PMK-EE E5 Comprehensive Q&A Guide – High-
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Which of the following terms is interchangeable with fundamentals of leadership?
1. Total quality leadership
2. Motivational theory
3. Basic principles of leadership
4. Principles of supervision - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔3. Basix principles of
leadership
The publications that govern the rules and regulations of a petty officer's actions are
1. U.S. Navy Regulations and Manual for Courts-Martial only
2. U.S. Navy Regulations and Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S.
Navy only
3. U.S. Navy Regulations, Manual for Courts-Martial, and Standard Organization and
Regulations
of the U.S. Navy
4. Military Requirements for Petty Officer Third Class - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔3.
U.S. Navy Regulations, Manual for Court-Matrial, and Standard Organization and
regulations of the U.S. Navy
An effective leader should recognize that people as individuals have different values
and beliefs.
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1.True
Which of the following traits is/are common to all successful leaders?
1. Initiative
2. Dedication
3. Accountability
4. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. All of the above
Which of the following statements explains the relationship between followership and
leadership?
1. The skills used are opposites
2. The skills used are not opposites
3. The skills used are unrelated
4. The roles are performed separately - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔2. The skills used
are not opposite
When you realize you have made a wrong decision, admit your mistake, accept the
responsibility, and
1. criticize others for the mistake
2. don't let subordinates know of your
mistake
3. take steps to avoid repeating the error
,4. do nothing else - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔3. Take steps to avoid repeating the
same error
You will be responsible for providing training to lower-rated personnel for which of
the following reason(s)?
1. They may be inexperienced
2. They may be poorly trained
3. Advancement enhancement
4. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. All of the above
Not understanding the technical language of your rate results in which of the
following problems?
1. Poor communication
2. Failure to advance in rate
3. Misinterpretation of official publications
4. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. All of the above
Human behavior is the result of attempts to satisfy certain
1. wants
2. ideas
3. whims
4. needs - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. Needs
Human behavior is classified into which of
the following number of levels or groups?
1. Five
2. Six
3. Three
4. Four - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. Five
What level of human behavior is the most important?
1. Esteem
2. Safety-security
3. Survival
4. Self-actualization - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. Survival
When dealing with people, you can NOT change which of the following human traits?
1. Wants
2. Thought processes
3. Skills
4. Emotional makeup - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. Emotional makeup
An effective leader uses personality and skill to motivate and influence people to do
a job.
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. False
When you break a job down into tasks, you
are performing what phase of supervision?
,1. Directing
2. Planning and organizing
3. Rewarding and disciplining
4. Setting goals - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔2. Planning and organizing
What series of OPNAV instructions provides detailed instructions on a wide range of
safety concerns?
1. 4400
2. 5100
3. 6100
4. 11200 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔2. 5100
In order to judge the progress of a job, which of the following basic questions must
you answer before you begin the job?
1. Who and what
2. When and where
3. How
4. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. All of the above
When reporting status to a superior there are four "B's" to remember: Be on time, Be
accurate, Be brief, and Be
1. gone
2. courteous
3. formal
4. forceful - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. Gone
Nominating a subordinate for Sailor of the month is an example of what type of
feedback?
1. Positive
2. Constructive
3. Good
4. Praise - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. Positive
A good rule of thumb to follow when giving feedback is to correct
1. openly and directly
2. in public and praise in private
3. in private and praise in public
4. when you and the other person have time - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔3. In private
and praise in public
If 20% of your people are causing 80% of the problems, how much of your
administrative time can you expect to spend dealing with this same 20%?
1. 20% to 30%
2. 40% to 50%
3. 60% to 70%
4. 80% to 90% - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. 80% to 90%
When counseling a subordinate, which of the following is NOT a key point to
remember?
, 1. Be a good listener
2. Keep the individual's problem
confidential
3. Help the individual grow in self-
understanding
4. All problems are solvable in one session - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. All
problems are solvable in one session
During counseling you allow the subordinate to determine the direction of the
session. What type of counseling session is this?
1. Self-directed
2. Nondirected
3. Undirected
4. Informal directed - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔2. Nondirected
The Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) is designed to qualify a Sailor for a
specific watch station at what level?
1. Minimum
2. Maximum
3. Intermediate
4. Expert - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. Minimum
Which of the following methods is used for record keeping in PQS?
1. Chart only
2. Computer only
3. Either 1 or 2 above
4. Sign-off page - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. Sign-off page
Values is one of the themes used as the foundation for the Leadership Continuum
course. Which of the following themes is/are also used as the foundation?
1. Responsibility and authority
2. Unity of command, Navy, and services
3. Continuous improvement
4. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. All of the above
When deciding on a method of teaching, which of the following factors must you
consider?
1. Nature of the trainee
2. Subject matter
3. Time limitations
4. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. All of the above
Detailed information on the duties and responsibilities of a training petty officer can
be found in what document?
1. Standard Organization and Regulations of the U. S. Navy
2. Personnel Qualification Standards Management Guide
3. OPNAVINST 3500.34
4. OPNAVINST 5500 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. Standard Organization and
Regulations of the U.S. Navy 3120.32
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Which of the following terms is interchangeable with fundamentals of leadership?
