WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WORDS MEANS SENT IN CODE?
a. Interruptedb. Encryptedc. Traffickedd. Relayed
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WORDS MEANS SENT IN CODE?
a. Interrupted
b. Encryptedc. Traffickedd. Relayed
When the command “ATTENTION” is given, you turn your feet out equally to form an angle of how many degrees?
a. 15 Degreesb. 25 Degreesc. 35 Degreesd. 45 Degrees
When the command “ATTENTION” is given, you turn your feet out equally to form an angle of how many degrees?
a. 15 Degreesb. 25 Degreesc. 35 Degrees
d. 45 Degrees
To whom did the Russians surrender during WW I?
a. Austria-Hungaryb. Turkeyc. Germanyd. Japan
To whom did the Russians surrender during WW I?
a. Austria-Hungaryb. Turkey
c. Germanyd. Japan
The Damage Control Assistant (DCA) is responsible for:
a. Assigning departmental watchesb. Training the damage control
organizationc. All auxiliary machineryd. All aircraft
The Damage Control Assistant (DCA) is responsible for:
a. Assigning departmental watches
b. Training the damage control organization
c. All auxiliary machineryd. All aircraft
Red flares, continuous sounding of the fog horn or smoke from a burning barrel of oil all indicate
a. The presence of a submarine in the channel
b. Obstructions in the channel or seaway
c. Wind and weather warnings to small craft
d. Distress under both Inland and International Rules
Red flares, continuous sounding of the fog horn or smoke from a burning barrel of oil all indicate
a. The presence of a submarine in the channel
b. Obstructions in the channel or seawayc. Wind and weather warnings to small craft
d. Distress under both Inland and International Rules
What time of day is the ceremonial hoisting of the national ensign?
a. 0800b. 0830c. Sunrised. 0730
What time of day is the ceremonial hoisting of the national ensign?
a. 0800b. 0830c. Sunrised. 0730
The mature cell of a storm usually extends above ___ feet
a. 45000b. 70000c. 25000d. 125000
The mature cell of a storm usually extends above ___ feet
a. 45000b. 70000
c. 25000d. 125000
What is the officer’s title who supervises cryptographic operations and ensure the security of cryptographic publications and equipment?
a. Special Services Officerb. Weapons Officerc. Communications Officerd. Public Affairs Officer
What is the officer’s title who supervises cryptographic operations and ensure the security of cryptographic publications and equipment?
a. Special Services Officerb. Weapons Officer
c. Communications Officerd. Public Affairs Officer
What are the three essentials of survival in order of priority?
a. Water, shelter, foodb. Water, food, shelterc. Shelter, water, foodd. None of the above
What are the three essentials of survival in order of priority?
a. Water, shelter, food
b. Water, food, shelterc. Shelter, water, foodd. None of the above
A substance that permits the free motion of a large number of electrons is called:
a. Amberb. An insulatorc. A conductord. rubber
A substance that permits the free motion of a large number of electrons is called:
a. Amberb. An insulator
c. A conductord. rubber
What does “EMS” stand for?
a. Emergency Medical Supervisorb. Emergency Medical Servantc. Emergency Medical Systemd. None of the above
What does “EMS” stand for?
a. Emergency Medical Supervisorb. Emergency Medical Servant
c. Emergency Medical System
d. None of the above
When the Japanese attacked, most of the U.S. sailors were preparing for:
a. Sea dutyb. Libertyc. An inspectiond. An attack drill
When the Japanese attacked, most of the U.S. sailors were preparing for:
a. Sea duty
b. Libertyc. An inspectiond. An attack drill
In military drill terminology, what is an “element”?
a. The weatherb. An individual, squad, platoon or
company that is part of a larger unitc. Another word for formationd. The rifle
In military drill terminology, what is an “element”?
a. The weather
b. An individual, squad, platoon or company that is part of a larger unit
c. Another word for formationd. The rifle
What percentage of tin does the U.S. import?
a. 70%b. 80%c. 90%d. 99%
What percentage of tin does the U.S. import?
a. 70%b. 80%c. 90%
d. 99%
_____ in American newspapers including publication of a letter by the Spanish Ambassador calling President McKinley “weak” whipped up American support for the Spanish-American war.
a. “Yellow Journalism”b. “U.S. Military Prepares for War”
essaysc. “How America is Preparing for War”
essaysd. “Ill Treatment of Cubans by the
Spanish Government” essays
_____ in American newspapers including publication of a letter by the Spanish Ambassador calling President McKinley “weak” whipped up American support for the Spanish-American war.
a. “Yellow Journalism”b. “U.S. Military Prepares for War”
essaysc. “How America is Preparing for War”
essaysd. “Ill Treatment of Cubans by the
Spanish Government” essays
Who has sometimes been called the “real father of all modern navies”?
a. Commodore Stephen Luce, USNb. Admiral David Porter, USNc. Captain John Paul Jones, USNd. Captain Alfred Mahan, USN
Who has sometimes been called the “real father of all modern navies”?
a. Commodore Stephen Luce, USNb. Admiral David Porter, USNc. Captain John Paul Jones, USN
d. Captain Alfred Mahan, USN
Which planet, in its revolution around the Sun, crosses inside the orbit of Neptune for twenty years during each of its orbits?
a. Plutob. Marsc. Earthd. Jupiter
Which planet, in its revolution around the Sun, crosses inside the orbit of Neptune for twenty years during each of its orbits?
a. Plutob. Marsc. Earthd. Jupiter
Giving in to demands for tribute and ransom usually:
a. Leads to more demandsb. Ends the problemc. Will help start peace talksd. None of the above are correct
Giving in to demands for tribute and ransom usually:
a. Leads to more demandsb. Ends the problemc. Will help start peace talksd. None of the above are correct
The core of the earth is made up of:
a. Copper and cobaltb. Iron and nickelc. Zinc and silverd. Gold and platinum
The core of the earth is made up of:
a. Copper and cobalt
b. Iron and nickelc. Zinc and silverd. Gold and platinum
What is the most destructive oceanographic condition for marine life in the oceans of the world?
a. El Ninob. Large sea animalsc. Upwellingd. Sunlight
What is the most destructive oceanographic condition for marine life in the oceans of the world?
a. El Ninob. Large sea animalsc. Upwellingd. Sunlight
Selected articles, planned events and important notes are published daily and posted throughout the command. What is the name of this Navy publication?
a. Manual of Regulationsb. Command newsletterc. The Navy News Journald. Plan of the Day
Selected articles, planned events and important notes are published daily and posted throughout the command. What is the name of this Navy publication?
a. Manual of Regulationsb. Command newsletterc. The Navy News Journal
d. Plan of the Day
A type of orienteering competition where controls may be visited in any order and point values are assigned each control is called:
a. Long-Ob. Score-Oc. Relayd. Memory-O
A type of orienteering competition where controls may be visited in any order and point values are assigned each control is called:
a. Long-O
b. Score-Oc. Relayd. Memory-O
Which of the following IS NOT a property of carbon monoxide?
a. Odorlessb. Tastelessc. Colorlessd. Grey in color
Which of the following IS NOT a property of carbon monoxide?
a. Odorlessb. Tastelessc. Colorless
d. Grey in color
The national military strategy of the United States today includes three principal elements: deterrence, inflexible response and forward strategy.
a. Trueb. False
The national military strategy of the United States today includes three principal elements: deterrence, inflexible response and forward strategy.
a. True
b. False
What four planets are referred to as the big four?
a. Pluto, Venus, Jupiter and Marsb. Mars, Saturn, Venus and Jupiterc. Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Plutod. Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus
What four planets are referred to as the big four?
a. Pluto, Venus, Jupiter and Mars
b. Mars, Saturn, Venus and Jupiter
c. Mercury, Mars, Saturn, Plutod. Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus
The following planets are known as the twin planets.
a. Neptune and Marsb. Uranus and Neptunec. Earth and Marsd. Pluto and Mercury
The following planets are known as the twin planets.
a. Neptune and Mars
b. Uranus and Neptunec. Earth and Marsd. Pluto and Mercury
Severity of the court-martial refers to the
a. Seriousness of the offense committed
b. Number of members in the courtc. Charge(s) and specifications(s) in
the formal written accusationd. Maximum punishments which can
be awarded by the court
Severity of the court-martial refers to the
a. Seriousness of the offense committed
b. Number of members in the courtc. Charge(s) and specifications(s) in
the formal written accusation
d. Maximum punishments which can be awarded by the court
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the United Nations?
a. To maintain peace and securityb. To take effective collective action to
prevent and remove threats to world peace
c. To grant diplomatic recognition and exchange ambassadors
d. To cooperate in solving international economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the United Nations?
a. To maintain peace and securityb. To take effective collective action to prevent and
remove threats to world peace
c. To grant diplomatic recognition and exchange ambassadors
d. To cooperate in solving international economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems
How many years does it take Pluto to travel around the Sun?
a. 29b. 84c. 165d. 248
How many years does it take Pluto to travel around the Sun?
a. 29b. 84c. 165
d. 248
An air mass is a large body of air with
a. The same temperature and pressure
b. The same humidity and pressurec. The same temperature and
humidityd. None of the above
An air mass is a large body of air with
a. The same temperature and pressure
b. The same humidity and pressure
c. The same temperature and humidity
d. None of the above
How far apart should your feet be spread during parade rest?
a. 6 inchesb. Whatever is comfortablec. 18 inchesd. 12 inches
How far apart should your feet be spread during parade rest?
a. 6 inchesb. Whatever is comfortablec. 18 inches
d. 12 inches
Which of the following is NOT a part of the study method referred to as PQRST?
a. Presentb. Questionc. Readd. Test
Which of the following is NOT a part of the study method referred to as PQRST?
a. Presentb. Questionc. Readd. Test
What is the mission of the Military Sealift Command?
a. Transforming U.S. Navy ships to civilian use
b. Transforming ships from other countries to U.S. use
c. Repairing of container shipsd. Arranging ocean transport for DOD
war materiel and supplies
What is the mission of the Military Sealift Command?
a. Transforming U.S. Navy ships to civilian use
b. Transforming ships from other countries to U.S. use
c. Repairing of container ships
d. Arranging ocean transport for DOD war materiel and supplies
The feature which prevents the firing of guns into the ship’s own structure is
a. Common senseb. Gun stopc. Cam braked. Cutout cams
The feature which prevents the firing of guns into the ship’s own structure is
a. Common senseb. Gun stopc. Cam brake
d. Cutout cams
To earn a Physical Fitness ribbon a cadet
a. Must pass at least 3 of the 4 events on the test
b. Must score within 15 points of satisfactory on all portions of the test
c. Must pass all portions of the test with a score of outstanding
d. None of the above are correct
To earn a Physical Fitness ribbon a cadet
a. Must pass at least 3 of the 4 events on the test
b. Must score within 15 points of satisfactory on all portions of the test
c. Must pass all portions of the test with a score of outstanding
d. None of the above are correct
Which of the following is one of the four areas of total fitness?
