ALS Airman Leadership School Set A
(VOL 1,2,3) Questions and Answers
1.SrA Shelby listens as the ALS instructor says, "The course is rigorous so
you'll want to manage your time wisely because your achievements depend
entirely on the effort you put forth. Invest time in reviewing lesson
objectives and samples of behavior because they help you prepare for
exams. Although we use various teaching methods to appeal to all learning
styles, most stu- dents find it takes effective study habits, critical thinking,
and effective use of EPME's structured thinking process to make it through
the course."
The instructor's comments BEST explain concepts and how
they contribute to individual success.
a. time management
b. successful learning
c. teaching methods and effective study habits
Answer b. successful learning
2.The day before graduating, SrA Hill is showing her dad, a military retiree,
around the campus when he asks, "What was the hardest part of the
course?" Hill replies, "The schedule was hard at first because I was juggling
reading, writing, and homework assignments plus marathon study sessions
with my flight. I finally settled into a routine that helped me pay attention in
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,class, take good notes, and actively participate in classroom discussions.
However, I would have to say the hardest part for me was the public
speaking. Thank goodness, my flight came together to practice all the time.
SrA Hill's actions BEST illustrate and its impact on her
effective- ness.
a. time managements concepts
b. study and practice habits
c. elements of the learning process
Answer c. elements of the learning process
3.While talking with another instructor, TSgt Bright says, "I'm concerned
about SrA Tall, one of my students. She completes all assignments and I
know she takes notes because she shares them with the flight, but she
barely passed her briefing evaluations, which I believe is due to the flight
helping her practice so much. Although I have seen her study with the flight,
most of the time she studies alone. This morning she failed the formative
exercise, by one question, and failed to meet the academic standard. I
counseled her about additional study but I'm not sure she can pass the
summative."
SrA Tall's use of will MOST LIKELY earn her .
a. effective use of the elements of the Learning Process; enhance
b. ineffective use of the elements of the Learning Process; hinder
c. effective use of the IDDP Structured Thinking Process; enhance
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,d. ineffective use of the IDDP Structured Thinking Process; enhance
Answer a. effective use of the elements of the Learning Process;
enhance
4.Affective Domain
Answer the manner in which you deal with things emotionally. Ex
Feelings, values, appreciation, motivations, and attitudes.
5.Cognitive Domain
Answer the thinking or reasoning component of learning.
6.Critical Thinking
Answer thinking that is purposeful, reasoned, and goal directed. think-
ing used to solve problems, formulate inferences, calculating likelihoods,
and making decisions by using skills that are thoughtful and effective
for the particular context and type of thinking task.
7.Institutional Competencies
Answer competencies that provide a common language and a set of
priorities for consistency across the Air Force. they are key to ensuring
the ability of Airmen to operate successfully in a constantly changing
operational environment.
8.Learning
Answer the process that changes the way people think, feel, or behave.
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, 9.Time Management
Answer the act or process of planning and exercising conscious
control over the amount of time spent on specific activities.
10.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 its
b. critical thinking hindrance and their
c. System 1 approach to decision making and its
Answer a. CORRECT; SSgt Binder's comments best illustrate proficient
critical thinking, which according to the Critical Thinking chapter,
includes the characteristics of 1) open-mindedness, 2) healthy
skepticism, and 3) intellectual humility. Binder shows open-mindedness
and healthy skepticism when he asks questions to find the facts and
examine issues from
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(VOL 1,2,3) Questions and Answers
1.SrA Shelby listens as the ALS instructor says, "The course is rigorous so
you'll want to manage your time wisely because your achievements depend
entirely on the effort you put forth. Invest time in reviewing lesson
objectives and samples of behavior because they help you prepare for
exams. Although we use various teaching methods to appeal to all learning
styles, most stu- dents find it takes effective study habits, critical thinking,
and effective use of EPME's structured thinking process to make it through
the course."
The instructor's comments BEST explain concepts and how
they contribute to individual success.
a. time management
b. successful learning
c. teaching methods and effective study habits
Answer b. successful learning
2.The day before graduating, SrA Hill is showing her dad, a military retiree,
around the campus when he asks, "What was the hardest part of the
course?" Hill replies, "The schedule was hard at first because I was juggling
reading, writing, and homework assignments plus marathon study sessions
with my flight. I finally settled into a routine that helped me pay attention in
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116
,class, take good notes, and actively participate in classroom discussions.
However, I would have to say the hardest part for me was the public
speaking. Thank goodness, my flight came together to practice all the time.
SrA Hill's actions BEST illustrate and its impact on her
effective- ness.
a. time managements concepts
b. study and practice habits
c. elements of the learning process
Answer c. elements of the learning process
3.While talking with another instructor, TSgt Bright says, "I'm concerned
about SrA Tall, one of my students. She completes all assignments and I
know she takes notes because she shares them with the flight, but she
barely passed her briefing evaluations, which I believe is due to the flight
helping her practice so much. Although I have seen her study with the flight,
most of the time she studies alone. This morning she failed the formative
exercise, by one question, and failed to meet the academic standard. I
counseled her about additional study but I'm not sure she can pass the
summative."
SrA Tall's use of will MOST LIKELY earn her .
a. effective use of the elements of the Learning Process; enhance
b. ineffective use of the elements of the Learning Process; hinder
c. effective use of the IDDP Structured Thinking Process; enhance
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,d. ineffective use of the IDDP Structured Thinking Process; enhance
Answer a. effective use of the elements of the Learning Process;
enhance
4.Affective Domain
Answer the manner in which you deal with things emotionally. Ex
Feelings, values, appreciation, motivations, and attitudes.
5.Cognitive Domain
Answer the thinking or reasoning component of learning.
6.Critical Thinking
Answer thinking that is purposeful, reasoned, and goal directed. think-
ing used to solve problems, formulate inferences, calculating likelihoods,
and making decisions by using skills that are thoughtful and effective
for the particular context and type of thinking task.
7.Institutional Competencies
Answer competencies that provide a common language and a set of
priorities for consistency across the Air Force. they are key to ensuring
the ability of Airmen to operate successfully in a constantly changing
operational environment.
8.Learning
Answer the process that changes the way people think, feel, or behave.
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, 9.Time Management
Answer the act or process of planning and exercising conscious
control over the amount of time spent on specific activities.
10.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 its
b. critical thinking hindrance and their
c. System 1 approach to decision making and its
Answer a. CORRECT; SSgt Binder's comments best illustrate proficient
critical thinking, which according to the Critical Thinking chapter,
includes the characteristics of 1) open-mindedness, 2) healthy
skepticism, and 3) intellectual humility. Binder shows open-mindedness
and healthy skepticism when he asks questions to find the facts and
examine issues from
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