NCOA Test #1 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
RATIONALE
This document contains a great deal of expectations and serves as a foundational document for
all
EPME curricula.
The statement above BEST identifies ________.
a. Air Force Core Values
b. The Enlisted Force Structure
c. Institutional Competencies Development and Management Correct Answer: CORRECT
ANSWER: C
RATIONALE:
a. INCORRECT: According to the Air Force Requirements section, the core values are ethical
and moral obligations of Air Force employees, provides the foundation for professional
character,
and guides Airmen's personal and professional conduct. There is no evidence of the
core values in the statement. See rationale for correct response for additional information.
b. INCORRECT: According to the Air Force Requirements section, the purpose of the Enlisted
Force Structure is to ensure that all enlisted Airmen understand what the Air Force expects
from them at each rank. There is no evidence of the Enlisted Force Structure in the statement.
See rationale for correct response for additional information.
c. CORRECT: According to the Air Force Requirements section, one document, AFMAN
36-2647, Institutional Competencies Development and Management, contains a great deal
of expectations in relation to the Institutional Competencies and serves as a foundational
,document for all EPME curricula.
TSgt Browning just passed her final NCO DLC summative evaluation. She decides to review her
test
results and thinks about how she is going to use this to improve herself. She also thinks about
how
she can use the information she learned in her work center.
TSgt Browning's actions BEST illustrates ___________________.
a. lifelong learning
b. testing
c. taking notes Correct Answer: CORRECT ANSWER: A
RATIONALE:
a. CORRECT: According to the Keys to Successful Learning section, Lifelong Learning is not
making your primary concern a test score, but rather focus on becoming a more effective
leader by doing your best to comprehend lesson concepts and principles. With this
in mind, analyze your test results (reviews her test results) and use the information to
improve (thinks about how she is going to use this to improve herself). Your true goal
should be to apply the information after graduation (She also thinks about how she use
the information she learned in her work center). Graduation should not mark the end of
your learning, but rather the continuation of your experience as a leader, manager, and
NCO.
b. INCORRECT: TSgt Browning has already passed her final NCO DLC summative evaluation.
There is no evidence in the scenario that TSgt Browning is preparing for a test which
according to the Keys to Successful Learning section, includes being systematic in your
studying, checking notes for accuracy, building a realistic schedule, etc. See rationale for
correct response for additional information.
,c. INCORRECT: There is no evidence in the scenario that TSgt Browning is taking notes which
according to the Keys to Successful Learning section, it is paramount that you develop a solid
method for taking notes as you read through the chapters. Methods include: be prepared
to take notes, look at the overview/outline including main ideas, watch for transitions-identify
topic sentences, etc. See rationale for correct response for additional information.
While preparing for his first NCO DLC summative evaluation TSgt Henderson set up his goals
in order
of importance. When it was time to study, he didn't put it off to a later time or day. Throughout
his
preparation he maintained his drive to pass the evaluation. After testing, he was informed that he
passed with a 90%.
The scenario above BEST illustrates _________________ and their impact on NCO
effectiveness.
a. benefits of time management
b. self-discipline
c. studying Correct Answer: CORRECT ANSWER: A
RATIONALE:
a. CORRECT: According to the Time Management section, the benefits of time management
helps to maintain motivation (maintained his drive) while avoiding procrastination
(he didn't put it off to a later time or day). The secret to successful time management is
acknowledging, setting up, and prioritizing goals (set up his goals in order of importance)
that work. Through the use of time management TSgt Henderson received a 90% on the
evaluation.
b. INCORRECT: Although TSgt Henderson appears to be motivated in the scenario, there is
no additional evidence of self-discipline. According to the Time Management section, to
, complete this distance learning course successfully and within the time constraints, you'll
need to draw upon your power of self-discipline. The independence you have with distance
learning means there are no face-to-face meetings with an instructor or fellow classmates
and therefore, no constant reminders of assignments or deadlines. See rationale for correct
response for additional information.
c. INCORRECT: TSgt Henderson is preparing for his summative evaluation and knows when it
is
time to study; however, there is no additional evidence of TSgt Henderson studying.
According to the Keys to Successful Leaning section, effective reading and note taking are
keys, but to learn effectively, you will have to study your reading assignments and notes.
Your reading assignments are designed to give you knowledge-level background material on
the course subjects. The reading assignment is a building block. The progress checks, self-
reflection/
learning opportunities, scenarios, and case study analysis will expand above and
beyond the reading assignment. See rationale for correct response for additional
information.
While preparing to promotion test, TSgt Miller puts the material into his own words. He thinks
about the best way for him to understand and retain the information.
The scenario above BEST identifies _________________.
a. interpretation
b. translation
c. knowledge Correct Answer: CORRECT RESPONSE: B
RATIONALE:
a. INCORRECT: There is no evidence of interpretation in the scenario. According to the Levels
of Learning section, interpretation is focused on re-ordering, rearranging, or formulating a
RATIONALE
This document contains a great deal of expectations and serves as a foundational document for
all
EPME curricula.