a. Cardiovascular fitnessb. Muscle fitnessc. Mental fitnessd. Weight fitness
Which of the following is one of the four areas of total fitness?
a. Cardiovascular fitnessb. Muscle fitnessc. Mental fitnessd. Weight fitness
Aquaculture involves
a. Examining water for mineral content
b. Extracting mineral resources from sea animals
c. Applying natural procedures for harvesting sea animals
d. Applying farming methods to grow and harvest sea animals and plants
Aquaculture involves
a. Examining water for mineral contentb. Extracting mineral resources from sea
animalsc. Applying natural procedures for
harvesting sea animals
d. Applying farming methods to grow and harvest sea animals and plants
The distinctive “design” feature of USNS HAYES, the Navy’s most advanced oceanographic research ship and the first of its type, is the ship’s
a. Laboratory spacesb. Control systemc. Special underwater TV and camera
towing apparatusd. Parallel catamaran hulls
The distinctive “design” feature of USNS HAYES, the Navy’s most advanced oceanographic research ship and the first of its type, is the ship’s
a. Laboratory spacesb. Control systemc. Special underwater TV and camera
towing apparatus
d. Parallel catamaran hulls
Which of the following officers is a member of the President’s cabinet?
a. Secretary of the Navyb. Secretary of Defensec. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staffd. Secretary of the Air Force
Which of the following officers is a member of the President’s cabinet?
a. Secretary of the Navy
b. Secretary of Defensec. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staffd. Secretary of the Air Force
A substance that permits the free motion of a large number of electrons is calleda. Conductorsb. Insulatorsc. Thermocouplesd. D electric cells
A substance that permits the free motion of a large number of electrons is called
a. Conductorsb. Insulatorsc. Thermocouplesd. D electric cells
A state pertains to people and their common ancestry and culture.
a. Trueb. False
A state pertains to people and their common ancestry and culture.
a. True
b. False
The geometric center of a ship’s hull that is underwater is called
a. Center of buoyancyb. Center of gravityc. Freeboardd. None of the above
The geometric center of a ship’s hull that is underwater is called
a. Center of buoyancyb. Center of gravityc. Freeboardd. None of the above
When the flag is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, the flag is destroyed in a dignified way, preferably how?
a. Buryingb. Shreddingc. Burningd. None of the above
When the flag is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, the flag is destroyed in a dignified way, preferably how?
a. Buryingb. Shredding
c. Burningd. None of the above
In what year did the sword officially return as part of an officer’s dress uniform?
a. 1945b. 1963c. 1954d. 1950
In what year did the sword officially return as part of an officer’s dress uniform?
a. 1945b. 1963
c. 1954d. 1950
When General MacArthur waded ashore at Leyte, he called for the Filipino people to rise and strike the Japanese at every opportunity. What means of communicatioon did he use?
a. He made a television appearanceb. He made a radio broadcastc. B-29’s dropped handbills on the
islandsd. It was spread person to person by
the Filipino people
When General MacArthur waded ashore at Leyte, he called for the Filipino people to rise and strike the Japanese at every opportunity. What means of communicatioon did he use?
a. He made a television appearance
b. He made a radio broadcast
c. B-29’s dropped handbills on the islands
d. It was spread person to person by the Filipino people
The three basic cloud types are:
a. Altocumulus, cumulonimbus, altostratus
b. Alto cirrus, altocumulus, cumulonimbus
c. Low, middle, highd. Cirrus, cumulus, stratus
The three basic cloud types are:
a. Altocumulus, cumulonimbus, altostratus
b. Alto cirrus, altocumulus, cumulonimbus
c. Low, middle, high
d. Cirrus, cumulus, stratus
How far should the rifle be raised vertically off the ground during the “trail arms” movement?
a. 1 inchb. 3 inchesc. 6 inchesd. Just enough to clear the ground
How far should the rifle be raised vertically off the ground during the “trail arms” movement?
a. 1 inch
b. 3 inchesc. 6 inchesd. Just enough to clear the ground
Meridians on a Mercator projection appear as straight parallel lines. What are these lines called?
a. Mercator linesb. Great circle linesc. Reciprocal coursesd. Relative courses
Meridians on a Mercator projection appear as straight parallel lines. What are these lines called?
a. Mercator lines
b. Great circle linesc. Reciprocal coursesd. Relative courses
Of the following groups of countries, which are all presently U.S. allies in NATO?a. Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada and
Denmarkb. Hungary, Iceland, Italy and
Luxembourgc. Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and
Great Britaind. Turkey, Greece, Ukraine and
Germany
Of the following groups of countries, which are all presently U.S. allies in NATO?
a. Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada and Denmarkb. Hungary, Iceland, Italy and Luxembourg
c. Netherlands, Norway, Portugal and Great Britain
d. Turkey, Greece, Ukraine and Germany
The trial and punishment of offenders in the U.S. Armed Forces are covered by a set of laws named the
a. Uniform Code of Military Justiceb. Manual for Courts-Martialc. Manual of the Judge Advocate
Generald. Navy Regulations
The trial and punishment of offenders in the U.S. Armed Forces are covered by a set of laws named the
a. Uniform Code of Military Justice
b. Manual for Courts-Martialc. Manual of the Judge Advocate
Generald. Navy Regulations
During the Korean War, who consolidated the Pusan Perimeter in September 1950, and made it nearly impregnable?
a. Major General Walkerb. General MacArthurc. LT General Almondd. General Ridgeway
During the Korean War, who consolidated the Pusan Perimeter in September 1950, and made it nearly impregnable?
a. Major General Walkerb. General MacArthurc. LT General Almondd. General Ridgeway
What famous war was fought to secure control of the Turkish Straits in order to insure Greek control of the Aegean-Black Sea trade?
a. The Crusadesb. The Punic Warc. The Trojan Ward. The French and Indian War
What famous war was fought to secure control of the Turkish Straits in order to insure Greek control of the Aegean-Black Sea trade?
a. The Crusadesb. The Punic War
c. The Trojan Ward. The French and Indian War
What Pacific island, held by the Japanese, allowed the home island defenses to be alerted when American bombers were enroute to Japan?
a. Iwo Jimab. Peleliuc. Okinawad. Leyte
What Pacific island, held by the Japanese, allowed the home island defenses to be alerted when American bombers were enroute to Japan?
a. Iwo Jimab. Peleliuc. Okinawad. Leyte
Which of the following is a joint service multi-mission aircraft with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities?
a. TH-57 Sea Rangerb. MH-53 Sea Dragonc. V-22A Ospreyd. T-45A Goshawk
Which of the following is a joint service multi-mission aircraft with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities?
a. TH-57 Sea Rangerb. MH-53 Sea Dragon
c. V-22A Ospreyd. T-45A Goshawk
In NJROTC activities, what is a TTO?
a. Training Trials Officerb. Training Time Outc. Total Training Opportunityd. None of the above
In NJROTC activities, what is a TTO?
a. Training Trials Officer
b. Training Time Outc. Total Training Opportunityd. None of the above
Latitude is always measured
a. East or west from 0 degrees through 90 degrees
b. South or west from 0 degrees through 90 degrees
c. North or south from 0 degrees through 90 degrees
d. North or south from 0 degrees through 45 degrees
Latitude is always measured
a. East or west from 0 degrees through 90 degrees
b. South or west from 0 degrees through 90 degrees
c. North or south from 0 degrees through 90 degrees
d. North or south from 0 degrees through 45 degrees
Which of the following is a former Japanese possession?
a. Malayab. Koreac. Pakistand. Ceylon
Which of the following is a former Japanese possession?
a. Malaya
b. Koreac. Pakistand. Ceylon
How is the word Hertz abbreviated?
a. Htb. Hzc. HRd. HRZ
How is the word Hertz abbreviated?
a. Ht
b. Hzc. HRd. HRZ
The center of reference for the maneuvering board is called the
a. Poleb. Concentric centerc. Plot centerd. Polar north
The center of reference for the maneuvering board is called the
a. Poleb. Concentric centerc. Plot centerd. Polar north
What is the difference between magnetic north and true north called?
a. Deviationb. Declinationc. Variationd. None of the above
What is the difference between magnetic north and true north called?
a. Deviationb. Declination
c. Variationd. None of the above
Gun ammunition in which the projectile and powder case are permanently attached is called
a. Fixedb. Rigidc. Semifixedd. Transitory
Gun ammunition in which the projectile and powder case are permanently attached is called
a. Fixedb. Rigidc. Semifixedd. Transitory
What is called the traditional way by which salutes to ships, to high ranking individuals, to nations are carried out?
a. Military customsb. Customsc. Courtesiesd. Ceremonial customs
What is called the traditional way by which salutes to ships, to high ranking individuals, to nations are carried out?
a. Military customsb. Customs
c. Courtesiesd. Ceremonial customs
During World War II, what locale in the Carolines did Japan make into her “Pearl Harbor”?
a. Wakeb. Trukc. Midwayd. Rabaul
During World War II, what locale in the Carolines did Japan make into her “Pearl Harbor”?
a. Wake
b. Trukc. Midwayd. Rabaul
Which of the following IS NOT a type of telecommunication?
a. Electrical/electronicb. Visualc. Handwrittend. Sound
Which of the following IS NOT a type of telecommunication?
a. Electrical/electronicb. Visual
c. Handwrittend. Sound
What command is given to form the squad?a. FALL IN b. FORM UPc. MOVE UPd. FORM IN
What command is given to form the squad?
a. FALL IN
b. FORM UPc. MOVE UPd. FORM IN
The source of lightning in thunderhead clouds is
a. Cold frontsb. Currentsc. Electrical fusesd. Static electricity
The source of lightning in thunderhead clouds is
a. Cold frontsb. Currentsc. Electrical fuses
d. Static electricity
What is the easiest of boat landings to make?
a. Starboard-side-to landingb. Port-side to landingc. Bow painter landingd. Strong current landing
What is the easiest of boat landings to make?
a. Starboard-side-to landing
b. Port-side to landingc. Bow painter landingd. Strong current landing
Persons who are stationed on either side of the route across the quarter-deck taken by arriving and departing high-ranking officers or civilians who are making official calls are called
a. The duty master-at-arms (MAA)b. Side boysc. The gangway watchstandersd. The security patrol
Persons who are stationed on either side of the route across the quarter-deck taken by arriving and departing high-ranking officers or civilians who are making official calls are called
a. The duty master-at-arms (MAA)
b. Side boysc. The gangway watchstandersd. The security patrol
What U.S. ship fought in the two most famous quasi-war battles with France?
