for and against an idea while assigning a relative strength to each argument?

a. reversal b. weighted pros and cons c. brainstorming d. mindmapping

24. Which of the universal intellectual standards allows other people to double-check someone’s claims?

a. relevance b. logic c. accuracy d. breadth

25. With its formal chain of command, regulations, strong traditions, and uniforms, CAP’s military-like lifestyle can brew

a. individualism b. hostility toward creative thinking c. acceptance of creative thinking d. impressionism



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1. Which of the universal intellectual standards calls for all supporting claims to advance the overall argument?

a. accuracy b. clarity c. logic d. relevance

2. Learning objectives should begin with action verbs in order to focus trainers and students on the

a. successful and meaningful b. serious and attainable c. specific and measurable d. sound and attributable

3. “Encampment is like basic training; it’s CAP’s equivalent to Boot Camp” is an example of which logical fallacy?

a. post hoc fallacy b. appeal to tradition c. weak analogy d. red herring

4. What is the process-driven teaching method used when students need to physically practice new skills?

a. demonstration-performance b. guided discussion c. lecture d. simulation

5. There is no way to tell if the lesson has been successful without

a. test scores b. repetition c. a teacher d. clear learning objectives

6. Which decision-making tool allows the team to identify the root causes of a problem?

a. headlines of the future b. weighted pros and cons c. multi-voting d. five whys

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7. With its formal chain of command, regulations, strong traditions, and uniforms, CAP’s military-like lifestyle can brew

a. acceptance of creative thinking b. individualism c. impressionism d. hostility toward creative thinking

8. What is the logical fallacy that gives only two choices and both are not very good?

a. false dilemma b. red herring c. begging the question d. ad hominem

9. What is the habit of being guided by universal values of logic and a deep respect for the truth called?

a. experiential thinking b. shared thinking c. creative thinking d. critical thinking

10. Games and role-playing are fun and productive ways to learn if you are

a. a visual learner b. an auditory learner c. a kinesthetic learner d. a tactile learner

11. This intellectual standard requires critical thinkers to express their ideas such that others can easily understand them.

a. logic b. relevance c. clarity d. depth

12. Which decision-making tool is used in making democratic decisions by limiting the influence that ranking members have on the junior members?

a. headlines of the future b. the five whys c. multi-voting d. gradual voting

13. Two outstanding examples of creative thinking used in the text include

a. Apollo 13 engineers and IBM home computer designers b. Chevy Corvair manufacturers and World War II D-Day NCOs and lieutenants c. IBM home computer designers and World War II D-Day NCOs and lieutenants d. Apollo 13 engineers and World War II D-Day NCOs and lieutenants

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14. Leaders who employ this type of thinking gain credibility for operating in the real world, not a wishful world, and are able to handle whatever situation comes along:

a. focused thinking b. realistic thinking c. creative thinking d. shared thinking

15. The process of associating certain visual, cultural, and even emotional images with a product is called:

a. sedition b. reasoning c. resisting d. branding

16. After conducting an evaluation, there is still one step remaining:

a. feedback b. remediation c. summary d. recharging

17. This teaching method can easily fail if the instructor dominates the conversation:

a. lecture b. simulation c. guided discussion d. experiential

18. Honesty in the acquisition, analysis and transmission of ideas is called

a. paradox b. logical fallacy c. intellectual honesty d. truthiness

19. Status Quo means that people often resist

a. the majority b. stagnation c. change d. branding

20. Which of the eight elements of thought is met by precisely stating the question or breaking the question into sub-questions?

a. reasoning leads somewhere and has consequences b. reasoning is an attempt to figure something out c. reasoning has a purpose d. reasoning has a point of view

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21. Leaders who value the thoughts and ideas of others to achieve synergistic results are demonstrating

a. critical thinking b. focused thinking c. big-picture thinking d. shared thinking

22. Everyone can develop better critical thinking skills through

a. making snap decisions b. waiting for great ideas to come along c. allowing others to decide d. study and practice

23. What is the logical fallacy that misrepresents the opposing position, making it seem weaker than it really is?

a. red herring b. straw man fallacy c. post hoc fallacy d. weak analogy

24. Students with this learning modality will want to physically touch whatever it is they are studying:

a. auditory b. visual c. tactile d. kinesthetic

25. Which decision-making tool is used to find the greatest consensus when the team has several options from which to choose?

a. the five whys b. reversal c. weighted pros and cons d. multi-voting

25. Which CAP core value requires us to think creatively?

a. Respect b. Excellence c. Integrity d. Volunteer Service



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1. Behaviors people use to deal with anxiety, stress or pressure are called

a. mediation b. diversity c. defense mechanisms d. prejudice

2. As leaders try to help support victims of hate, it is important to not allow good intentions to

a. go to waste b. go unheeded c. re-victimize the victim d. be abused

3. The scientist’s statement that “the brain is capable of a full range of behaviors and predisposed to none” argues that

a. biology is destiny b. we are affected by neither nature or nurture c. the mind is a blank slate d. nature and nurture are not mutually exclusive

4. As a nation of ________, America’s diversity is its strength.

a. like-minded people b. citizens c. immigrants d. democracy

5. The sum of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make someone unique is also known as

a. nurture b. nature c. personality d. independence

6. The most far-reaching consequence of submission to authority is

a. the disappearance of the sense of responsibility b. the embracing of the sense of responsibility c. the sacrifice of personal goals to the mission d. the ability to apply Core Values when following orders

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7. Knowing you have a problem but refusing to think about it describes this defense mechanism:

a. denial b. rationalization c. withdrawal d. suppression

8. One lesson of the Johari Window is that

a. we learn about how others think b. we can use this as a tool to influence others c. there are sixteen personality types d. feedback is the breakfast of champions

9. Which of the following groups is NOT part of the Birth Order theory?

a. first child b. second child c. youngest child d. only child

10. Today’s leaders motivate by aligning ________ with team goals.

a. rewards and punishments b. personal goals c. classical conditioning d. self-interests

11. A disagreement through which individuals perceive a threat to their needs, interests, or concerns is defined as

a. denial b. conflict c. rationalization d. diversity

12. In the Zero-Sum Game, any pizza slice eaten by the first cadet represents one slice that

a. must be given to the second cadet b. is equal to the other slices c. the second cadet cannot eat d. is resolved, so that the second cadet can now take a turn

13. Which of the following is true about MBTI?

a. it determines who will be charming b. it tells us how smart we are c. it identifies those who will be successful in life d. it describes our different flavors of personality

