Air Force NCOA 2023 | 135 Verified
Questions and Answers 100% Correct
Explain the behavior model – correct answer✔✔ a person feels a need and sets a goal to fulfill
that need. The person then acts in a way that will accomplish the goal. The behavior will provide
feedback to help the person determine if the goal is being met or not.
How do coping behaviors impact you as a leader? – correct answer✔✔ it will better prepare
you to deal with the successes and failures of your subordinates.
Explaine the role of learning in behavior. – correct answer✔✔ Learning is the process that
conditions us to a given situation or process a given set of information in a certain way.
Differences between Herberg’s and McClelland’s moticational theory. – correct answer✔✔
Herzbergs – asserts that job satisfaction and dissent is caused by different work related factors
called hygienes.
Vroom’s Expectancy Theory – How does motivation occur? – correct answer✔✔ occurs
because a person assigns meaning or value to what they see or perceive as a realistic outcome
based on their behavior.
How do aspirations fit into the behavior process? – correct answer✔✔ Aspirations are a
motivational force that play a role in our long term goals and have an interactive relationship…
Explain the role of personality in the behavior process. – correct answer✔✔ Personality
motivates us and impacts how we are typically going to resend to any given situation.
How would a poor self-concept in your subordinate make it more challenging for you as a
supervisor? – correct answer✔✔ it results in persons not believing that they are capable or
important.
Difference between self efficacy and locus of control? – correct answer✔✔ self efficacy refers
to the degree of control people feel that have in a given situation.
locus of control relates to whether people feel the outcomes of their behavior are truly a result
of their action. – correct answer✔✔ …
Describe the role of values as a behavior influence. – correct answer✔✔ We use values to
make pass judgment and make decisions. We use values to access the action of others,
develope positions on issues and avoid certain tasks.
Define team. – correct answer✔✔ as a group organized to work together
Define group dynamics. – correct answer✔✔ as ongoing process involving interaction of
interaction of individuals within a team to achieve the desired objective.
How are team goals developed? – correct answer✔✔ through a group process of team
interaction and agreement (working together)
What must a team do to be effective, and how is the effectiveness measured? – correct
answer✔✔ team members must actively participate, provide feedback and partake in the
decision making process. Measured by observing leadership being shared, conflict addressed,
resources maximized and creativity encouraged. (Input from all)
As a supervisor, what techniques would you use to get your subordinates to perceive
themselves as team members? – correct answer✔✔ Communicating effectively, convey goals
as team goals, each team member knowing where and how they contribute.
Define task elements? – correct answer✔✔ are those actions associated with accomplishing
the team’s specific task, solving a problem or accomplishing a goal.
List the categories of non-task elements. – correct answer✔✔ they fall into three categories,
personal identity in the team, relationships among team members, and identification within the
organization.
What efforts is necessary in team building? – correct answer✔✔ The effort in which a team
studies its own process of working together and acts to create a climate that encourages and
values the contributions of team members.
Name the most important responsibility of a leader and how is it accomplished? – correct
answer✔✔ is to develope an exciting vision for the team to achieve. This can be accomplished
though the cooperation of the team members.
Team members must do what in order to accomplish desired results? – correct answer✔✔
must build commitment, trust, and support for one another.
One important attribute is necessary for long-term goals. What is this attribute? – correct
answer✔✔ Patience
What condition must be met for team building to be successful. – correct answer✔✔ a high
level of interdependence & commitment among team members;
List the stages of team development. – correct answer✔✔ F.S.N.P
List the stages of team development. – correct answer✔✔ F.S.N.P
What stage is known as the exploration period, and what behaviors are associated with this
stage? – correct answer✔✔ Forming. Behaviors are being cautious, exploring boundaries,
being con-committal, having hidden agendas, having little to no group identity, forming cliques,
and feeling a need to be liked.
In which stage is flexibility the key and hierarchy is of little importance? – correct answer✔✔
Performing Stage
Define Conflict? – correct answer✔✔ disharmony brought about through differing behavior,
aims, or methods.
Describe the difference between positive and negative conflict. – correct answer✔✔ Positive –
individuals with differing points of view and personalities show mutual respect for each others
thoughts and feelings. Positive conflicts result in posit outcomes.
Negative – during a derivative conflict individuals often view others as adversaries. People
become very concerned about protecting themselves and attempt to win at all costs. – correct
answer✔✔ …
Explain how managerial behaviors can cause negative conflict in the organization. – correct
answer✔✔ Managerial behaviors cause conflict when the leader is not properly using the
influence he or she has over others. The failure to make decisions or delegate can slow progress
and create an environment for disagreements and conflict.
Describe the factors to consider before deciding on a conflict management technique. – correct
answer✔✔ consider who you care dealing with, consider their traits and position. consider
what’s at stake, situation and urgency.
Explain how to collaboration impacts organization performance. – correct answer✔✔ it
attempts to satisfy both parties. It makes the best use of both sides, resources, talents and
ideas.
How does the 5-Step approach help to positively manage conflict? – correct answer✔✔ it
helps to positively manage conflict because it requires the individual to identify and define the
root cause of the conflict. It aids in getting people to focus on the real issue and uncover
underlying factors that are contributing to the situation.
NCOA Test #1 Questions and Answers
with Rations (LATEST UPDATE 2023)
This document contains a great deal of expectations and serves as a foundational document for
all
EPME curricula.
The statement above BEST identifies .
a. Air Force Core Values
b. The Enlisted Force Structure
c. Institutional Competencies Development and Management – Answer CORRECT ANSWER:
C
RATIONALE:
a. INCORRECT: According to the Air Force Requirements section, the core values are ethical
and moral obligations of Air Force employees, provides the foundation for professional
character,
and guides Airmen’s personal and professional conduct. There is no evidence of the
core values in the statement. See rationale for correct response for additional information.
b. INCORRECT: According to the Air Force Requirements section, the purpose of the Enlisted
Force Structure is to ensure that all enlisted Airmen understand what the Air Force expects
from them at each rank. There is no evidence of the Enlisted Force Structure in the statement.
See rationale for correct response for additional information.
c. CORRECT: According to the Air Force Requirements section, one document, AFMAN
36-2647, Institutional Competencies Development and Management, contains a great deal
of expectations in relation to the Institutional Competencies and serves as a foundational
document for all EPME curricula.
TSgt Browning just passed her final NCO DLC summative evaluation. She decides to review her
test
results and thinks about how she is going to use this to improve herself. She also thinks about
how
she can use the information she learned in her work center.
TSgt Browning’s actions BEST illustrates _________.
a. lifelong learning
b. testing
c. taking notes – Answer CORRECT ANSWER: A
RATIONALE:
a. CORRECT: According to the Keys to Successful Learning section, Lifelong Learning is not
making your primary concern a test score, but rather focus on becoming a more effective
leader by doing your best to comprehend lesson concepts and principles. With this
in mind, analyze your test results (reviews her test results) and use the information to
improve (thinks about how she is going to use this to improve herself). Your true goal
should be to apply the information after graduation (She also thinks about how she use
the information she learned in her work center). Graduation should not mark the end of
your learning, but rather the continuation of your experience as a leader, manager, and
NCO.
b. INCORRECT: TSgt Browning has already passed her final NCO DLC summative evaluation.
There is no evidence in the scenario that TSgt Browning is preparing for a test which
according to the Keys to Successful Learning section, includes being systematic in your
studying, checking notes for accuracy, building a realistic schedule, etc. See rationale for
correct response for additional information.
c. INCORRECT: There is no evidence in the scenario that TSgt Browning is taking notes which
according to the Keys to Successful Learning section, it is paramount that you develop a solid
method for taking notes as you read through the chapters. Methods include: be prepared
to take notes, look at the overview/outline including main ideas, watch for transitions-identify
topic sentences, etc. See rationale for correct response for additional information.
