SHARP ESO Grossmont Exam 2025/2026 - 100% Correct
Questions & A Grade Verified Answers
1. A Soldier reports to the SHARP office and states they want to make a restricted
report after a sexual assault incident that occurred off-post last night. The VA on
duty should:
A) Notify the Soldier’s commander immediately
B) Explain that restricted reports cannot be made off-post incidents
C) Accept the report, offer medical and counseling referrals, and notify only the
SARC
D) Tell the Soldier to file a civilian police report first
Answer: C
Rationale: DoDI 6495.02 allows restricted reports regardless of location; the
SARC and VA are notified, but command is not.
2. A commander receives an unrestricted sexual harassment complaint via email.
Their first action must be:
A) Conduct their own informal inquiry within 24 hours
B) Notify the SARC and initiate a formal complaint within 72 hours
C) Wait for the Soldier to submit a sworn statement
D) Handle the issue at the lowest level without documentation
Answer: B
Rationale: DoDD 1350.2 requires commanders to notify SARC and begin formal
processing within 72 hours of receiving an unrestricted complaint.
3. During a climate assessment survey, anonymous comments allege a supervisor
makes sexually suggestive comments. The ESO should:
A) Dismiss anonymous comments as unverifiable
B) Recommend a command-directed investigation
C) Include findings in climate report and advise commander to consult SARC
D) Confront the supervisor directly
Answer: C
Rationale: DoDI 1020.03 directs ESOs to include all credible information in
climate assessments and advise commanders to consult SARC for potential
complaints.
4. A VA receives a restricted report from an Active Duty member who was
intoxicated during the assault. The VA should:
A) Report the intoxication to the member’s commander for disciplinary action
B) Offer medical evaluation and SAFE exam without command notification
, C) Refuse services until the member is sober
D) Convert the report to unrestricted due to alcohol involvement
Answer: B
Rationale: Victims retain restricted reporting rights regardless of intoxication;
medical and advocacy services are provided without command involvement per
DoDI 6495.02.
5. A civilian employee working on a military installation alleges sexual harassment
by a military supervisor. The appropriate complaint channel is:
A) File only with local civilian police
B) Submit complaint through Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) process
C) Use the military chain of command
D) Both B and C are acceptable
Answer: D
Rationale: Civilian employees may use EEO channels and/or military SHARP
procedures under DoDD 1350.2.
6. A SARC learns that a victim who made a restricted report is being retaliated
against by peers. The SARC must:
A) Convert the report to unrestricted to investigate retaliation
B) Notify the commander immediately
C) Consult with the victim about converting to unrestricted; only proceed with
consent
D) Document but take no action
Answer: C
Rationale: DoDI 6495.02 protects victim autonomy; conversion requires written
consent unless an independent investigation reveals retaliation.
7. A SHARP VA is asked to testify in a court-martial about statements made during
a restricted report. The VA should:
A) Refuse to testify citing confidentiality
B) Testify only with the victim’s written consent
C) Comply with the subpoena without victim consent
D) Notify the defense counsel directly
Answer: B
Rationale: Restricted report information is protected; testimony requires victim
consent or a separate investigative source.
8. A commander wants to conduct a unit-wide climate survey focused on sexual
harassment. The ESO advises using:
A) Any online survey tool
B) DMDC Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS)
C) Paper ballots only
, D) Informal email poll
Answer: B
Rationale: DEOCS is the DoD-approved instrument for command climate
assessments per DoDI 1020.03.
9. A witness to sexual harassment asks if they can file a complaint on behalf of the
victim. The correct response is:
A) Only the victim can file
B) Third-party complaints are allowed but must be verified by the victim
C) Witnesses may file unrestricted complaints; investigation proceeds regardless
of victim participation
D) B and C are correct
Answer: D
Rationale: DoDD 1350.2 allows third-party reports; investigations proceed but
victim cooperation affects evidence collection.
10. A Soldier makes an unrestricted report 10 days after the incident. The VA should:
A) Decline services because the 5-day window passed
B) Offer medical, counseling, and legal advocacy immediately
C) Tell the Soldier to file civilian charges first
D) Convert the report to restricted
Answer: B
Rationale: There is no time limit for unrestricted reports; full services are
available per DoDI 6495.02.
11. A commander receives anonymous note alleging sexual assault at a unit party.
The note includes photos. The commander should:
A) Keep photos for personal review
B) Immediately secure evidence and notify SARC
C) Wait for victim to come forward
D) Handle internally without SARC involvement
Answer: B
Rationale: Commanders must preserve evidence and notify SARC within 24 hours
for potential unrestricted investigation.