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14. The CAP Cadet Program puts the Hawthorne lesson in action through a. physical fitness testing b. customs and courtesies c. National Cadet Special Activities d. the Cadet Advisory Council

15. For CAP Cadets searching for ways to develop leadership skills, charisma is

a. a blind alley b. a great start c. effective d. profound

16. Because the leader is responsible for the team’s behavior and its success, the leader has ________ to respond to conflict.

a. no authority b. the personality c. a duty d. no need

17. Freedom from fear, violence, and uncertainly falls within which need of Maslow’s Hierarchy?

a. belonging b. self-actualization c. safety d. esteem

18. Based on projected changes to the U.S. population, respect for diversity will become ________ in the future.

a. irrelevant b. less necessary c. more important d. more difficult

19. To pre-judge someone is a definition of

a. segregation b. harassment c. diversity d. prejudice

20. According to the MBTI, there are ____ personality types.

a. 16 b. 6 c. 10 d. 12

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21. This happens when an unpleasant stimulus is removed to encourage the desired behavior: a. extinction b. positive reinforcement c. negative reinforcement d. punishment

22. Even in a volunteer organization like CAP, the organization can be held responsible for harassment, especially if it comes from

a. visitors to the meeting b. a parent c. the paid staff at National Headquarters d. a supervisor, like an NCO or officer

23. Strong charisma surrounds the leader with followers who

a. will become strong charismatic leaders themselves b. are intensely loyal to the group’s goals and core values c. are highly trained to accomplish the mission d. flatter the leader and sweep problems under the rug

24. The process of telling people things about yourself that they did not know is called

a. self-disclosure b. bragging c. team-building d. feedback

25. The most common conflicts Cadet NCOs will be called upon to help resolve are

a. leader conflicts b. follower conflicts c. scheduling conflicts d. personality conflicts



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1. The professional reactions of a deliberate leader when dealing with conflict include

a. focusing on status and awards b. gossiping about others c. reacting emotionally d. focusing on the future

2. This happens when an unpleasant stimulus is removed to encourage the desired behavior:

a. extinction b. positive reinforcement c. negative reinforcement d. punishment

3. The most common conflicts Cadet NCOs will be called upon to help resolve are

a. personality conflicts b. follower conflicts c. scheduling conflicts d. leader conflicts

4. Because leaders are responsible for their teams, leaders are expected to create an atmosphere that

a. supports retaliation b. welcomes everyone c. embraces like-minded thinking d. avoids conflict

5. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs includes the following:

a. physiological, safety, belonging, esteem, self-promotion b. psychological, safety, belonging, esteem, self-actualization c. physiological, belonging, love, esteem, self-actualization d. physiological, safety, belonging, esteem, self-actualization

6. The sum of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make someone unique is also known as

a. nurture b. nature c. personality d. independence

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7. The CAP Cadet Program puts the Hawthorne lesson in action through a. physical fitness testing b. customs and courtesies c. National Cadet Special Activities d. the Cadet Advisory Council

8. As a nation of ________, America’s diversity is its strength.

a. like-minded people b. citizens c. immigrants d. democracy

9. In the Zero-Sum Game, any pizza slice eaten by the first cadet represents one slice that

a. must be given to the second cadet b. is equal to the other slices c. the second cadet cannot eat d. is resolved, so that the second cadet can now take a turn

10. According to MBTI, this personality type is flexible and spontaneous, preferring change, chaos, and new projects:

a. perceiver b. feeler c. thinker d. judger

11. Which of the following groups is NOT part of the Birth Order theory?

a. first child b. second child c. youngest child d. only child

12. The defense mechanism that is used when falsely attributing your own thoughts or feelings to someone else is

a. projection b. rationalization c. suppression d. intellectualization

13. One lesson of the Johari Window is that

a. there are sixteen personality types b. feedback is the breakfast of champions c. we learn about how others think d. we can use this as a tool to influence others

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14. Strong charisma surrounds the leader with followers who a. are intensely loyal to the group’s goals and core values b. are highly trained to accomplish the mission c. will become strong charismatic leaders themselves d. flatter the leader and sweep problems under the rug

15. Based on projected changes to the U.S. population, respect for diversity will become ________ in the future.

a. irrelevant b. less necessary c. more important d. more difficult

16. Which of the following is NOT a method of managing conflict?

a. Targeting b. Zero-sum Game c. Compromise d. Mediation

17. Which of the five steps for fighting hate allows the leader to find a silver lining to prejudice and bigotry?

a. speak out b. rise up c. blame the victims d. teach tolerance

18. Because the leader is responsible for the team’s behavior and its success, the leader has ________ to respond to conflict.

a. no authority b. the personality c. a duty d. no need

19. Milgram discovered that ________ is a powerful motivator.

a. electrical shock b. a teacher c. obedience to Core Values d. obedience to authority

20. Becoming angry with your teacher and going home to yell at your dog is a display of this defense mechanism:

a. withdrawal b. intellectualization c. displacement d. projection

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21. The Johari window is a tool for exploring

a. the outside world b. the four dimensions of type c. our self-perception d. relationships between different objects

22. Maslow said, “What a man can be, he must be” in describing which need?

a. Esteem b. Safety c. Self-actualization d. Belonging

23. The scientist’s statement that “the brain is capable of a full range of behaviors and predisposed to none” argues that

a. biology is destiny b. nature and nurture are not mutually exclusive c. the mind is a blank slate d. we are affected by neither nature nor nurture

24. The text cites the example of this leader using charisma toward evil ends.

a. Myers-Briggs b. Ronald Reagan c. Oprah Winfrey d. Jim Jones

25. Which of the following is true about MBTI?

a. It identifies those who will be successful in life b. It tells us how smart we are c. It describes our different flavors of personality d. It determines who will be charming



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1. This type of power of used when followers obey leaders because they fear punishment.

a. legitimate power b. expert power c. reward power d. coercive power

2. The four components of interpersonal intelligence are:

a. inner dialogue, automatic thoughts, appraisals, and self-fulfilling prophecies b. organizing groups, negotiating solutions, personal connections, and social analysis c. transformational leadership, transactional leadership, situational leadership, and grid

theory d. idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized

consideration 3. Which of the following statements best characterizes the idea of shared vision?

a. “Whether we succeed or not, we will learn a lot from this project.” b. “Whatever we decide on, let’s guarantee that it will work.” c. “The idea we developed is excellent but too dangerous.” d. “We’ll work together on a plan and never quit until it works.”