1. Total quality leadership
2. Motivational theory
3. Basic principles of leadership
4. Principles of supervision - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔3. Basix principles of
leadership
The publications that govern the rules and regulations of a petty officer's actions are
1. U.S. Navy Regulations and Manual for Courts-Martial only
2. U.S. Navy Regulations and Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S.
Navy only
3. U.S. Navy Regulations, Manual for Courts-Martial, and Standard Organization and
Regulations
of the U.S. Navy
4. Military Requirements for Petty Officer Third Class - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔3.
U.S. Navy Regulations, Manual for Court-Matrial, and Standard Organization and
regulations of the U.S. Navy
An effective leader should recognize that people as individuals have different values
and beliefs.
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1.True
Which of the following traits is/are common to all successful leaders?
1. Initiative
2. Dedication
3. Accountability
4. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. All of the above
Which of the following statements explains the relationship between followership and
leadership?
1. The skills used are opposites
2. The skills used are not opposites
3. The skills used are unrelated
4. The roles are performed separately - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔2. The skills used
are not opposite
When you realize you have made a wrong decision, admit your mistake, accept the
responsibility, and
1. criticize others for the mistake
2. don't let subordinates know of your
mistake
3. take steps to avoid repeating the error
,4. do nothing else - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔3. Take steps to avoid repeating the
same error
You will be responsible for providing training to lower-rated personnel for which of
the following reason(s)?
1. They may be inexperienced
2. They may be poorly trained
3. Advancement enhancement
4. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. All of the above
Not understanding the technical language of your rate results in which of the
following problems?
1. Poor communication
2. Failure to advance in rate
3. Misinterpretation of official publications
4. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. All of the above
Human behavior is the result of attempts to satisfy certain
1. wants
2. ideas
3. whims
4. needs - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. Needs
Human behavior is classified into which of
the following number of levels or groups?
1. Five
2. Six
3. Three
4. Four - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. Five
What level of human behavior is the most important?
1. Esteem
2. Safety-security
3. Survival
4. Self-actualization - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. Survival
When dealing with people, you can NOT change which of the following human traits?
1. Wants
2. Thought processes
3. Skills
4. Emotional makeup - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. Emotional makeup
An effective leader uses personality and skill to motivate and influence people to do
a job.
1. True
2. False - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. False
When you break a job down into tasks, you
are performing what phase of supervision?
,1. Directing
2. Planning and organizing
3. Rewarding and disciplining
4. Setting goals - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔2. Planning and organizing
What series of OPNAV instructions provides detailed instructions on a wide range of
safety concerns?
1. 4400
2. 5100
3. 6100
4. 11200 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔2. 5100
In order to judge the progress of a job, which of the following basic questions must
you answer before you begin the job?
1. Who and what
2. When and where
3. How
4. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. All of the above
When reporting status to a superior there are four "B's" to remember: Be on time, Be
accurate, Be brief, and Be
1. gone
2. courteous
3. formal
4. forceful - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. Gone
Nominating a subordinate for Sailor of the month is an example of what type of
feedback?
1. Positive
2. Constructive
3. Good
4. Praise - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. Positive
A good rule of thumb to follow when giving feedback is to correct
1. openly and directly
2. in public and praise in private
3. in private and praise in public
4. when you and the other person have time - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔3. In private
and praise in public
If 20% of your people are causing 80% of the problems, how much of your
administrative time can you expect to spend dealing with this same 20%?
1. 20% to 30%
2. 40% to 50%
3. 60% to 70%
4. 80% to 90% - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. 80% to 90%
When counseling a subordinate, which of the following is NOT a key point to
remember?
, 1. Be a good listener
2. Keep the individual's problem
confidential
3. Help the individual grow in self-
understanding
4. All problems are solvable in one session - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. All
problems are solvable in one session
During counseling you allow the subordinate to determine the direction of the
session. What type of counseling session is this?
1. Self-directed
2. Nondirected
3. Undirected
4. Informal directed - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔2. Nondirected
The Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) is designed to qualify a Sailor for a
specific watch station at what level?
1. Minimum
2. Maximum
3. Intermediate
4. Expert - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. Minimum
Which of the following methods is used for record keeping in PQS?
1. Chart only
2. Computer only
3. Either 1 or 2 above
4. Sign-off page - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. Sign-off page
Values is one of the themes used as the foundation for the Leadership Continuum
course. Which of the following themes is/are also used as the foundation?
1. Responsibility and authority
2. Unity of command, Navy, and services
3. Continuous improvement
4. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. All of the above
When deciding on a method of teaching, which of the following factors must you
consider?
1. Nature of the trainee
2. Subject matter
3. Time limitations
4. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔4. All of the above
Detailed information on the duties and responsibilities of a training petty officer can
be found in what document?
1. Standard Organization and Regulations of the U. S. Navy
2. Personnel Qualification Standards Management Guide
3. OPNAVINST 3500.34
4. OPNAVINST 5500 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔1. Standard Organization and
Regulations of the U.S. Navy 3120.32