While preparing for his first NCO DLC summative evaluation TSgt Henderson set up his goals in
order
of importance. When it was time to study, he didn’t put it off to a later time or day. Throughout
his
preparation he maintained his drive to pass the evaluation. After testing, he was informed that
he
passed with a 90%.
The scenario above BEST illustrates _____ and their impact on NCO effectiveness.
a. benefits of time management
b. self-discipline
c. studying – Answer CORRECT ANSWER: A
RATIONALE:
a. CORRECT: According to the Time Management section, the benefits of time management
helps to maintain motivation (maintained his drive) while avoiding procrastination
(he didn’t put it off to a later time or day). The secret to successful time management is
acknowledging, setting up, and prioritizing goals (set up his goals in order of importance)
that work. Through the use of time management TSgt Henderson received a 90% on the
evaluation.
b. INCORRECT: Although TSgt Henderson appears to be motivated in the scenario, there is
no additional evidence of self-discipline. According to the Time Management section, to
complete this distance learning course successfully and within the time constraints, you’ll
need to draw upon your power of self-discipline. The independence you have with distance
learning means there are no face-to-face meetings with an instructor or fellow classmates
and therefore, no constant reminders of assignments or deadlines. See rationale for correct
response for additional information.
c. INCORRECT: TSgt Henderson is preparing for his summative evaluation and knows when it is
time to study; however, there is no additional evidence of TSgt Henderson studying.
According to the Keys to Successful Leaning section, effective reading and note taking are
keys, but to learn effectively, you will have to study your reading assignments and notes.
Your reading assignments are designed to give you knowledge-level background material on
the course subjects. The reading assignment is a building block. The progress checks, selfreflection/
learning opportunities, scenarios, and case study analysis will expand above and
beyond the reading assignment. See rationale for correct response for additional
information.
While preparing to promotion test, TSgt Miller puts the material into his own words. He thinks
about the best way for him to understand and retain the information.
The scenario above BEST identifies _____.
a. interpretation
b. translation
c. knowledge – Answer CORRECT RESPONSE: B
RATIONALE:
a. INCORRECT: There is no evidence of interpretation in the scenario. According to the Levels
of Learning section, interpretation is focused on re-ordering, rearranging, or formulating a
new view of the material and seeing relationships between various aspects of the material.
See rationale for correct response for additional information.
b. CORRECT: According to the Levels of Learning Section, translation is focused on restating or
paraphrasing the concept, principle, generalization, or theory into your own words (puts the
material into his own words). This means you must be able to think past the exact way you
see the material in the reading and start to formulate it into the best way for you to understand
it and store it into your memory (thinks about the best way for him to understand and
retain the information).
c. INCORRECT: The scenario is refering to a sub-level of the comprehension level of learning.
Knowledge is the first level which according to the Levels of Learning section requires you to
keep, remember, recall, label, recognize, and repeat information you’ve either heard or read.
See rationale for correct response for additional information.
Once you know what the concept is, you have to figure out whether the behavior was right or
wrong.
The statement above BEST identifies the __ step of the EPME Structured Thinking
Process.
a. differentiate
b. determine
c. identify – Answer CORRECT ANSWER: A
RATIONALE:
a. CORRECT: According to the Introduction to the IDDP Structured Thinking Process,
differentiating
allows you to demonstrate your ability to distinguish whether actions, decisions, or
behaviors described in the scenario are appropriate or inappropriate, or effective or ineffective
according to the chapter concepts and principles. There’s no degree of appropriate
or inappropriate; something is either right or wrong whether the behaviors were right or
wrong).
b. INCORRECT: According to the Introduction ot the IDDP Structured Thinking Process this third
step allows you to demonstrate your ability to Determine an appropriate and/or effective
course of action based on your understanding of chapter concepts and principles. There
is no evidence of this in the statement. See rationale for correct response for additional
information.
c. INCORRECT: According to the Introduction ot the IDDP Structured Thinking Process Identify
allows you to demonstrate your ability to identify, in a situation or scenario, concepts or
principles associated with specific main points or chapters. There is no evidence of this in
the statement. See rationale for correct response for additional information.
TSgt Shelby listens as the NCOA instructor says, “At the end of this course, you’ll be expected to
demonstrate you have reached the planned outcome by studying the knowledge, skill, or
attitude
for each lesson.”
The instructor’s comment BEST identify __.
a. affective objective
b. terminal cognitive objective
c. terminal samples of behavior – Answer CORRECT ANSWER: C
RATIONALE:
a. INCORRECT: There is no evidence in the instructor’s comment that he is referring to an
affective objective which according to the Course Introduction chapter, these statements
inform you about the highest level of internalization you’re accountable for: Valuing. You’re
responsible for accepting, preferring, or committing to all of the material in this course. See
rationale for correct response for additional information.
b. INCORRECT: According to the Course Introduction chapter, terminal cognitive objectives
explain cognitive learning outcomes and will begin with either knowledge or comprehension.
This is how you’ll know what’s expected of you by the end of the chapter. Although
the instructor’s comments referenced outcomes, there is no further evidence that the
instructor is referencing terminal cognitive objectives. See rationale for correct response for
additional information.
c. CORRECT: According to the Course Introduction chapter states, you need to know what
you must be able to do to show evidence of reaching the intended outcomes (demonstrate
you have reached the planned outcome). The terminal cognitive samples of behavior
explain the knowledge, skill, or attitude you’re expected to demonstrate during and at the
end of a chapter (studying the knowledge, skill, or attitude for each lesson).
While attending the NCO ILE TSgt Weber scheduled milestones and ensured she had the time to
complete them. He stayed motivated while staying away from things that could prevent him
from
meeting his milestones and didn’t put things off until the last minute. Weber completed the
course
and was a distinguished graduate.
Air Force NCOA Course 15 Set A Volume I questions and
answers 2023
What are the elements of force development? (EPME Pillars) – Answer USAF Core Values,
The Enlisted Force Structure (AFI 36-2619), USAF Doctrine, Enlisted Professional Military
Education
USAF Core Values Purpose – Answer The core values booklet explains the ethical and moral
obligations of Air Force employees, provides the foundation for professional character, and
guides Airmen’s personal and professional conduct. You can use the core values to evaluate
your own behavior and actions of those around you.
Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education Responsibilites – Answer Responsible for
developing enlisted education programs for the Airman Leadership School (ALS),
Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA), Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy
(SNCOA), and Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course (CLC). The following source documents,
also called the EPME pillars, contain standards of acceptable and unacceptable behaviors for
Airmen as well as desirable levels of expertise in different areas of the Profession of Arms (POA).
AFI 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure – Answer This document details the
responsibilities of all enlisted Airmen. It provides great insight into both the standards and
methods used to accomplish individual duties. The purpose of this pillar is to ensure that all
enlisted Airmen understand what the Air Force expects from them at each rank.
U.S Air Force Doctrine Annex 1-1, Force Development – Answer This document discusses
leadership and force development principles and tenets that are experienced-based and rooted
in all levels of the Air Force. It includes the Air Force Core Values and the Institutional
Competencies that the NCOA the NCOADLC lessons support. Airmen should use it as guidance
for fulfilling their assigned duties and leadership responsibilities. This document is the Air Force
statement of leadership principles and force development, enabled by education and training,
providing a framework for action ensuring Airmen can become effective leaders.
CJCS 1805.01A, Enlisted Professional Military Education – Answer This document defines
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) objectives and policies regarding the educational and
training institutions that comprise the Enlisted Professional Military Education (EPME) and
Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (EJPME) programs. The Enlisted Professional
Military Education Program (EPMEP) provides guidance to military education and training
institutions regarding Joint Learning Areas (JLAs) and Joint Learning Objectives (JLOs) that
should be included into EPME curricula in order to achieve the goal of expanding “jointness” to
all appropriate levels of the U.S. Armed Forces.
What is the NCOA Mission Statement? – Answer “Prepare technical sergeants to be
professional, warfighting Airmen who can lead and manage Air Force units in employment of air,
space, and cyberspace power.”
