SGTS COURSE LEADERSHIP II
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ The two types of feedback are ___________ and ____________.
Answer: Positive, guidance
⩥ Five characteristics of writing effective goals are specific, measurable,
attainable, ________, and ________. Answer: Realistic, time bound
⩥ In this mentoring role, the mentor must lead and teach by example.
Answer: Role model
⩥ 5 Steps to successful counseling Answer: Preparation
Opening
Main body
Closing
Follow up
⩥ 3 approaches to counseling Answer: 1. Directive
2. Non-directive
,3. Combined
⩥ Directive Answer: In the directive approach, the senior takes the lead
in analyzing the Marine's performance, identifying the problems, and
laying out a plan for improvement. The Marine Corps environment lends
itself to the use of this approach, and in some cases, it is very productive
as it takes less time.
For Marines who are inexperienced, less mature, or unsure of
themselves, it may be the only effective approach, depending on the
diagnosis. If the problem is not identified correctly, the counselor could
do more harm than good. For this reason, the directive approach should
be used sparingly.
Potential drawbacks to the directive approach:
Does not require Marines to take responsibility for their actions
Counselor may be focusing on a symptom rather than the cause
⩥ Non Directive Answer: In the non-directive approach, the senior asks
questions, listens, and uses a variety of techniques to draw the Marine
into a discussion to reach personal decisions. This approach takes more
time than the directive approach, and the counselor must demonstrate a
high degree of counseling skill to achieve the results desired.
The advantage is that it requires the Marine to think harder, seeing
personal performance clearly and objectively.
In this approach, the Marine takes responsibility for problems, plans for
improvement, and makes decisions.
, When the non-directive approach is used skillfully, the advantages
outweigh the cost in time and effort.
⩥ Collaborative Answer: In practice, most counseling sessions involve a
combination of the directive and non-directive approaches. Used
together, they are more effective than when used alone.
The directive approach can be used to curb rambling discussions and the
non-directive approach to relax an otherwise tense session. In this
approach, the counselor must be tuned in and alert to the conversation to
change approaches as the situation changes.
The counselor must understand the advantages and disadvantages of
each approach and must be able to move easily from one to the other to
keep the session moving in a productive manner.
⩥ 3 Activities related to Junior's performance Answer: Setting targets
Problem solving
Plans for improvement
⩥ 3 Activities related to Counselor's technique Answer: Questioning
Active listening
Providing feedback
⩥ Purpose of counseling Answer: To develop Marines to their highest
potential
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST 2026
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ The two types of feedback are ___________ and ____________.
Answer: Positive, guidance
⩥ Five characteristics of writing effective goals are specific, measurable,
attainable, ________, and ________. Answer: Realistic, time bound
⩥ In this mentoring role, the mentor must lead and teach by example.
Answer: Role model
⩥ 5 Steps to successful counseling Answer: Preparation
Opening
Main body
Closing
Follow up
⩥ 3 approaches to counseling Answer: 1. Directive
2. Non-directive
,3. Combined
⩥ Directive Answer: In the directive approach, the senior takes the lead
in analyzing the Marine's performance, identifying the problems, and
laying out a plan for improvement. The Marine Corps environment lends
itself to the use of this approach, and in some cases, it is very productive
as it takes less time.
For Marines who are inexperienced, less mature, or unsure of
themselves, it may be the only effective approach, depending on the
diagnosis. If the problem is not identified correctly, the counselor could
do more harm than good. For this reason, the directive approach should
be used sparingly.
Potential drawbacks to the directive approach:
Does not require Marines to take responsibility for their actions
Counselor may be focusing on a symptom rather than the cause
⩥ Non Directive Answer: In the non-directive approach, the senior asks
questions, listens, and uses a variety of techniques to draw the Marine
into a discussion to reach personal decisions. This approach takes more
time than the directive approach, and the counselor must demonstrate a
high degree of counseling skill to achieve the results desired.
The advantage is that it requires the Marine to think harder, seeing
personal performance clearly and objectively.
In this approach, the Marine takes responsibility for problems, plans for
improvement, and makes decisions.
, When the non-directive approach is used skillfully, the advantages
outweigh the cost in time and effort.
⩥ Collaborative Answer: In practice, most counseling sessions involve a
combination of the directive and non-directive approaches. Used
together, they are more effective than when used alone.
The directive approach can be used to curb rambling discussions and the
non-directive approach to relax an otherwise tense session. In this
approach, the counselor must be tuned in and alert to the conversation to
change approaches as the situation changes.
The counselor must understand the advantages and disadvantages of
each approach and must be able to move easily from one to the other to
keep the session moving in a productive manner.
⩥ 3 Activities related to Junior's performance Answer: Setting targets
Problem solving
Plans for improvement
⩥ 3 Activities related to Counselor's technique Answer: Questioning
Active listening
Providing feedback
⩥ Purpose of counseling Answer: To develop Marines to their highest
potential