4. Organizations that encourage individuals to develop knowledge constantly in order for the team to grow and mature are called

a. learning organizations b. universities c. transformational organizations d. learning systems

5. When using this leadership factor, a leader watches followers closely to observe mistakes and violations of rules, then quickly corrects the wrongs.

a. individualized considering b. contingent reward c. passive management-by-exception d. active management-by-exception

6. Which Situational Leadership style is appropriate for teams comprised mostly of veterans who require less oversight?

a. democratic b. laissez-faire c. relaxed d. authoritarian

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7. Which of these techniques allows for free and creative exploration of complicated issues?

a. dialogue b. discussion c. deliberation d. debate

8. Which statement shows a contradiction in the espoused theory and the theory-in-use?

a. “I believe wild animals should live freely, so I never attend zoo functions.” b. “I believe in our right to bear arms, which is why I keep several guns in my house.” c. “I feel my kids are mature, therefore I’m not concerned with leaving them alone.” d. “I trust her to do the job right, so I watch her work closely every day.”

9. Based on systems theory, which of the following statements is the most accurate?

a. Damaging one part of a system won’t affect the others. b. In a system, there are superior parts and inferior parts. c. Two independent parts of a system can thrive without interacting. d. In a system, all different parts depend on each other for survival.

10. Arguing in favor of a course of action describes:

a. inquiry b. dialogue c. advocacy d. empathy

11. If a classmate suddenly trips you and the first thing you do is inwardly hurl an abrasive insult at him, you just experienced

a. well-managed emotion b. a self-statement c. self-motivation d. an automatic thought

12. “Impressions, interpretations, evaluations and expectations you have about yourself, other people, and situations” are called

a. self-evaluations b. self-fulfilling prophecies c. appraisals d. self-statements

13. Urging followers to be creative, innovative life-long learners is the essence of which transformational leadership factor?

a. idealized influence b. individualized consideration c. inspirational motivation d. intellectual stimulation

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14. A manager who focuses primarily on keeping employees satisfied represents which Leadership Grid style?

a. 9,1: Controlling b. 9,9: Sound c. 5,5: Status Quo d. 1,9: Accommodating

15. If a person’s attitude is “I know it all; now I can stop studying”, he is ignoring which characteristic of personal mastery?

a. They feel a connect with others a life itself b. They never “arrive” but rather practice their whole lives c. They view reality as a friend, not a foe d. A unique sense of purpose underscores their vision and goals

16. If two members of a team are moving their efforts in one direction, and two members are working in an opposite direction, the team is lacking:

a. flow b. innovation c. alignment d. enlistment

17. What type of leadership is characterized by a leader who helps followers reach their fullest potential?

a. transactional b. grid theory c. transformational d. situational

18. Which situation demonstrates the most empathy?

a. Your friend’s dog dies and you listen closely to his stories about the dog. b. You tell your classmate who lost his dog that are aren’t really man’s best friend. c. Your classmate’s dog dies and you say, “He’s out of his misery now.” d. After your classmate loses his dog, you giggle about it.

19. ________ describes a leadership factor in which the leader and follower agree from the beginning of their work relationship what is required of the follower and how his efforts will be recognized.

a. contingent reward b. inspirations motivation c. idealized influence d. management-by-exception

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20. Identify the best definition for Path-Goal Theory. a. The follower clears paths that leaders must take to accomplish goals. b. The leader and follower mutually decide which paths will lead to the goal. c. The leader clears paths that subordinates must take to accomplish goals. d. The leader creates paths he things will guide the follower to the goal.

21. Which of the following most accurately represents relationship behaviors?

a. Relationship behaviors focus on how leaders and followers interact on a personal level. b. Behaviors that focus on how work gets done typify relationship behaviors. c. Relationship behaviors include building morale, respect, trust and a work schedule. d. Leaders who ignore relationship behaviors will impress followers with their caring.

22. You want to be an astronaut. Which of the following is a meaningful and reasonable goal?

a. You decide to watch more episodes of Star Trek on television b. You decide that at age 20, you will be NASA’s top engineer c. You enroll in extracurricular aerospace activities d. You vow to discover live on Mars by age 30

23. Intentionally making your feelings work for you by guiding your behavior and thinking to enhance results is the definition of:

a. interpersonal skills b. transactional leadership c. situational leadership d. emotional intelligence

24. If you communicate high expectations and inspire team spirit within your squadron, which transformational leadership factor are you practicing?

a. inspirational motivation b. idealized influence c. individualized consideration d. contingent reward

25. ________ is a transformational leadership factor in which leaders are supportive of followers and listen closely to their unique needs.

a. idealized influence b. inspirational motivation c. individualized consideration d. intellectual stimulation



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1. ________ describes a leadership factor in which the leader and follower agree from the beginning of their work relationship what is required of the follower and how his efforts will be recognized.

a. contingent reward b. inspirational motivation c. idealized influence d. management-by-exception

2. A leader who focuses almost exclusively on how tasks will be accomplished represents the Path-Goal leadership behavior called ________.

a. supportive b. directive c. participative d. achievement-oriented

3. ________ is a transformational leadership factor in which leaders are supportive of followers and listen closely to their unique needs.

a. idealized influence b. inspirational motivation c. individualized consideration d. intellectual stimulation

4. If two members of a team are moving their efforts in one direction, and two members are working in an opposite direction, the team is lacking:

a. flow b. innovation c. alignment d. enlistment

5. Arguing in favor of a course of action describes:

a. inquiry b. dialogue c. advocacy d. empathy

6. Telling yourself “I can succeed,” even when a task is large, is an example of

a. a contingent reward b. a motivational self-statement c. abstraction d. shared vision

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7. What is a primary cause of the failure of systems, such as an ecological system?

a. organization b. intellect c. ignorance d. cooperation

8. In Hagberg’s six stages of leadership and personal power, crafty leaders who promise days off in exchange for hard work are at this stage:

a. Stage 2, Seduction and Deal-Making b. Stage 1, Dominion and Force c. Stage 3, Personal Persuasion and Charisma d. Stage 5, Empowerment

9. How could you help a peer or follower who appears depressed?

a. Isolate them for showing such weakness b. Ignore them and hope they improve on their own c. Suggest a medication for them to take d. Ask them if they would like to talk about what is bothering them

10. If you see yourself successfully soloing a CAP Cessna before you go flying, you are employing

a. mental imagery b. automatic thoughts c. flow d. false hopes

11. Which of the following is the best example of a leap of abstraction?

a. “That boy aced his math test. That’s one of his strong subjects.” b. “We need chaperones for our bivouac. All senior members are lazy.” c. “I can see the car’s tires are bald. It’s time for new ones.” d. “She really cares. She visits the elderly and volunteers at the soup kitchen.”