What is the first and foremost prerequisite to successful learning? – Answer Scheduling
What do you need to do to a complete a course successfully? – Answer exercise self
discipline
What are the benefits of time management? – Answer reduced anxiety, gained time,
reduced avoidance, improved opportunities for reviews and eliminated cramming. Managing
time also helps you to stay motivated while avoiding procrastination
What is the secret to time management? – Answer The secret to successful time
management is acknowledging, setting up, and prioritizing goals that work
Define learning – Answer EPME defines learning as the process that changes the way people
think, feel, or behave
These learners primarily use hearing to process information. – Answer Auditory learners
What are characteristics of auditory learners? – Answer Prefers to hear information, Has
difficulty following written directions, Has difficulty with reading and
writing, May not look speakers in the eye, instead may turn eyes away in order to focus more on
listening
These learners need to see the big picture – Answer Visual learners
What are characteristics of visual learners? – Answer Needs to see it to learn it—must have
mental picture
Has strong sense of color, Has artistic ability, Has difficulty with spoken directions, Overreacts to
sounds, Has trouble following lectures, May misinterpret words
What are the characteristics of tactile learners? – Answer Prefers hands-on learning/training
Can put a bicycle together without the directions
Has difficulty sitting still
Learns better when involved
May be coordinated and have athletic ability
What is the Adult learning style profile? – Answer an instrument used to indicate the type of
learner you are: visual, auditory, tactile/kinesthetic, or any combination of the three
Air Force NCOA Course Set B Volume 1
(190 Questions and Answers)
An assemblage of persons (or objects) located or gathered together – Answer group
A group organized to work together. – Answer team
Focus on the possibilities. They generate new ideas and fresh concepts. They prefer to live in a
world of possibilities – Answer creators
focus on the interaction. They communicate new ideas and carry them forward. – Answer
Advancers
Focus on the analysis. They challenge all concepts – Answer Refiners
Focus on the realization. They follow up on team objectives and implement ideas and solutions –
Answer Executors
Can focus on everything. They are a combination of the other four roles – Answer Flexers
Summarize the intersecting roles of creators, advancers, refiners, executors and flexers –
Answer Without Creators, there are no new concepts
Without Advancers, ideas stall or do not come to light
Without Refiners, new directions are not thought through; details are overlooked
Without Executors, there is no implementation
Without Flexers, there are gaps in the team
“Z” Process – Answer Ideas often bounce back and forth among the Creators, Advancers,
and Refiners in what’s called the “Z” Process. The Creator comes up with an idea and as the
Advancer begins promoting it, the Refiner begins analyzing it. The idea might go back and forth
several times before the Refiner (along with the Creator and Advancer) agree the idea is ready
to pass off to the Executor. The Executer, who has been waiting for an idea to come to fruition
(realization) then, moves the idea into production. Flexers assist the other roles by satisfying the
unfulfilled needs of the team in order to reach the goal.
Forming – Answer occurs when the team meets and starts to work together for the first
time.
Storming – Answer occurs when the members within the team start to “jockey” for position
and when control struggles take place
Norming – Answer occurs when rules are finalized and accepted and when team rules start
being adhered to
Performing – Answer occurs when the team starts to produce through effective and efficient
working practices.
Adjourning and Transforming – Answer occurs when a team disbands or moves on to a new
task
How would you summarize the P.E.P. cycle? – Answer It begins with a call for ideas and
when team members come up with an idea, they move from Panic to Elation, then without
encouragement they slide back to Panic.
Why is it important to understand the P.E.P. cycle? – Answer Knowing the cycle exists allows
team leaders to monitor idea generation and then, at the peak of elation, hand ideas off to the
Advancer. This gives Creators (and others) the confidence to put forth additional ideas.
- Without continuous monitoring of the cycle, ideas die soon after creation because no one
recognizes their importance or promotes them. In the meantime, the Refiner and Executor wait
impatiently idle.
Encourages the team concept by making sure everyone knows and understands the
organization’s mission and purpose, which encourages a participative approach to meeting
these objectives – Answer Cooperation
Ensures all members realize how important they are to the mission. – Answer Coordination
ensures everyone is on the same page and working toward the shared goal. – Answer
Communication
Creates a positive outlook for your personnel enabling your team to meet and even exceed their
goals. – Answer Coaching
Makes sure every member of the team feels like an essential and important part of the team
and the unit – Answer Community
Explains member responsibilities in detail and how their actions affect the organization’s
success – Answer Coordination
Ensures everyone has an opportunity to speak, to ask questions, and raise concerns – Answer
Cooperation
Develops a greater sense of involvement in the organization’s direction – Answer
Cooperation
Training opportunities and advancement are two essential components that encourage and
motivate members to grow and excel. – Answer Coaching
Avoid conflict as its negative connotation threatens trust, communication, morale, welfare, and
mission accomplishment – Answer Fear of Conflict
Doubt in others or mission will cause members to struggle to commit fully to ideas, decisions, or
tasks made by other members of the organization – Answer Lack of Commitment
Holding others accountable usually leads to confrontation. Members are likely to avoid these
situations – Answer Avoidance of Accountability
Unwillingness to confide in and share knowledge, feelings, and concerns with one another –
Answer Absence of Trust
When members place their individual needs and goals ahead of the team and the organization –
Answer Inattention to Results
When diagnosing the status of on organization observe the following…. – Answer The
situation (based on the current situation and what we want it to be in the future)
The people (based on the indicators or morale, esprit de corps, discipline, and proficiency)
The environment (based on resources and structure)
What factors should you consider when diagnosing the developmental needs of AIRMEN? –
Answer aspirations, personality, self-concept, self-efficacy and locus of control, attitudes
and values
Aspirations – Answer what an individual hopes to attain or has a desire to accomplish. As a
leader, you should communicate with Airmen to find out what their aspirations are, which will
help you develop their needs and desires.
Personality – Answer how an individual behaves or thinks (introvert, extrovert, Type A or B).
By observing the actions of the people around us and employing one or both of these
approaches, we can make suppositions about their personalities.
Self-Concept – Answer based how an individual may think and feel about themselves and
on feedback from external sources (how others see them). By knowing how people see
NCOA DLC Set A | Questions and
Answers Updated 2023
Combat support agencies – Answer DoD agencies that provide combat support or combat
service support to joint forces
Transformational leadership – Answer Most active and effective form of leadership where
leaders promote positive and meaningful changes in people, teams, organizations, etc. by
motivating their followers and developing them with individual consideration
Elements of Force Development – Answer EPME pillars, PME Objectives, NCOA Mission
Statement
EPME Pillars – Answer USAF Core Values; AFI 36-2618, Enlisted force Structure; AFDD 1-1,
Force development; CJCS 1805.01A
PME Objectives – Answer Provide nation with personnel skilled in air, space, cyberspace
power in conduct of war and contingencies; Provide AF personnel with skills and knowledge to
make strategic decisions in progressively more demanding and important leadership roles;
develop strategic thinkers, planners, warfighters; Strengthen ability and skill of AF personnel to
lead, manage, supervise
NCOA Mission Statement – Answer Prepare TSgts to be professional, warfighting Airmen
who can lead and manage AF units in employment of air, space, and cyberspace power
NCOADLC Curriculum Graduate Attributes – Answer Military professional, Operational
Airman, Unit manager, Managerial communicator
Time management’s role in successful learning – Answer Using time wisely, overcoming
procrastination, benefits
Using your time wisely – Answer Scheduling, Self-discipline, dealing with distractions
Overcoming procrastination – Answer Key to successful learning
Benefits of time management – Answer Reduced anxiety, gained time, reduced avoidance,
improved opportunities for review, eliminated planning, stay motivated while avoiding
procrastination
Keys to Successful learning – Answer Learning defined, learning style profile, steps of the
learning process
Learning defined – Answer The process that changes the way people think, feel, or behave
Learning style profile – Answer auditory (hearing), Visual (seeing), Tactile (doing)
Steps of the learning process – Answer Read for comprehension, take notes, study, practice,
testing, lifelong learning
Levels of learning – Answer Affective, Cognitive
Affective domain levels of learning – Answer Manner in which one deals with things
emotionally – impact of one’s attitude, ability to value appreciation, motivation.
