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CCC Common Core Practice Exam: 100 Questions with Answers
Section 1: Army Leadership & the Leadership Requirements Model (Questions 1–25)
Q1. Which Army model covers the core attributes and competencies for leaders at all levels
of leadership?
A. Army Team Building Process Model
B. Unit Leader Development Program
C. Leadership Requirements Model
D. Sustainable Readiness Model
:C
Rationale: The Leadership Requirements Model (Figure 1.1, FM 6-22) defines the core
attributes and competencies expected of Army leaders at all levels .
Q2. Which of the following is NOT a component of the Army Leadership Requirements
Model?
A. Character
B. Presence
C. Intelligence
D. Intellectual Capacity
:C
Rationale: The Leadership Requirements Model consists of attributes (Character, Presence,
Intellect) and competencies (Leads, Develops, Achieves). "Intelligence" is not one of the
three attributes .
Q3. CPT Jones lacks humility and refuses to seek others' input and feedback. He places
himself in a position to receive credit even at the cost of the organization. Which segment of
the Leadership Requirements Model is CPT Jones displaying a flaw in?
A. Presence
B. Character
C. Intellect
D. Achieves
:B
Rationale: Character encompasses who a leader is internally—values, empathy, Warrior
Ethos, discipline, and humility. CPT Jones's lack of humility and self-serving behavior
represents a flaw in Character .
Q4. CPT Scott projects self-confidence and composure while leading his shop. He recovers
quickly from stress while maintaining focus on the mission. What component of the Army
Leadership Requirements Model does CPT Scott display?
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A. Character
B. Presence
C. Intellect
D. Develops
:B
Rationale: Presence includes military bearing, professional appearance, physical fitness,
confidence, and resilience. CPT Scott's composure and stress recovery reflect Presence .
Q5. A leader who faces their fear of heights and completes a repel tower without hesitation
is demonstrating which component of the Leadership Requirements Model?
A. Leads
B. Achieves
C. Presence
D. Character
:B
Rationale: Achieves is the competency of getting results. Facing a personal fear to
accomplish the mission reflects the Achieves competency .
Q6. When extending influence beyond the chain of command, what do most leaders have to
do?
A. Balance mission and welfare
B. Identify high-risk behavior
C. Influence without authority
D. Instill discipline
:C
Rationale: ADP 6-22 (para 5-50) states that when extending influence beyond the chain of
command, most leaders must influence without authority .
Q7. Which method of influence are leaders using when they create enthusiasm for a request
by arousing strong emotions in support of a decision?
A. Rational persuasion
B. Inspirational appeal
C. Collaboration
D. Exchange
:B
Rationale: Inspirational appeal creates enthusiasm by arousing strong emotions in support of
a decision. Rational persuasion uses logical arguments and factual evidence .
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Q8. 2LT Jacobs strives to be the positive example by placing heavy emphasis on remaining
physically fit and demonstrating strict adherence to the Army profession. Which attribute of
the Army Leadership Requirements Model is 2LT Jacobs displaying?
A. Character
B. Presence
C. Intellect
D. Leads
:B
Rationale: Presence includes physical fitness, military bearing, and professional appearance.
2LT Jacobs demonstrates Presence through physical fitness and adherence to the profession
.
Q9. CPT Brand brings his platoon leaders in for a meeting to discuss an upcoming training
event. He explains his intent and asks for their feedback, asking each to disseminate the
intent and gain bottom-up refinement. This is an example of which method of influence?
A. Rational persuasion
B. Inspirational appeal
C. Collaboration
D. Pressure
:C
Rationale: Collaboration involves working jointly with others to achieve a shared goal. CPT
Brand's approach of seeking feedback and bottom-up refinement is collaboration .
Q10. During 2LT Hopkins's commissioning ceremony, she swore an oath to uphold the Army
values. With her new Army professional identity, she is bound by what as she goes forward
in her career?
A. The Army Ethic
B. The Uniform Code of Military Justice
C. The Soldier's Creed
D. The Officer's Oath
:A
Rationale: The Army Ethic (ADP 6-22, paras 1-56 through 1-58) is the set of enduring moral
principles, values, beliefs, and laws that guide the Army profession .
Q11. CPT Fields takes command and during an FTX notices negative incidents distracting
from training. After each incident, he gathers those involved to discuss what happened,
identify why it occurred, and implement measures to prevent recurrence. He shows
tolerance for discussing mistakes and encourages feedback. This is an example of what?