12. A VA is notified that a victim who made an unrestricted report is deploying in 48
hours. The VA should:
A) Allow deployment without intervention
B) Coordinate with SARC and command to assess need for deferment
C) Tell the victim to handle deployment stress privately
D) Convert report to restricted to stop deployment
Answer: B
Questions & A Grade Verified Answers
1. A Soldier reports to the SHARP office and states they want to make a restricted
report after a sexual assault incident that occurred off-post last night. The VA on
duty should:
A) Notify the Soldier’s commander immediately
B) Explain that restricted reports cannot be made off-post incidents
C) Accept the report, offer medical and counseling referrals, and notify only the
SARC
D) Tell the Soldier to file a civilian police report first
Answer: C
Rationale: DoDI 6495.02 allows restricted reports regardless of location; the
SARC and VA are notified, but command is not.
2. A commander receives an unrestricted sexual harassment complaint via email.
Their first action must be:
A) Conduct their own informal inquiry within 24 hours
B) Notify the SARC and initiate a formal complaint within 72 hours
C) Wait for the Soldier to submit a sworn statement
D) Handle the issue at the lowest level without documentation
Answer: B
Rationale: DoDD 1350.2 requires commanders to notify SARC and begin formal
processing within 72 hours of receiving an unrestricted complaint.
3. During a climate assessment survey, anonymous comments allege a supervisor
makes sexually suggestive comments. The ESO should:
A) Dismiss anonymous comments as unverifiable
B) Recommend a command-directed investigation
C) Include findings in climate report and advise commander to consult SARC
D) Confront the supervisor directly
Answer: C
Rationale: DoDI 1020.03 directs ESOs to include all credible information in
climate assessments and advise commanders to consult SARC for potential
complaints.
4. A VA receives a restricted report from an Active Duty member who was
intoxicated during the assault. The VA should:
A) Report the intoxication to the member’s commander for disciplinary action
B) Offer medical evaluation and SAFE exam without command notification
, C) Refuse services until the member is sober
D) Convert the report to unrestricted due to alcohol involvement
Answer: B
Rationale: Victims retain restricted reporting rights regardless of intoxication;
medical and advocacy services are provided without command involvement per
DoDI 6495.02.
5. A civilian employee working on a military installation alleges sexual harassment
by a military supervisor. The appropriate complaint channel is:
A) File only with local civilian police
B) Submit complaint through Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) process
C) Use the military chain of command
D) Both B and C are acceptable
Answer: D
Rationale: Civilian employees may use EEO channels and/or military SHARP
procedures under DoDD 1350.2.
6. A SARC learns that a victim who made a restricted report is being retaliated
against by peers. The SARC must:
A) Convert the report to unrestricted to investigate retaliation
B) Notify the commander immediately
C) Consult with the victim about converting to unrestricted; only proceed with
consent
D) Document but take no action
Answer: C
Rationale: DoDI 6495.02 protects victim autonomy; conversion requires written
consent unless an independent investigation reveals retaliation.
7. A SHARP VA is asked to testify in a court-martial about statements made during
a restricted report. The VA should:
A) Refuse to testify citing confidentiality
B) Testify only with the victim’s written consent
C) Comply with the subpoena without victim consent
D) Notify the defense counsel directly
Answer: B
Rationale: Restricted report information is protected; testimony requires victim
consent or a separate investigative source.
8. A commander wants to conduct a unit-wide climate survey focused on sexual
harassment. The ESO advises using:
A) Any online survey tool
B) DMDC Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS)
C) Paper ballots only
, D) Informal email poll
Answer: B
Rationale: DEOCS is the DoD-approved instrument for command climate
assessments per DoDI 1020.03.
9. A witness to sexual harassment asks if they can file a complaint on behalf of the
victim. The correct response is:
A) Only the victim can file
B) Third-party complaints are allowed but must be verified by the victim
C) Witnesses may file unrestricted complaints; investigation proceeds regardless
of victim participation
D) B and C are correct
Answer: D
Rationale: DoDD 1350.2 allows third-party reports; investigations proceed but
victim cooperation affects evidence collection.
10. A Soldier makes an unrestricted report 10 days after the incident. The VA should:
A) Decline services because the 5-day window passed
B) Offer medical, counseling, and legal advocacy immediately
C) Tell the Soldier to file civilian charges first
D) Convert the report to restricted
Answer: B
Rationale: There is no time limit for unrestricted reports; full services are
available per DoDI 6495.02.
11. A commander receives anonymous note alleging sexual assault at a unit party.
The note includes photos. The commander should:
A) Keep photos for personal review
B) Immediately secure evidence and notify SARC
C) Wait for victim to come forward
D) Handle internally without SARC involvement
Answer: B
Rationale: Commanders must preserve evidence and notify SARC within 24 hours
for potential unrestricted investigation.
12. A VA is notified that a victim who made an unrestricted report is deploying in 48
hours. The VA should:
A) Allow deployment without intervention
B) Coordinate with SARC and command to assess need for deferment
C) Tell the victim to handle deployment stress privately
D) Convert report to restricted to stop deployment
Answer: B