Receiving, Responding, valuing
Cognitive domain levels of learning – Answer Knowledge and development of intellectual
skills. Recall or recognition of specific facts, etc.
Knowledge, comprehension, application
IDDP structured thinking process – Answer Identify (concepts or principles); Differentiate
(appropriate/inappropriate and effective/ineffective); Determine (appropriate and/or effective
course of action); Predict (what will happen)
Air Force institutional competencies – Answer Organizational, People and teams, Personal
Organizational institutional competency – Answer Employing military capabilities
(Operational and strategic art; Unit, AF, Joint, and coalition capabilities; Non-adversarial crisis
response)
Enterprise perspective (Enterprise structure and relationships; Govt Organization and processes;
Global, regional, and cultural awareness; Strategic communication)
Managing orgs and resources (Resource stewardship; change management; continuous
improvement)
Strategic thinking (Vision; decision making; adaptability)
People and teams institutional competency – Answer Leading people (develops and inspires
others; takes care of people; diversity)
Fostering collaborative relationships (Build teams and coalitions; negotiating)
Personal institutional competency – Answer Embodies Airman culture (ethical leadership;
followership; warrior ethos; develops self)
Communicating (speaking and writing; active listening)
NCOA Distance Learning Course – Test 1
Material
Employing Military Capabilities (Competency) – correct answer✔✔ (Subcompetencies)
a. Operational and Strategic Art
b. Leverage Technology
c. Unit, Air Force, Joint and Coalition Capabilities
d. Non-Adversarial Crisis Response
Enterprise Perspective (Competency) – correct answer✔✔ (Sub-competencies)
a. Enterprise Structure and Relationships
b. Government Organization and Processes
c. Global, Regional, and Cultural Awareness
d. Strategic Communication
Managing Organization Resources (Competency) – correct answer✔✔ (Subcompetencies)
a. Resource Stewardship
b. Change Management
c. Continuous Improvement
Strategic Thinking (Competency) – correct answer✔✔ (Sub-competencies)
a. Vision
b. Decision-making
c. Adaptability
Leading People (Competency) – correct answer✔✔ (Sub-competencies)
a. Develops and Inspires Others
b. Takes Care of People
c. Diversity
Fostering Collaborative Relationships (Competency) – correct answer✔✔ (Subcompetencies)
a. Builds Teams and Coalitions
b. Negotiating
Embodies Airman Culture (Competency) – correct answer✔✔ (Sub-competencies)
a. Ethical Leadership
b. Followership
c. Warrior Ethos
d. Develops Self
Communicating (Competency) – correct answer✔✔ (Sub-competencies)
a. Speaking and Writing
b. Active Listening
Q: This document contains a great deal of expectations and serves as a foundational
document for all EPME curricula.
The statement above BEST identifies .
a. Air Force Core Values
b. The Enlisted Force Structure
c. Institutional Competencies Development and Management – correct answer✔✔ c.
Institutional Competencies Development and Management (AFMAN 36-2647)
*
Q: TSgt Browning just passed her final NCO DLC summative evaluation. She decides to
review her test results and thinks about how she is going to use this to improve herself.
She also thinks about how she can use the information she learned in her work center.
TSgt Browning’s actions BEST illustrates _ a. lifelong learning b. testing c. taking notes – correct answer✔✔ a. lifelong learning *Lifelong Learning is not making your primary concern a test score, but rather focus on becoming a more effective leader by doing your best to comprehend lesson concepts and principles. Q: While preparing for his first NCO DLC summative evaluation TSgt Henderson set up his goals in order of importance. When it was time to study, he didn’t put it off to a later time or day. Throughout his preparation he maintained his drive to pass the evaluation. After testing, he was informed that he passed with a 90%. The scenario above BEST illustrates ____ and their impact on NCO
effectiveness.
a. benefits of time management
b. self-discipline
c. studying – correct answer✔✔ a. benefits of time management
*Time management
helps to maintain motivation (maintained his drive) while avoiding procrastination
(he didn’t put it off to a later time or day). The secret to successful time management is
NCOA PME Set A Volume 1 Complete
Questions and Answers
USAF Core Values – Answer✅ Explains the ethical and moral obligations of Air Force
employees, provides the foundation for professional character, and guides Airmen’s
personal and professional conduct.
AFI 36-2618 The Enlisted Force Structure – Answer✅ Details the responsibilities of all
enlisted Airmen. It provides great insight into both the standards and methods used to
accomplish individual duties. The purpose of this pillar is to ensure that all enlisted
Airmen understand what the Air Force expects from them at each rank.
USAF Doctrine ANNEX 1-1 Force Development – Answer✅ This document discusses
leadership and force development principles and tenets that are experienced-based and
rooted in all levels of the Air Force. It includes the Air Force Core Values and the
Institutional Competencies that the NCOA the NCOADLC lessons support. This
document is the Air Force statement of leadership principles and force development,
enabled by education and training, providing a framework for action ensuring Airmen
can become effective leaders.
CJSC 1805.01A Enlisted Professional Military Education EPME – Answer✅ defines
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CJCS) objectives and policies regarding the
educational and training institutions that comprise the Enlisted Professional Military
Education (EPME) and Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (EJPME)
programs.
The ____________ meets twice a year to discuss emerging leadership
issues and to decide which issues should be covered in EPME. – Answer✅ Air Force
Learning Council (AFLC)
Various __ direct EPME to cover specific subjects. Current topics include the
Alcohol Prevention Program, Suicide and Violence Prevention, Sexual Assault
Prevention and Response Program, OPSEC, and Military Equal Opportunity for Military
and Civilian. – Answer✅ Air Force Instructions (AFIs)
According to AFI 36-2301, Developmental Education, Professional military education
(PME) is that portion of military education that: – Answer✅ Provides the nation with
personnel skilled in the employment of air, space, and cyberspace power in the conduct
of war and small-scale contingencies (peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, crisis
response, and so forth).
Provides Air Force personnel with the skills and knowledge to make strategic decisions
in progressively more demanding leadership positions within the national security
environment
Develops strategic thinkers, planners, and warfighters
Strengthens the ability and skill of Air Force personnel to lead, manage, and supervise
These objectives promote the development of officer and enlisted leaders who are
proficient in their jobs; who understand air, space, and cyberspace power and Air Force
doctrine; and who can apply critical thinking skills to solve complex problems. –
Answer✅ The PME objectives
What are the four NCOADLC Curriculum Graduate Attributes? – Answer✅ 1.
Operational Airman
- Military Professional
- Unit Manager
- Managerial Communicator
____ are models of discipline, integrity, and courage with a strong
understanding of and commitment to the profession of arms. – Answer✅ Military
Professional Graduate
____ are fit, confident members who display professional characteristics
and adhere to their responsibilities outlined in 36-2618. – Answer✅ Military
Professional Graduate
___________are resilient warriors who have healthy physical, emotional, spiritual, and social states. – Answer✅ Military Professional Graduate ___________ understand the high expectations of members in the profession of
arms. – Answer✅ Military Professional Graduate
______ demonstrate support for the Air Force’s distinct subculture and
strive to adhere to and
internalize Air force core values. – Answer✅ Military Professional Graduate
_______ seek further understanding of military art and science and
unselfishly uphold traditional
customs and courtesies. – Answer✅ Military Professional Graduate
The Military Professional volume contains the following chapters:
Set A Vol. 2 – Answer✅ 1. Airmanship - Human Performance
S-A, V-1 (NCOA) | 203 Questions and
Answers with Complete Solutions
The people responsible for initiating change within an organization are…
(Ch. 1/p 9) – correct answer✔✔ change sponsors.