CCC Common Core Practice Exam: 100 Questions with Answers
Section 1: Army Leadership & the Leadership Requirements Model (Questions 1–25)
Q1. Which Army model covers the core attributes and competencies for leaders at all levels
of leadership?
A. Army Team Building Process Model
B. Unit Leader Development Program
C. Leadership Requirements Model
D. Sustainable Readiness Model
:C
Rationale: The Leadership Requirements Model (Figure 1.1, FM 6-22) defines the core
attributes and competencies expected of Army leaders at all levels .
Q2. Which of the following is NOT a component of the Army Leadership Requirements
Model?
A. Character
B. Presence
C. Intelligence
D. Intellectual Capacity
:C
Rationale: The Leadership Requirements Model consists of attributes (Character, Presence,
Intellect) and competencies (Leads, Develops, Achieves). "Intelligence" is not one of the
three attributes .
Q3. CPT Jones lacks humility and refuses to seek others' input and feedback. He places
himself in a position to receive credit even at the cost of the organization. Which segment of
the Leadership Requirements Model is CPT Jones displaying a flaw in?
A. Presence
B. Character
C. Intellect
D. Achieves
:B
Rationale: Character encompasses who a leader is internally—values, empathy, Warrior
Ethos, discipline, and humility. CPT Jones's lack of humility and self-serving behavior
represents a flaw in Character .
Q4. CPT Scott projects self-confidence and composure while leading his shop. He recovers
quickly from stress while maintaining focus on the mission. What component of the Army
Leadership Requirements Model does CPT Scott display?
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A. Character
B. Presence
C. Intellect
D. Develops
:B
Rationale: Presence includes military bearing, professional appearance, physical fitness,
confidence, and resilience. CPT Scott's composure and stress recovery reflect Presence .
Q5. A leader who faces their fear of heights and completes a repel tower without hesitation
is demonstrating which component of the Leadership Requirements Model?
A. Leads
B. Achieves
C. Presence
D. Character
:B
Rationale: Achieves is the competency of getting results. Facing a personal fear to
accomplish the mission reflects the Achieves competency .
Q6. When extending influence beyond the chain of command, what do most leaders have to
do?
A. Balance mission and welfare
B. Identify high-risk behavior
C. Influence without authority
D. Instill discipline
:C
Rationale: ADP 6-22 (para 5-50) states that when extending influence beyond the chain of
command, most leaders must influence without authority .
Q7. Which method of influence are leaders using when they create enthusiasm for a request
by arousing strong emotions in support of a decision?
A. Rational persuasion
B. Inspirational appeal
C. Collaboration
D. Exchange
:B
Rationale: Inspirational appeal creates enthusiasm by arousing strong emotions in support of
a decision. Rational persuasion uses logical arguments and factual evidence .
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Q8. 2LT Jacobs strives to be the positive example by placing heavy emphasis on remaining
physically fit and demonstrating strict adherence to the Army profession. Which attribute of
the Army Leadership Requirements Model is 2LT Jacobs displaying?
A. Character
B. Presence
C. Intellect
D. Leads
:B
Rationale: Presence includes physical fitness, military bearing, and professional appearance.
2LT Jacobs demonstrates Presence through physical fitness and adherence to the profession
.
Q9. CPT Brand brings his platoon leaders in for a meeting to discuss an upcoming training
event. He explains his intent and asks for their feedback, asking each to disseminate the
intent and gain bottom-up refinement. This is an example of which method of influence?
A. Rational persuasion
B. Inspirational appeal
C. Collaboration
D. Pressure
:C
Rationale: Collaboration involves working jointly with others to achieve a shared goal. CPT
Brand's approach of seeking feedback and bottom-up refinement is collaboration .
Q10. During 2LT Hopkins's commissioning ceremony, she swore an oath to uphold the Army
values. With her new Army professional identity, she is bound by what as she goes forward
in her career?
A. The Army Ethic
B. The Uniform Code of Military Justice
C. The Soldier's Creed
D. The Officer's Oath
:A
Rationale: The Army Ethic (ADP 6-22, paras 1-56 through 1-58) is the set of enduring moral
principles, values, beliefs, and laws that guide the Army profession .
Q11. CPT Fields takes command and during an FTX notices negative incidents distracting
from training. After each incident, he gathers those involved to discuss what happened,
identify why it occurred, and implement measures to prevent recurrence. He shows
tolerance for discussing mistakes and encourages feedback. This is an example of what?
