CIVIL AIR PATROL LEADERSHIP
CHAPTER 1-3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Define synergy - Answer-The idea that by working together, you can achieve more
than an individual
What is the most neglected communication skill - Answer-Listening
Define listening - Answer-The process of receiving, deciphering, and responding to
verbal and non-verbal cues
What is the goal of communication - Answer-To share meaning
Define critical reading - Answer-The process of examining, analysing, and evaluating
the writers message
What is the critical reading method - Answer-SQ3R-survey, question, read, recall,
review
What is the leaders most important responsibility - Answer-Accomplishing the
assigned mission
What are the three components of leadership that always apply to every situation -
Answer-The leader(s), the follower(s), and the goal
Define culture - Answer-The attitudes, customs, and values of a civilization. Their
way of life.
"To Lead" means what? - Answer-To bring someone to a new place
Visionary leaders paint what - Answer-An inspiring future picture for the whole team
What are some forms of motivation - Answer-Money, praise, prestigious positions,
awards, etc
What does the Great Man Theory profess - Answer-That to study leadership, focus
on the life stories of successful people
What does the Great Man Theory not explain - Answer-How we determine who is a
successful leader
What does Air Force doctrine state - Answer-That leadership is built from
experience, education, and training
Define trait theory - Answer-Explains leadership in terms of the personality and
character of the leader
CHAPTER 1-3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Define synergy - Answer-The idea that by working together, you can achieve more
than an individual
What is the most neglected communication skill - Answer-Listening
Define listening - Answer-The process of receiving, deciphering, and responding to
verbal and non-verbal cues
What is the goal of communication - Answer-To share meaning
Define critical reading - Answer-The process of examining, analysing, and evaluating
the writers message
What is the critical reading method - Answer-SQ3R-survey, question, read, recall,
review
What is the leaders most important responsibility - Answer-Accomplishing the
assigned mission
What are the three components of leadership that always apply to every situation -
Answer-The leader(s), the follower(s), and the goal
Define culture - Answer-The attitudes, customs, and values of a civilization. Their
way of life.
"To Lead" means what? - Answer-To bring someone to a new place
Visionary leaders paint what - Answer-An inspiring future picture for the whole team
What are some forms of motivation - Answer-Money, praise, prestigious positions,
awards, etc
What does the Great Man Theory profess - Answer-That to study leadership, focus
on the life stories of successful people
What does the Great Man Theory not explain - Answer-How we determine who is a
successful leader
What does Air Force doctrine state - Answer-That leadership is built from
experience, education, and training
Define trait theory - Answer-Explains leadership in terms of the personality and
character of the leader