a. USS Victoryb. USS Leec. USS Constellationd. USS Hull
What U.S. ship fought in the two most famous quasi-war battles with France?
a. USS Victoryb. USS Lee
c. USS Constellationd. USS Hull
The technological advances of the helicopter made possible significant operational and tactical improvements known asa. Vertical replenishment and vertical
envelopmentb. VERTREP and UNREPc. 20-knot mobile logistic support and
readinessd. Mobility and dispersal
The technological advances of the helicopter made possible significant operational and tactical improvements known asa. Vertical replenishment
and vertical envelopment
b. VERTREP and UNREPc. 20-knot mobile logistic support and
readinessd. Mobility and dispersal
Which of the following statements describes how burns are classified?
a. According to the size of the burnb. The width of the burn areac. The depth of injury to the tissued. All of the above
Which of the following statements describes how burns are classified?
a. According to the size of the burnb. The width of the burn area
c. The depth of injury to the tissue
d. All of the above
A substance that has few free electrons is called
a. Ionicb. An insulatorc. A conductord. Electron deficient
A substance that has few free electrons is called
a. Ionic
b. An insulatorc. A conductord. Electron deficient
The basic objective of U.S. economic policy is to
a. Promote a system of free and open tradeb. Establish an economic relationship with allies
which will effectively overcome our negative overseas trade deficit
c. Create new world markets in order to revitalize the U.S. Merchant Marine
d. Ensure that U.S. trade will increase by 200 percent in the next decade, in order to continue to dominate the world’s free markets.
The basic objective of U.S. economic policy is to
a. Promote a system of free and open trade
b. Establish an economic relationship with allies which will effectively overcome our negative overseas trade deficit
c. Create new world markets in order to revitalize the U.S. Merchant Marine
d. Ensure that U.S. trade will increase by 200 percent in the next decade, in order to continue to dominate the world’s free markets.
Given that numerous wars and engagements have been fought since World War II without the use of atomic weapons, a. We can safely assume that humankind has
developed a collective moral conscience eliminating their use.
b. It is clear that future enemies can be deterred from their use by employing special forces armed with conventional weapons.
c. We must constantly strive to develop bigger, more powerful nuclear weapons to be sure we can defeat any future threat.
d. We can hope that humankind will continue to avoid their use, but must nevertheless consider them in our planning.
Given that numerous wars and engagements have been fought since World War II without the use of atomic weapons, a. We can safely assume that humankind has developed a
collective moral conscience eliminating their use.b. It is clear that future enemies can be deterred from their
use by employing special forces armed with conventional weapons.
c. We must constantly strive to develop bigger, more powerful nuclear weapons to be sure we can defeat any future threat.
d. We can hope that humankind will continue to avoid their use, but must nevertheless consider them in our planning.
Intelligence information can give governments and military leaders the foreknowledge they need to make sound decisions vital to the security of the nation as well as to success in combat.
a. Trueb. False
Intelligence information can give governments and military leaders the foreknowledge they need to make sound decisions vital to the security of the nation as well as to success in combat.
a. Trueb. False
The closest star to the earth is
a. The sunb. Alpha Centauric. The andromeda galaxyd. Polaris, the North Star
The closest star to the earth is
a. The sunb. Alpha Centauric. The andromeda galaxyd. Polaris, the North Star
After the Sun, what star is the closest to the Earth?
a. Antaresb. Alpha Centauric. The Sund. Rigel
After the Sun, what star is the closest to the Earth?
a. Antares
b. Alpha Centauric. The Sund. Rigel
What is one complete sequence of the strength of a wave as it passes through a point in space?
a. Cycleb. Wavelengthc. Frequencyd. Aptitude
What is one complete sequence of the strength of a wave as it passes through a point in space?
a. Cycleb. Wavelengthc. Frequencyd. Aptitude
The first line of defense of a naval task force against an incoming air attack would probably be
a. Interceptor aircraftb. BMEWSc. Picket destroyersd. Guided missile cruisers
The first line of defense of a naval task force against an incoming air attack would probably be
a. Interceptor aircraftb. BMEWSc. Picket destroyersd. Guided missile cruisers
Upon completion of the inspection of each platoon, its commander faces left and orders
a. AT EASEb. CLOSE RANKS, MARCHc. ATTENTIONd. PARADE REST
Upon completion of the inspection of each platoon, its commander faces left and orders
a. AT EASE
b. CLOSE RANKS, MARCHc. ATTENTIONd. PARADE REST
From which direction do the winds blow during the Winter Monsoon?
a. Northeastb. Southwestc. Northwestd. Southeast
From which direction do the winds blow during the Winter Monsoon?
a. Northeastb. Southwestc. Northwestd. Southeast
Maneuverability is the major consideration used in distinguishing between power-driven and sailing vessels.
a. Trueb. false
Maneuverability is the major consideration used in distinguishing between power-driven and sailing vessels.
a. Trueb. false
What is the command given to return to the position of attention when you are at “EYES RIGHT?”
a. READY, TWOb. EYES, FRONTc. READY, FRONTd. EYES, FORWARD
What is the command given to return to the position of attention when you are at “EYES RIGHT?”
a. READY, TWOb. EYES, FRONT
c. READY, FRONTd. EYES, FORWARD
Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
a. Saturnb. Jupiterc. Uranusd. Neptune
Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
a. Saturn
b. Jupiterc. Uranusd. Neptune
Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, figured that the Union’s blockades would anger at least two major foreign nations that were buying goods from the Confederate States. What were the names of these two major nations?
a. France and Spainb. Australia and Turkeyc. England and Franced. Poland and Germany
Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, figured that the Union’s blockades would anger at least two major foreign nations that were buying goods from the Confederate States. What were the names of these two major nations?
a. France and Spainb. Australia and Turkey
c. England and Franced. Poland and Germany
Which of these is NOT a basic consideration that dominates the evaluation of an external threat?
a. Capabilitiesb. Intelligencec. Intentionsd. Vulnerabilities
Which of these is NOT a basic consideration that dominates the evaluation of an external threat?
a. Capabilities
b. Intelligencec. Intentionsd. Vulnerabilities
The purpose of the International Rules for Preventing Collision at Sea, 1972, is to assess damages after a collision.
a. Trueb. False
The purpose of the International Rules for Preventing Collision at Sea, 1972, is to assess damages after a collision.
a. True
b. False
What are the winds called that prevail in both hemispheres between the equator and 30 degrees of latitude?
a. Prevailing Westerliesb. Trade Windsc. Easterliesd. Doldrums
What are the winds called that prevail in both hemispheres between the equator and 30 degrees of latitude?
a. Prevailing Westerlies
b. Trade Windsc. Easterliesd. Doldrums
Which of the following DID NOT help in defeating the “wolfpack” offensive?
a. Radarb. Hunter-killer groupsc. Kamikazi striking forced. High-frequency direction finding
equipment
Which of the following DID NOT help in defeating the “wolfpack” offensive?
a. Radarb. Hunter-killer groups
c. Kamikazi striking forced. High-frequency direction finding
equipment
In what country are the oil fields of Lake Maricaibo located?
a. Brazilb. Argentinac. Venezuelad. Columbia
In what country are the oil fields of Lake Maricaibo located?
a. Brazilb. Argentina
c. Venezuelad. Columbia
True or False: When air masses of the same temperatures collide a front develops.
a. Trueb. False
True or False: When air masses of the same temperatures collide a front develops.
a. True
b. False
Newton’s _____ law of motion states that the acceleration of a body is directly proportional to force acting upon it.
a. Firstb. Secondc. Thirdd. Fourth
Newton’s _____ law of motion states that the acceleration of a body is directly proportional to force acting upon it.
a. First
b. Secondc. Thirdd. Fourth
In the 1990s civil insurrections broke out in several African and Central European nations because of
a. Cessation of aid from the former Soviet Union
b. Ethnic conflictc. Poor economic conditionsd. All of the above
In the 1990s civil insurrections broke out in several African and Central European nations because of
a. Cessation of aid from the former Soviet Union
b. Ethnic conflictc. Poor economic conditionsd. All of the above
The United States imports almost half of its total annual petroleum needs from
a. Mediterranean and Caribbean Sea countries
b. South America, South Africa and Europe
c. The North Sea oil fields and North Africa
d. The Persian Gulf, Venezuela and Nigeria
The United States imports almost half of its total annual petroleum needs from
a. Mediterranean and Caribbean Sea countries
b. South America, South Africa and Europe
c. The North Sea oil fields and North Africa
d. The Persian Gulf, Venezuela and Nigeria
What command is given for the guidon to be lowered straight to the front until the staff is resting in the guidon bearer’s right armpit and horizontal to the ground?
a. READY, GUIDONb. GUIDON, SALUTEc. CARRY, GUIDONd. PRESENT, ARMS
What command is given for the guidon to be lowered straight to the front until the staff is resting in the guidon bearer’s right armpit and horizontal to the ground?
a. READY, GUIDONb. GUIDON, SALUTEc. CARRY, GUIDON
d. PRESENT, ARMS
What is another name for the Cepheid variable?
a. Cepheid starb. Galaxy of starsc. Shape of the stard. Pulsating star
What is another name for the Cepheid variable?
a. Cepheid starb. Galaxy of starsc. Shape of the star
d. Pulsating star
What is the usual reference point when plotting movement on the maneuvering board to determine CPAs and true wind?
a. The vessel nearest the shipb. Own vesselc. The most distant vessel on radard. The north and south pole
What is the usual reference point when plotting movement on the maneuvering board to determine CPAs and true wind?
a. The vessel nearest the ship
b. Own vesselc. The most distant vessel on radard. The north and south pole
On what Indian Ocean island has the United States built a naval communications station and air base?
a. Diego Garciab. Bahrainc. Hawaiid. Guam
On what Indian Ocean island has the United States built a naval communications station and air base?
a. Diego Garciab. Bahrainc. Hawaiid. Guam
Some of the Navy’s oceanographic work is carried out by private organizations.
a. Trueb. False
Some of the Navy’s oceanographic work is carried out by private organizations.
a. Trueb. False
What does inland reach mean as related to sea power?
a. The distance a ship can travel into a country
b. The ability of a ship’s weaponry to destroy targets inland
c. The ability of a ship to defend from a land attack
d. All of the above
What does inland reach mean as related to sea power?
a. The distance a ship can travel into a country
b. The ability of a ship’s weaponry to destroy targets inland
c. The ability of a ship to defend from a land attack
d. All of the above
Which one of these freedoms is NOT mentioned in the First Amendment of the Constitution?