The statement above BEST identifies ________.
a. Air Force Core Values
b. The Enlisted Force Structure
c. Institutional Competencies Development and Management Correct Answer: CORRECT
ANSWER: C
RATIONALE:
a. INCORRECT: According to the Air Force Requirements section, the core values are ethical
and moral obligations of Air Force employees, provides the foundation for professional
character,
and guides Airmen's personal and professional conduct. There is no evidence of the
core values in the statement. See rationale for correct response for additional information.
b. INCORRECT: According to the Air Force Requirements section, the purpose of the Enlisted
Force Structure is to ensure that all enlisted Airmen understand what the Air Force expects
from them at each rank. There is no evidence of the Enlisted Force Structure in the statement.
See rationale for correct response for additional information.
c. CORRECT: According to the Air Force Requirements section, one document, AFMAN
36-2647, Institutional Competencies Development and Management, contains a great deal
of expectations in relation to the Institutional Competencies and serves as a foundational
,document for all EPME curricula.
TSgt Browning just passed her final NCO DLC summative evaluation. She decides to review her
test
results and thinks about how she is going to use this to improve herself. She also thinks about
how
she can use the information she learned in her work center.
TSgt Browning's actions BEST illustrates ___________________.
a. lifelong learning
b. testing
c. taking notes Correct Answer: CORRECT ANSWER: A
RATIONALE:
a. CORRECT: According to the Keys to Successful Learning section, Lifelong Learning is not
making your primary concern a test score, but rather focus on becoming a more effective
leader by doing your best to comprehend lesson concepts and principles. With this
in mind, analyze your test results (reviews her test results) and use the information to
improve (thinks about how she is going to use this to improve herself). Your true goal
should be to apply the information after graduation (She also thinks about how she use
the information she learned in her work center). Graduation should not mark the end of
your learning, but rather the continuation of your experience as a leader, manager, and
NCO.
b. INCORRECT: TSgt Browning has already passed her final NCO DLC summative evaluation.
There is no evidence in the scenario that TSgt Browning is preparing for a test which
according to the Keys to Successful Learning section, includes being systematic in your
studying, checking notes for accuracy, building a realistic schedule, etc. See rationale for
correct response for additional information.
,c. INCORRECT: There is no evidence in the scenario that TSgt Browning is taking notes which
according to the Keys to Successful Learning section, it is paramount that you develop a solid
method for taking notes as you read through the chapters. Methods include: be prepared
to take notes, look at the overview/outline including main ideas, watch for transitions-identify
topic sentences, etc. See rationale for correct response for additional information.
While preparing for his first NCO DLC summative evaluation TSgt Henderson set up his goals
in order
of importance. When it was time to study, he didn't put it off to a later time or day. Throughout
his
preparation he maintained his drive to pass the evaluation. After testing, he was informed that he
passed with a 90%.
The scenario above BEST illustrates _________________ and their impact on NCO
effectiveness.
a. benefits of time management
b. self-discipline
c. studying Correct Answer: CORRECT ANSWER: A
RATIONALE:
a. CORRECT: According to the Time Management section, the benefits of time management
helps to maintain motivation (maintained his drive) while avoiding procrastination
(he didn't put it off to a later time or day). The secret to successful time management is
acknowledging, setting up, and prioritizing goals (set up his goals in order of importance)
that work. Through the use of time management TSgt Henderson received a 90% on the
evaluation.
b. INCORRECT: Although TSgt Henderson appears to be motivated in the scenario, there is
no additional evidence of self-discipline. According to the Time Management section, to
, complete this distance learning course successfully and within the time constraints, you'll
need to draw upon your power of self-discipline. The independence you have with distance
learning means there are no face-to-face meetings with an instructor or fellow classmates
and therefore, no constant reminders of assignments or deadlines. See rationale for correct
response for additional information.
c. INCORRECT: TSgt Henderson is preparing for his summative evaluation and knows when it
is
time to study; however, there is no additional evidence of TSgt Henderson studying.
According to the Keys to Successful Leaning section, effective reading and note taking are
keys, but to learn effectively, you will have to study your reading assignments and notes.
Your reading assignments are designed to give you knowledge-level background material on
the course subjects. The reading assignment is a building block. The progress checks, self-
reflection/
learning opportunities, scenarios, and case study analysis will expand above and
beyond the reading assignment. See rationale for correct response for additional
information.
While preparing to promotion test, TSgt Miller puts the material into his own words. He thinks
about the best way for him to understand and retain the information.
The scenario above BEST identifies _________________.
a. interpretation
b. translation
c. knowledge Correct Answer: CORRECT RESPONSE: B
RATIONALE:
a. INCORRECT: There is no evidence of interpretation in the scenario. According to the Levels
of Learning section, interpretation is focused on re-ordering, rearranging, or formulating a
