NCOA TEST 1 EXAM PREP STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS ANSWERS COMPLETE
SOLUTION BUNDLE
●● SrA Smart returned from leave a few weeks ago and although he
thought he completed all the required paperwork upon his return, he
learns that is not the case and immediately re-submits the paperwork.
Months pass before realizes he was never charged for those leave days
he used. Wanting to keep his supervisor, TSgt Wright, in the loop, he
explains what happened. After some consideration, Wright says "Finance
made the mistake, so don't worry about it. Besides, it's not your
responsibility to do their job for them." TSgt Wright's
______________will MOST likely_________ her effectiveness.
a. understanding of the Three Os; enhance
b. misunderstanding of the Three Ds; hinder
c. understanding of the Three Ds; enhance
d. misunderstanding of the Three Os; hinder
Answer: misunderstanding of the Three Ds; hinder
●● MSgt Wilburn is a very motivated and competitive member of his
unit. Each time he has been eligible for promotion he was promoted on
his first attempt and he wants that streak to continue. He knows in order
for this to happen he needs to be visible within the organization in hopes
of being stratified above his peers. When drafting bullets for his
upcoming enlisted performance report, he takes credit for actions he did
,not conduct. The way he sees it no one will ever notice. This scenario
BEST illustrates___________ and its impact on NCO and mission
effectiveness.
a. Drive for Success
b. Worry over Image
c. Loyalty Syndrome
Answer: Drive for Success
●● Sgt Duvernay works in Logistics Readiness vehicle maintenance
flight. The flight is responsible for maintaining 127 different makes and
models of government vehicles. The vehicles vary from squadron to
squadron, and range from bucket loaders, bulldozers and sewer trucks to
weapons trailers and ambulances. Due to a recent deployment, shop
personnel has decreased and as a result
the vehicle-in-commission rate has dropped from 90% to 83%. Not
wanting to bring attention to the section, MSgt Duvernay reports the
percentage rates from the previous month at the weekly staff meeting
with the commander. MSgt Duvernay actions BEST
identify___________.
a. Ethical Relativism
b. Worry over Image
c. Loyalty Syndrome
Answer: Worry over Image
,●● SSgt Walker and his team are preparing for an inspection. While
organizing the storage room, A1C Bates discovers equipment that should
have been turned in months ago per the AFI. He reports the
findings to Walker and suggests hiding the equipment until after the
inspection. Walker responds, "That will quickly take care of the
problem, but understand there are possible consequences for that
decision." After considering the consequences, Bates decides to fill out
the paper work to turn-in the equipment. On the inspection report, it was
noted that equipment was turned in late; however, the work center
identified it and corrected the discrepancy in a proper manner.
This scenario BEST illustrates effective use of _____________ and its
impact on NCO, unit,
and mission effectiveness.
a. The Legal test
b. The ethical principle of the three Rs
c. The DOD Joint Staff Guide 5260
Answer: The ethical principle of the three Rs
●● SSgt Stanley, a well-respected NCO, conducted a review of the work
center's training records for the upcoming Operational Readiness
Inspection. During his review, he identified several required tasks that
weren't signed off. Due to time constraints, he had his Airmen initial off
on those tasks. He planned to go over the areas at another time. SSgt
Stanley's behavior of _____________will MOST LIKELY __________
NCO, unit, and mission effectiveness.
a. Drive for Success; reduce
, b. Worry over Image; reduce
c. Ethical Relativism; increase
Answer: Drive for Success; reduce
●● TSgt Adams, the Air Traffic Control NCOIC, calls a meeting with
her shift leaders to discuss the change to the department's schedule.
During the meeting, she asks, "Can you give me your perspective on
people's general mood concerning our current ops tempo? Do you think
they see the significance in the job that we do here?" SSgt Thomas the
night shift leader stood up and said, "It's my perception that people have
an appreciation and are well aware of the importance of providing the
needed manpower." TSgt Adam's understanding/misunderstanding of
___________________ will MOST likely have a _________ impact on
mission effectiveness.
a. Socio-Behavioral Tendencies, positive
b. Socio-Behavioral Tendencies, negative
c. social sensitivity; positive
d. social sensitivity; negative
Answer: social sensitivity; positive
●● TSgt Campbell is newly assigned to a joint international unit that is
made up of Army, Navy and Air Force personnel from seven nations. A
few weeks into the new assignment, TSgt Campbell noticed some
individuals not being receptive to their Korean team members at work
center meetings. During the next meeting, TSgt Campbell made sure to
ask the Korean team to provide their operational inputs. The Korean
QUESTIONS ANSWERS COMPLETE
SOLUTION BUNDLE
●● SrA Smart returned from leave a few weeks ago and although he
thought he completed all the required paperwork upon his return, he
learns that is not the case and immediately re-submits the paperwork.
