SWE EPME E-51 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
. Where are deadlines for Personal Data Extract (PDE) verifications and corrections
provided? - Answers :ALCGENL message
All PDE's are updated prior to each Active and Reserve exam cycle. Review the
message for deadlines for PDE verifications and corrections.
1. On your Personal Data Extract (PDE), Time in Rating (TIR) and Time in Service (TIS)
are computed up to what point? - Answers :Time in Rating (TIR) and Time in Service
(TIS) are computed up to the Terminal Eligibility Date (TED).
The TED is 1 January of the year following the October and May SWEs, and 1 July of
the year following the November SWE
1. On your Personal Data Extract (PDE), award points are earned up to what point? -
Answers :-Up to the Servicewide Eligibility Date (SED) is 1 February preceding the May
SWE, 1 August preceding the November SWE, and 1 July preceding the Reserve SWE
-10 points max
1. Sea Time points on a Personal Data Extract (PDE) are calculated at what rate? -
Answers :2 point per year, or 0.166 points per month
1. On your Personal Data Extract (PDE) you will receive credit for all sea/surf/award
points for your first advancement on or after what date? - Answers :PSD Points start
date or 01 JAN 2010 (because Alcoast 318/09)
1. What should you do if you find errors on your Personal Data Extract (PDE)? -
Answers :If errors are found, note them on the printed copy of this form, sign it, and
provide it to your admin personnel. It is the member's responsibility to ensure that
incorrect or missing data is updated in DA prior to the PDE verification deadline date for
each SWE.
1. What should you do after ranking positions in order of preference on your eResume?
- Answers :Click return to previous page > enter member comments
1. Once you have chosen all desired Job Basket boxes for an eResume, what should
be your next step? - Answers :Save to Job Basket
1. You have submitted an eResume but immediately notice that the Job Ranking
Preferences are incorrect. How should you make corrections? - Answers :Only one
eResume may be submitted per day. Any corrections/updates will have to be made on
the following day after submission.
1. You have submitted an incorrect eResume in Direct Access (DA). What can you do to
delete your eResume? - Answers :DA does not allow for deletions of incorrect
eResumes. Be sure the document you are submitting is correct, to prevent having
, unwanted information pending in your My Endorsements section as well as unneeded
information pending in your endorsers Requests section.
1. What is the form number for the Enlisted Individual Development Plan (IDP)? -
Answers :CG-5357
1. An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is _____. - Answers :The IDP is a personally
tailored action plan that the supervisor and individual use to identify short and long-term
personal and career goals. It outlines the training and developmental experiences to
achieve those goals, for the benefit of the individual, unit and Coast Guard, within a
specified time frame. It may chart job-specific skills, but also includes more general
competencies aimed at supporting the individual's aspirations in terms of education,
promotion or advancement, professional accreditation and improved career
opportunities.
1. An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is not _____. - Answers :An IDP is not a
performance evaluation method, a contract for training, or a means for clarifying or
revising a position description.
1. A first term enlisted member's Individual Development Plan (IDP) must be introduced
and discussed with their supervisor within _____ days of reporting to the unit. - Answers
:30 days
1. What does analysis of mishap data reveal as the most common cause of mishaps? -
Answers :The most common cause of mishaps is a lack of deliberate and systematic
RM during preparation, planning, and execution of operations and activities.
1. What does the Risk Management (RM) process rely on to identify, assess, control,
mitigate, and manage potential hazards? - Answers :The RM process relies on effective
teamwork and communication to identify, assess, control, mitigate, and manage
potential hazards
1. Which of the following is the foundation of the Risk Management (RM) process? -
Answers :Hazard identification is the foundation of the entire RM process.
1. In step 1 of the Risk Management (RM) process, if time is limited and a thorough task
analysis cannot be performed, what model can be used? - Answers :PEACE - Planning,
Event Complexity, Asset Selection, Communications, and Environmental Conditions
1. In the first step of the Risk Management Process Cycle, "Why" analysis is used in
which action? - Answers :Action 3 - List Causes
1. How is risk defined within Risk Management (RM)? - Answers :Risk is defined as the
possibility of loss or injury due to exposure to a hazard.
