NAVY RS ADVANCEMENT EXAM PREP 2026 200 HIGH YIELD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NAVSUP P 487 MASTERY AND ROM 3 OPERATIONS GUIDE

NAVY RS ADVANCEMENT EXAM
PREP 2026 200 HIGH YIELD
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
NAVSUP P 487 MASTERY AND
ROM 3 OPERATIONS GUIDE



Navy RS Advancement Exam Prep 2026
1. According to the NAVSUP P-487, what is the primary mission of
the Ship’s Store Afloat?
A. To generate maximum profit for the Navy General Fund
B. To provide items necessary for day-to-day living and
promote morale
C. To serve as a primary storage facility for Fleet Logistics Centers
D. To provide tax-free luxury items for officers only
Rationale: The Ship’s Store is designed to provide for the comfort
and well-being of the crew while generating funds for Morale,
Welfare, and Recreation (MWR).
2. Which NAVSUP publication serves as the "Bible" for Retail
Specialists operating a Ship's Store?
A. NAVSUP P-485
B. NAVSUP P-487
C. NAVSUP P-409
D. NAVSUP P-727
Rationale: The NAVSUP P-487 specifically outlines all regulations
and procedures for the Ship’s Store Afloat.
3. What is the maximum percentage of profit allowed for most items
sold in the Ship's Store?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%

, Rationale: Standard retail items are capped at a 15% profit
margin, though specific categories like confections or soft drinks
may vary.
4. A "Sub-custodian" is responsible for which of the following areas?
A. The entire Supply Department
B. A specific retail outlet or bulk storeroom
C. The Ship's Store profit and loss statement
D. Auditing the Disbursing Officer's safe
Rationale: A sub-custodian is an individual appointed in writing
to manage a specific sales outlet or storage area under the Sales
Officer.
5. What form is used as the "Requisition and Invoice/Shipping
Document" for moving material?
A. DD Form 200
B. DD Form 1149
C. NAVSUP Form 1250-1
D. SF 364
Rationale: The DD 1149 is the standard document used for
requisitions and invoices for materials or services.
6. How often must a full inventory of the Ship’s Store be conducted?
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Semiannually
D. Annually
Rationale: Quarterly inventories are mandatory to ensure
accountability and to reconcile ROM (Retail Operations
Management) records.
7. Which of the following is the standard Navy-wide system used to
manage retail operations afloat?
A. RSUPPLY
B. OMMS-NG
C. ROM (Retail Operations Management)
D. FSM
Rationale: ROM is the specific software system designed for RSs
to track sales, inventory, and financial reporting.
8. When a Ship’s Store is in "Standby" status, what is the required
temperature for refrigerated storage?
A. 0°F to 10°F

, B. 32°F to 40°F
C. 45°F to 55°F
D. 60°F to 70°F
Rationale: Standard refrigeration for retail items (like soda or
snacks) must stay within the 32°F to 40°F range to prevent
spoilage or freezing.
9. What is the purpose of the NAVSUP Form 973?
A. To report a lost shipment
B. Financial Control Record
C. Survey of damaged goods
D. Daily sales summary
Rationale: The NAVSUP 973 is used to track and control all
financial transactions within the Ship’s Store.
10. The "Group III" space in the Ship's Store refers to which of
the following?
A. Officer Country
B. Food Service areas
C. Retail Outlets and Bulk Storerooms
D. General Mess
Rationale: Group III spaces include the retail store, vending
machines, and storerooms where retail stock is held.
11. Who is the only person authorized to have the combinations to the
Ship’s Store Group III locks (besides the custodian)?
A. The Commanding Officer
B. The Supply Officer
C. The Sales Officer
D. The Executive Officer
Rationale: The Sales Officer maintains a duplicate set of
keys/combinations in a sealed envelope for emergency access.
12.What action should an RS take if a discrepancy is found during a
breakout from the bulk storeroom?
A. Change the ROM record immediately
B. Notify the Sales Officer and conduct a spot inventory
C. Throw away the extra items
D. Charge the difference to MWR
Rationale: Discrepancies must be investigated immediately
through a spot inventory and reported to the Sales Officer for
correction.

, 13.What is the "Sales and Cost of Sales" report number?
A. NAVSUP Form 1334
B. NAVSUP Form 1250
C. DD Form 1348
D. SF 368
Rationale: The NAVSUP 1334 is the primary document used to
report the cost of goods sold and the revenue generated.
14.When receiving merchandise from a commercial vendor, which
document is signed by the RS to acknowledge receipt?
A. Packing List
B. Invoice
C. Bill of Lading
D. Requisition
Rationale: The commercial invoice is signed to verify that the
items listed were actually delivered and received.
15. What type of inventory is conducted when a new RS takes over a
retail outlet?
A. Spot Inventory
B. Relief-of-Custodian Inventory
C. Quarterly Inventory
D. Wall-to-Wall Inventory
Rationale: A relief inventory ensures that the incoming custodian
is not held responsible for prior shortages.
16.Which of the following items is considered "Marked-Down"
material?
A. Items stolen from the store
B. Items sold at a reduced price due to damage or
upcoming expiration
C. Items donated to the USO|D. Items transferred to another ship
Rationale: Markdowns are authorized to move slow-selling or
slightly damaged items to prevent total loss.
17. What is the standard security requirement for a retail storeroom
door?
A. A standard key lock
|B. A high-security padlock and a locking bar
C. A simple deadbolt
D. No lock is required if the ship is underway