a. Freedom of speechb. Freedom of the pressc. Freedom to marry and raise childrend. Freedom of religion
Which one of these freedoms is NOT mentioned in the First Amendment of the Constitution?
a. Freedom of speechb. Freedom of the press
c. Freedom to marry and raise children
d. Freedom of religion
The only permanent low-pressure area on Earth is the
a. Cape Hatteras off-shore lowb. Aleutian low off Alaskac. Doldrum beltd. Polar front
The only permanent low-pressure area on Earth is the
a. Cape Hatteras off-shore lowb. Aleutian low off Alaska
c. Doldrum beltd. Polar front
Many of the lighthouses today are automatic.
a. Trueb. False
Many of the lighthouses today are automatic.
a. Trueb. False
The galaxy in which Earth and our known planets exist is ______ .
a. The Milky Wayb. Binary constellationc. Globular clusterd. The big dipper
The galaxy in which Earth and our known planets exist is ______ .
a. The Milky Wayb. Binary constellationc. Globular clusterd. The big dipper
What kind of telescope has a convex secondary mirror, causing the light to focus behind the telescope’s objective mirror?
a. Cassegrain reflectorb. Newtonian reflectorc. Newtonian refractorsd. Secondary reflectors
What kind of telescope has a convex secondary mirror, causing the light to focus behind the telescope’s objective mirror?
a. Cassegrain reflectorb. Newtonian reflectorc. Newtonian refractorsd. Secondary reflectors
The type of weapon that has become the main armament on most of today’s jet-powered aircraft is
a. AIM-54b. SAMc. AAMd. AIM-9
The type of weapon that has become the main armament on most of today’s jet-powered aircraft is
a. AIM-54b. SAMc. AAM
d. AIM-9
The ability of the United States to conduct limited operations almost anywhere on the globe is at present unequaled by any other nation.
a. Trueb. False
The ability of the United States to conduct limited operations almost anywhere on the globe is at present unequaled by any other nation.
a. Trueb. False
What is meteorology?
a. Weather prediction and scientific research
b. Science of weatherc. Study of air current advantagesd. Development of weather
instruments
What is meteorology?
a. Weather prediction and scientific research
b. Science of weatherc. Study of air current advantagesd. Development of weather
instruments
The Great Depression of 1929 – 1936
a. Resulted in a strong movement toward isolationism in the United States
b. Created hardship and unemployment over much of the world
c. Caused Congress to withhold funds for expansion of the U.S. fleet
d. All of the above are correct
The Great Depression of 1929 – 1936
a. Resulted in a strong movement toward isolationism in the United States
b. Created hardship and unemployment over much of the world
c. Caused Congress to withhold funds for expansion of the U.S. fleet
d. All of the above are correct
What bodily injury occurs when a bone is forced out of its joint?
a. Sprainb. Open fracturec. Closed fractured. Dislocation
What bodily injury occurs when a bone is forced out of its joint?
a. Sprainb. Open fracturec. Closed fracture
d. Dislocation
What is the area called that is located between the Polar Easterlies and the Prevailing Westerlies?
a. Trade Beltb. Polar Frontal Zonec. Sub-tropical High Pressure Beltd. Intertropical Convergence Zone
What is the area called that is located between the Polar Easterlies and the Prevailing Westerlies?
a. Trade Belt
b. Polar Frontal Zonec. Sub-tropical High Pressure Beltd. Intertropical Convergence Zone
What is the wind velocity in a typhoon?
a. 43 knotsb. 53 knotsc. 63 knotsd. 64 knots and up
What is the wind velocity in a typhoon?
a. 43 knotsb. 53 knotsc. 63 knots
d. 64 knots and up
Ohm’s law may be expressed as an equation I=E/R where “I” represents:
a. Resistance in ohmsb. Voltage in voltsc. Current in amperesd. None of the above
Ohm’s law may be expressed as an equation I=E/R where “I” represents:
a. Resistance in ohmsb. Voltage in volts
c. Current in amperesd. None of the above
The predominant factor that runs throughout all national strategy is
a. The economyb. Geographic positionc. The strength and will of the peopled. Political policy
The predominant factor that runs throughout all national strategy is
a. The economyb. Geographic positionc. The strength and will of the people
d. Political policy
What award is given to the cadet that demonstrates an exceptional dedication to the NJROTC program?
a. Honor Cadet awardb. Distinguished Cadet awardc. Military Aptitude awardd. Meritorious Cadet Achievement
award
What award is given to the cadet that demonstrates an exceptional dedication to the NJROTC program?
a. Honor Cadet awardb. Distinguished Cadet award
c. Military Aptitude awardd. Meritorious Cadet Achievement
award
Alfred Mahan predicted that America would win its 1898 war in the Caribbean within three months. Other European countries believed that the United States would be defeated by
a. Cubab. Mexicoc. Franced. Spain
Alfred Mahan predicted that America would win its 1898 war in the Caribbean within three months. Other European countries believed that the United States would be defeated by
a. Cubab. Mexicoc. France
d. Spain
_____ uses highly sophisticated electronics to counter enemy electromagnetic waves.
a. Electronic warfareb. Anti submarine warfarec. Electronicsd. Electricity
_____ uses highly sophisticated electronics to counter enemy electromagnetic waves.
a. Electronic warfareb. Anti submarine warfarec. Electronicsd. Electricity
An example of vertical envelopment would be
a. Marines heli-lifted to strong points behind enemy lines
b. Submarines diving then resurfacing in hostile waters
c. An attack on the flank of an enemy unit occurring simultaneously with a frontal assault
d. All of the above
An example of vertical envelopment would be
a. Marines heli-lifted to strong points behind enemy lines
b. Submarines diving then resurfacing in hostile waters
c. An attack on the flank of an enemy unit occurring simultaneously with a frontal assault
d. All of the above
The body of water that lies between Suez and Bab el Maneb is the
a. Persian Gulfb. Red Seac. Arabian Sead. Gulf of Aden
The body of water that lies between Suez and Bab el Maneb is the
a. Persian Gulf
b. Red Seac. Arabian Sead. Gulf of Aden
Weather is the condition of the
a. Temperatureb. Atmospherec. Water vapord. Air
Weather is the condition of the
a. Temperature
b. Atmospherec. Water vapord. Air
Benito Mussolini inspired Italian workers to build up the Italian military might so that he could establish Rome as the center of
a. Mediterranean powerb. Shipbuilding and tradec. All European countriesd. Advanced military weaponry
Benito Mussolini inspired Italian workers to build up the Italian military might so that he could establish Rome as the center of
a. Mediterranean powerb. Shipbuilding and tradec. All European countriesd. Advanced military weaponry
Three types of courts-martial, in order from lowest level of severity to highest area. Special, general and summaryb. Summary, general and specialc. Summary, special and generald. General, special and summary
Three types of courts-martial, in order from lowest level of severity to highest area. Special, general and summaryb. Summary, general and special
c. Summary, special and general
d. General, special and summary
The five permanent members of the United Nations are
a. United States, Great Britain, Germany, France and Spain
b. United States, Great Britain, Russia, Poland and Japan
c. United States, Great Britain, France, Russia and China
d. England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain
The five permanent members of the United Nations are
a. United States, Great Britain, Germany, France and Spain
b. United States, Great Britain, Russia, Poland and Japan
c. United States, Great Britain, France, Russia and China
d. England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain
The most important commercial fishing operations in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico are for
a. Shrimp, menhaden and langustab. Halibut, shrimp and tunac. Blue crabs and codd. Tuna and cod
The most important commercial fishing operations in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico are for
a. Shrimp, menhaden and langusta
b. Halibut, shrimp and tunac. Blue crabs and codd. Tuna and cod
The light giving “surface” of the sun is called the
a. Photosphereb. Magnetospherec. Coronagraphd. Chromosphere
The light giving “surface” of the sun is called the
a. Photosphereb. Magnetospherec. Coronagraphd. Chromosphere
Admiral Farragut was an outstanding naval commander. What Navy did he serve with during the Civil War?
a. Union Navyb. Confederate Navyc. World Navyd. None of the above
Admiral Farragut was an outstanding naval commander. What Navy did he serve with during the Civil War?
a. Union Navyb. Confederate Navyc. World Navyd. None of the above
The science that deals with life and the contents of the seas is known as
a. Zoologyb. Marine biologyc. Marine cyclesd. Marine chemistry
The science that deals with life and the contents of the seas is known as
a. Zoology
b. Marine biologyc. Marine cyclesd. Marine chemistry
The International Maritime Consultative Organization is responsible for developing the International Rules of the Road. What agency do they work for?
a. Department of the Navyb. United Statesc. Defense Departmentd. United Nations
The International Maritime Consultative Organization is responsible for developing the International Rules of the Road. What agency do they work for?
a. Department of the Navyb. United Statesc. Defense Department
d. United Nations
How many types of waves are there?
a. 1b. 2c. 3d. 4
How many types of waves are there?
a. 1
b. 2c. 3d. 4
The international rules of war apply
a. Whenever there is armed hostility between states, whether the details of legality are present or not
b. Only to the contracting parties to the Hague Conventions concerning such rules.
c. Only in the event of a legally declared state of war between belligerent sovereign nations
d. Mainly for the purpose of clarifying clauses in certain insurance policies and defining effective dates of some wartime Presidential powers.
The international rules of war apply
a. Whenever there is armed hostility between states, whether the details of legality are present or not
b. Only to the contracting parties to the Hague Conventions concerning such rules.
c. Only in the event of a legally declared state of war between belligerent sovereign nations
d. Mainly for the purpose of clarifying clauses in certain insurance policies and defining effective dates of some wartime Presidential powers.