12. If you communicate high expectations and inspire team spirit within your squadron, which transformational leadership factor are you practicing?

a. inspirational motivation b. idealized influence c. individualized consideration d. contingent reward

13. Which Leadership Grid style blends a high concern for people and results?

a. 9,9: Sound b. 5,5: Status Quo c. 1,1: Indifferent d. 1,9: Accommodating

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14. Which of the following describes personal mastery, “approaching one’s life as a creative work, living life from a creative as opposed to a reactive viewpoint”?

a. Your success will come from creative work, such as sculpture, painting or drama b. To succeed, read biographies of creative people to learn how their creativity helped

them c. When something goes wrong, it is time to lower the expectations you set for yourself d. Focusing attention on all aspects of your goals so that even the smallest details are as

brilliant as the whole finished project 15. Which of the following leaders best characterized the transformational leadership factor of idealized influence?

a. King Henry V b. Bill Irwin c. Richard Nixon d. Gandhi

16. The four components of interpersonal intelligence are:

a. inner dialogue, automatic thoughts, appraisals, and self-fulfilling prophecies b. organizing groups, negotiating solutions, personal connections, and social analysis c. transformational leadership, transactional leadership, situational leadership, and grid

theory d. idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized

consideration 17. Presenting and defending differing views to help the team search for the best solution describes

a. discussion b. dialogue c. inquiry d. synergy

18. When using this leadership factor, a leader watches followers closely to observe mistakes and violations of rules, then quickly corrects the wrongs.

a. individualized considering b. contingent reward c. passive management-by-exception d. active management-by-exception

19. Which statement below appears to most closely resemble a mental model?

a. “He is from the north side of town. He won’t study seriously at all.” b. “I have a great idea. It’s similar to the one you mentioned yesterday.” c. “I wish he’d have his license taken away forever.” d. “I really admire him and try to follow everything he does.”

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20. “Impressions, interpretations, evaluations and expectations you have about yourself, other people, and situations” are called

a. self-evaluations b. self-fulfilling prophecies c. appraisals d. self-statements

21. You want to be an astronaut. Which of the following is a meaningful and reasonable goal?

a. You decide that at age 20, you will be NASA’s top engineer b. You enroll in extracurricular aerospace activities c. You vow to discover live on Mars by age 30 d. You decide to watch more episodes of Star Trek on television

22. Which of the following statements best characterizes the idea of shared vision?

a. “Whether we succeed or not, we will learn a lot from this project.” b. “Whatever we decide on, let’s guarantee that it will work.” c. “The idea we developed is excellent but too dangerous.” d. “We’ll work together on a plan and never quit until it works.”

23. Which Situational Leadership style is appropriate for teams comprised mostly of veterans who require less oversight?

a. democratic b. laissez-faire c. relaxed d. authoritarian

24. Organizations that encourage individuals to develop knowledge constantly in order for the team to grow and mature are called

a. learning organizations b. universities c. transformational organizations d. learning systems

25. Intentionally making your feelings work for you by guiding your behavior and thinking to enhance results is the definition of:

a. interpersonal skills b. transactional leadership c. situational leadership d. emotional intelligence



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1. Changing “Cadet Curry was awarded a flight scholarship” to an active voice would create the sentence

a. “Cadet Curry will be receiving a flight scholarship.” b. “Cadet Curry was given a flight scholarship.” c. “Cadet Curry won a flight scholarship.” d. “Cadet Curry gave a flight scholarship.”

2. The main idea of a paragraph is introduced by the:

a. thesis statement b. transition c. topic sentence d. conclusion

3. An anxiety of speaking in front of people is called:

a. stage fright b. rattling nerves c. agoraphobia d. writer’s block

4. “Reasons given in proof or rebuttal” are called:

a. thesis statements b. conclusions c. arguments d. debates

5. The top of your speech outline should identify the ________ of your communication.

a. conclusion b. body c. specific purpose d. main points

6. Those to whom you speak or write are you:

a. editors b. crowd c. topics d. audience

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7. Which grammar error can be solved by changing the subject case (singular or plural)? a. pronoun-antecedent disagreement b. comma splice c. run-on sentence d. parallel structure

8. Active voice in writing refers to the use of ________ to enliven communication.

a. positive statements b. parallel structure c. ten-dollar words d. action verbs

9. The way you put something together refers to your

a. jargon b. focus c. organization d. creativity

10. A(n) ________ is a list in the thesis of ideas in your topic sentences.

a. blueprint b. outline c. conclusion d. transition

11. Identify the transition in this sentence: “However, as you see, I did not go to join Kurtz there and then” (Heart of Darkness).

a. there and then b. to join Kurtz c. not d. however

12. Required sections in a staff study include the problem statement, factors bearing on the problem, conclusion, and:

a. arguments and analysis b. discussion and attachments c. discussion and action recommended d. attachments and action recommended

13. Foundations of successful communication include:

a. knowledge of your audience b. organization of your material c. having a purpose d. all of the above

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14. If your speech has ________, it is specific and easily understood. a. passive voice b. clutter c. clarity d. jargon

15. Identify the transition words in this sentence: “In the meantime, more ships were being sunk, and the Army and Navy still lacked strength to offer much more than token protection” (Flying Minute Men, 10).

a. more ships were being sunk b. token protection c. and d. in the meantime

16. In your ________, you summarize your main points and end your speech.

a. outline b. body c. opening paragraph d. conclusion

17. Unnecessary words in a sentence are called ________.

a. transitions b. clutter c. distracters d. arguments

18. Online tools that let users publish and share content such as viewpoints, written text, photography, and video are called:

a. social media b. web gems c. interactive media d. web portals

19. A “statement offered in explanation or justification” is:

a. a conclusion b. an outline c. an objection d. a reason

20. Which CAP Core Value can a writer demonstrate by anticipating objections to an argument?

a. integrity b. personal courage c. respect d. volunteer service

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21. The guidelines for professional use of email include:

a. copy the entire group on all communications b. wait 48 hours before replying to sensitive issues c. use proper spelling and grammar d. compose long, detailed messages

