SWE EPME STUDY GUIDE WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS 2026
COMPLETE REVIEW PACKAGE
◉ Who is normally the appeal authority for an EER?
Answer: First Flag Officer in Chain of Command
◉ What is the definition given in the recruit training master pamphlet
for effective communication?
Answer: An effective communicator is successful in establishing an
active two-way link with another individual or group.
◉ What are the common barriers to effective communication?
Answer: External barriers:
-physical / distance
-ambient noise
-distracting movement
-language (dialect, accent)
Perpetual Barriers:
-past experience - can lead to assuming intentions or behaviors of
individuals.
-stereotypes - making large sweeping generalizations with different
groups of people.
-emotional blocking - fear or worry can cloud the thought process.
,-social status - people treat each other based on economic conditions.
◉ How can you overcome the common barriers to effective
communication.
Answer: Practice active lists j f to overcome barriers to communication
Active Listening:
- Suspend judgment by practicing nonjudgmental listening.
- Resist distractions; focus on the person. Make eye contact.
- Wait before responding. Listen with an open mind before responding.
- Ask open-ended questions.
- Observe body language and voice tone.
Deterrents:
- Avoid assumptions; listen to the whole story.
- Eliminate external and internal distractions.
- Avoid push-button issues that you know have the potential to make the
listener upset.
- Avoid daydreaming.
- Do not prepare your response while someone is talking.
◉ 9. What is a means to test understanding of a message for effective
communication?
Answer: - Parroting - repeat back the same words you heard.
- Paraphrasing - the idea in words you can understand. This allows the
sender to confirm the idea they sent.
, - Clarifying - ask open-ended questions.
◉ 10. What is a means to test understanding of a message for effective
communication?
Answer: - Parroting (repeat back the same words you heard)
- Paraphrasing (the idea in words you can understand; allows the sender
to confirm the idea they sent)
- Clarifying (ask open-ended questions)
◉ What is a means to test understanding of a message for effecting
communication?
Answer: - Parroting (repeat back the same words you heard)
- Paraphrasing (the idea in words you can understand; allows the sender
to confirm the idea they sent)
- Clarifying (ask open-ended questions)
◉ What is one type of listening for effective communication?
Answer: Active and reflective listening
The 4 types of listening are:
- Inactive - This is the kind of listening you want to avoid. It is
inefficient and unproductive. "In one ear and out the other."
- Selective - This kind of listening is probably the most common. It's
when you hear what you want to hear.
- Active - Listening is a conscious effort to listen for the complete
message.
ACCURATE ANSWERS 2026
COMPLETE REVIEW PACKAGE
◉ Who is normally the appeal authority for an EER?
Answer: First Flag Officer in Chain of Command
◉ What is the definition given in the recruit training master pamphlet
for effective communication?
Answer: An effective communicator is successful in establishing an
active two-way link with another individual or group.
◉ What are the common barriers to effective communication?
Answer: External barriers:
-physical / distance
-ambient noise
-distracting movement
-language (dialect, accent)
Perpetual Barriers:
-past experience - can lead to assuming intentions or behaviors of
individuals.
-stereotypes - making large sweeping generalizations with different
groups of people.
-emotional blocking - fear or worry can cloud the thought process.
,-social status - people treat each other based on economic conditions.
◉ How can you overcome the common barriers to effective
communication.
Answer: Practice active lists j f to overcome barriers to communication
Active Listening:
- Suspend judgment by practicing nonjudgmental listening.
- Resist distractions; focus on the person. Make eye contact.
- Wait before responding. Listen with an open mind before responding.
- Ask open-ended questions.
- Observe body language and voice tone.
Deterrents:
- Avoid assumptions; listen to the whole story.
- Eliminate external and internal distractions.
- Avoid push-button issues that you know have the potential to make the
listener upset.
- Avoid daydreaming.
- Do not prepare your response while someone is talking.
◉ 9. What is a means to test understanding of a message for effective
communication?
Answer: - Parroting - repeat back the same words you heard.
- Paraphrasing - the idea in words you can understand. This allows the
sender to confirm the idea they sent.
, - Clarifying - ask open-ended questions.
◉ 10. What is a means to test understanding of a message for effective
communication?
Answer: - Parroting (repeat back the same words you heard)
- Paraphrasing (the idea in words you can understand; allows the sender
to confirm the idea they sent)
- Clarifying (ask open-ended questions)
◉ What is a means to test understanding of a message for effecting
communication?
Answer: - Parroting (repeat back the same words you heard)
- Paraphrasing (the idea in words you can understand; allows the sender
to confirm the idea they sent)
- Clarifying (ask open-ended questions)
◉ What is one type of listening for effective communication?
Answer: Active and reflective listening
The 4 types of listening are:
- Inactive - This is the kind of listening you want to avoid. It is
inefficient and unproductive. "In one ear and out the other."
- Selective - This kind of listening is probably the most common. It's
when you hear what you want to hear.
- Active - Listening is a conscious effort to listen for the complete
message.