The NCOADL curriculum supports deliberate development via the four…
(Ch. 2/p 15) – correct answer✔✔ EPME Pillars.
The four EPME Pillars are…
(Ch. 2/p 15) – correct answer✔✔ – USAF Core Values;
- AFI 36-2618, Enlisted Force Structure;
- USAF Doctrine Annex 1-1, Force Development; and
- CJCS 1805.01A, Enlisted Professional Military Education
This explains the ethical and moral obligations of Air Force employees, provides the
foundation for professional character, and guides Airmen’s personal and professional
conduct. You can use this to evaluate your own behavior and actions of those around
you.
(Ch. 2/p 15) – correct answer✔✔ USAF Core Values
This document details the responsibilities of all enlisted Airmen. It provides great insight
into both the standards and methods used to accomplish individual duties. The purpose
of this pillar is to ensure that all enlisted Airmen understand what the Air Force expects
from them at each rank.
(Ch. 2/p 16) – correct answer✔✔ AFI 36-2618, Enlisted Force Structure;
This document discusses leadership and force development principles…Airmen should
use it as guidance for fulfilling their assigned duties and leadership responsibilities. This
document is the Air Force statement of leadership principles and force development,
enabled by education and training, providing a framework for action ensuring Airmen
can become effective leaders.
(Ch. 2/p 16) – correct answer✔✔ USAF Doctrine Annex 1-1, Force Development
This document defines Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) objectives and
policies regarding the educational and training institutions and programs; which
provides guidance to military education and training institutions regarding Joint Learning
Areas (JLAs) and Joint Learning Objectives (JLOs) that should be included into EPME
curricula in order to achieve the goal of expanding “jointness” to all appropriate levels of
the U.S. Armed Forces.
(Ch. 2/p 16) – correct answer✔✔ CJCS 1805.01A, Enlisted Professional Military
Education
The _ ________ identify the specific skills that will be developed at all
officer and enlisted PME schools. It promotes the development of officer and enlisted
leaders who are proficient in their jobs; who understand air, space, and cyberspace
power and Air Force doctrine; and who can apply critical thinking skills to solve complex
problems.
(Ch. 2/p 17) – correct answer✔✔ PME Objectives
To “prepare technical sergeants to be professional, warfighting Airmen who can lead
and manage Air Force units in employment of air, space, and cyberspace power” is
the…
(Ch. 2/p 17) – correct answer✔✔ NCOA Mission Statement
EPME defines _ as the process that changes the way people think, feel,
or behave.
(Ch. 3/p 33) – correct answer✔✔ learning
All Professional Military Education (PME) courses include __ and
__ objectives and both types target three levels of learning.
(Ch. 3/p 44) – correct answer✔✔ cognitive and affective
The _ is the thinking or reasoning component of learning;
whereas knowledge is acquired by using their mental faculties.
It involves knowledge and the development of intellectual skills. This includes the recall
or recognition of specific facts, procedural patterns, and concepts that serve in the
development of intellectual abilities and skills.
(Ch. 3/p 47) – correct answer✔✔ cognitive domain
The _ involves the manner in which one deals with things
emotionally. It is the impact of one’s attitude, or ability to value, appreciate, and
motivate.
(Ch. 3/p 44) – correct answer✔✔ affective domain
The three affective domain level of learning are ___, ____,
__.
(Ch. 3/p 44) – correct answer✔✔ receiving, responding, and valuing.
This is the affective domain’s first level of learning. At this level, learners pay attention
and actively take in information; they also display awareness and willingness to do so.
Learners may employ selective attending by making an effort to filter out other
messages or distractions that threaten to interrupt their reception of chapter material.
The gathering of stimuli in these chapters are not simply through the reading of the
words. There are various forms of visual stimuli that aid in solidifying the concepts and
principles that are presented.
(Ch. 3/p 44) – correct answer✔✔ Receiving
This is the affective domain’s second level of learning. For deeper levels of learning to
occur, simply receiving a message is not enough. After receiving the intended message,
you must do something with it. Therefore, this level of affective learning involves some
sort of action, such as complying with an Air Force directive or performing some
voluntary action and obtaining satisfaction from it. Behaviors (regarding this subject), at
the highest level, reflect interests and activities that bring personal satisfaction.
(Ch. 3/p 44) – correct answer✔✔ Responding
This is the affective domain’s third level of learning. This ranges from simple acceptance
to the more complex state of commitment. It is based on the internalization of a set of
specified principles, while clues to these standards are expressed in the learner’s overt
behavior and are often identifiable. A person at this level responds to a message or
action by assigning some worth to them. For example, at first you accept, later prefer,
and finally commit yourself to something because of its perceived worth. When you add
worth to something, you have a deep appreciation for it. Commonly used associated
terms include “attitudes” and “appreciation.”
(Ch. 3/p 44) – correct answer✔✔ Valuing
The cognitive levels can be thought of as of _____. That
is, the first ones must normally be mastered before the next ones can take place.
(Ch. 3/p 47) – correct answer✔✔ degrees of difficulties.
The three levels of cognitive domain covered in NCOADL are __,
_____, and ____.
(Ch. 3/p 47) – correct answer✔✔ knowledge, comprehension, and application.
__ is the cognitive domain’s first level of learning and is very basic. It
only requires you to keep, remember, recall, label, recognize, and repeat information
you have read. Although you already possess much understanding about the subjects
covered, your reading assignments provide further information to bolster your current
level.
(Ch. 3/p 47) – correct answer✔✔ Knowledge
______ is the cognitive domain’s second level of learning. At this level
you see relationships, concepts, and abstracts beyond the simple remembering of
material. It requires you to demonstrate an understanding of facts and ideas by
organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, describing, and summarizing in order to
draw conclusions and solve problems using those facts and ideas. To demonstrate this
level of learning, students are usually required to describe a relationship between two
related concepts. The combining of two or more concepts results in what is referred to
as a lesson principle. One example of demonstrating this level of learning is being able
to explain in your own words the steps for performing a complex task.
(Ch. 3/p 47) – correct answer✔✔ Comprehension
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Affective Domain – correct answer✔✔ is the feeling or internalization component of
learning and includes five levels. Involves the manner in which one deals with things
emotionally. It is the impact of one’s attitude, or ability to value, appreciate, and
motivate.
Air Force Institutional Competencies – correct answer✔✔ contains expectations in
relation to the institutional competencies and serves as a foundational document for all
EPME curricula.
Cognitive Domain – correct answer✔✔ Is the “thinking or reasoning” component of
learning. Involves knowledge and the development of intellectual skills. This includes
recall or recognition of specific facts, procedural patterns, and concepts that serve in the
development of intellectual abilities and skills.
Objectives – correct answer✔✔ Explain cognitive learning outcomes and will begin
with either knowledge or comprehension.
Samples of Behavior – correct answer✔✔ Explain the knowledge, skill, or attitude
you’re expected to demonstrate during and at the end of a chapter.
Air Force Resiliency – correct answer✔✔ is an Airmen’s ability to withstand, recover,
and/or grow in the face of stressors and changing demands by orchestrating the use of
base resources, support activities, peers and leadership.
Airmanship – correct answer✔✔ is a mindset. A certainty you feel in everything you
do. Refers to all Airmen, skilled practitioners, and combatants of air, space and
cyberspace warfare.
Core Values – correct answer✔✔ the heart and soul of our military profession:
Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Said to be the inner voice;
the voice of self-control and the basis for the trust imperative in today’s military.
Hardiness of Spirit – correct answer✔✔ is the stout internal force that can be used to
get through challenging times mentally or physically. The capacity for enduring or
sustaining hardship, privation, etc. capability of surviving under unfavorable conditions,
courage, boldness, audacity.