22. An essay should contain at least ____ paragraphs in its body.

a. 3 b. 2 c. 4 d. 1

23. Every speech should have a specific ________, an exact statement of what you want your audience to understand, do, or believe.

a. conclusion b. organization c. style d. purpose

24. In the 6-setp problem-solving method, which step is completed right after gathering data?

a. select final solution b. recognize the problem c. act d. list possible solutions

25. Preparation for a job interview includes dressing professionally, preparing for common questions, and

a. researching the interviewer thoroughly b. determining your salary requirement c. writing an interview outline d. asking good questions



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1. ________ tell the audience you are shifting from one idea to another.

a. outlines b. blueprints c. transitions d. objections

2. The guidelines for professional use of email include:

a. copy the entire group on all communications b. wait 48 hours before replying to sensitive issues c. use proper spelling and grammar d. compose long, detailed messages

3. The top of your speech outline should identify the ________ of your communication.

a. specific purpose b. main points c. body d. conclusion

4. The major parts of a résumé include your contact data and objective, along with:

a. education, experience, references, and attachments b. introduction, body, and conclusion c. education, experience, honors, and references d. education, experience, honors, and signature

5. The purpose of a job interview is for the employer to gauge your communication skills, confidence,

a. intrapersonal skills, followership, and motivation b. writing style, appearance, and skills c. interpersonal skills, leadership, and talent d. interpersonal skills, age, and accomplishments

6. One carefully plans and outlines this type of speech, but does not read it word-for-word.

a. impromptu b. memorized c. extemporaneous d. manuscript

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7. A diagram that shows how your communication will be organized is a(n): a. draft b. thesis c. model d. outline

8. The purpose of an essay’s conclusion is to:

a. restate the thesis and summarize main points b. leave the audience with a funny story c. introduce new facts or ideas d. present counter-arguments to possible objections

9. Most often in CAP, the purpose of your communication will be to:

a. entertain b. persuade c. argue d. teach

10. An anxiety of speaking in front of people is called:

a. rattling nerves b. stage fright c. agoraphobia d. writer’s block

11. The primary goal of writing (or speaking) is to share

a. words b. anecdotes c. arguments d. meaning

12. A(n) ________ speech tends to sound monotone and flat.

a. extemporaneous b. memorized c. humorous d. impromptu

13. Writing everything you know about your topic on paper prior to beginning a writing project, such as an essay, is called

a. writer’s block b. brainstorming c. outlining d. narration

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14. Which CAP Core Value can a writer demonstrate by anticipating objections to an argument?

a. integrity b. respect c. volunteer service d. personal courage

15. A(n) ________ documents your work history.

a. biography b. résumé c. interview d. staff summary

16. A professional format for sharing concerns and presenting solutions is known as:

a. an essay b. the staff study c. a manuscript d. an argument

17. To eliminate clutter, think of ways to ________ your sentence.

a. punctuate b. delete c. lengthen d. shorten

18. In your ________, you summarize your main points and end your speech.

a. outline b. body c. opening paragraph d. conclusion

19. Transitions within a paragraph connect the thoughts of individual ________.

a. topics b. sentences c. words d. theses

20. The purpose of asking your interviewer questions during a job interview is to:

a. demonstrate that you are intelligent and interested b. take the focus off you personally c. fill in gaps in the conversation and combat nerves d. find out if the company and supervisor are a good fit for you

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21. Which grammar error does this sentence suffer from? “The encampment food was so terrible all the cadets were hungry they ate all the MREs.”

a. pronoun-antecedent disagreement b. comma splice c. passive voice d. run-on sentence

22. The poorest speech method is called ________.

a. memory b. extemporaneous c. impromptu d. manuscript

23. A(n) ________ is a list in the thesis of ideas in your topic sentences.

a. blueprint b. conclusion c. outline d. transition

24. The main idea of a paragraph is introduced by the:

a. topic sentence b. thesis statement c. transition d. conclusion

25. If your speech has ________, it is specific and easily understood.

a. passive voice b. clutter c. clarity d. jargon



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ANSWER KEYS

LEADERSHIP ACHIEVEMENT TESTS

CAP TEST 69-1, MARCH 2012

Test Requirements

This test and all copies you make must be inventoried, safeguarded, and administered in accordance with CAPR 50-4, Test Administration and Security.

These tests are open-book with a 30-minute time limit.

The passing score is 80%.

SAFEGUARD THIS ANSWER KEY

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ACHIEVEMENT 1

CHAPTER 1 ANSWER KEY A

Question #

Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 a The Air Force Tradition – Chain of Command 26-29 2 c The Air Force Tradition - The Uniform 20-23 3 a Leadership Begins with Character – The Cadet Oath 12-14 4 b Leadership Begins with Character – How to Live the Core Values 8-11 5 b The Air Force Tradition – Drill & Ceremonies 24-25 6 c Leadership Begins with Character – How to Live the Core Values 8-11 7 a The Air Force Tradition – Chain of Command 26-29 8 d Leadership Begins with Character – How to Live the Core Values 8-11 9 c Leadership Begins with Character - The Core Values 5-7 10 c The Air Force Tradition – Drill & Ceremonies 24-25 11 b Leadership Begins with Character – The Cadet Oath 12-14 12 d The Air Force Tradition - The Uniform 20-23 13 b The Air Force Tradition – Chain of Command 26-29 14 d The Air Force Tradition – Military Customs & Courtesies 15-19 15 a The Air Force Tradition – Chain of Command 26-29 16 d Leadership Begins with Character – How to Live the Core Values 8-11 17 c Leadership Begins with Character – The Cadet Oath 12-14 18 a Leadership Begins with Character - The Core Values 5-7 19 a Leadership Begins with Character – How to Live the Core Values 8-11 20 b The Air Force Tradition - The Uniform 20-23 21 c The Air Force Tradition – Drill & Ceremonies 24-25 22 d The Air Force Tradition – Military Customs & Courtesies 15-19 23 c Leadership Begins with Character – The Warrior Spirit 2-4 24 a The Air Force Tradition - The Uniform 20-23 25 c Leadership Begins with Character – The Cadet Oath 12-14

