ALS PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1.Speaking to his boss, SSgt Binder says, I've always been taught to spend
all the funds in our account. Otherwise, we lose that for good. Should we
spend the funds left in our account on things we do not really need?
Binder's boss responds, "you are the expert on resources...what do you
think?" Binder replies, "I don't know." After Binder asks questions to find
the facts and examines the issue from different viewpoints, he decides not
to spend the funds. The following year, Binder's budget is cut by the amount
he did not spend. SSgt Binder's final actions BEST illustrate impact on
mission effectiveness.
A.
Proficient critical thinking and it
B.
Critical thinking hindrance and their
C.
System 1 approach to decision making and its
Answer A
2.Observing how worried his subordinates looked while waiting to hear
about the organizational restructure, SSgt Steven says, "It's a commonly
known fact that a restructure is mostly for the leadership of the organization,
,so I wouldn't worry too much. We all know that the enlisted folks are the
people that do most of the work around here and they wouldn't want to
change that!" Afterwards, his subordinates started joking about it. Because
of , SSgt Steven's comments will MOST likely
his effectiveness.
A.
Critical thinking hindrances; not change
B.
Critical thinking hindrances; decrease
C.
Characteristics of a critical thinker; increase
D.
Characteristics of a critical thinker; not change
Answer B. Critical thinking hindrances; decrease
3.During the staff meeting, MSgt Long says, "We are facing an extremely
important and challenging mission. Since the recent budget cuts, our unit
has been tasked to find more efficient ways to operate. To accomplish
this, we must set aside our individual differences and approach this task
with optimism and enthusiasm. I am confident that with a team effort, we
will exceed the unacceptable status quo and find new and innovative ways
to
operate with this reduced budget." Immediately after the meeting, several
subordinates approach MSgt Long with their ideas and concerns MSgt
Long's actions BEST illustrate and its impact on NCO effectiveness.
, A.
. Individualized Consideration
B.
Inspirational
Motivation C.
Intellectual Stimulation
Answer B. Inspirational
Motivation
4.SSgt Cox tells SrA Green, his newest instructor, "Since you've never in-
structed before, let's begin an intensive training program.Your goal is to
teach 18 of the 30 lessons during this next class. I will help you prepare to
teach each lesson, as well as monitor your performance throughout the
course
to ensure compliance with standards." After graduation, Cox says to Green,
"Congratulations on meeting your goal! During the next class, you will be
required to teach all 30 lessons. In the meantime, let's work together on a
plan for you to win Instructor of the Quarter." Feeling a bit overwhelmed but
excited about the opportunity, Green replies, "Okay." SSgt Cox's will MOST
likely his and SrA Green's effectiveness.
A.
Use of Transformational Leadership;
enhance B.
Misuse of Transformational Leadership; hinder
C.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1.Speaking to his boss, SSgt Binder says, I've always been taught to spend
all the funds in our account. Otherwise, we lose that for good. Should we
spend the funds left in our account on things we do not really need?
Binder's boss responds, "you are the expert on resources...what do you
think?" Binder replies, "I don't know." After Binder asks questions to find
the facts and examines the issue from different viewpoints, he decides not
to spend the funds. The following year, Binder's budget is cut by the amount
he did not spend. SSgt Binder's final actions BEST illustrate impact on
mission effectiveness.
A.
Proficient critical thinking and it
B.
Critical thinking hindrance and their
C.
System 1 approach to decision making and its
Answer A
2.Observing how worried his subordinates looked while waiting to hear
about the organizational restructure, SSgt Steven says, "It's a commonly
known fact that a restructure is mostly for the leadership of the organization,
,so I wouldn't worry too much. We all know that the enlisted folks are the
people that do most of the work around here and they wouldn't want to
change that!" Afterwards, his subordinates started joking about it. Because
of , SSgt Steven's comments will MOST likely
his effectiveness.
A.
Critical thinking hindrances; not change
B.
Critical thinking hindrances; decrease
C.
Characteristics of a critical thinker; increase
D.
Characteristics of a critical thinker; not change
Answer B. Critical thinking hindrances; decrease
3.During the staff meeting, MSgt Long says, "We are facing an extremely
important and challenging mission. Since the recent budget cuts, our unit
has been tasked to find more efficient ways to operate. To accomplish
this, we must set aside our individual differences and approach this task
with optimism and enthusiasm. I am confident that with a team effort, we
will exceed the unacceptable status quo and find new and innovative ways
to
operate with this reduced budget." Immediately after the meeting, several
subordinates approach MSgt Long with their ideas and concerns MSgt
Long's actions BEST illustrate and its impact on NCO effectiveness.
, A.
. Individualized Consideration
B.
Inspirational
Motivation C.
Intellectual Stimulation
Answer B. Inspirational
Motivation
4.SSgt Cox tells SrA Green, his newest instructor, "Since you've never in-
structed before, let's begin an intensive training program.Your goal is to
teach 18 of the 30 lessons during this next class. I will help you prepare to
teach each lesson, as well as monitor your performance throughout the
course
to ensure compliance with standards." After graduation, Cox says to Green,
"Congratulations on meeting your goal! During the next class, you will be
required to teach all 30 lessons. In the meantime, let's work together on a
plan for you to win Instructor of the Quarter." Feeling a bit overwhelmed but
excited about the opportunity, Green replies, "Okay." SSgt Cox's will MOST
likely his and SrA Green's effectiveness.
A.
Use of Transformational Leadership;
enhance B.
Misuse of Transformational Leadership; hinder
C.