Moral Courage – correct answer✔✔ is the power and determination to follow what you
believe is right, regardless of yourself. Is the ability and willingness to expose oneself to
inconvenience, suffering, retaliation, resentment or disapproval to stand up for what one
believes to be right.
Oath of Enlistment – correct answer✔✔ It’s a public sworn statement where you
pledge to do whatever is necessary, whenever called upon, to support the principles of
the US Constitution that laid the groundwork for the nation’s freedom against any
enemy.
Physical courage – correct answer✔✔ is the observable actions one takes when
faced with fear, pain, uncertainty or danger. Probably comes from the mind. It’s the kind
that involves physical pain or endurance, where we might risk bodily harm or death to
achieve a goal.
Profession of Arms – correct answer✔✔ The military’s actions/responsibilities have a
broad impact in extent and magnitude. You work, study, and train throughout your
career to ensure your part in the military profession will not fail in the call of duty.
Warrior Ethos – correct answer✔✔ It’s a tenacious mentality ignited by a hardiness of
spirit and courage that, when internalized, becomes the driving force that allows you to
overcome all hardships with honor.
Critical Thinker
Characteristics of a Critical Thinker – correct answer✔✔ embodies the attitude you
should adopt and to work on the characteristics to become a better
_________.
Open-mindedness, Healthy Skepticism, Intellectual Humility, Free Thinking, High
Motivation.
Critical Thinking – correct answer✔✔ requires you to combine logic, creativity,
common sense, and intuition into structured expressions of clear solutions and ideas
useful and relevant to the task.
Essential Intellectual Traits – correct answer✔✔ are traits of mind and character
necessary for right action and thinking.
Habits of the mind – correct answer✔✔ Adopting the attitude of a critical thinker is the
first step to developing and mastering the _ of the ___. Mastering
these habits isn’t easy, you could start doing a “self-check” to see how open-minded
you are when you are presented with an idea that goes against the grain.
Reasoning Elements – correct answer✔✔ Take a moment to consider the difference
between ‘thought’ and ‘thinking’. On the surface, they may appear to be the same.
However, there is a distinct difference between the two. Thought is undisciplined,
random, and unstructured…it can be anything that crosses your mind. Thinking on the
other hand, is more purposeful. It’s a deliberate attempt to figure something out…to
reason.
Universal Intellectual Standards – correct answer✔✔ are standards which could be
applied to thinking to help ensure its quality. The ultimate goal is to become infused in
your thinking, forming part of your inner voice, guiding you to reason better.
Adaptors – correct answer✔✔ Prefer to solve problems in a structured and methodical
manner. Creativity is exercised “inside the box.” Someone that prefers this style usually
comes up with ideas by modifying the current organizational paradigm.
Bridgers – correct answer✔✔ A person willing to help other’s understand the cognitive
approach between those being bridged through interpersonal skills, active listening, and
effective questioning techniques. ______ accomplish this through the
roles of counselor, mediator, and negotiator.
Cognitive gap – correct answer✔✔ The distance between one’s preferred style and
the behavior actually needed in a particular situation. It is also described as the distance
in a social interaction, between the preferred styles of two people, a person and a group
or between two groups.
Coping Behavior – correct answer✔✔ The effort required to do something that is
outside one’s preferred style.
Innovator – correct answer✔✔ Prefer to solve problems in a manner that is less
concerned with structure and details. Creativity is exercised “outside the box.” Someone
that prefers this style usually breaks or goes against the current organizational
paradigm when coming up with ideas.
Level – correct answer✔✔ Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and
learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency). It is
important to remember that both styles (adaptive and innovative) are found at every
level from highest to lowest.
Motive – correct answer✔✔ An emotional, desire, or physiological need that causes
one to take action.
Opportunity – correct answer✔✔ An appropriate or favorable time, occasion, or
situation favorable for attainment of a goal.
Problem A – correct answer✔✔ This is an “actual problem” that two or more
individuals come together to solve.
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MAJCOMs – correct answer✔✔ are responsible for conducting all phases of various
missions and functions.
Air Combat Command (ACC) – correct answer✔✔ Organizes, trains, equips and
deploys combat ready forces to support combatant commanders around the globe
Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) – correct answer✔✔ Develops and
provides combat-ready forces for nuclear deterrence and global strike operations—safe,
secure, effective—to support the President of the United States and combatant
commanders
Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) – correct answer✔✔ Delivers war-winning
technology, acquisition support, sustainment, and expeditionary capabilities to the
warfighter.
Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) – correct answer✔✔ Conducts fixed-winged
aerial spray missions. Fly hurricane hunter missions and administratively responsible for
the AF individual mobilization augmentee program
Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) – correct answer✔✔ Responsible for organizing,
training, and equipping mission-ready space and cyberspace forces and capabilities for
North American Aerospace Defense Command, US Strategic Command, and other
combatant commands world-wide.
Air Mobility Command (AMC) – correct answer✔✔ Provides airlift and aerial refueling
for all of America’s armed forces. They also provide aeromedical evacuation and Global
Reach Laydown (GRL).
Pacific Air Force (PACAF) – correct answer✔✔ Provides Pacific Command integrated
expeditionary Air Force capabilities to defend the homeland, promote stability,
dissuade/deter aggression, and swiftly defeat enemies.
US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) – correct answer✔✔ responsible to US Special
Operations Command for the readiness of Air Force special operations forces to
conduct the war on terrorism and to disrupt, defeat and destroy terrorist networks that
threaten the United States, its citizens, and interests worldwide.
Air and space superiority provides the freedom to – correct answer✔✔ attack as well
as freedom from attack. Success in air, land, sea, and space operations depends upon
air and space superiority.
Superiority is – correct answer✔✔ the degree of dominance that permits friendly land,
sea, air, and space forces to operate at a given time and place without prohibitive
interference by the opposing force.
Supremacy is – correct answer✔✔ that degree of superiority wherein opposing air
and space forces are incapable of effective interference anywhere in a given theater of
operations.
Rapid global mobility refers to – correct answer✔✔ the timely movement, positioning,
and sustainment of military forces and capabilities through air and space, across the
range of military operations.
Precision Engagement – correct answer✔✔ The ability to deliver effects with minimal
risk and collateral damage — denies the enemy sanctuary
Information Superiority – correct answer✔✔ the ability to collect, control, exploit, and
defend information while denying an adversary the ability to do the same.
The objective of the agile combat support concept – correct answer✔✔ is to support
operations more responsively and effectively while reducing the overall “footprint” of
forward-deployed support elements.
Who is ultimately responsible for the planning and execution of national security policy?
a. The National Security Council
b. The Secretary of Defense
c. The President – correct answer✔✔ c
According the JIIM Operations chapter, the President is ultimately responsible for the
planning and execution of national security policy.
The CJCS and the __ serve as advisors to the National Security Council.
a. Director of National Intelligence
b. Secretary of State
c. Attorney General – correct answer✔✔ a
According to the JIIM Operations chapter, the Direction of National Intelligence serves
as an advisor to the NSC, along with the CJCS.
The CJCS functions include which of the following?
a. Delegating authority to subordinate JFCs and component commanders
commensurate with their responsibilities.
b. Prescribing the chain of command to the commands and forces within the command.
c. Preparing strategic plans for the Armed Forces. – correct answer✔✔ c
NCOA DLC SET3: JIIM OPERATIONS
Adversarial Crisis Response – correct answer✔✔ There is an enemy that our Nation’s
energies are being directed toward.
Air Force Doctrine – correct answer✔✔ a statement of officially sanctioned beliefs,
war fighting principles, and terminology that describes and guides the proper use of air,
space, and cyberspace power in military operations
Air Force Core Missions – correct answer✔✔ represent the combination of
professional knowledge, airpower expertise, and technological know-how that, when
applied, produces superior military capabilities. Speed, flexibility, and the global nature
of its reach and perspective distinguish the AF’s execution of its core missions.