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ACHIEVEMENT 1

CHAPTER 1 ANSWER KEY B

Question #

Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 c Leadership Begins with Character – How to Live the Core Values 8-11 2 c The Air Force Tradition - The Uniform 20-23 3 a Leadership Begins with Character - The Core Values 5-7 4 a Leadership Begins with Character - The Core Values 5-7 5 a Leadership Begins with Character – How to Live the Core Values 8-11 6 a The Air Force Tradition - The Uniform 20-23 7 a Leadership Begins with Character – How to Live the Core Values 8-11 8 d The Air Force Tradition – Drill & Ceremonies 24-25 9 b Leadership Begins with Character - The Core Values 5-7 10 c Leadership Begins with Character – How to Live the Core Values 8-11 11 b The Air Force Tradition – Drill & Ceremonies 24-25 12 a The Air Force Tradition – Military Customs & Courtesies 15-19 13 a The Air Force Tradition - The Uniform 20-23 14 a The Air Force Tradition - The Uniform 20-23 15 a Leadership Begins with Character – The Warrior Spirit 2-4 16 a Leadership Begins with Character – The Cadet Oath 12-14 17 d The Air Force Tradition – Chain of Command 26-29 18 b The Air Force Tradition – Military Customs & Courtesies 15-19 19 d The Air Force Tradition – Drill & Ceremonies 24-25 20 d Leadership Begins with Character – How to Live the Core Values 8-11 21 b Leadership Begins with Character – How to Live the Core Values 8-11 22 c Leadership Begins with Character – The Cadet Oath 12-14 23 d The Air Force Tradition - The Uniform 20-23 24 d Leadership Begins with Character – How to Live the Core Values 8-11 25 c The Air Force Tradition – Military Customs & Courtesies 15-19

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ACHIEVEMENT 2

CHAPTER 2 ANSWER KEY A Question

# Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 d Teamwork – Qualities of Good Team Players 32-36 2 c Communications – Questions and the Importance of Feedback 45-47 3 a Effective Time Management – Efficiency 12-13 4 b Self-Management – Ethical Decision-Making 6-7 5 c Healthy Stress Management – Uncoping Styles 26 6 a Teamwork – Qualities of Good Team Players 32-36 7 d Self-Management – Ethical Decision-Making 6-7 8 c Self-Management – Effective Time Management 10-11 9 d Healthy Stress Management – Coping Styles 25 10 b Healthy Stress Management – Uncoping Styles 26 11 a Self-Management – Ethical Decision-Making 6-7 12 d Self-Management – Personal Goal Setting 3-5 13 d Teamwork - Being Mentor-Ready 40 14 c Effective Time Management - Procrastination 14-16 15 a Self-Management – Personal Goal Setting 3-5 16 a Healthy Stress Management – Sources of Stress 21-23 17 c Self-Management – Effective Time Management 10-11 18 a Healthy Stress Management – Sources of Stress 21-23 19 d Teamwork – Your Mentor and You 37-39 20 c Effective Time Management – Tools for Managing Your Time 17 21 c Teamwork – Characteristics of Teams 27-31 22 d Self-Management – Avoiding the Ethical Trap 8-9 23 c Communications – How to Read Critically 50 24 d Communications – Reasons Why People Don’t Listen Well 43 25 c Healthy Stress Management – Coping Styles 25

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ACHIEVEMENT 2

CHAPTER 2 ANSWER KEY B Question

# Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 d Teamwork - Being Mentor-Ready 40 2 b Self-Management – Ethical Decision-Making 6-7 3 d Teamwork – Characteristics of Teams 27-31 4 b Communications – Listening vs. Hearing 42 5 c Healthy Stress Management – Coping Styles 25 6 a Communications - Reading Critically 48-49 7 d Teamwork – Your Mentor and You 37-39 8 a Healthy Stress Management – Resilience 24 9 c Self-Management – Avoiding the Ethical Trap 8-9 10 a Effective Time Management – Efficiency 12-13 11 b Teamwork – Your Mentor and You 37-39 12 d Self-Management – Personal Goal Setting 3-5 13 d Teamwork – Qualities of Good Team Players 32-36 14 c Teamwork - Being Mentor-Ready 40 15 a Effective Time Management – Efficiency 12-13 16 d Self-Management – Ethical Decision-Making 6-7 17 a Teamwork – Characteristics of Teams 27-31 18 d Communications – How to Listen Actively 44 19 d Self-Management – Ethical Decision-Making 6-7 20 c Communications – How to Read Critically 50 21 d Healthy Stress Management – Coping Styles 25 22 a Healthy Stress Management – Resilience 24 23 d Self-Management – Ethical Decision-Making 6-7 24 a Effective Time Management – Tools for Managing Your Time 17 25 d Self-Management - Healthy Stress Management 18-20

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ACHIEVEMENT 3


# Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 a Great Man Theory – Counterpoint: The Myth of the Great Man 10-12 2 b Trait Theory – An Imperfect Search for the Perfect Leader 15-18 3 a What is Leadership? 1-2 4 a What is Leadership? 1-2 5 d Trait Theory 13-14 6 d Symbol of America: The Flag – Flag Etiquette 21 7 b Roles of the Leader 5-7 8 c What is Leadership? – Other Definitions of Leaders & Leadership 3 9 c Symbol of America: The Flag – Flag Etiquette 21 10 a What is Leadership? – Assumptions About Leadership in America 4 11 d What is Leadership? – Assumptions About Leadership in America 4 12 c What is Leadership? 1-2 13 d What is Leadership? 1-2 14 b Symbol of America: The Flag 19-20 15 a Symbol of America: The Flag – Flag Etiquette 21 16 a Great Man Theory 8-9 17 a Roles of the Leader 5-7 18 b Roles of the Leader 5-7 19 a What is Leadership? 1-2 20 b What is Leadership? 1-2 21 d Great Man Theory – Counterpoint: The Myth of the Great Man 10-12 22 d Great Man Theory – Counterpoint: The Myth of the Great Man 10-12 23 d Great Man Theory 8-9 24 b Roles of the Leader 5-7 25 c Roles of the Leader 5-7

