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ALS TEST AND ANSWERS 1 2024
Definition of Learning - answer-Changes the way a person thinks, feels, or behaves
Take Notes - answer-Include main ideas and supporting details
Study - answer-Instead of memorizing, seem to understand
Practice - answer-Reinforces knowledge, builds self-confidence
Formative Exercises - answer-Indicate preparedness for summative evaluation
Testing - answer-one indicator of how well you have learned
summative evaluation - answer-Determine if you have met learning objectives
lifelong learning - answer-apply information after graduation and continue learning
Employing Military Capabilities - answer-Operational and Strategic Art
Enterprise Perspective - answer-Global, Regional and Cultural Awareness
Managing Organizations and Resources - answer-Change management
Strategic Thinking - answer-adaptability
Leading People - answer-diversity
Fostering Collaborative Relationships - answer-negotiating
Embodies Airman Culture - answer-Ethical Leadership
Communicating - answer-active listening
purpose - answer-What am I trying to accomplish? What is my central aim/purpose?
Questions - answer-What question am I raising? What question am I addressing? Am I
considering the complexities in the question?
information - answer-What information am I using in coming to that conclusion? What
experience have I had to support this claim? What information do I need to settle the question?
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Inferences/Conclusions - answer-How did I reach this conclusion? Is there another way to
interpret the information?
Concepts - answer-What is the main idea here? Can I explain this idea?
Assumptions - answer-What am I taking for granted? What assumption has led me to that
conclusion?
implications and consequences - answer-If someone accepted my position, what would be the
implications? What am I implying?
points of view - answer-From what point of view am I looking at this issue? Is there another
point of view I should consider?
SrA Shelby listens to her Command Chief say, "the course 3 version can be rigorous so you'll
want to manage your time wisely because your achievements depend entirely on the effort you
put forth. Invest time in reviewing lesson objectives and samples of behavior because they help
you prepare for in class sessions as well as exams. Although the material is only in an online
format most students find it takes effective note taking and study habits, participation in group
discussions, and effective use of EPME's structured thinking process to make it through the
course"
The chiefs comments BEST explain ________ concepts and how they contribute to individual
success. - answer-Successful Learning (then time management then effective study habits)
The day before graduating, SrA Hill is showing her dad, a military retiree, around the campus
when he asks, "What was the hardest part of the course?" Hill replies, "The schedule was hard at
first because I was juggling reading, writing, and homework assignments plus marathon study
sessions with my flight. I finally settled into a routine that helped me pay attention in class, take
good notes, and actively participate in classroom discussions. However, I would have to say the
hardest part for me was the public speaking. Thank goodness, my flight came together to practice
all the time.
SrA Hill's actions BEST illustrate __________ and its impact on her effectiveness.
a. time managements concepts
b. study and practice habits
c. elements of the learning process - answer-Eight elements of the learning process
While talking with another instructor, MSgt Moore says, "I'm concerned about SrA Laws, one of
my students. He completes all assignments and I know he takes notes because he shares them
with the flight, but he barely passed his briefing evaluations, which I believe is due to the flight
helping him practice too much. Although I have seen him study with the flight, most of the time
he studies alone. This morning he failed formative exercise, by one question, and failed to meet
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the academic standard. I counseled him about additional study but I'm not sure he can pass the
summative"
SrA Laws' _______ will MOST likely ______ his effectiveness.
a. Effective use of the elements of the learning process; enhance
B. Ineffective use of the Elemis of the learning process; hinder
C. Effective use of the IDPP structured thinking process; enhance
D. Ineffective use of the IDPP structured thinking process; hinder - answer-Effective use of the
elements of the learning process; enhanxe
Speaking to his boss, SSgt Binder says, I've always been taught to spend all the funds in our
account. Otherwise, we lose that for good. Should we spend the funds left in our account on
things we do not really need? Binder's boss responds, "you are the expert on resources...what do
you think?" Binder replies, "I don't know." After Binder asks questions to find the facts and
examines the issue from different viewpoints, he decides not to spend the funds. The following
year, Binder's budget is cut by the amount he did not spend.
SSgt Binder's final actions BEST illustrate __________ impact on mission effectiveness.
a. proficient critical thinking and its
b. critical thinking hindrance and their
c. System 1 approach to decision making and its - answer-Proficient critical thinking and it's
Observing how worried his subordinates looked while waiting to hear about the organizational
restructure, SSgt Steven says, "It's a commonly known fact that a restructure is mostly for the
leadership of the organization, so I wouldn't worry too much. We all know that the enlisted folks
are the people that do most of the work around here and they wouldn't want to change that!"
Afterwards, his subordinates started joking about it.
