NCOA JNT-201S STUDY GUIDE 2026 – COMPLETE
UPDATED REVIEW & PRACTICE PREPARATION
NCOA JNT-201S Practice Examination
Instructions: For each question, select the best possible answer from the choices provided.
1. The central, guiding source for the professional army ethic is best defined by which of the
following documents?
A. The U.S. Constitution
B. Army Regulation 600-20
C. The Soldier's Creed
D. The NCO Creed
Answer: A
2. An NCO notices a Soldier consistently struggling to complete tasks on time, leading to
frustration in the team. The NCO sits down with the Soldier to collaboratively identify the
root cause and develop a plan for improvement. This is an example of which leadership
principle?
A. Know your subordinates and look out for their welfare.
B. Train your Soldiers as a team.
C. Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities.
D. Keep your subordinates informed.
Answer: A
3. According to the Army's core competencies, what is the primary purpose of a Non-
Commissioned Officer?
A. To execute administrative paperwork for the command team.
B. To organize, equip, and train enlisted Soldiers.
C. To lead enlisted Soldiers directly in the completion of missions.
D. To advise the Commanding Officer on strategic policy.
Answer: C
4. The four domains of the Army's Ready and Resilient (R2) program are:
A. Physical, Mental, Spiritual, Family
B. Physical, Emotional, Social, Family
C. Physical, Mental, Social, Spiritual
,D. Mental, Emotional, Financial, Spiritual
Answer: B
5. Which Army regulation primarily governs the Army's Equal Opportunity Program?
A. AR 600-20
B. AR 623-3
C. AR 350-1
D. AR 25-50
Answer: A
6. During an After-Action Review (AAR), the primary role of the NCO is to:
A. Lecture the Soldiers on what they did wrong.
B. Act as a facilitator to help the team discover what happened, why, and how to improve.
C. Defend the original plan against criticism.
D. Write a formal report for the commander.
Answer: B
7. A formal counseling session, required by regulation, must be conducted within how many
days of a Soldier's initial arrival to a unit?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 14 days
Answer: A
8. The five paragraphs of a military operations order (OPORD) are:
A. Situation, Mission, Execution, Service Support, Command and Signal
B. Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops, Time
C. Who, What, When, Where, Why
D. Task, Condition, Standard, Risk, Execution
Answer: A
9. What is the primary purpose of the Risk Management (RM) process?
A. To eliminate all risk before an operation begins.
B. To protect the unit from legal liability.
C. To identify and control hazards to preserve combat power.
D. To create a checklist for the commander to sign.
Answer: C
10. Which principle of effective communication involves ensuring the message is received and
understood as intended?
,A. Clarity
B. Feedback
C. Brevity
D. Timing
Answer: B
11. An NCO who leads by example, demonstrates the Army Values, and adheres to high
ethical standards is said to possess:
A. Technical Proficiency
B. Character
C. Presence
D. Intellect
Answer: B
12. The process of developing a unit's mission-essential task list (METL) is directly tied to:
A. The Commander's intent two levels up.
B. The unit's Table of Organization and Equipment (TOE).
C. Higher headquarters' warning order (WARNO).
D. The unit's assigned and supporting tasks from its higher command.
Answer: D
13. A Soldier is suspected of drug use. The NCO's first action should be to:
A. Confront the Soldier directly and demand a confession.
B. Immediately report the suspicion to the Commander.
C. Search the Soldier's locker for evidence.
D. Counsel the Soldier on the dangers of substance abuse.
Answer: B
14. What publication serves as the foundational guide for all Army training and leader
development?
A. FM 7-22
B. ADP 6-22
C. AR 350-1
D. TC 3-21.5
Answer: C
15. The "Be, Know, Do" model of leadership is foundational to which Army publication?
A. ADP 1-02
B. FM 6-22 (ADP 6-22)
C. AR 670-1
, D. The NCO Creed
Answer: B
16. Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective trainer?
A. Uses a single teaching method for consistency.
B. Focuses solely on the highest performers.
C. Creates a challenging and realistic learning environment.
D. Avoids conducting AARs to prevent discouragement.
Answer: C
17. The Army's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program's
fundamental goal is to:
A. Punish offenders to the fullest extent of the UCMJ.
B. Provide support to victims and eliminate incidents.
C. Train all Soldiers in hand-to-hand combat.
D. Conduct mandatory sensitivity training annually.
Answer: B
18. What type of counseling is used to document a Soldier's professional growth and set goals
for the next rating period?
A. Event-Oriented Counseling
B. Performance Counseling
C. Professional Growth Counseling
D. Reception and Integration Counseling
Answer: C
19. The three core leader competencies are:
A. Lead, Develop, Achieve
B. Character, Presence, Intellect
C. Prepare, Execute, Assess
D. Actions, Behaviors, Outcomes
Answer: A
20. A Soldier confides in you that they are experiencing severe financial stress. As an NCO, you
should:
A. Lend the Soldier money to solve the immediate problem.
B. Direct them to the Army Community Service (ACS) and Financial Readiness Program.
C. Tell them to manage their money better.
D. Inform the Commander that the Soldier is irresponsible.
Answer: B
UPDATED REVIEW & PRACTICE PREPARATION
NCOA JNT-201S Practice Examination
Instructions: For each question, select the best possible answer from the choices provided.