After the reviewing officer has taken his/her position in the reviewing area and the cadets are at attention, the commander of the troops commands
a. EYES, RIGHTb. RESTc. PASS IN REVIEWd. EYES, LEFT
After the reviewing officer has taken his/her position in the reviewing area and the cadets are at attention, the commander of the troops commands
a. EYES, RIGHTb. REST
c. PASS IN REVIEWd. EYES, LEFT
The primary cause of Japan’s ultimate defeat at sea was
a. Lack of experience in naval combatb. The loss of her most experienced
pilotsc. The death of Yamamotod. Reinforcement of the ABDA defense
command
The primary cause of Japan’s ultimate defeat at sea was
a. Lack of experience in naval combat
b. The loss of her most experienced pilots
c. The death of Yamamotod. Reinforcement of the ABDA defense
command
What is an example of the national interests as set down by American Forefathers?
a. Yearning for justiceb. Free tradec. Control the western hemisphered. Intervention in world affairs
What is an example of the national interests as set down by American Forefathers?
a. Yearning for justiceb. Free tradec. Control the western hemisphered. Intervention in world affairs
Navy punishment must be
a. Fairb. Reasonablec. Not vindictived. All of the above are correct
Navy punishment must be
a. Fairb. Reasonablec. Not vindictive
d. All of the above are correct
Navigators can always completely depend on any buoy as a valuable navigational aid.
a. Trueb. False
Navigators can always completely depend on any buoy as a valuable navigational aid.
a. True
b. False
Which watch provides emergency steering for the ship in case steering from the bridge is damaged?
a. After steering watchb. Damage control watchc. Damaged steering watchd. Casualty steering watch
Which watch provides emergency steering for the ship in case steering from the bridge is damaged?
a. After steering watchb. Damage control watchc. Damaged steering watchd. Casualty steering watch
Which department is responsible for providing Master-at-Arms for the watch section on duty?
a. Deckb. Weaponsc. Operationsd. Executive
Which department is responsible for providing Master-at-Arms for the watch section on duty?
a. Deckb. Weaponsc. Operations
d. Executive
The largest planet in our solar system is:
a. Marsb. Plutoc. Jupiterd. Neptune
The largest planet in our solar system is:
a. Marsb. Pluto
c. Jupiterd. Neptune
What letters represent the Combat Direction Center?
a. CDCb. CODc. CODCd. COMBC
What letters represent the Combat Direction Center?
a. CDCb. CODc. CODCd. COMBC
Brown lines on a topographical or orienteering map representing the vertical rise and fall of the Earth’s crust are called
a. Rhumb linesb. Contour linesc. Convergenced. Scalar lines
Brown lines on a topographical or orienteering map representing the vertical rise and fall of the Earth’s crust are called
a. Rhumb lines
b. Contour linesc. Convergenced. Scalar lines
What method of signaling is used to communicate underwater?
a. Semaphoreb. Flaghoistc. Gertruded. Flashing light
What method of signaling is used to communicate underwater?
a. Semaphoreb. Flaghoist
c. Gertruded. Flashing light
What head gear is optional for officers and chiefs as part of their NJROTC uniform?a. Combination capb. Khaki garrison capc. Black garrison capd. None of the above
What head gear is optional for officers and chiefs as part of their NJROTC uniform?a. Combination capb. Khaki garrison cap
c. Black garrison capd. None of the above
Which of the following is described as being a key step to take if you know that you might be in a survival situation in a wilderness area?
a. Shelter preparationb. Prepare a survival kitc. Health maintenanced. Food preparation
Which of the following is described as being a key step to take if you know that you might be in a survival situation in a wilderness area?
a. Shelter preparation
b. Prepare a survival kitc. Health maintenanced. Food preparation
In the civilian community,what type of laws are designed to protect society from acts of its irresponsible citizens, without infringing upon citizens’ individual rights under the Constitution?
a. Criminal b. Civilc. Militaryd. All of the above are correct
In the civilian community, what type of laws are designed to protect society from acts of its irresponsible citizens, without infringing upon citizens’ individual rights under the Constitution?
a. Criminal b. Civilc. Militaryd. All of the above are correct
This particular aircraft’s mission is to gather information.
a. Attack aircraftb. Fighterc. Patrol aircraftd. Reconnaissance-attack aircraft
This particular aircraft’s mission is to gather information.
a. Attack aircraftb. Fighterc. Patrol aircraft
d. Reconnaissance-attack aircraft
The first American Naval Regulations, based on British naval rules, were drafted by
a. Thomas Jeffersonb. John Adamsc. Benjamin Franklind. John Jay
The first American Naval Regulations, based on British naval rules, were drafted by
a. Thomas Jeffersonb. John Adamsc. Benjamin Franklin
d. John Jay
What admiral did the Spanish government order to sail to the Caribbean to defend Cuba and destroy the American fleet in that region?
a. Cerverab. Sampsonc. Porterd. Cadiz
What admiral did the Spanish government order to sail to the Caribbean to defend Cuba and destroy the American fleet in that region?
a. Cerverab. Sampsonc. Porterd. Cadiz
What was significant about the loss of Florida to the Confederacy in 1862 due to amphibious raids carried out by Union forces?a. The South was unable to effectively trade
cotton with Europe after this actionb. The South was deprived of its salt mills,
which were essential for the preservation of ham and bacon for Southern troops
c. The South lost its major source of cotton for uniforms
d. The vital road and railroad network within Florida could not be of use to the Southerners.
What was significant about the loss of Florida to the Confederacy in 1862 due to amphibious raids carried out by Union forces?a. The South was unable to effectively trade
cotton with Europe after this actionb. The South was deprived of its
salt mills, which were essential for the preservation of ham and bacon for Southern troops
c. The South lost its major source of cotton for uniforms
d. The vital road and railroad network within Florida could not be of use to the Southerners.
In the Navy, the person in charge of the handling of a powerboat is called the
a. Captainb. Officer of the Deckc. Coxswaind. Pilot
In the Navy, the person in charge of the handling of a powerboat is called the
a. Captainb. Officer of the Deck
c. Coxswaind. Pilot
When transporting a casualty on a stretcher, how should the casualty be carried?a. There is no specified way of
carrying a stretcherb. Feet firstc. With each stretcher-bearer side-by-
side to watch out for obstaclesd. Head first
When transporting a casualty on a stretcher, how should the casualty be carried?a. There is no specified way of
carrying a stretcher
b. Feet firstc. With each stretcher-bearer side-by-
side to watch out for obstaclesd. Head first
Which planet is about twice the diameter of the Moon and about half that of the Earth?
a. Mercuryb. Marsc. Venusd. Pluto
Which planet is about twice the diameter of the Moon and about half that of the Earth?
a. Mercury
b. Marsc. Venusd. Pluto
In the northern hemisphere what direction does the wind flow?
a. Curving to the leftb. Curving to the rightc. Counter rotationallyd. Elliptically
In the northern hemisphere what direction does the wind flow?
a. Curving to the left
b. Curving to the rightc. Counter rotationallyd. Elliptically
What is considered to be the starting point for fires in a survival situation?
a. Tinderb. Fuelc. Locationd. Kindling
What is considered to be the starting point for fires in a survival situation?
a. Tinderb. Fuelc. Locationd. Kindling
In 1942, the Dutch felt that the ABDA (American, British, Dutch and Australian) primary goal should be the defense of
a. Guamb. Trukc. Javad. Australia
In 1942, the Dutch felt that the ABDA (American, British, Dutch and Australian) primary goal should be the defense of
a. Guamb. Truk
c. Javad. Australia
In 1902, Mount Pelee, a volcan on a Caribbean island, erupted and killed over 30,000 people. On what island is Mount Pelee located?
a. Martiniqueb. Krakatoac. Sumatrad. Bora Bora
In 1902, Mount Pelee, a volcan on a Caribbean island, erupted and killed over 30,000 people. On what island is Mount Pelee located?
a. Martiniqueb. Krakatoac. Sumatrad. Bora Bora
In what year did the U.S. Navy start using angled flight decks on aircraft carriers?a. 1945b. 1958c. 1954d. 1952
In what year did the U.S. Navy start using angled flight decks on aircraft carriers?a. 1945b. 1958c. 1954
d. 1952
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic parts of a guided missile?a. The guidance systemb. The airframec. These are all basic parts of a guided
missiled. The propulsion system
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic parts of a guided missile?a. The guidance systemb. The airframe
c. These are all basic parts of a guided missile
d. The propulsion system
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to participate in an NJROTC unit?a. Be physically qualified to participate
in the physical education program of the school
b. Be enrolled and attending a regular course of instruction in grades 9-12.
c. Be a United States citizend. Maintain acceptable standards of
academic achievement
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to participate in an NJROTC unit?a. Be physically qualified to participate in
the physical education program of the school
b. Be enrolled and attending a regular course of instruction in grades 9-12.
c. Be a United States citizend. Maintain acceptable standards of
academic achievement
Naval communications must be secure, reliable and rapid in both peace and war. Which of these is considered to be the most important factor?
a. Securityb. Speedc. They are all considered of equal
importanced. Reliability
Naval communications must be secure, reliable and rapid in both peace and war. Which of these is considered to be the most important factor?
a. Securityb. Speedc. They are all considered of equal
importance
d. Reliability
What do two red pennants displayed by day indicate?
a. Gale warningb. Storm warningc. Small craft warningd. Hurricane warning
What do two red pennants displayed by day indicate?
a. Gale warningb. Storm warningc. Small craft warningd. Hurricane warning
What is the largest and most powerful class of auxiliary ships in the Navy?
a. Ammunition ships (AEs)b. Salvage rescue ships (ARSs)c. Fast combat support ships (AOEs)d. Vertical replenishment ships (VRSs)
What is the largest and most powerful class of auxiliary ships in the Navy?
a. Ammunition ships (AEs)b. Salvage rescue ships (ARSs)
c. Fast combat support ships (AOEs)
d. Vertical replenishment ships (VRSs)
What stars allow astronomers to be able to determine distances in space?
a. White Dwarfsb. Supergiantsc. Novae Starsd. Cepheid Stars
What stars allow astronomers to be able to determine distances in space?
a. White Dwarfsb. Supergiantsc. Novae Stars
d. Cepheid Stars
Which of the following areas of the world is NOT periodically lashed by tsunamis?
a. The Western Pacificb. Hawaiic. The Eastern Pacificd. Alaska
Which of the following areas of the world is NOT periodically lashed by tsunamis?
a. The Western Pacificb. Hawaii
c. The Eastern Pacificd. Alaska
Which U.S. Navy Warrant Officer collar insignia has two blue squares on a silver background?
a. Chief Warrant Officer Oneb. Chief Warrant Officer Twoc. Chief Warrant Officer Threed. Chief Warrant Officer Four
Which U.S. Navy Warrant Officer collar insignia has two blue squares on a silver background?
a. Chief Warrant Officer Oneb. Chief Warrant Officer Two
c. Chief Warrant Officer Three
d. Chief Warrant Officer Four
Which type of amphibious assault ships are designed to embark, transport and land 2,000 troops and their equipment by means of transport helicopters in conjunction with a beach assault?
a. LSDsb. LPDsc. LCCsd. LHDs
Which type of amphibious assault ships are designed to embark, transport and land 2,000 troops and their equipment by means of transport helicopters in conjunction with a beach assault?
a. LSDsb. LPDsc. LCCs
d. LHDs
What type of Navy weather forecast provides landing and takeoff conditions at airfields?
a. Local forecastsb. Flight forecastsc. Route forecastsd. Terminal forecasts
What type of Navy weather forecast provides landing and takeoff conditions at airfields?
