Civil Air Patrol Leadership Exam Questions and Answers Latest Version 2025 Already Passed
4 Core Values of CAP - Answers Integrity First, Volunteer Service, Excellence in All We Do, and Respect
Benefits of Warrior Spirit - Answers Clear Conscious, Good Reputation. Environment of Trust and
Respect
Integrity - Answers The willingness to do what was right even when no one is looking
Volunteer Service - Answers Selflessness; the difference between "giving" and "taking"
Excellence - Answers No matter what challenge faces you, you will give your best effort
Respect - Answers Treat others the way they want to be treated
Self-Awareness - Answers To know how well you are living up to the ideals of the Core Values; the ability
to monitor and judge your own actions
Self-Discipline - Answers The ability to direct your thoughts, emotions, and actions toward a meaningful
purpose
Attitude - Answers The state of mind that lies behind every action; attitude is a choice and contagious
Oath - Answers A solemn promise
Cadet - Answers A leader in training
The Cadet Oath - Answers I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, and
that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my
uniform properly, and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to become of
service to my community, state, and nation.
The Chain of Command - Answers the order of authority
Self-Management - Answers The process of directing and controlling your actions to that you can
achieve your goals in life
Future Picture - Answers a clear and compelling description of what you want your life to look like at
some point in the future
Goal Setting Process - Answers 1. Dream Big 2. Identify a specific goal and write it down 3. List the steps
needed to reach the goal 4. Get help and support from others 5. Work toward your goal one step at a
time
Ethical Decision Making Process - Answers 1. Stop, think, and define the problem 2. Get the facts 3.
Brainstorm and list your options 4. Weigh your options 5. Consider your values 6. Decide and Act 7. Re-
evaluate the decidsion
, Ethical Trap - Answers Solution is really unethical, and then an ethical problem pops up
Time Management - Answers The process of organizing and using your time wisely
Efficiency - Answers How well a leader is making use of their time and other resources
Procrastination - Answers The practice of putting off for no good reason a task that should be done now
Stress - Answers The body's response to change; anything that causes stress is a stressor
Resilience - Answers The ability to bounce back from adversity
Team - Answers A collection of individuals who are committed to working together to achieve a
common goal (TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More)
Synergy - Answers The idea that working together a team can achieve more than each individual could
on their own
Mentor - Answers A close, trusted, experienced, advisor
Active Listening - Answers The process of receiving, deciphering, and responding to spoken and non-
verbal messages
SQ3R - Answers Survey, Question, Read, Recall, Review
Air Force Definition of Leadership - Answers The art and science of influencing and directing people to
accomplish the assigned mission
Culture - Answers The attitudes, customs, and values of a civilization- influences how we approach
leadership
Roles of the Leader - Answers Visionary (ex Billy Mitchel), Motivator (ex John F. Kennedy),
Communicator (ex Martin Luther King Jr.), Expert (ex Jimmy Doolittle), Teacher (ex Anne Sullivan)
Great Man Theory - Answers The idea that only some men are imbued with leadership and that they
should be studied and leaders should be acquainted with them
Trait Theory - Answers Explains leadership in terms of the personality and character of the leader
Flag Day - Answers The day the U.S Congress created the Flag: June 14, 1777
Standard - Answers An established requirement, a principle by which something can be judged
Military Bearing - Answers How those in uniform carry themselves; bearing includes posture, mental
attitude, how faithfully customs and courtesies are rendered, etc..
NCO Readiness - Answers Technical Readiness (Leader as Expert), Physical Readiness, Mental Readiness
4 Core Values of CAP - Answers Integrity First, Volunteer Service, Excellence in All We Do, and Respect
Benefits of Warrior Spirit - Answers Clear Conscious, Good Reputation. Environment of Trust and
Respect
Integrity - Answers The willingness to do what was right even when no one is looking
Volunteer Service - Answers Selflessness; the difference between "giving" and "taking"
Excellence - Answers No matter what challenge faces you, you will give your best effort
Respect - Answers Treat others the way they want to be treated
Self-Awareness - Answers To know how well you are living up to the ideals of the Core Values; the ability
to monitor and judge your own actions
Self-Discipline - Answers The ability to direct your thoughts, emotions, and actions toward a meaningful
purpose
Attitude - Answers The state of mind that lies behind every action; attitude is a choice and contagious
Oath - Answers A solemn promise
Cadet - Answers A leader in training
The Cadet Oath - Answers I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, and
that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my
uniform properly, and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to become of
service to my community, state, and nation.
The Chain of Command - Answers the order of authority
Self-Management - Answers The process of directing and controlling your actions to that you can
achieve your goals in life
Future Picture - Answers a clear and compelling description of what you want your life to look like at
some point in the future
Goal Setting Process - Answers 1. Dream Big 2. Identify a specific goal and write it down 3. List the steps
needed to reach the goal 4. Get help and support from others 5. Work toward your goal one step at a
time
Ethical Decision Making Process - Answers 1. Stop, think, and define the problem 2. Get the facts 3.
Brainstorm and list your options 4. Weigh your options 5. Consider your values 6. Decide and Act 7. Re-
evaluate the decidsion
, Ethical Trap - Answers Solution is really unethical, and then an ethical problem pops up
Time Management - Answers The process of organizing and using your time wisely
Efficiency - Answers How well a leader is making use of their time and other resources
Procrastination - Answers The practice of putting off for no good reason a task that should be done now
Stress - Answers The body's response to change; anything that causes stress is a stressor
Resilience - Answers The ability to bounce back from adversity
Team - Answers A collection of individuals who are committed to working together to achieve a
common goal (TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More)
Synergy - Answers The idea that working together a team can achieve more than each individual could
on their own
Mentor - Answers A close, trusted, experienced, advisor
Active Listening - Answers The process of receiving, deciphering, and responding to spoken and non-
verbal messages
SQ3R - Answers Survey, Question, Read, Recall, Review
Air Force Definition of Leadership - Answers The art and science of influencing and directing people to
accomplish the assigned mission
Culture - Answers The attitudes, customs, and values of a civilization- influences how we approach
leadership
Roles of the Leader - Answers Visionary (ex Billy Mitchel), Motivator (ex John F. Kennedy),
Communicator (ex Martin Luther King Jr.), Expert (ex Jimmy Doolittle), Teacher (ex Anne Sullivan)
Great Man Theory - Answers The idea that only some men are imbued with leadership and that they
should be studied and leaders should be acquainted with them
Trait Theory - Answers Explains leadership in terms of the personality and character of the leader
Flag Day - Answers The day the U.S Congress created the Flag: June 14, 1777
Standard - Answers An established requirement, a principle by which something can be judged
Military Bearing - Answers How those in uniform carry themselves; bearing includes posture, mental
attitude, how faithfully customs and courtesies are rendered, etc..
NCO Readiness - Answers Technical Readiness (Leader as Expert), Physical Readiness, Mental Readiness