. Where are deadlines for Personal Data Extract (PDE) verifications and corrections
provided? - Answers :ALCGENL message
All PDE's are updated prior to each Active and Reserve exam cycle. Review the
message for deadlines for PDE verifications and corrections.
1. On your Personal Data Extract (PDE), Time in Rating (TIR) and Time in Service (TIS)
are computed up to what point? - Answers :Time in Rating (TIR) and Time in Service
(TIS) are computed up to the Terminal Eligibility Date (TED).
The TED is 1 January of the year following the October and May SWEs, and 1 July of
the year following the November SWE
1. On your Personal Data Extract (PDE), award points are earned up to what point? -
Answers :-Up to the Servicewide Eligibility Date (SED) is 1 February preceding the May
SWE, 1 August preceding the November SWE, and 1 July preceding the Reserve SWE
-10 points max
1. Sea Time points on a Personal Data Extract (PDE) are calculated at what rate? -
Answers :2 point per year, or 0.166 points per month
1. On your Personal Data Extract (PDE) you will receive credit for all sea/surf/award
points for your first advancement on or after what date? - Answers :PSD Points start
date or 01 JAN 2010 (because Alcoast 318/09)
1. What should you do if you find errors on your Personal Data Extract (PDE)? -
Answers :If errors are found, note them on the printed copy of this form, sign it, and
provide it to your admin personnel. It is the member's responsibility to ensure that
incorrect or missing data is updated in DA prior to the PDE verification deadline date for
each SWE.
1. What should you do after ranking positions in order of preference on your eResume?
- Answers :Click return to previous page > enter member comments
1. Once you have chosen all desired Job Basket boxes for an eResume, what should
be your next step? - Answers :Save to Job Basket
1. You have submitted an eResume but immediately notice that the Job Ranking
Preferences are incorrect. How should you make corrections? - Answers :Only one
eResume may be submitted per day. Any corrections/updates will have to be made on
the following day after submission.
1. You have submitted an incorrect eResume in Direct Access (DA). What can you do to
delete your eResume? - Answers :DA does not allow for deletions of incorrect
eResumes. Be sure the document you are submitting is correct, to prevent having
, unwanted information pending in your My Endorsements section as well as unneeded
information pending in your endorsers Requests section.
1. What is the form number for the Enlisted Individual Development Plan (IDP)? -
Answers :CG-5357
1. An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is _____. - Answers :The IDP is a personally
tailored action plan that the supervisor and individual use to identify short and long-term
personal and career goals. It outlines the training and developmental experiences to
achieve those goals, for the benefit of the individual, unit and Coast Guard, within a
specified time frame. It may chart job-specific skills, but also includes more general
competencies aimed at supporting the individual's aspirations in terms of education,
promotion or advancement, professional accreditation and improved career
opportunities.
1. An Individual Development Plan (IDP) is not _____. - Answers :An IDP is not a
performance evaluation method, a contract for training, or a means for clarifying or
revising a position description.
1. A first term enlisted member's Individual Development Plan (IDP) must be introduced
and discussed with their supervisor within _____ days of reporting to the unit. - Answers
:30 days
1. What does analysis of mishap data reveal as the most common cause of mishaps? -
Answers :The most common cause of mishaps is a lack of deliberate and systematic
RM during preparation, planning, and execution of operations and activities.
1. What does the Risk Management (RM) process rely on to identify, assess, control,
mitigate, and manage potential hazards? - Answers :The RM process relies on effective
teamwork and communication to identify, assess, control, mitigate, and manage
potential hazards
1. Which of the following is the foundation of the Risk Management (RM) process? -
Answers :Hazard identification is the foundation of the entire RM process.
1. In step 1 of the Risk Management (RM) process, if time is limited and a thorough task
analysis cannot be performed, what model can be used? - Answers :PEACE - Planning,
Event Complexity, Asset Selection, Communications, and Environmental Conditions
1. In the first step of the Risk Management Process Cycle, "Why" analysis is used in
which action? - Answers :Action 3 - List Causes
1. How is risk defined within Risk Management (RM)? - Answers :Risk is defined as the
possibility of loss or injury due to exposure to a hazard.