a. Local forecastsb. Flight forecastsc. Route forecasts
d. Terminal forecasts
Many years ago, the USS Ramapo set the record for reporting the highest wave officially measured and sighted. How high was the wave?
a. 85 feetb. 114 feetc. 123 feetd. 75 feet
Many years ago, the USS Ramapo set the record for reporting the highest wave officially measured and sighted. How high was the wave?
a. 85 feet
b. 114 feetc. 123 feetd. 75 feet
What country dropped out of membership in the Organization of American States (OAS) in 1962?
a. Cubab. The United Statesc. Nicaraguad. Mexico
What country dropped out of membership in the Organization of American States (OAS) in 1962?
a. Cubab. The United Statesc. Nicaraguad. Mexico
What Arms Treaty signed in January 1993 between the U.S. and Russia was called “the broadest disarmament pact I history.”a. START IIb. SALT IIc. NATOd. START I
What Arms Treaty signed in January 1993 between the U.S. and Russia was called “the broadest disarmament pact I history.”a. START IIb. SALT IIc. NATOd. START I
In which type of leadership style does the leader turn over the authority for decision making and problem solving to subordinates?
a. Supportingb. Delegatingc. Directingd. Coaching
In which type of leadership style does the leader turn over the authority for decision making and problem solving to subordinates?
a. Supporting
b. Delegatingc. Directingd. Coaching
While armed with a rifle at the position of Present Arms, how far should the rifle be in front of the center of your body?
a. 6 inchesb. 8 inchesc. 2 inchesd. 4 inches
While armed with a rifle at the position of Present Arms, how far should the rifle be in front of the center of your body?
a. 6 inchesb. 8 inchesc. 2 inches
d. 4 inches
What is the flagstaff topping ornament for the guidon?
a. There is no required flagstaff topping ornament for the guidon
b. The spearheadc. The axeheadd. An eagle
What is the flagstaff topping ornament for the guidon?
a. There is no required flagstaff topping ornament for the guidon
b. The spearheadc. The axeheadd. An eagle
The most common structure built to protect harbors is a line of concrete-reinforced big rocks called the
a. Groinb. Levyc. Jettyd. breakwater
The most common structure built to protect harbors is a line of concrete-reinforced big rocks called the
a. Groinb. Levyc. Jetty
d. breakwater
How many frigates did President Washington convince the U.S. congress to build?
a. Twob. Fourc. Fived. Three
How many frigates did President Washington convince the U.S. congress to build?
a. Twob. Fourc. Five
d. Three
Where is the primary watch station for In-Port watches?
a. The forecastleb. The bridgec. Piersided. The quarterdeck
Where is the primary watch station for In-Port watches?
a. The forecastleb. The bridgec. Pierside
d. The quarterdeck
During the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor one U.S. battleship exploded after a bomb set off her ammunition magazines. That ship was the
a. USS Reuben Jamesb. USS Arkansasc. USS Repulsed. USS Arizona
During the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor one U.S. battleship exploded after a bomb set off her ammunition magazines. That ship was the
a. USS Reuben Jamesb. USS Arkansasc. USS Repulse
d. USS Arizona
How did the United States identify the Soviet’s ICBM launching pads under construction in Cuba in 1962?
a. From an intelligence agent working for the CIA in Cuba
b. A Russian spy sold important information to the FBI on the launching pads
c. From photographs from high-flying U-2 reconnaissance aircraft
d. All of the above statements are correct
How did the United States identify the Soviet’s ICBM launching pads under construction in Cuba in 1962?
a. From an intelligence agent working for the CIA in Cuba
b. A Russian spy sold important information to the FBI on the launching pads
c. From photographs from high-flying U-2 reconnaissance aircraft
d. All of the above statements are correct
What word describes air flow outward from the center of a high-pressure area?
a. Divergenceb. Supersonicc. Turbulenced. Convergence
What word describes air flow outward from the center of a high-pressure area?
a. Divergenceb. Supersonicc. Turbulenced. Convergence
The time it takes a planet to go around the Sun is
a. Orbital periodb. Retrograde motionc. Elliptical movementd. Axis rotation
The time it takes a planet to go around the Sun is
a. Orbital periodb. Retrograde motionc. Elliptical movementd. Axis rotation
Why is the air circulation in the troposphere important?
a. Pilots favor this level for flyingb. Extremely high and deadly
temperatures exist in this levelc. Troposphere is the end of our air
ocean; beyond it is outer spaced. Determines the weather
Why is the air circulation in the troposphere important?
a. Pilots favor this level for flyingb. Extremely high and deadly
temperatures exist in this levelc. Troposphere is the end of our air
ocean; beyond it is outer space
d. Determines the weather
The Germans entered 1,175 U-boats into the war and lost
a. 521b. 692c. 781d. 987
The Germans entered 1,175 U-boats into the war and lost
a. 521b. 692
c. 781d. 987
What is the white light on the foremast of an ocean-going ship called?
a. Range lightb. Running lightc. Masthead lightd. Stern light
What is the white light on the foremast of an ocean-going ship called?
a. Range lightb. Running light
c. Masthead lightd. Stern light
Following the victory in the Mariana Islands, the Fifth Fleet was redesignated the U.S.
a. First Fleetb. Second Fleetc. Third Fleetd. Sixth Fleet
Following the victory in the Mariana Islands, the Fifth Fleet was redesignated the U.S.
a. First Fleetb. Second Fleet
c. Third Fleetd. Sixth Fleet
According to the Field Manual, how long should the cool-down period of a workout last?a. At least five minutesb. The Field Manual does not give a
specific amount of timec. At least fifteen minutesd. At least ten minutes
According to the Field Manual, how long should the cool-down period of a workout last?
a. At least five minutesb. The Field Manual does not give a
specific amount of timec. At least fifteen minutesd. At least ten minutes
What type of heat casualty condition causes a person to be flushed and hot?
a. Heat exertionb. Heat strokec. Heat exhaustiond. Heat cramps
What type of heat casualty condition causes a person to be flushed and hot?
a. Heat exertion
b. Heat strokec. Heat exhaustiond. Heat cramps
Which of the following is NOT one of the three essential components of maintaining life in a survival situation?
a. Personal protectionb. Mental alertnessc. Nutritiond. Health
Which of the following is NOT one of the three essential components of maintaining life in a survival situation?
a. Personal protectionb. Mental alertnessc. Nutritiond. Health
What type of buoys are upright wooden poles, or tubes of steel, which are often used to mark obstructions?
a. Gong buoysb. Nun buoysc. Can buoysd. Spar buoys
What type of buoys are upright wooden poles, or tubes of steel, which are often used to mark obstructions?
a. Gong buoysb. Nun buoysc. Can buoys
d. Spar buoys
In 1804, Commodore Preble tried to convince the Bashaw of Tripoli to
a. Give up the warb. Call a trucec. Surrenderd. Release the U.S. crewmen
In 1804, Commodore Preble tried to convince the Bashaw of Tripoli to
a. Give up the warb. Call a trucec. Surrender
d. Release the U.S. crewmen
Which of the following aircraft has a primary mission of airborne mine countermeasures?
a. MH-53E Sea Dragonb. V-22A Ospreyc. SH-60 Seahawkd. TH-57 Sea Ranger
Which of the following aircraft has a primary mission of airborne mine countermeasures?
a. MH-53E Sea Dragonb. V-22A Ospreyc. SH-60 Seahawkd. TH-57 Sea Ranger
What type of fog forms only at night, over a land surface?
a. Advection fogb. Steam fogc. Radiation fogd. Frontal fog
What type of fog forms only at night, over a land surface?
a. Advection fogb. Steam fog
c. Radiation fogd. Frontal fog
A good distribution system takes into account
a. Specifications, priorities and purchasing rules
b. Transportation, control and deliveryc. Origin, destination, lift assets and
urgencyd. Storage and issue of critical
materials
A good distribution system takes into account
a. Specifications, priorities and purchasing rules
b. Transportation, control and delivery
c. Origin, destination, lift assets and urgency
d. Storage and issue of critical materials
Objects in the water float because of the principle known as
a. Buoyancyb. Gravityc. Densityd. Salinity
Objects in the water float because of the principle known as
a. Buoyancyb. Gravityc. Densityd. Salinity
In which type of orienteering activity can control points be visited in any order?
a. Memory-Ob. Night-Oc. Score-Od. Relay-O
In which type of orienteering activity can control points be visited in any order?
a. Memory-Ob. Night-O
c. Score-Od. Relay-O
In ship architecture terms, what part of a ship is the transom?
a. The pointed forward portion of the hull
b. The bottom of the hullc. The top of the hulld. The extreme back end of the stern
In ship architecture terms, what part of a ship is the transom?
a. The pointed forward portion of the hull
b. The bottom of the hullc. The top of the hull
d. The extreme back end of the stern
The laws that govern the United States Navy were originally based on what previous set of laws?
a. British common and Royal Navy admiralty law
b. The English Court of Chancery lawc. Napoleons’s civil coded. French and Dutch Naval regulations
The laws that govern the United States Navy were originally based on what previous set of laws?
a. British common and Royal Navy admiralty law
b. The English Court of Chancery lawc. Napoleons’s civil coded. French and Dutch Naval regulations
An informal investigation conducted for the purpose of determining whether or not an offense chargeable under the UCMJ has been committed prior to a Captain’s Mast is known as a…
a. Pretrial investigationb. Preliminary inquiryc. Legal officer’s inquiryd. Article 51 hearing
An informal investigation conducted for the purpose of determining whether or not an offense chargeable under the UCMJ has been committed prior to a Captain’s Mast is known as a…
a. Pretrial investigation
b. Preliminary inquiryc. Legal officer’s inquiryd. Article 51 hearing
Which of the following is NOT one of the five general categories of drugs commonly abused today?
a. Reactantsb. Deliriantsc. Hallucinogensd. Opiates
Which of the following is NOT one of the five general categories of drugs commonly abused today?
a. Reactantsb. Deliriantsc. Hallucinogensd. Opiates
The Punic Wars were between which two powers?
a. Rome and Carthageb. Athens and Spartac. Rome and Gauld. Greece and Persia
The Punic Wars were between which two powers?
a. Rome and Carthageb. Athens and Spartac. Rome and Gauld. Greece and Persia
Where is the Ukrainian Black Sea fleet headquarters located?
a. Gaetab. Odessac. Sevastopold. Bosporus
Where is the Ukrainian Black Sea fleet headquarters located?
a. Gaetab. Odessa
c. Sevastopold. Bosporus
When in ranks, the space between the chest of one cadet and the back of the
cadet ahead of them is known as what?
