Professional Military Knowledge
Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) for E-4:
Naval Heritage Exam Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
Which of the following phrases describes a custom?—ANSWER--A way of acting
The National Ensign at half-mast should be lowered by what procedure?—ANSWER--Rise
briskly to full mast, then lower slowly to the bottom
Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except for Sundays, side boys
should be paraded during what times?—ANSWER--0800 to sunset
Under which of the following circumstances is it NOT appropriate for you to salute an
officer?—ANSWER--When in formation
Gun salutes are normally fired at what time interval?—ANSWER--5 seconds
Which of the following pennants should be flown five minutes before morning and evening
colors?—ANSWER--PREPARATIVE
You may salute with your left hand when which of the following situations occur?—
ANSWER--Your right hand is injured
, The custom of merchant ships lowering their ensigns as they pass a U.S. Navy vessel is
known as what?—ANSWER--Dipping
You should stand and salute during the performance of which of the following musical
selections?—ANSWER--"Hail to the Chief"
While attending a parade in uniform, the National Ensign is carried past you by a color guard.
Which action(s) should you take?—ANSWER--Stand and render a salute until the ensign has
passed
Over the course of the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Navy had 56 vessels. What was the
highest number of vessels that were in operation at any one time?—ANSWER--27
The USS Constitution was built to become what type of Navy vessel?—ANSWER--Frigate
Who was the first Commander in Chief?—ANSWER--Esek Hopkins
What device was the first instrument that prevented early submarines from running blind
while submerged?—ANSWER--Periscope
John Paul Jones, often referred to as the "father of our highest naval traditions", is also
famous because of which of the following accomplishments?—ANSWER--His victory over
HMS Serapis
Given recognition to the American "Stars and Stripes" flag, what was the first country to give
a nine gun salute?—ANSWER--France
What WWII battle secured Australia from Japanese forces?—ANSWER--Battle of Guadalcanal
What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel?—ANSWER--Apollo 12
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Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) for E-4:
Naval Heritage Exam Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
Which of the following phrases describes a custom?—ANSWER--A way of acting
The National Ensign at half-mast should be lowered by what procedure?—ANSWER--Rise
briskly to full mast, then lower slowly to the bottom
Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except for Sundays, side boys
should be paraded during what times?—ANSWER--0800 to sunset
Under which of the following circumstances is it NOT appropriate for you to salute an
officer?—ANSWER--When in formation
Gun salutes are normally fired at what time interval?—ANSWER--5 seconds
Which of the following pennants should be flown five minutes before morning and evening
colors?—ANSWER--PREPARATIVE
You may salute with your left hand when which of the following situations occur?—
ANSWER--Your right hand is injured
, The custom of merchant ships lowering their ensigns as they pass a U.S. Navy vessel is
known as what?—ANSWER--Dipping
You should stand and salute during the performance of which of the following musical
selections?—ANSWER--"Hail to the Chief"
While attending a parade in uniform, the National Ensign is carried past you by a color guard.
Which action(s) should you take?—ANSWER--Stand and render a salute until the ensign has
passed
Over the course of the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Navy had 56 vessels. What was the
highest number of vessels that were in operation at any one time?—ANSWER--27
The USS Constitution was built to become what type of Navy vessel?—ANSWER--Frigate
Who was the first Commander in Chief?—ANSWER--Esek Hopkins
What device was the first instrument that prevented early submarines from running blind
while submerged?—ANSWER--Periscope
John Paul Jones, often referred to as the "father of our highest naval traditions", is also
famous because of which of the following accomplishments?—ANSWER--His victory over
HMS Serapis
Given recognition to the American "Stars and Stripes" flag, what was the first country to give
a nine gun salute?—ANSWER--France
What WWII battle secured Australia from Japanese forces?—ANSWER--Battle of Guadalcanal
What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel?—ANSWER--Apollo 12
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
