NCO DLC Test #1 QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Problem A - Correct Answer problem that two or more individuals come together
to solve
Level - Correct Answer potential capacity: intelligence or talent
Coping Behavior - Correct Answer effort required to do something that is not one's
preference
Style - Correct Answer preferred approach to problem solving, and decision
making
Problem B - Correct Answer problems that stem from human interactions
Cognitive Gap - Correct Answer distance between one's preferred style and the
behavior actually needed in a situation
Opportunity - Correct Answer An appropriate or favorable time, occasion, or
situation favorable for attainment of a goal
Bridger - Correct Answer social role requiring human relation skills, and
an intermediate score (ideally) between those
attempting to assist
Motive - Correct Answer emotional, desire, or physiological need that
causes one to take action
,Basic Principle of A-I Theory - Correct Answer All of us are intelligent and creative, at different
levels and with different styles
Adaptability - Correct Answer Strategic Thinking
Negotiating - Correct Answer Fostering Collaborative Relationships
Global, Regional and
Cultural Awareness - Correct Answer Enterprise Perspective
Diversity - Correct Answer Leading People
Active listening - Correct Answer Communicating
Operational and
Strategic Art - Correct Answer Employing Military Capabilities
Ethical Leadership - Correct Answer Embodies Airman Culture
Change Management - Correct Answer Managing Organizations and Resources
Adaptors - Correct Answer Prefer more structure
Innovators - Correct Answer Prefer less structure
Innovators - Correct Answer Provide the break with accepted theory
Adaptors - Correct Answer Use the rules to solve problems
,Adaptors - Correct Answer Bring order out of turbulence
Innovators - Correct Answer Supply the dynamics to bring about discontinuous change
Adaptors - Correct Answer Provide stability and continuity
Adaptors - Correct Answer Revitalize current systems for tomorrow
Innovators - Correct Answer May break the rules to solve problems
Innovators - Correct Answer Help create break from worn-out systems
Managing A-I Diversity - Correct Answer MSgt Vail has been tasked to lead a team working to reduce
customer wait times at the Dining
Facility. During their first meeting he informs the team that they need to identify and eliminate
any chokepoints in the current process and come up with a different way of doing things. TSgt
Wynn feels the current process works well but, needs a few minor adjustments. When he voices
his concerns, MSgt Vail states "this is the opportunity to get rid of the old system while we have a
chance."
MSgt Vail's comments BEST illustrate his misunderstanding of ______ and its impact on subordinate,
NCO, and mission effectiveness.
Cognitive Gap - Correct Answer TSgt Charlie is discussing A-I Theory with her subordinate when she says,
"This is the distance
between your preferred style and the behavior actually needed in a particular situation. It can
also be the distance in a social interaction, between your preferred styles and that of two people, a
person and a group, or two groups.
Sgt Charlie's comments define _______.
, Innovators - Correct Answer TSgt Silvers is in charge of a team responsible for reducing pharmacy wait
times. During a weekly
meeting with the team she says, "We have to bring in the reins a little; all of your suggestions have
been turned down by leadership." TSgt Swarray chimes in, "But our established procedures are
what got us in this predicament, we must start fresh." TSgt Knight states, "I know my solution was a
bit of a stretch, but the AFI is only an instruction and we don't have to follow it." TSgt Lopez replies,
"I like Knight's suggestion, we must break the mold to speed-up the process."
Sgt Silvers' team is composed of primarily _____ and will likely decrease mission effectiveness.
Bridging - Correct Answer TSgt Gomez and TSgt Foye work on the same team developing CDC's for their
career field. They
often have disputes about how to move forward on projects. TSgt Foye tends to prefer keeping
things close to the same and revising where needed. TSgt Gomez almost always wants to come
up with a new way to create the entire lesson. In order to get the lessons completed MSgt Rainey
often steps in and assists the two TSgt's in coming to an agreement on the best way ahead.
MSgt Rainey's actions BEST illustrates ________________.
Adaptors - Correct Answer Prefer to solve problems in a structured and methodical manner.
Creativity is exercised "inside the box."
Innovators - Correct Answer Prefer to solve problems in a manner that is less concerned with
structure and details. Creativity is exercised "outside the box."
Bridger - Correct Answer A person willing to help other's understand the cognitive approach between
those being bridged
through interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
counselor, mediator, and negotiator.
