SPECIALIST 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Discuss test failure policies and associated grading criteria -
correct answer-1. Test (if failed), Re-train, Re-test.
2. If passed the highest score a student can achieve is 80%.
3 Methods of remediation available to instructors: - correct
answer-Targeted
Scalable
Iterative
Sections of a remediation program - correct answer-Drop from
training
Retest
Academic Review Boards
Counseling
Setback
,Explain the function of a PQS - correct answer-A qualification
system for officers and enlisted personnel where certification of
a minimum level of competency is required prior to qualification.
Difference between a PQS and a JQR - correct answer-JQRs
are used for a single platform and don't have a NAVEDTRA
number.
Primary purpose of NRTC - correct answer-Preparation for an
advancement exam
What do Naval Training Systems Requirements, Acquisition,
and Management provide? - correct answer-Establish a policy
for planning, determining, and documenting manpower,
personnel, and training (MPT) requirements.
What is the purpose of a Naval Systems Training Plan (NTSP)?
- correct answer-Communicates manpower, personnel, and
training (MPT) gaps and needs in support of new acquisition
and/or modernization programs.
,Roles and responsibilities of: - correct answer-Deputy CNO:
Validates impact and equities of acquisition, modernization, and
configuration management on total resources.
Director, Total Force Requirements Division (OPNAV 12):
Validates preliminary ship/squadron manpower documents.
NETC: Plans and executes training agent roles and
responsibilities when designated. Identifies requirements for
training infrastructure, instructors
State the purpose of Impaired Training and Education Report
(ITER) Policy and Reporting Procedures - correct answer-
Establishes the process for reporting conditions that may
reduce the ability to train and/or educate personnel, and to
seek assistance from their chain of command when necessary.
List the N codes within NETC - correct answer-N1:Total Force
Manpower
N4:Facilities/Logistics
N6:Chief Information Officer
N7:Learning and Development
N8:Resources Requirments and assessments
, Explain ITER conditions Red and Yellow. - correct answer-Red:
A situation that currently exists which cancels or stops training
entirely or degrades NEC-producing training to the point that
the NEC cannot be awarded.
Yellow: A situation that may result in delayed or cancelled
classes, failure to instruct critical learning objectives.
6 ITER types (PEFCAC) - correct answer-Personnel
Equipment
Facilities
Curricula
Ammunition
Correction
3 ITER categories - correct answer-Initial
Update
COR
Define a Missed Training Opportunity (MTO) - correct answer-
The loss of a course quota by a command.