Months pass before realizes he was never charged for those leave days
he used. Wanting to keep his supervisor, TSgt Wright, in the loop, he
explains what happened. After some consideration, Wright says "Finance
made the mistake, so don't worry about it. Besides, it's not your
responsibility to do their job for them." TSgt Wright's
______________will MOST likely_________ her effectiveness.
a. understanding of the Three Os; enhance
b. misunderstanding of the Three Ds; hinder
c. understanding of the Three Ds; enhance
d. misunderstanding of the Three Os; hinder
Answer: misunderstanding of the Three Ds; hinder
●● MSgt Wilburn is a very motivated and competitive member of his
unit. Each time he has been eligible for promotion he was promoted on
his first attempt and he wants that streak to continue. He knows in order
for this to happen he needs to be visible within the organization in hopes
of being stratified above his peers. When drafting bullets for his
upcoming enlisted performance report, he takes credit for actions he did
,not conduct. The way he sees it no one will ever notice. This scenario
BEST illustrates___________ and its impact on NCO and mission
effectiveness.
a. Drive for Success
b. Worry over Image
c. Loyalty Syndrome
Answer: Drive for Success
●● Sgt Duvernay works in Logistics Readiness vehicle maintenance
flight. The flight is responsible for maintaining 127 different makes and
models of government vehicles. The vehicles vary from squadron to
squadron, and range from bucket loaders, bulldozers and sewer trucks to
weapons trailers and ambulances. Due to a recent deployment, shop
personnel has decreased and as a result
the vehicle-in-commission rate has dropped from 90% to 83%. Not
wanting to bring attention to the section, MSgt Duvernay reports the
percentage rates from the previous month at the weekly staff meeting
with the commander. MSgt Duvernay actions BEST
identify___________.
a. Ethical Relativism
b. Worry over Image
c. Loyalty Syndrome
Answer: Worry over Image
,●● SSgt Walker and his team are preparing for an inspection. While
organizing the storage room, A1C Bates discovers equipment that should
have been turned in months ago per the AFI. He reports the
findings to Walker and suggests hiding the equipment until after the
inspection. Walker responds, "That will quickly take care of the
problem, but understand there are possible consequences for that
decision." After considering the consequences, Bates decides to fill out
the paper work to turn-in the equipment. On the inspection report, it was
noted that equipment was turned in late; however, the work center
identified it and corrected the discrepancy in a proper manner.
This scenario BEST illustrates effective use of _____________ and its
impact on NCO, unit,
and mission effectiveness.
a. The Legal test
b. The ethical principle of the three Rs
c. The DOD Joint Staff Guide 5260
Answer: The ethical principle of the three Rs
●● SSgt Stanley, a well-respected NCO, conducted a review of the work
center's training records for the upcoming Operational Readiness
Inspection. During his review, he identified several required tasks that
weren't signed off. Due to time constraints, he had his Airmen initial off
on those tasks. He planned to go over the areas at another time. SSgt
Stanley's behavior of _____________will MOST LIKELY __________
NCO, unit, and mission effectiveness.
a. Drive for Success; reduce
, b. Worry over Image; reduce
c. Ethical Relativism; increase
Answer: Drive for Success; reduce
●● TSgt Adams, the Air Traffic Control NCOIC, calls a meeting with
her shift leaders to discuss the change to the department's schedule.
During the meeting, she asks, "Can you give me your perspective on
people's general mood concerning our current ops tempo? Do you think
they see the significance in the job that we do here?" SSgt Thomas the
night shift leader stood up and said, "It's my perception that people have
an appreciation and are well aware of the importance of providing the
needed manpower." TSgt Adam's understanding/misunderstanding of
___________________ will MOST likely have a _________ impact on
mission effectiveness.
a. Socio-Behavioral Tendencies, positive
b. Socio-Behavioral Tendencies, negative
c. social sensitivity; positive
d. social sensitivity; negative
Answer: social sensitivity; positive
●● TSgt Campbell is newly assigned to a joint international unit that is
made up of Army, Navy and Air Force personnel from seven nations. A
few weeks into the new assignment, TSgt Campbell noticed some
individuals not being receptive to their Korean team members at work
center meetings. During the next meeting, TSgt Campbell made sure to
ask the Korean team to provide their operational inputs. The Korean