Because of ______, SSgt Steven's comments will MOST likely _____his effectiveness.
a. critical thinking hindrances; not change
b. critical thinking hindrances; decrease
c. characteristics of a critical thinker; increase
d. characteristics of a critical thinker; not change - answer-Critical thinking hindrances; decrease
The _____ Leadership Theory considers one's ability to complete aSpecific task and the use of
four leadership styles to aid in his or her development - answer-Situational
The ____ Leadership Theory states that a person's ability to lead depends on his or her intellect,
self-confidence, determination, integrity and social skills. - answer-Trait
The _____ Leadership Theory focuses on the argument that persons ability to lead depends on
his or her emotional intelligence, awareness, and control - answer-Skills
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ALS TEST AND ANSWERS 1 2024
Definition of Learning - answer-Changes the way a person thinks, feels, or behaves
Take Notes - answer-Include main ideas and supporting details
Study - answer-Instead of memorizing, seem to understand
Practice - answer-Reinforces knowledge, builds self-confidence
Formative Exercises - answer-Indicate preparedness for summative evaluation
Testing - answer-one indicator of how well you have learned
summative evaluation - answer-Determine if you have met learning objectives
lifelong learning - answer-apply information after graduation and continue learning
Employing Military Capabilities - answer-Operational and Strategic Art
Enterprise Perspective - answer-Global, Regional and Cultural Awareness
Managing Organizations and Resources - answer-Change management
Strategic Thinking - answer-adaptability
Leading People - answer-diversity
Fostering Collaborative Relationships - answer-negotiating
Embodies Airman Culture - answer-Ethical Leadership
Communicating - answer-active listening
purpose - answer-What am I trying to accomplish? What is my central aim/purpose?
Questions - answer-What question am I raising? What question am I addressing? Am I
considering the complexities in the question?
information - answer-What information am I using in coming to that conclusion? What
experience have I had to support this claim? What information do I need to settle the question?
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Inferences/Conclusions - answer-How did I reach this conclusion? Is there another way to
interpret the information?
Concepts - answer-What is the main idea here? Can I explain this idea?
Assumptions - answer-What am I taking for granted? What assumption has led me to that
conclusion?
implications and consequences - answer-If someone accepted my position, what would be the
implications? What am I implying?
points of view - answer-From what point of view am I looking at this issue? Is there another
point of view I should consider?
SrA Shelby listens to her Command Chief say, "the course 3 version can be rigorous so you'll
want to manage your time wisely because your achievements depend entirely on the effort you
put forth. Invest time in reviewing lesson objectives and samples of behavior because they help
you prepare for in class sessions as well as exams. Although the material is only in an online
format most students find it takes effective note taking and study habits, participation in group
discussions, and effective use of EPME's structured thinking process to make it through the
course"
The chiefs comments BEST explain ________ concepts and how they contribute to individual
success. - answer-Successful Learning (then time management then effective study habits)
The day before graduating, SrA Hill is showing her dad, a military retiree, around the campus
when he asks, "What was the hardest part of the course?" Hill replies, "The schedule was hard at
first because I was juggling reading, writing, and homework assignments plus marathon study
sessions with my flight. I finally settled into a routine that helped me pay attention in class, take
good notes, and actively participate in classroom discussions. However, I would have to say the
hardest part for me was the public speaking. Thank goodness, my flight came together to practice
all the time.
SrA Hill's actions BEST illustrate __________ and its impact on her effectiveness.
a. time managements concepts
b. study and practice habits
c. elements of the learning process - answer-Eight elements of the learning process
While talking with another instructor, MSgt Moore says, "I'm concerned about SrA Laws, one of
my students. He completes all assignments and I know he takes notes because he shares them
with the flight, but he barely passed his briefing evaluations, which I believe is due to the flight
helping him practice too much. Although I have seen him study with the flight, most of the time
he studies alone. This morning he failed formative exercise, by one question, and failed to meet
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the academic standard. I counseled him about additional study but I'm not sure he can pass the
summative"
SrA Laws' _______ will MOST likely ______ his effectiveness.
a. Effective use of the elements of the learning process; enhance
B. Ineffective use of the Elemis of the learning process; hinder
C. Effective use of the IDPP structured thinking process; enhance
D. Ineffective use of the IDPP structured thinking process; hinder - answer-Effective use of the
elements of the learning process; enhanxe
Speaking to his boss, SSgt Binder says, I've always been taught to spend all the funds in our
account. Otherwise, we lose that for good. Should we spend the funds left in our account on
things we do not really need? Binder's boss responds, "you are the expert on resources...what do
you think?" Binder replies, "I don't know." After Binder asks questions to find the facts and
examines the issue from different viewpoints, he decides not to spend the funds. The following
year, Binder's budget is cut by the amount he did not spend.
SSgt Binder's final actions BEST illustrate __________ impact on mission effectiveness.
a. proficient critical thinking and its
b. critical thinking hindrance and their
c. System 1 approach to decision making and its - answer-Proficient critical thinking and it's
Observing how worried his subordinates looked while waiting to hear about the organizational
restructure, SSgt Steven says, "It's a commonly known fact that a restructure is mostly for the
leadership of the organization, so I wouldn't worry too much. We all know that the enlisted folks
are the people that do most of the work around here and they wouldn't want to change that!"
Afterwards, his subordinates started joking about it.
Because of ______, SSgt Steven's comments will MOST likely _____his effectiveness.
a. critical thinking hindrances; not change
b. critical thinking hindrances; decrease
c. characteristics of a critical thinker; increase
d. characteristics of a critical thinker; not change - answer-Critical thinking hindrances; decrease
The _____ Leadership Theory considers one's ability to complete aSpecific task and the use of
four leadership styles to aid in his or her development - answer-Situational
The ____ Leadership Theory states that a person's ability to lead depends on his or her intellect,
self-confidence, determination, integrity and social skills. - answer-Trait
The _____ Leadership Theory focuses on the argument that persons ability to lead depends on
his or her emotional intelligence, awareness, and control - answer-Skills
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