1. The central, guiding source for the professional army ethic is best defined by which of the
following documents?
A. The U.S. Constitution
B. Army Regulation 600-20
C. The Soldier's Creed
D. The NCO Creed
Answer: A
2. An NCO notices a Soldier consistently struggling to complete tasks on time, leading to
frustration in the team. The NCO sits down with the Soldier to collaboratively identify the
root cause and develop a plan for improvement. This is an example of which leadership
principle?
A. Know your subordinates and look out for their welfare.
B. Train your Soldiers as a team.
C. Employ your unit in accordance with its capabilities.
D. Keep your subordinates informed.
Answer: A
3. According to the Army's core competencies, what is the primary purpose of a Non-
Commissioned Officer?
A. To execute administrative paperwork for the command team.
B. To organize, equip, and train enlisted Soldiers.
C. To lead enlisted Soldiers directly in the completion of missions.
D. To advise the Commanding Officer on strategic policy.
Answer: C
4. The four domains of the Army's Ready and Resilient (R2) program are:
A. Physical, Mental, Spiritual, Family
B. Physical, Emotional, Social, Family
C. Physical, Mental, Social, Spiritual
,D. Mental, Emotional, Financial, Spiritual
Answer: B
5. Which Army regulation primarily governs the Army's Equal Opportunity Program?
A. AR 600-20
B. AR 623-3
C. AR 350-1
D. AR 25-50
Answer: A
6. During an After-Action Review (AAR), the primary role of the NCO is to:
A. Lecture the Soldiers on what they did wrong.
B. Act as a facilitator to help the team discover what happened, why, and how to improve.
C. Defend the original plan against criticism.
D. Write a formal report for the commander.
Answer: B
7. A formal counseling session, required by regulation, must be conducted within how many
days of a Soldier's initial arrival to a unit?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 14 days
Answer: A
8. The five paragraphs of a military operations order (OPORD) are:
A. Situation, Mission, Execution, Service Support, Command and Signal
B. Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops, Time
C. Who, What, When, Where, Why
D. Task, Condition, Standard, Risk, Execution
Answer: A
9. What is the primary purpose of the Risk Management (RM) process?
A. To eliminate all risk before an operation begins.
B. To protect the unit from legal liability.
C. To identify and control hazards to preserve combat power.
D. To create a checklist for the commander to sign.
Answer: C
10. Which principle of effective communication involves ensuring the message is received and
understood as intended?
,A. Clarity
B. Feedback
C. Brevity
D. Timing
Answer: B
11. An NCO who leads by example, demonstrates the Army Values, and adheres to high
ethical standards is said to possess:
A. Technical Proficiency
B. Character
C. Presence
D. Intellect
Answer: B
12. The process of developing a unit's mission-essential task list (METL) is directly tied to:
A. The Commander's intent two levels up.
B. The unit's Table of Organization and Equipment (TOE).
C. Higher headquarters' warning order (WARNO).
D. The unit's assigned and supporting tasks from its higher command.
Answer: D
13. A Soldier is suspected of drug use. The NCO's first action should be to:
A. Confront the Soldier directly and demand a confession.
B. Immediately report the suspicion to the Commander.
C. Search the Soldier's locker for evidence.
D. Counsel the Soldier on the dangers of substance abuse.
Answer: B
14. What publication serves as the foundational guide for all Army training and leader
development?
A. FM 7-22
B. ADP 6-22
C. AR 350-1
D. TC 3-21.5
Answer: C
15. The "Be, Know, Do" model of leadership is foundational to which Army publication?
A. ADP 1-02
B. FM 6-22 (ADP 6-22)
C. AR 670-1
, D. The NCO Creed
Answer: B
16. Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective trainer?
A. Uses a single teaching method for consistency.
B. Focuses solely on the highest performers.
C. Creates a challenging and realistic learning environment.
D. Avoids conducting AARs to prevent discouragement.
Answer: C
17. The Army's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program's
fundamental goal is to:
A. Punish offenders to the fullest extent of the UCMJ.
B. Provide support to victims and eliminate incidents.
C. Train all Soldiers in hand-to-hand combat.
D. Conduct mandatory sensitivity training annually.
Answer: B
18. What type of counseling is used to document a Soldier's professional growth and set goals
for the next rating period?
A. Event-Oriented Counseling
B. Performance Counseling
C. Professional Growth Counseling
D. Reception and Integration Counseling
Answer: C
19. The three core leader competencies are:
A. Lead, Develop, Achieve
B. Character, Presence, Intellect
C. Prepare, Execute, Assess
D. Actions, Behaviors, Outcomes
Answer: A
20. A Soldier confides in you that they are experiencing severe financial stress. As an NCO, you
should:
A. Lend the Soldier money to solve the immediate problem.
B. Direct them to the Army Community Service (ACS) and Financial Readiness Program.
C. Tell them to manage their money better.
D. Inform the Commander that the Soldier is irresponsible.
Answer: B
