LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
EXAMINATION, ANCHORS OF INTEGRITY PMK-
EE E7 LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER A+
BLUEPRINT 2026 COURSE COMPLETE 70
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
Question 1: A leadership style that is useful when seeking information on a
particular situation or before inspections, but is not good for use in personal
counseling sessions is known by which of the following terms?
A) Democratic
B) Laissez-faire
C) Authoritarian
D) Transformational
Correct Answer: C) Authoritarian
Rationale: The authoritarian (or autocratic) leadership style is effective when
quick decisions are needed or during inspections, but it stifles open
communication and is inappropriate for personal counseling where collaboration
and empathy are required.
Question 2: With regard to the Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles for Chief Petty
Officers, which of the following statements is true?
A) Loyalty to the chain of command is always required, regardless of
circumstances.
B) Loyalty must never be blind
C) Loyalty supersedes integrity in all situations.
D) Loyalty is only expected from junior personnel.
Correct Answer: B) Loyalty must never be blind
Rationale: The CPO guiding principles emphasize that loyalty must be balanced
with integrity and moral courage; blind loyalty can lead to unethical behavior and
is never expected.
,Question 3: As we become more senior and lead larger teams, the focus of leader
development becomes more about what action?
A) Developing individual technical expertise
B) Strengthening the performance and character of our teams
C) Improving personal administrative efficiency
D) Reducing the number of direct reports
Correct Answer: B) Strengthening the performance and character of our teams
Rationale: Senior leaders shift focus from self-development to developing the
team’s capabilities, character, and collective performance.
Question 4: All of the leadership styles defined by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard
can be used effectively depending on the readiness of the subordinate as
determined by what characteristic, if any?
A) The subordinate’s age and tenure
B) The subordinate’s education level
C) The person’s agility and willingness
D) The subordinate’s rank or position
Correct Answer: C) The person’s agility and willingness
Rationale: Hersey and Blanchard’s situational leadership model uses the
follower’s readiness, defined by ability (agility) and willingness
(confidence/commitment), to determine the appropriate leadership style.
Question 5: When we honestly assess our programs and make adjustments as
necessary, we are demonstrating which of the Design for ______ principles?
A) Excellence
B) Alignment
C) Accountability
D) Innovation
Correct Answer: B) Alignment
Rationale: The Design for Alignment principle emphasizes continuous assessment
, and adjustment to ensure that programs and efforts remain consistent with
organizational goals.
Question 6: Which leadership theory emphasizes that leaders should adapt their
style based on the maturity level of their followers?
A) Great Man Theory
B) Trait Theory
C) Situational Leadership Theory
D) Path-Goal Theory
Correct Answer: C) Situational Leadership Theory
Rationale: Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership Theory proposes that
leaders should adjust their directive and supportive behaviors based on the
follower’s readiness.
Question 7: A Chief Petty Officer is mentoring a junior sailor who has high
technical competence but low confidence. According to situational leadership,
which style is most appropriate?
A) Telling (S1)
B) Selling (S2)
C) Participating (S3)
D) Delegating (S4)
Correct Answer: C) Participating (S3)
Rationale: The participating style (high support, low direction) is best for followers
who have ability but lack confidence or willingness.
Question 8: Which of the following is a key component of the Navy’s “Design for
Leadership” framework?
A) Centralized decision-making
B) Decentralized accountability
C) Elimination of risk-taking
D) Rigid adherence to procedures
EXAMINATION, ANCHORS OF INTEGRITY PMK-
EE E7 LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER A+
BLUEPRINT 2026 COURSE COMPLETE 70
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
Question 1: A leadership style that is useful when seeking information on a
particular situation or before inspections, but is not good for use in personal
counseling sessions is known by which of the following terms?
A) Democratic
B) Laissez-faire
C) Authoritarian
D) Transformational
Correct Answer: C) Authoritarian
Rationale: The authoritarian (or autocratic) leadership style is effective when
quick decisions are needed or during inspections, but it stifles open
communication and is inappropriate for personal counseling where collaboration
and empathy are required.
Question 2: With regard to the Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles for Chief Petty
Officers, which of the following statements is true?
A) Loyalty to the chain of command is always required, regardless of
circumstances.
B) Loyalty must never be blind
C) Loyalty supersedes integrity in all situations.
D) Loyalty is only expected from junior personnel.
Correct Answer: B) Loyalty must never be blind
Rationale: The CPO guiding principles emphasize that loyalty must be balanced
with integrity and moral courage; blind loyalty can lead to unethical behavior and
is never expected.
,Question 3: As we become more senior and lead larger teams, the focus of leader
development becomes more about what action?
A) Developing individual technical expertise
B) Strengthening the performance and character of our teams
C) Improving personal administrative efficiency
D) Reducing the number of direct reports
Correct Answer: B) Strengthening the performance and character of our teams
Rationale: Senior leaders shift focus from self-development to developing the
team’s capabilities, character, and collective performance.
Question 4: All of the leadership styles defined by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard
can be used effectively depending on the readiness of the subordinate as
determined by what characteristic, if any?
A) The subordinate’s age and tenure
B) The subordinate’s education level
C) The person’s agility and willingness
D) The subordinate’s rank or position
Correct Answer: C) The person’s agility and willingness
Rationale: Hersey and Blanchard’s situational leadership model uses the
follower’s readiness, defined by ability (agility) and willingness
(confidence/commitment), to determine the appropriate leadership style.
Question 5: When we honestly assess our programs and make adjustments as
necessary, we are demonstrating which of the Design for ______ principles?
A) Excellence
B) Alignment
C) Accountability
D) Innovation
Correct Answer: B) Alignment
Rationale: The Design for Alignment principle emphasizes continuous assessment
, and adjustment to ensure that programs and efforts remain consistent with
organizational goals.
Question 6: Which leadership theory emphasizes that leaders should adapt their
style based on the maturity level of their followers?
A) Great Man Theory
B) Trait Theory
C) Situational Leadership Theory
D) Path-Goal Theory
Correct Answer: C) Situational Leadership Theory
Rationale: Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership Theory proposes that
leaders should adjust their directive and supportive behaviors based on the
follower’s readiness.
Question 7: A Chief Petty Officer is mentoring a junior sailor who has high
technical competence but low confidence. According to situational leadership,
which style is most appropriate?
A) Telling (S1)
B) Selling (S2)
C) Participating (S3)
D) Delegating (S4)
Correct Answer: C) Participating (S3)
Rationale: The participating style (high support, low direction) is best for followers
who have ability but lack confidence or willingness.
Question 8: Which of the following is a key component of the Navy’s “Design for
Leadership” framework?
A) Centralized decision-making
B) Decentralized accountability
C) Elimination of risk-taking
D) Rigid adherence to procedures