Level - Correct Answer Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such
ANSWERS
Problem A - Correct Answer problem that two or more individuals come together
to solve
Level - Correct Answer potential capacity: intelligence or talent
Coping Behavior - Correct Answer effort required to do something that is not one's
preference
Style - Correct Answer preferred approach to problem solving, and decision
making
Problem B - Correct Answer problems that stem from human interactions
Cognitive Gap - Correct Answer distance between one's preferred style and the
behavior actually needed in a situation
Opportunity - Correct Answer An appropriate or favorable time, occasion, or
situation favorable for attainment of a goal
Bridger - Correct Answer social role requiring human relation skills, and
an intermediate score (ideally) between those
attempting to assist
Motive - Correct Answer emotional, desire, or physiological need that
causes one to take action
,Basic Principle of A-I Theory - Correct Answer All of us are intelligent and creative, at different
levels and with different styles
Adaptability - Correct Answer Strategic Thinking
Negotiating - Correct Answer Fostering Collaborative Relationships
Global, Regional and
Cultural Awareness - Correct Answer Enterprise Perspective
Diversity - Correct Answer Leading People
Active listening - Correct Answer Communicating
Operational and
Strategic Art - Correct Answer Employing Military Capabilities
Ethical Leadership - Correct Answer Embodies Airman Culture
Change Management - Correct Answer Managing Organizations and Resources
Adaptors - Correct Answer Prefer more structure
Innovators - Correct Answer Prefer less structure
Innovators - Correct Answer Provide the break with accepted theory
Adaptors - Correct Answer Use the rules to solve problems
,Adaptors - Correct Answer Bring order out of turbulence
Innovators - Correct Answer Supply the dynamics to bring about discontinuous change
Adaptors - Correct Answer Provide stability and continuity
Adaptors - Correct Answer Revitalize current systems for tomorrow
Innovators - Correct Answer May break the rules to solve problems
Innovators - Correct Answer Help create break from worn-out systems
Managing A-I Diversity - Correct Answer MSgt Vail has been tasked to lead a team working to reduce
customer wait times at the Dining
Facility. During their first meeting he informs the team that they need to identify and eliminate
any chokepoints in the current process and come up with a different way of doing things. TSgt
Wynn feels the current process works well but, needs a few minor adjustments. When he voices
his concerns, MSgt Vail states "this is the opportunity to get rid of the old system while we have a
chance."
MSgt Vail's comments BEST illustrate his misunderstanding of ______ and its impact on subordinate,
NCO, and mission effectiveness.
Cognitive Gap - Correct Answer TSgt Charlie is discussing A-I Theory with her subordinate when she says,
"This is the distance
between your preferred style and the behavior actually needed in a particular situation. It can
also be the distance in a social interaction, between your preferred styles and that of two people, a
person and a group, or two groups.
Sgt Charlie's comments define _______.
, Innovators - Correct Answer TSgt Silvers is in charge of a team responsible for reducing pharmacy wait
times. During a weekly
meeting with the team she says, "We have to bring in the reins a little; all of your suggestions have
been turned down by leadership." TSgt Swarray chimes in, "But our established procedures are
what got us in this predicament, we must start fresh." TSgt Knight states, "I know my solution was a
bit of a stretch, but the AFI is only an instruction and we don't have to follow it." TSgt Lopez replies,
"I like Knight's suggestion, we must break the mold to speed-up the process."
Sgt Silvers' team is composed of primarily _____ and will likely decrease mission effectiveness.
Bridging - Correct Answer TSgt Gomez and TSgt Foye work on the same team developing CDC's for their
career field. They
often have disputes about how to move forward on projects. TSgt Foye tends to prefer keeping
things close to the same and revising where needed. TSgt Gomez almost always wants to come
up with a new way to create the entire lesson. In order to get the lessons completed MSgt Rainey
often steps in and assists the two TSgt's in coming to an agreement on the best way ahead.
MSgt Rainey's actions BEST illustrates ________________.
Adaptors - Correct Answer Prefer to solve problems in a structured and methodical manner.
Creativity is exercised "inside the box."
Innovators - Correct Answer Prefer to solve problems in a manner that is less concerned with
structure and details. Creativity is exercised "outside the box."
Bridger - Correct Answer A person willing to help other's understand the cognitive approach between
those being bridged
through interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
counselor, mediator, and negotiator.
Level - Correct Answer Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such