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ACHIEVEMENT 3


# Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 a Symbol of America: The Flag – Flag Etiquette 21 2 d Great Man Theory – Counterpoint: The Myth of the Great Man 10-12 3 d Symbol of America: The Flag – Flag Etiquette 21 4 b Roles of the Leader 5-7 5 d Great Man Theory – Counterpoint: The Myth of the Great Man 10-12 6 d Roles of the Leader 5-7 7 c Symbol of America: The Flag 19-20 8 b Symbol of America: The Flag 19-20 9 c Great Man Theory 8-9 10 d What is Leadership? 1-2 11 d Trait Theory – An Imperfect Search for the Perfect Leader 15-18 12 b Roles of the Leader 5-7 13 d Great Man Theory 8-9 14 c Great Man Theory – Counterpoint: The Myth of the Great Man 10-12 15 d What is Leadership? 1-2 16 c Symbol of America: The Flag – Flag Etiquette 21 17 b What is Leadership? 1-2 18 c Symbol of America: The Flag 19-20 19 d Symbol of America: The Flag – Flag Etiquette 21 20 a Roles of the Leader 5-7 21 c What is Leadership? 1-2 22 b What is Leadership? – Assumptions About Leadership in America 4 23 b Trait Theory 13-14 24 a Roles of the Leader 5-7 25 c What is Leadership? – Other Definitions of Leaders & Leadership 3

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ACHIEVEMENT 4

CHAPTER 4 ANSWER KEY A

Question #

Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 d The Non-Commissioned Officer 4-5 2 b Standards 3 3 c The Non-Commissioned Officer 4-5 4 b NCO Readiness 5-6 5 d Coaching & Mentoring: Elements of Successful Coaching 11-14 6 c Motivation 19-23 7 d Team Dynamics: The Team Environment 28-31 8 b The Non-Commissioned Officer 4-5 9 a Team Dynamics: The Team Environment 28-31 10 a Supervision & Constructive Discipline: The Constructive Disciplinarian 15-18 11 d The NCO/Officer Relationship 24-27 12 c Standards 3 13 b The NCO’s Leadership Toolkit: Servant Leadership 7-10 14 a Team Dynamics: The Team Environment 28-31 15 d Coaching & Mentoring: Techniques of Successful Coaching 11-14 16 b Supervision & Constructive Discipline 15-18 17 a The Non-Commissioned Officer: Responsibility and the NCO 4-5 18 b Professionalism 1-2 19 c The NCO’s Leadership Toolkit: Servant Leadership 7-10 20 b Team Dynamics: Pitfalls of Teams 28-31 21 a Supervision & Constructive Discipline: The Constructive Disciplinarian 15-18 22 c The NCO/Officer Relationship: Leadership Arenas 24-27 23 c The NCO/Officer Relationship: Supporting the Boss 24-27 24 b Team Dynamics: The Team Environment 28-31 25 c The Non-Commissioned Officer 4-5

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ACHIEVEMENT 4

CHAPTER 4 ANSWER KEY B

Question #

Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 b The Non-Commissioned Officer: Responsibility and the NCO 4-5 2 c NCO Readiness 5-6 3 a Supervision & Constructive Discipline: The Constructive Disciplinarian 15-18 4 d Coaching & Mentoring: Techniques of Successful Coaching 11-14 5 b The NCO/Officer Relationship 24-27 6 d Team Dynamics: Pitfalls of Teams 28-31 7 d The NCO/Officer Relationship: Leadership Skills 24-27 8 d Team Dynamics: The Team’s Life Cycle 28-31 9 d Supervision & Constructive Discipline: The Constructive Disciplinarian 15-18 10 b Professionalism 1-2 11 c Coaching & Mentoring 11-14 12 c Coaching & Mentoring 11-14 13 c The NCO’s Leadership Toolkit: Servant Leadership 7-10 14 c Team Dynamics: The Team Environment 28-31 15 c Motivation 19-23 16 b Coaching & Mentoring 11-14 17 a Team Dynamics: The L.E.A.D. Model 28-31 18 b Standards 3 19 c The Non-Commissioned Officer 4-5 20 b The NCO/Officer Relationship: Supporting the Boss 24-27 21 d Supervision & Constructive Discipline: The Constructive Disciplinarian 15-18 22 c The Non-Commissioned Officer 4-5 23 c The NCO’s Leadership Toolkit: Servant Leadership 7-10 24 c Team Dynamics: The Team Environment 28-31 25 d The NCO’s Leadership Toolkit: Servant Leadership 7-10

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ACHIEVEMENT 5


# Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 d Learning Styles 15-16 2 c Evaluating Learning 19-20 3 d Monuments to the Status Quo 11 4 b Creative Thinking 9 5 d Monuments to the Status Quo 11 6 a Learning Styles 15-16 7 a Modes of Thinking 5 8 d Critical Thinking 1 9 c The Trainer’s Goalposts 14 10 d Teaching & Training Methods 17-18 11 b The Twisted Thinking of Logical Fallacies 6-7 12 b Tools for Creative Thinking: Tools to Make a Decision 13 13 b Elements of Thought 4 14 b Teaching & Training Methods 17-18 15 d Principles of Critical Thinking 2 16 d Victories Through Creative Thinking 12 17 c Integrity & the Critical Thinker 8 18 c Unappreciated Geniuses 10 19 d The Twisted Thinking of Logical Fallacies 6-7 20 a Universal Intellectual Standards 3 21 c Teaching & Training Methods 17-18 22 d The Twisted Thinking of Logical Fallacies 6-7 23 b Tools for Creative Thinking: Tools to Make a Decision 13 24 c Universal Intellectual Standards 3 25 b Monuments to the Status Quo 11

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ACHIEVEMENT 5


# Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 d Universal Intellectual Standards 3 2 c The Trainer’s Goalposts 14 3 c The Twisted Thinking of Logical Fallacies 6-7 4 a Teaching & Training Methods 17-18 5 d The Trainer’s Goalposts 14 6 d Tools for Creative Thinking: Tools to Generate Ideas 13 7 d Monuments to the Status Quo 11 8 a The Twisted Thinking of Logical Fallacies 6-7 9 d Principles of Critical Thinking 2 10 c Learning Styles 15-16 11 c Universal Intellectual Standards 3 12 d Tools for Creative Thinking: Tools to Make a Decision 13 13 d Victories Through Creative Thinking 12 14 b Modes of Thinking 5 15 d Monuments to the Status Quo 11 16 a Evaluating Learning 19-20 17 c Teaching & Training Methods 17-18 18 c Integrity & the Critical Thinker 8 19 c Unappreciated Geniuses 10 20 b Elements of Thought 4 21 d Modes of Thinking 5 22 d Critical Thinking 1 23 b The Twisted Thinking of Logical Fallacies 6-7 24 c Learning Styles 15-16 25 b Creative Thinking 9