Air Force Key Capabilities – correct answer✔✔ Air and Space Superiority,
Superiority,
Global Presence,
Rapid Global Mobility,
Precision Engagement,
Information Superiority,
Agile Combat Support
Airpower – correct answer✔✔ the ability to project military power or influence through
the control and exploitation of air, space, and cyberspace to achieve strategic,
operational, or tactical objectives.
Alliance – correct answer✔✔ a relationship that results form a formal agreement
between to or more nations.
Campaign – correct answer✔✔ a series of related military operations aimed at
accomplishing a military strategic or operational objective within a given time and space.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff – correct answer✔✔ advises the SecDef
manpower and personnel issues impacting the readiness of the Armed Forces of the
United States.
Coalition – correct answer✔✔ an arrangement between two or more nations for
common action.
Combatant Commanders – correct answer✔✔ command the unified combatant
commands established by the President. They’re responsible for the mission in their
geographic AOR unless otherwise directed.
Combat Support Agencies – correct answer✔✔ designated by congress that support
military combat operations. examples:
Defense Intelligence Agency
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Defense Information Systems Agency
Defense Health Agency
National Security Agency
Concept of Operations – correct answer✔✔ a verbal or graphic statement that clearly
and concisely expresses what the JFC intends to accomplish and how it will be done
using available resources.
Crisis – correct answer✔✔ an incident or situation involving a threat to a nation, its
territories, citizens, military forces, possessions, or vital interests that develops rapidly.
Five Objectives of NDS – correct answer✔✔ Defend the homeland,
win the long war,
promote security,
deter conflict,
and win the Nation’s war
Four Enduring National Interests – correct answer✔✔ Security,
Prosperity,
Values,
International Order
Functions – correct answer✔✔ a broad, general and enduring role for which an
organization is designed, equipped, and trained.
Functional Components – correct answer✔✔ Four functional component commanders
based on the area of operation:
maritime
air
land
special operations
Instruments of National Power – correct answer✔✔ Four instruments:
Diplomatic
Information
Military
Economic
Irregular Warfare – correct answer✔✔ a violent struggle among state and non-state
actors for legitimacy and influence over relevant populations. The combatants are
irregular military instead of regular military.
NCOA Environmental and Cultural
Learning Influences Practice quiz
Which of the following statements describes why peer teaching can increase a
student’s comfort in learning something? – Answer Peers are often more
willing to question content and express ideal freely when being taught by other
peers.
A learner who is being guided by a capable peer is generally more likely to
question subject content and ask questions. – Answer True
Culture creates the context for behavior in society. – Answer True
In order to enforce cultural norms, reinforcements and punishments must be
applied to each member of the culture. – Answer False
Those subject to disidentification are likely to put more effort into performancebased tasks. – Answer False
Most members of a culture would view their mores as __. – Answer
normal
In a cooperative learning model, how do learners help each other achieve
understanding? – Answer In a cooperative learning model, learners help each
other by unifying efforts to comprehend and solve problems. When learners are
helped by others, they are able to understand things more easily, which can lead
to improved academic achievement. Since the level of ability of each of those
learners is varied, each learner engaged in cooperative learning can help improve
overall concept understanding within the group.
Kenneth was preparing a meal for his family. As he was prepping the kitchen, his
mother asked him, “Do you need help? I know cooking can be hard for boys.”
What is the most likely effect of Kenneth’s mom’s comment on Kenneth’s cooking
performance? Why? – Answer reduced performance due to stereotype threat
NCOA Interpersonal Communication | 66
Questions and Answers
While speaking with his customer service team, TSgt Davidson says, “When you
are having a dispute with a customer, be sure of yourself, poised, and courteous.
Then you can get your point across in a nonthreatening manner and still respect
the thoughts and interests of others.” TSgt Davidson’s comments BEST identify
_.
a. assertiveness
b. aggressiveness
c. managerial roles – Answer a. assertiveness-According to the Interpersonal
Communication chapter, being self-assured (sure of yourself), confident (poised),
and respectful (courteous) of others characterizes assertiveness. By asserting
yourself properly, you effectively communicate your wishes (get your point across)
in a nonthreatening manner, taking into consideration (respect) the opinions
(thoughts) and feelings (interest) of others.
a. knowing yourself-TSgt McGee is taking action in order to get to know himself
better. According to the Interpersonal Communication chapter, knowing yourself
means learning things about yourself that are not always pretty (including
personal perceptions, values, beliefs, personalities (self-assessment), preferences,
and habits) (he asks his subordinates, peers, and supervisor for candid feedback),
and it means admitting you are not perfect (knows he has flaws). – Answer
TSgt McGee knows he has flaws. When an opportunity arises for him to take a
self-assessment, he takes it. This helps him learn about his strong areas and the
weak areas he needs to improve upon. In order to further develop, he asks his
subordinates, peers, and supervisor for candid feedback. TSgt McGee’s actions
BEST illustrates ___.
a. knowing yourself
b. knowing others
c. paralanguage
TSgt Linton has been showing up late, doing poor work, and failing to fulfill his
supervisory responsibilities. His supervisor, MSgt Wingate schedules a meeting
with Linton for the next day. When Linton reports, Wingate welcomes him and
says, “I have noticed that your work performance has dropped off and that you
have been late for work several times. What is going on?” Noticing Linton looks
uncomfortable, Wingate encourages him, and after a few minutes, Linton replies,
“I rarely have enough money to make ends meet so I took a part time job. Now I
work 16 hours a dayand don’t have time for anything else.” Wingate asks, “Have
you considered asking for help?” Linton replies, “No! I don’t want anyone to
know.” Wingate says, “I understand how you feel, but since your situation is
interfering with your work here we need to get you some help.” Linton agrees.
MSgt Wingate’s effective/ineffective use of will MOST LIKELY have a
impact on TSgt Linton.
a. preventive feedback; positive
b. preventive feedback ; negative
c. basic interpersonal skills; positive
d. basic interpersonal skills; negative – Answer D. According to the
Interpersonal Communication chapter, basic interpersonal skills can be broken
down into three sections: Pre-session, Session, and Post-session. Wingate knows
Linton was showing up late, doing poor work, and failing to fulfill his supervisory
responsibilities and schedules a meeting with Linton for the next day (presession). During the session, opening, attending, responding, resolving, and
closing skills are used. He welcomes Linton to the meeting and said, “I have
noticed that your work performance has dropped off and you have been late for
work several times. What is going on? (opening skills) Wingate notices Linton
looking uncomfortable, Wingate encouraged him. (attending skills) Although there
is evidence of pre-session and session activities in the scenario, there is no
evidence of post-session activities; post-session activities include follow-up
actions. Therefore, MSgt Wingate ineffectively used basic interpersonal skills.
A face-to-face, multidirectional exchange of verbal messages and nonverbal
signals between two or more people, for the purpose of gaining a shared
meaning. The statement above BEST identifies_________.
a. factors influencing interpersonal communication
b. the nature of interpersonal communication
c. interpersonal communication – Answer c. According to the Interpersonal
Communication chapter, interpersonal communication is a face-to-face,
multidirectional exchange of verbal messages and nonverbal signals between two
or more people, for the purpose of gaining a shared meaning.
