CIVIL AIR PATROL WRIGHT BROTHER
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
How to listen actively - Answer-1) prepare, when a speaker opens their mouth close
yours and open your ears 2) adjust to the situation be aware of factors that affect you
ability to concentrate and work to overcome them 3) focus on key points, listen to
everything the speaker says, but focus on their key points 4) pay attention, facial
expressions and gestures (non-verbal cues) add meaning to the words they say 5)
think in context 6) take notes purpose of note-taking summarize speakers main
points not to capture every word speaker said 7) confirm the message, respond to
speaker in a way to reflect your best understandings of their message
Goal of communication - Answer-Not just to revive sound, or merely to see words but
to share meaning
Feedback of communication - Answer-You return to speakers portion of messages
sent by you
Questions - Answer-Form of teamwork where speakers and listeners work together
to share meaning
Knowledge question ask - Answer-What
Understand question ask - Answer-Why
Synthesis question - Answer-How
Improve reading comprehension - Answer-Survey, question, read, recall, review
How to read critically - Answer-1) survey, gather as much info as you can 2)
question, attempt to answer questions on your own before actually beginning to read
3) read, successful readers read with a pencil in hand and annotate 4) recall, once
you finish reading, immediately try to recall what you have read 5) review
Air force define leadership - Answer-"The art and science of influencing and directing
people to accomplish the assigned mission"
The art and science - Answer-Art requires imagination and creative skill, academic
subject requiring careful study, observation and experimentation
"...Of influencing and directing people..." - Answer-Leaders work with people
"...to accomplish the assigned mission" - Answer-Why team exists
3 components of leadership - Answer-Leader, follower, goal
, Culture - Answer-Attitudes, customs, value of civilization-influences how we
approach leadership
America is built on what kinda views - Answer-Democratic values
Don't need to be commander to lead - Answer-No reference to certain rank or
position, leadership doesn't equal command, but all commanders should be leaders
Leaders are made, not born - Answer-Leading is now seen as something everyone
had the potential for
Leaders are accountable - Answer-Absolute power corrupts absolutely
Leaders are not bullies - Answer-Treats, coercion, extortion are not tools genuine
leaders use
Leadership must be used - Answer-Taking place only when honorable person
pursues goals broadly serve a public good, "Bad leadership implies no leadership. I
contend that there id nothing neural about leadership; it is valued as a moral
necessity"
Everyday sense of the word "to lead" - Answer-Means to bring someone to a new
place
Visionary leaders - Answer-Paint an inspiring future picture for the whole team
Case History: Brigadier General Billy Mitchell - Answer-Imagine future where
airplane dominates the battle, predicted attack on Pearl Harbor 17 years before,
visionary called for creating an independent air force that would not be subject to the
Army or Navy
Leader must not only need to envision the future but - Answer-Must live in the real
world
Skillful leaders must - Answer-Understand how to issue a challenge
Motivation all forms - Answer-Cheering, money,
praise, a prestigious position, awards, special privileges, and more
Case History: John F. Kennedy - Answer-Challenged America by appealing to
nation, linked moon challenge with our stature as world power 1) cited great
accomplishments of nation 2) competition 3) put his presidency on the line 4) set a
audacious goal
Cadets as motivators - Answer-Encourage friends in good time and bad, disciplined
cadet needs to self-motivate willingness to sacrifice short-term wants so they can
achieve long term goals, during competition try to build team spirit
Don't in leadership - Answer-Try too hard to motivate someone and you may become
a nag leaders may inspire team to follow them for the wrong reasons , or worse,
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
How to listen actively - Answer-1) prepare, when a speaker opens their mouth close
yours and open your ears 2) adjust to the situation be aware of factors that affect you
ability to concentrate and work to overcome them 3) focus on key points, listen to
everything the speaker says, but focus on their key points 4) pay attention, facial
expressions and gestures (non-verbal cues) add meaning to the words they say 5)
think in context 6) take notes purpose of note-taking summarize speakers main
points not to capture every word speaker said 7) confirm the message, respond to
speaker in a way to reflect your best understandings of their message
Goal of communication - Answer-Not just to revive sound, or merely to see words but
to share meaning
Feedback of communication - Answer-You return to speakers portion of messages
sent by you
Questions - Answer-Form of teamwork where speakers and listeners work together
to share meaning
Knowledge question ask - Answer-What
Understand question ask - Answer-Why
Synthesis question - Answer-How
Improve reading comprehension - Answer-Survey, question, read, recall, review
How to read critically - Answer-1) survey, gather as much info as you can 2)
question, attempt to answer questions on your own before actually beginning to read
3) read, successful readers read with a pencil in hand and annotate 4) recall, once
you finish reading, immediately try to recall what you have read 5) review
Air force define leadership - Answer-"The art and science of influencing and directing
people to accomplish the assigned mission"
The art and science - Answer-Art requires imagination and creative skill, academic
subject requiring careful study, observation and experimentation
"...Of influencing and directing people..." - Answer-Leaders work with people
"...to accomplish the assigned mission" - Answer-Why team exists
3 components of leadership - Answer-Leader, follower, goal
, Culture - Answer-Attitudes, customs, value of civilization-influences how we
approach leadership
America is built on what kinda views - Answer-Democratic values
Don't need to be commander to lead - Answer-No reference to certain rank or
position, leadership doesn't equal command, but all commanders should be leaders
Leaders are made, not born - Answer-Leading is now seen as something everyone
had the potential for
Leaders are accountable - Answer-Absolute power corrupts absolutely
Leaders are not bullies - Answer-Treats, coercion, extortion are not tools genuine
leaders use
Leadership must be used - Answer-Taking place only when honorable person
pursues goals broadly serve a public good, "Bad leadership implies no leadership. I
contend that there id nothing neural about leadership; it is valued as a moral
necessity"
Everyday sense of the word "to lead" - Answer-Means to bring someone to a new
place
Visionary leaders - Answer-Paint an inspiring future picture for the whole team
Case History: Brigadier General Billy Mitchell - Answer-Imagine future where
airplane dominates the battle, predicted attack on Pearl Harbor 17 years before,
visionary called for creating an independent air force that would not be subject to the
Army or Navy
Leader must not only need to envision the future but - Answer-Must live in the real
world
Skillful leaders must - Answer-Understand how to issue a challenge
Motivation all forms - Answer-Cheering, money,
praise, a prestigious position, awards, special privileges, and more
Case History: John F. Kennedy - Answer-Challenged America by appealing to
nation, linked moon challenge with our stature as world power 1) cited great
accomplishments of nation 2) competition 3) put his presidency on the line 4) set a
audacious goal
Cadets as motivators - Answer-Encourage friends in good time and bad, disciplined
cadet needs to self-motivate willingness to sacrifice short-term wants so they can
achieve long term goals, during competition try to build team spirit
Don't in leadership - Answer-Try too hard to motivate someone and you may become
a nag leaders may inspire team to follow them for the wrong reasons , or worse,