a. Distanceb. Intervalc. Depthd. Alignment
When in ranks, the space between the chest of one cadet and the back of the
cadet ahead of them is known as what?
a. Distanceb. Intervalc. Depthd. Alignment
What is the first and most effective method of controlling bleeding?
a. Direct pressureb. Indirect pressurec. Elevating the injuryd. A tourniquet
What is the first and most effective method of controlling bleeding?
a. Direct pressureb. Indirect pressurec. Elevating the injuryd. A tourniquet
A limited and selective for of naval blockade directed against specific prohibited cargo (contraband) is called a(n)…
a. Embargob. Warning blockadec. Suppression blockaded. Quarantine
A limited and selective for of naval blockade directed against specific prohibited cargo (contraband) is called a(n)…
a. Embargob. Warning blockadec. Suppression blockade
d. Quarantine
A piece of rock large enough to make it through the atmosphere and strike the Earth is called a
a. Meteorideb. Meteoritec. Meteord. Comet
A piece of rock large enough to make it through the atmosphere and strike the Earth is called a
a. Meteoride
b. Meteoritec. Meteord. Comet
Which U.S. Navy aircraft is used to jam enemy radar, electronic data links and communications?
a. F/A-18b. F-14c. S-3d. EA-6B
Which U.S. Navy aircraft is used to jam enemy radar, electronic data links and communications?
a. F/A-18b. F-14c. S-3
d. EA-6B
What ribbon device would be given to a Cadet who had earned the Academic ribbon for the 4th time as an Academic team member?
a. Two bronze starsb. One gold starc. One gold anchord. One silver star
What ribbon device would be given to a Cadet who had earned the Academic ribbon for the 4th time as an Academic team member?
a. Two bronze stars
b. One gold starc. One gold anchord. One silver star
What types of burns are caused by exposure to hot solids or liquids?
a. Thermal burnsb. Chemical burnsc. Radiation burnsd. Electrical burns
What types of burns are caused by exposure to hot solids or liquids?
a. Thermal burnsb. Chemical burnsc. Radiation burnsd. Electrical burns
How many standard time zones does the continental United States have?
a. Fourb. Sixc. Threed. Five
How many standard time zones does the continental United States have?
a. Fourb. Sixc. Threed. Five
In the daytime, vessels at anchor must display a day shape. What is the color and shape of the day shape?
a. A black ballb. A brown rectanglec. A white squared. A red triangle
In the daytime, vessels at anchor must display a day shape. What is the color and shape of the day shape?
a. A black ballb. A brown rectanglec. A white squared. A red triangle
Who is considered to be the first Western grand strategist?
a. Alexander the Great of Macedoniab. Napoleon Bonaparte of Francec. Niccolo Machiavelli of Italyd. Hannibal of Carthage
Who is considered to be the first Western grand strategist?
a. Alexander the Great of Macedonia
b. Napoleon Bonaparte of Francec. Niccolo Machiavelli of Italyd. Hannibal of Carthage
What was the code name given to the invasion of Sicily in World War II?
a. Operation Torchb. Operation Huskyc. Operation Avalanched. Operation Chromite
What was the code name given to the invasion of Sicily in World War II?
a. Operation Torch
b. Operation Huskyc. Operation Avalanched. Operation Chromite
The Apollo 11 astronauts set up a moonquake detector at
a. The Sea of Tranquilityb. Copernicusc. Baillyd. Tycho
The Apollo 11 astronauts set up a moonquake detector at
a. The Sea of Tranquilityb. Copernicusc. Baillyd. Tycho
A group of older merchant ships, currently in mothballs but designed to be ready in 30 to 120 days to be activated if required, is known as the
a. Military Sealift Commandb. Reserve Merchant Sealift Fleetc. National Defense Reserve Fleetd. Inactive Ship Group
A group of older merchant ships, currently in mothballs but designed to be ready in 30 to 120 days to be activated if required, is known as the
a. Military Sealift Commandb. Reserve Merchant Sealift Fleet
c. National Defense Reserve Fleet
d. Inactive Ship Group
According to the Cadet Field Manual, what is the third greatest cause of death among people aged fifteen to twenty-four?
a. Alcoholb. Automobile accidentsc. Drugsd. Suicide
According to the Cadet Field Manual, what is the third greatest cause of death among people aged fifteen to twenty-four?
a. Alcoholb. Automobile accidentsc. Drugs
d. Suicide
What was the first government to establish permanent resident embassies in other countries?
a. The Roman governmentb. The French governmentc. The Republic of Veniced. The Republic of Naples
What was the first government to establish permanent resident embassies in other countries?
a. The Roman governmentb. The French government
c. The Republic of Veniced. The Republic of Naples
After water, what is a survivor’s next most urgent need in a survival situation?
a. Fireb. Foodc. Shelterd. Clothing
After water, what is a survivor’s next most urgent need in a survival situation?
a. Fire
b. Foodc. Shelterd. Clothing
The Japanese invaded what country in 1931?
a. Chinab. Thailandc. Koread. Burma
The Japanese invaded what country in 1931?
a. Chinab. Thailandc. Koread. Burma
During the curl-up portion of the physical readiness test, in what position(s) may you stop and rest?
a. The up position onlyb. Resting is not allowed during this
exercisec. The down position onlyd. You may rest in either the up or
down position
During the curl-up portion of the physical readiness test, in what position(s) may you stop and rest?
a. The up position onlyb. Resting is not allowed during this
exercisec. The down position only
d. You may rest in either the up or down position
What is the name of the NJROTC social function that is designed for only the members of the unit?a. Dining outb. Dining inc. Military balld. Mess night
What is the name of the NJROTC social function that is designed for only the members of the unit?a. Dining out
b. Dining inc. Military balld. Mess night
What is the largest and busiest Atlantic port of Western Europe?
a. Copenhagen, Denmarkb. Le Havre, Francec. Hamburg, Germanyd. Antwerp, Belgium
What is the largest and busiest Atlantic port of Western Europe?
a. Copenhagen, Denmarkb. Le Havre, Francec. Hamburg, Germany
d. Antwerp, Belgium
What percentage of the earth’s surface is covered with salt water?
a. 83b. 75c. 67d. 71
What percentage of the earth’s surface is covered with salt water?
a. 83b. 75c. 67
d. 71
On the Beaufort Wind Scale, winds with speeds between 34 and 40 knots are classified as…
a. Fresh galeb. Whole galec. Moderate galed. Strong gale
On the Beaufort Wind Scale, winds with speeds between 34 and 40 knots are classified as…
a. Fresh galeb. Whole galec. Moderate galed. Strong gale
What is the unit that is used to measure the rate at which electrical current flows?
a. A voltmeterb. An ohmc. An ammeterd. An ampere
What is the unit that is used to measure the rate at which electrical current flows?
a. A voltmeterb. An ohmc. An ammeter
d. An ampere
Who is considered to be the “Father of International Law”?
a. Emperor Napoleon Ib. Niccolo Machiavellic. Platod. Hugo Grotius
Who is considered to be the “Father of International Law”?
a. Emperor Napoleon Ib. Niccolo Machiavellic. Plato
d. Hugo Grotius
Under international law a sovereign state has three specific characteristics. Which of the following is NOT one of these three?
a. The state has a fixed territory, free from control of any other state
b. The geographic size of the state is above the accepted minimum
c. It has the ability to enter into associations with other states
d. It is a permanently organized legal society or government
Under international law a sovereign state has three specific characteristics. Which of the following is NOT one of these three?
a. The state has a fixed territory, free from control of any other state
b. The geographic size of the state is above the accepted minimum
c. It has the ability to enter into associations with other states
d. It is a permanently organized legal society or government
Which two planets do not have satellite moons?
a. Mars and Mercuryb. Neptune and Marsc. Venus and Neptuned. Mercury and Venus
Which two planets do not have satellite moons?
a. Mars and Mercuryb. Neptune and Marsc. Venus and Neptune
d. Mercury and Venus
Which of the following movements is executed with a 12-inch step?
a. Back stepb. Change stepc. Half stepd. Left step
Which of the following movements is executed with a 12-inch step?
a. Back stepb. Change stepc. Half step
d. Left step
Who was the writer of “Das Kapital”, the basis of modern communism?
a. Joseph Stalinb. Karl Marxc. Karl von Clausewitzd. Vladimir Lenin
Who was the writer of “Das Kapital”, the basis of modern communism?
a. Joseph Stalin
b. Karl Marxc. Karl von Clausewitzd. Vladimir Lenin
What term describes a ship’s ability to operate in all kinds of weather, high winds and heavy seas?
a. Seaworthinessb. Endurance c. Protectiond. Maneuverability
What term describes a ship’s ability to operate in all kinds of weather, high winds and heavy seas?
a. Seaworthinessb. Endurance c. Protectiond. Maneuverability
What was the first U.S. Navy aircraft carrier class designed to launch planes capable of carrying nuclear bombs?
a. The Forrestal classb. The Constellation classc. The Enterprise classd. The Nimitz class
What was the first U.S. Navy aircraft carrier class designed to launch planes capable of carrying nuclear bombs?
a. The Forrestal classb. The Constellation classc. The Enterprise classd. The Nimitz class
The voting age was lowered to 18 by which amendment to the constitution?
a. The 18th
b. The 14th
c. The 26th
d. The 21st
The voting age was lowered to 18 by which amendment to the constitution?
a. The 18th
b. The 14th
c. The 26th
d. The 21st
Which of the following is NOT one of the world’s primary frontal zones?
a. The Arctic Frontal Zoneb. The Intertropical Convergence Zonec. The Polar Frontal Zoned. The Antarctic Frontal Zone
Which of the following is NOT one of the world’s primary frontal zones?
a. The Arctic Frontal Zoneb. The Intertropical Convergence Zonec. The Polar Frontal Zone
d. The Antarctic Frontal Zone
The so-called “seas” on the Moon are
a. The mare or maria, which really are areas of water vapor in suspension
b. Lunar spots caused by cooler concentrations of hydrogen suspended in the cosmos
c. The maria, which actually are plains carved with lava or volcanic ash
d. Actually cosmic dust which has been detected in bands around the moon by radio astronomy
The so-called “seas” on the Moon are
a. The mare or maria, which really are areas of water vapor in suspension
b. Lunar spots caused by cooler concentrations of hydrogen suspended in the cosmos
c. The maria, which actually are plains carved with lava or volcanic ash
d. Actually cosmic dust which has been detected in bands around the moon by radio astronomy
Where is the Naval Meteorological and Oceanography Command located?
a. Kansas City, Missourib. Stennis Space Center, Mississippic. Norfolk, Virginiad. Camp Springs, Maryland
Where is the Naval Meteorological and Oceanography Command located?
