SHARP ESO Grossmont Exam 2025/2026 - 100% Correct
Questions & A Grade Verified Answers
A Service member discloses sexual assault to their SHARP VA and requests restricted
reporting. Later, the same Service member tells their commander they want to switch to
unrestricted reporting. Which action must the commander take?
A) Refuse the change since restricted reporting was already chosen
B) Immediately notify CID and allow the victim to make an unrestricted report
C) Tell the victim they must stick with their original reporting decision
1. D) Document the change but delay notification for 30 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Victims may change from restricted to unrestricted reporting at any time;
commanders must immediately notify appropriate investigative agencies per DoDI
6495.02.
During a SHARP investigation, the IO discovers evidence of collateral misconduct by the
victim. Which guidance governs how this information should be handled?
A) Report all misconduct immediately regardless of relevance
B) Only report if directly related to the assault incident
C) Follow the "limited use" policy in DoDI 6495.02
2. D) Include in final investigation report without exception
Answer: C
Rationale: DoDI 6495.02 establishes limited use policy protecting victims from
disciplinary action for minor misconduct revealed during SHARP proceedings.
A civilian SHARP VA receives a restricted report from an active-duty Service member.
The VA subsequently learns the alleged offender is a civilian employee. Which action is
required?
A) Convert to unrestricted reporting immediately
B) Maintain restricted status but notify MCIO
C) Maintain confidentiality per restricted reporting
3. D) Report to civilian police only
Answer: C
, Rationale: Restricted reporting maintains confidentiality regardless of offender status;
VAs cannot convert without victim consent per DoDI 6495.02.
Command climate assessments must include SHARP-related questions. How often
must these assessments be conducted at minimum?
A) Monthly
B) Quarterly
C) Annually
4. D) Biennially
Answer: C
Rationale: DoDI 1020.03 requires command climate assessments annually, including
SHARP-specific questions and analysis.
A SHARP professional receives information about sexual harassment occurring during
off-duty hours between unit members. Which standard determines if this falls under
military jurisdiction?
A) Whether it occurred on federal property
B) If it affects good order and discipline
C) Only if both parties are on duty
5. D) Whether civilian authorities decline prosecution
Answer: B
Rationale: Military jurisdiction applies when off-duty conduct affects good order and
discipline, unit cohesion, or mission readiness per DoDD 1350.2.
During restricted reporting, a victim discloses suicidal ideation to the SHARP VA. Which
confidentiality exception applies?
A) None - maintain restricted status
B) Duty to warn and protect
C) Report only if suicide attempt occurs
6. D) Convert to unrestricted reporting
Answer: B
Rationale: Duty to warn/protect overrides confidentiality when imminent harm is
disclosed; VAs must ensure safety intervention per DoDI 6495.02.
Questions & A Grade Verified Answers
A Service member discloses sexual assault to their SHARP VA and requests restricted
reporting. Later, the same Service member tells their commander they want to switch to
unrestricted reporting. Which action must the commander take?
A) Refuse the change since restricted reporting was already chosen
B) Immediately notify CID and allow the victim to make an unrestricted report
C) Tell the victim they must stick with their original reporting decision
1. D) Document the change but delay notification for 30 days
Answer: B
Rationale: Victims may change from restricted to unrestricted reporting at any time;
commanders must immediately notify appropriate investigative agencies per DoDI
6495.02.
During a SHARP investigation, the IO discovers evidence of collateral misconduct by the
victim. Which guidance governs how this information should be handled?
A) Report all misconduct immediately regardless of relevance
B) Only report if directly related to the assault incident
C) Follow the "limited use" policy in DoDI 6495.02
2. D) Include in final investigation report without exception
Answer: C
Rationale: DoDI 6495.02 establishes limited use policy protecting victims from
disciplinary action for minor misconduct revealed during SHARP proceedings.
A civilian SHARP VA receives a restricted report from an active-duty Service member.
The VA subsequently learns the alleged offender is a civilian employee. Which action is
required?
A) Convert to unrestricted reporting immediately
B) Maintain restricted status but notify MCIO
C) Maintain confidentiality per restricted reporting
3. D) Report to civilian police only
Answer: C
, Rationale: Restricted reporting maintains confidentiality regardless of offender status;
VAs cannot convert without victim consent per DoDI 6495.02.
Command climate assessments must include SHARP-related questions. How often
must these assessments be conducted at minimum?
A) Monthly
B) Quarterly
C) Annually
4. D) Biennially
Answer: C
Rationale: DoDI 1020.03 requires command climate assessments annually, including
SHARP-specific questions and analysis.
A SHARP professional receives information about sexual harassment occurring during
off-duty hours between unit members. Which standard determines if this falls under
military jurisdiction?
A) Whether it occurred on federal property
B) If it affects good order and discipline
C) Only if both parties are on duty
5. D) Whether civilian authorities decline prosecution
Answer: B
Rationale: Military jurisdiction applies when off-duty conduct affects good order and
discipline, unit cohesion, or mission readiness per DoDD 1350.2.
During restricted reporting, a victim discloses suicidal ideation to the SHARP VA. Which
confidentiality exception applies?
A) None - maintain restricted status
B) Duty to warn and protect
C) Report only if suicide attempt occurs
6. D) Convert to unrestricted reporting
Answer: B
Rationale: Duty to warn/protect overrides confidentiality when imminent harm is
disclosed; VAs must ensure safety intervention per DoDI 6495.02.