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ACHIEVEMENT 6


# Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 c Defense Mechanisms 29-32 2 c Five Ways to Fight Hate 48 3 d Nature vs. Nurture: Nature vs. Nurture Today 2-4 4 c Leading in a Diverse Society 38 5 c Personality 1 6 a The Milgram Experiment 26-28 7 d Defense Mechanisms: Types of Defense Mechanisms 29-32 8 d Johari Window 9-10 9 b Birth Order Theory 5 10 b Classical Conditioning: Implications for Leaders 17-25 11 b The Inevitability of Conflict 33-34 12 c Methods for Managing Conflict 36-37 13 d The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 11-13 14 d Hawthorne Studies 17 15 a Charisma 6-8 16 c The Leader’s Role in Managing Conflict 35 17 c Motivation: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 14-16 18 c America’s Increasing Diversity 42-43 19 d Prejudice, Hatred, and the Leader 44-47 20 a The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 11-13 21 c Classical Conditioning: Classical Conditioning, Four Ways to Change

Behavior 17-25

22 d Prejudice, Hatred, and the Leader 44-47 23 d Charisma: A Perilous Shortcut 6-8 24 a Johari Window 9-10 25 d The Inevitability of Conflict 33-34

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ACHIEVEMENT 6


# Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 d The Inevitability of Conflict 33-34 2 c Classical Conditioning: Classical Conditioning, Four Ways to Change

Behavior 17-25

3 a The Inevitability of Conflict 33-34 4 b Prejudice, Hatred, and the Leader 44-47 5 d Motivation: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 14-16 6 c Personality 1 7 d Hawthorne Studies 17 8 c Leading in a Diverse Society 38 9 c Methods for Managing Conflict 36-37 10 a The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 11-13 11 b Birth Order Theory 5 12 a Defense Mechanisms: Types of Defense Mechanisms 29-32 13 b Johari Window 9-10 14 d Charisma: A Perilous Shortcut 6-8 15 c America’s Increasing Diversity 42-43 16 a Methods for Managing Conflict 36-37 17 d Five Ways to Fight Hate 48 18 c The Leader’s Role in Managing Conflict 35 19 d The Milgram Experiment: What Milgram Learned 26-28 20 c Defense Mechanisms: Types of Defense Mechanisms 29-32 21 c Johari Window 9-10 22 c Motivation: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 14-16 23 b Nature vs. Nurture: Nature vs. Nurture Today 2-4 24 d Charisma 6-8 25 c The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator 11-13

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ACHIEVEMENT 7


# Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 d Power 25-27 2 b Interpersonal Skills 14 3 a Shared Vision 34 4 a Building a Learning Organization 28-29 5 d Management-by-Exception (MBE) 23 6 b Situational Leadership 44-47 7 a Dialogue and Discussion 37 8 d Using Mental Models to Succeed 39-40 9 d Systems Thinking 30-31 10 c Balancing Inquiry and Advocacy 41 11 d Managing Your Emotions 6-8 12 c Increasing Self-Awareness 3-5 13 d Intellectual Stimulation 20 14 d Grid Theory of Leadership Styles: Individual Grid Style Summaries 50-51 15 b Personal Mastery 32-33 16 c Team Learning 35-36 17 c Transformational & Transactional Leadership 15-17 18 a Empathy For Others 13 19 a Contingent Reward 22 20 c The Path-Goal Model 48-49 21 a A Leader’s Viewpoint 42-43 22 c Right-Sized Goals 12 23 d Emotional Intelligence 1-2 24 a Inspirational Motivation 19 25 c Individualized Consideration 21

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# Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 a Contingent Reward 22 2 b The Path-Goal Model 48-49 3 c Individualized Consideration 21 4 c Team Learning 35-36 5 c Balancing Inquiry and Advocacy 41 6 b Motivational Statements 10 7 c Systems Thinking 30-31 8 a Power 25-27 9 d Empathy for Others 13 10 a Mental Imagery 11 11 b Using Mental Models to Succeed 39-40 12 a Inspirational Motivation 19 13 d Grid Theory of Leadership Styles: Individual Grid Style Summaries 50-51 14 d Personal Mastery 32-33 15 d Idealized Influence 18 16 b Interpersonal Skills 14 17 a Dialogue & Discussion 37 18 d Management-by-Exception (MBE) 23 19 a Mental Models 38 20 c Increasing Self-Awareness 3-5 21 b Right-Sized Goals 12 22 a Shared Vision 34 23 b Situational Leadership 44-47 24 a Building a Learning Organization 28-29 25 d Emotional Intelligence 1-2

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# Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 c Follow Basic Communication Principles 5 2 c Topic Sentences 9 3 a Public Speaking 19 4 c Making an Argument 8 5 c Outlining a Speech 21 6 d Know Your Audience 2-3 7 a The Opening Paragraph 10-11 8 d Follow Basic Communication Principles 5 9 c Organize Your Ideas 4 10 a The Opening Paragraph: The Thesis Statement 10-11 11 d Transitions in Body Paragraphs 12 12 c Using Writing to Recommend Change 15-16 13 d Communication Fundamentals 1 14 c Follow Basic Communication Principles 5 15 d Transitions in Body Paragraphs 12 16 d The Conclusion 23 17 b Follow Basic Communication Principles 5 18 a Social Media 29 19 d Making an Argument 8 20 c Anticipating & Refuting Objections 13 21 c Email & Professionalism 17-18 22 a Making an Argument 8 23 d Outlining a Speech 21 24 d Using Writing to Recommend Change 15-16 25 d Job Interviews 26-28

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# Correct Answer

Section Objectives

1 c Transitions in Body Paragraphs 12 2 c Email & Professionalism 17-18 3 a Outlining a Speech 21 4 c The Résumé 24-25 5 c Job Interviews 26-28 6 c Common Speaking Methods 20 7 d Organize Your Ideas 4 8 a The Conclusion 14 9 d Communication Fundamentals 1 10 b Public Speaking 19 11 d The Goal of Writing 6 12 b Common Speaking Methods 20 13 b Brainstorming 7 14 b Anticipating & Refuting Objections 13 15 b The Résumé 24-25 16 b Using Writing to Recommend Change 15-16 17 d Follow Basic Communication Principles 5 18 d The Conclusion 23 19 b Transitions in Body Paragraphs 12 20 d Job Interviews 26-28 21 d The Opening Paragraph 10-11 22 d Common Speaking Methods 20 23 a The Opening Paragraph: The Thesis Statement 10-11 24 a Topic Sentences 9 25 c Follow Basic Communication Principles 5

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