a. Kansas City, Missouri
b. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi
c. Norfolk, Virginiad. Camp Springs, Maryland
The line around a boat where the surface of the water meets it when it floats is called the
a. Freeboardb. Waterlinec. Plane of buoyancyd. Transom line
The line around a boat where the surface of the water meets it when it floats is called the
a. Freeboard
b. Waterlinec. Plane of buoyancyd. Transom line
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the United Nations?
a. To maintain peace and securityb. To take effective collective action to
prevent and remove threats to world peace
c. To grant diplomatic recognition and exchange ambassadors
d. To cooperate in solving international economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the United Nations?
a. To maintain peace and securityb. To take effective collective action to prevent and
remove threats to world peace
c. To grant diplomatic recognition and exchange ambassadors
d. To cooperate in solving international economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems
What is the technical name for the regulations commonly known as the international rules of the road?
a. The Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea
b. The Maritime Safety Actsc. The Rules Governing the Movement
of Ships at Sead. The International Navigation and
Safety Regulations
What is the technical name for the regulations commonly known as the international rules of the road?
a. The Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea
b. The Maritime Safety Actsc. The Rules Governing the Movement of
Ships at Sead. The International Navigation and Safety
Regulations
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
a. The Preamble of the Constitutionb. The Constitutional Conventionc. The Bill of Rightsd. The Articles of Confederation
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
a. The Preamble of the Constitutionb. The Constitutional Convention
c. The Bill of Rightsd. The Articles of Confederation
Headquarters for the ABDA Defense Command were in
a. Timorb. Darwinc. Midwayd. Java
Headquarters for the ABDA Defense Command were in
a. Timorb. Darwinc. Midway
d. Java
Which Navy aircraft letter designator is used to denote a Tanker role?
a. Tb. Xc. Fd. K
Which Navy aircraft letter designator is used to denote a Tanker role?
a. Tb. Xc. F
d. K
What aviation forecast concerns itself with weather conditions on successive stages of a flight?
a. Local forecastsb. Long range forecastsc. Terminal forecastsd. Flight forecasts
What aviation forecast concerns itself with weather conditions on successive stages of a flight?
a. Local forecastsb. Long range forecastsc. Terminal forecasts
d. Flight forecasts
In Orienteering, what term refers to the shape of a hill?
a. Contourb. Profilec. Sloped. Grade
In Orienteering, what term refers to the shape of a hill?
a. Contour
b. Profilec. Sloped. Grade
What is the name of the group that prepares Navy operational objectives that extend about fifteen years into the future?
a. The Out-Years Forumb. The Long-Range Objectives Groupc. The Operational Oversight
Committeed. The Foreseeable Futures Committee
What is the name of the group that prepares Navy operational objectives that extend about fifteen years into the future?
a. The Out-Years Forum
b. The Long-Range Objectives Group
c. The Operational Oversight Committee
d. The Foreseeable Futures Committee
The first known code of Civil Laws was compiled by what ruler?
a. King Hammurabib. Alexander the Greatc. Emperor Napoleon Id. Emperor Justinian I
The first known code of Civil Laws was compiled by what ruler?
a. King Hammurabib. Alexander the Greatc. Emperor Napoleon Id. Emperor Justinian I
What is the staff ornament for the national ensign when displayed in the NJROTC color guard?
a. There is not a prescribed staff ornament in this case
b. The Battle-axec. The Spearheadd. An American Eagle
What is the staff ornament for the national ensign when displayed in the NJROTC color guard?
a. There is not a prescribed staff ornament in this case
b. The Battle-axec. The Spearheadd. An American Eagle
When a cold air mass collides with a warmer air mass, the cold air usually
a. Forces the warmer air downwardb. Displaces the warm air ahead of it
upwardc. Forms a stationary frontd. Forms an occluded front
When a cold air mass collides with a warmer air mass, the cold air usually
a. Forces the warmer air downward
b. Displaces the warm air ahead of it upward
c. Forms a stationary frontd. Forms an occluded front
The enlisted supervisors of the deck force are
a. Boatswains Matesb. Master at Armsc. Petty Officers of the Watchd. Blackshoes
The enlisted supervisors of the deck force are
a. Boatswains Matesb. Master at Armsc. Petty Officers of the Watchd. Blackshoes
The fact that the United States did not join the League of Nations was an example of
a. Pacifismb. Foreign policyc. Democracyd. Isolationism
The fact that the United States did not join the League of Nations was an example of
a. Pacifismb. Foreign policyc. Democracy
d. Isolationism
According to the Cadet Field Manual, which Cadet normally dismisses the platoon?a. The Platoon Commanderb. The Company Commanderc. The Guided. The Mustering Petty Officer
According to the Cadet Field Manual, which Cadet normally dismisses the platoon?a. The Platoon Commanderb. The Company Commanderc. The Guide
d. The Mustering Petty Officer
In which year of Naval Science would a Cadet learn about the Rules of the Road?
a. NS-2b. NS-1c. NS-3d. NS-4
In which year of Naval Science would a Cadet learn about the Rules of the Road?
a. NS-2b. NS-1
c. NS-3d. NS-4
What Navy research vessel is designed to flip into a vertical position by flooding the front end?
a. The Purse Seinerb. The Floating Instrument Platform
Shipc. The Bathyscaphed. No such research ship exists
What Navy research vessel is designed to flip into a vertical position by flooding the front end?
a. The Purse Seiner
b. The Floating Instrument Platform Ship
c. The Bathyscaphed. No such research ship exists
Under international agreement, wind speed is always given in
a. Miles per hourb. Feet per secondc. Knotsd. All of the above answers are correct
Under international agreement, wind speed is always given in
a. Miles per hourb. Feet per second
c. Knotsd. All of the above answers are correct
Which of the following types of metal wire conducts electricity the best?
a. Copperb. Ironc. Silverd. Aluminum
Which of the following types of metal wire conducts electricity the best?
a. Copperb. Iron
c. Silverd. Aluminum
What is defined as the art and science of fighting battles?
a. Logisticsb. Warfighting c. Tacticsd. Strategy
What is defined as the art and science of fighting battles?
a. Logisticsb. Warfighting
c. Tacticsd. Strategy
Most of the shrimp, tuna and lobster caught in the Indian Ocean are canned or frozen for sale in a. Japanb. Taiwanc. United Statesd. Korea
Most of the shrimp, tuna and lobster caught in the Indian Ocean are canned or frozen for sale in
a. Japanb. Taiwanc. United Statesd. Korea
Coordinating military, industrial and civilian mobilization as part of a total national effort in events of war is the task of the
a. Presidentb. Secretary of Defensec. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staffd. Chief of Naval Operations
Coordinating military, industrial and civilian mobilization as part of a total national effort in events of war is the task of the
a. President
b. Secretary of Defensec. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staffd. Chief of Naval Operations
Some acts considered rights in the civilian world are offenses in military society; this is because a. Military law developed from the
Napoleonic Code rather than the Magna Carta and English common law
b. The Constitution does not apply to the military establishment
c. The demands of military service are such that positive control and an established code of conduct are required always
d. Military law is steeped in tradition
Some acts considered rights in the civilian world are offenses in military society; this is because a. Military law developed from the Napoleonic
Code rather than the Magna Carta and English common law
b. The Constitution does not apply to the military establishment
c. The demands of military service are such that positive control and an established code of conduct are required always
d. Military law is steeped in tradition
The Declaration of Independence was signed July 4,
a. 1789b. 1776c. 1775d. 1763
The Declaration of Independence was signed July 4,
a. 1789
b. 1776c. 1775d. 1763
What branch of the United States government enforces the laws?
a. Judicial branchb. Congressional branchc. Executive branchd. Legislative branch
What branch of the United States government enforces the laws?
a. Judicial branchb. Congressional branch
c. Executive branchd. Legislative branch
The two stages of U.S. grand strategy which were designed to contain Communism after World War II were
a. Limited interventionism and the reliance on a single weapons system
b. Strategic sufficiency and second strike capability
c. Shunning entangling alliances and the Monroe Doctrine
d. Massive retaliation and flexible response
The two stages of U.S. grand strategy which were designed to contain Communism after World War II were
a. Limited interventionism and the reliance on a single weapons system
b. Strategic sufficiency and second strike capability
c. Shunning entangling alliances and the Monroe Doctrine
d. Massive retaliation and flexible response
On what Indian Ocean island has the United States built a naval communications station and air base?
a. Diego Garciab. Bahrainc. Hawaiid. Guam
On what Indian Ocean island has the United States built a naval communications station and air base?
a. Diego Garciab. Bahrainc. Hawaiid. Guam
In total war, the whole national economy would have to be mobilized efficiently. To overcome some of the past logistic problems, logistic planners incorporated some of these principles into their planning
a. Responsiveness and simplicityb. Attainability and survivabilityc. Flexibility and economyd. All of the above
In total war, the whole national economy would have to be mobilized efficiently. To overcome some of the past logistic problems, logistic planners incorporated some of these principles into their planning
a. Responsiveness and simplicityb. Attainability and survivabilityc. Flexibility and economy
d. All of the above
In September 1945, aboard the USS MISSOURI, who signed the World War II Japanese surrender document on behalf of the United States?
a. General MacArthurb. General Pattonc. Admiral Nimitzd. President Truman
In September 1945, aboard the USS MISSOURI, who signed the World War II Japanese surrender document on behalf of the United States?
a. General MacArthurb. General Patton
c. Admiral Nimitzd. President Truman
What is the space between each brown line on a topographical map called?
a. Deviationb. Contour intervalc. Declinationd. Variation
What is the space between each brown line on a topographical map called?
a. Deviation
b. Contour intervalc. Declinationd. Variation
Most of the shrimp, tuna and lobster caught in the Indian Ocean are canned or frozen for sale in
a. Japanb. Taiwanc. United Statesd. Korea
Most of the shrimp, tuna and lobster caught in the Indian Ocean are canned or frozen for sale in
a. Japanb. Taiwan
c. United Statesd. Korea
When a cold air mass collides with a warmer air mass, the cold air usually
a. Forces the warmer air upwardb. Displaces the warm air ahead of it
upwardc. Forms a stationary frontd. Forms an occluded front
When a cold air mass collides with a warmer air mass, the cold air usually
a. Forces the warmer air upward
b. Displaces the warm air ahead of it upward
c. Forms a stationary frontd. Forms an occluded front
The backside of the moon was photographed during
a. Pioneer expeditionsb. Apollo expeditionsc. International space stationd. Mercury capsules
The backside of the moon was photographed during
a. Pioneer expeditions
b. Apollo expeditionsc. International space stationd. Mercury capsules