NCOA DLC Test 2 Ethical Leadership
Chapter with Answered Questions 2023
Categorical Imperative – Answer any proposition that declares a certain kind
of action or inaction to be necessary. An absolute, unconditional requirement that
exerts its authority in all circumstances – both required and justified
Ethical Leaders – Answer role models communicating the importance of
ethical standards and holding other accountable
Ethics – Answer behavior based on adopted attitudes and beliefs of what is
right and wrong or values and judgements about good and evil. Study of how you
judge those behaviors. Set of standards of conduct that guide decisions and
actions based on duties derived from core vaules
Ethical Dilemma – Answer choice between two alternatives – whether good or
bad
Ethical leadership – Answer knowing your core values and living by them
Ethical relativism – Answer belief that nothing is objectively right or wrong,
definition of right and wrong depends on prevailing view of a particular individual,
culture, or historical period; decisions based on personal values/beliefs rather
than on military rules, regs, and codes of conduct
Military Ethics – Answer values and expected rules and actions taken within
the military environment. Principle above self interest. keys = personal integrity
and moral courage
Morals – Answer attributed to system of beliefs that help define right and
wrong
Values – Answer core beliefs regarding what is right and fair in terms of
actions and interactions
Ethical codes – Answer guide Airmen, creating a common framework upon
which all decisions are founded. Include Air Force Core Values, Oath of Enlistment,
AFI’s, UCMJ
Integrity first – Answer do what is right when no one is looking
Service Before Self – Answer duties take precedence over personal desires
Excellence in all we do – Answer continual improvement in self and service
Enlisted Force Structure AFI 36-2618 – Answer deliberate and common
approach to enlisted force development, career progression, and assumption of
increased supervisory and leadership responsibilities. Consistent well defined set
of expectations, standards, and opportunities for growth
Airman’s Creed – Answer focuses on warfighting ethos
AF Handbook 1, The Airman Handbook – Answer individual study guides from
each enlisted promotion testing grades
Code of Conduct – Answer behavior in the event of capture
Article 1 COC – Answer I am prepared to give my life in country’s defense
Article II COC – Answer I will never surrender of my own free will (never
voluntarily surrender)
Article III COC – Answer I will make every effort to escape and aid others to
escape, use all means available to resist the enemy
Article IV COC – Answer I will give no information and take no action harmful
to my comrades
Article V COC – Answer Avoid giving any info except name, rank, service
number, and date of birth
NCOA 2023 | 114 Questions and Answers
with Complete Solutions
Explain the IDDP Process – Answer Identify (the lesson principle)
Differentiate (whether
it was used appropriately or in appropriately),
Determine (the correct course of action),
Predict (the
outcome)
Describe the difference between “Culture” and “Heritage” – Answer Culture is
your values and beliefs / inherited from your heritage
Heritage passed down/past
Describe the Four Lenses of personality Temperaments – Answer Orange –
Easily excited, social, easily distracted
Blue – Caring and giving
Green – Analytical, semantics
Gold – Organized, structured, work now-fun later
What ALL does Johari’s Window
identify? – Answer BLIND SPOTS that you are not aware of, HIDDEN areas that
you don’t want others to know, PUBLIC areas that you don’t mind people know
and things that are not known by yourself or others… the UNKNOWN
What are the components of “Airmanship”? – Answer Core Values, Resiliency,
Oath of Enlistment, Profession of Arms and Warrior Ethos
In addition to discipline, military drill teaches and develops the following –
Answer Teamwork
Confidence
Pride
Alertness
Attention to Detail
Esprit de Corps
P2? – Answer (Progressive Professionalism) For all members of the profession
of arms to consider where they believe they are in their professionalism and
commitment and strive to progress toward the right side of the above continuum.
What are the two concepts that support P2 (Progressive Professionalism)? –
Answer DDR – Direction (purpose, where you need to go), Discipline (hold
people accountable), Recognition (can be positive or negative) and Self
Development
Describe the differences between “Warrior Ethos” and “Hardiness of Spirit” –
Answer – Hardiness of Spirit – To be called to action, reactive to a situation or
circumstance
- Warrior Ethos – resiliency, hardiness, hardiness of spirit
Describe the difference between the two types of Courage? – Answer Physical
Courage – Jumping in front of a Bullet
Moral Courage – Raising the flag when the right thing is not being done
Describe the difference between “Warrior Ethos” and “Resiliency” – Answer
Warrior Ethos is your PUSH THRU
Resiliency is your BOUNCE BACK/FORWARD
What are the differences between the Primary and Secondary Dimensions of
Diversity? – Answer Primary you can’t change (ex. skin color, sex)
Secondary you can change (ex. religion)
Describe leading the FAIR way – Answer – Feedback – Take and Give Feedback - Assistance – Tools to get the job done, resources
- Inclusion – Includes everyone, no favoritisms
- Respect – Beliefs, their values, and their cultures
Describe the differences between EO(Equal Opportunity) and AA (Affirmative
Action) – Answer – Affirmative Actions – Creating a diverse work space,
disabled employees, women and minorities - EO – mandatory, LAWFUL
Describe the differences between a Group and a Team – Answer Group – a
group of people with no mission, task
Team – works towards the same purpose, has a mission
What makes up a mission? – Answer Task and purpose of a mission
Describe the Roles of a Team – Answer C.A.R.E. (The Z-Process… is the idea
bouncing around)
- Creator comes up with the way,
- Advancer pushes it – forward,
- Refiner makes the idea better and
- Executor gets it done,
- Flexer – flexible of doing it all
Describe the PEP – Cycle – Answer Panic, Elation, Panic
Describe the Stages of Team Development – Answer 1. Forming (leader holds
intro and ice breakers/no productivity),
- Storming (they are fighting to figures out their roles/leader let them hoes
fight/very low
productivity), - Norming (acceptance of roles/leader redirect keep people focused /higher
productivity), - Performing (getting er done… leader keep them on track, don’t intervene too
much – productivity
is high, ) - Adjourning and Transforming
What is the differences between High Context and Low Context cultures? –
Answer Low Context – Task-oriented / less implied / American Culture
High Context – people oriented / more implied / Asian household
What are the 5 Essential Qualities of Effective Followership? – Answer SelfManagement (trusted to work independently)
Commitment (Employee Buy-in)
Competence Self-capable
Integrity (doing the right thing)
NCOA DLC 2.0 Culture Questions and
Answers
When someone feels they are valued, act as ambassadors and want to stay at
their organization, which type of commitment is being demonstrated? (Want to
Stay) – Answer Affective
Which level of commitment describes some1 thats willing to become a specialist
in their field through advanced study and application? There is evidence of the
desire for remarkable performance. – Answer Immersed
When you perform w/ passion prep & practice & are also able to identify potential
pitfalls, you have advanced to what degree of performance? – Answer
Remarkable performance
Which level of commitment describes some1 that’s committed to education &
improvement & continuously seeks to achieve higher standards of performance
using all resources available? – Answer Invested
This pitfall is considered the most devastating because it goes goes against the
natural human tendency to progress onward and upward? – Answer Apathy
When we begin to feel that achieving what is considered acceptable is good
enough, we have achieved which pitfall? – Answer complancency
An individual performing at this commitment level displays evidence that they
have strong desire to achieve remarkable performance? They give consistently
remarkable performances. – Answer Invested
Which term describes the highest level of commitment? – Answer Innovative
Fear can be caused by both real and Imagined threats & can hinder performance.
What’s the antidote to fear? – Answer Confidence
An individual performing at this level of org commitment may feel a sense of guilt
at the thought of leaving their org or may believe that their leaving the org would
cause disastrous consequences? (Should Stay) – Answer Normative
commitment
This level of commitment describes someone who is informed? – Answer
Participates in intentional persistent study.
When someone needs to stay because lack of work alternatives and
compensation and stay at their organization, which type of commitment is being
demonstrated? (Need to stay) – Answer Continuance Commitment
are curious enough to focus their attention on an area of interest. They are aware
of the basics and add to that knowledge on a casual basis. This rarely leads to
remarkable or exceptional performance. – Answer Interested
This level of commitment results in persistent, intentional study and is the
foundation, but not the end, of remarkable performance? – Answer Informed
Use what they learn and apply it diligently to their careers and lives. There is
evidence of the desire for remarkable performance. – Answer Involved
Those who exemplify and define remarkable performance; they set new standards
of excellence and remarkable performance. – Answer Innovative
What’s the antidote for arrogance? – Answer Humility
What’s the antidote for complacency? – Answer Commitment
What’s the antidote for lethargy or procrastination? – Answer Ability to get
work done.
What’s the antidote for fear? – Answer Confidence
What’s the antidote for apathy? – Answer Concern. Says, “I care”.