PMK-EE: Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility
Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+ (Navy)
A 15 gun salute is rendered to a Navy Officer of what rank? Vice Admiral
A Flag Officer or Unit Commander Afloat may display their personal flag or command
pennant from no more than what total number of vessels? One
A formal act performed on public occasions is the definition of what term? Ceremony
A Sailor standing in the right flank position when command AT CLOSE INTERVALS,
DRESS RIGHT, DRESS is given should look a) what direction and place his left hand
and arm in b) what position? a) Straight ahead b) Left hand on hip
All of the following missions were a part of the Vietnam Police Action, EXCEPT which
one? Surface ships conducting amphibious operations
An act or verbal expression of consideration or respect describes what term? Courtesy
Any national flag flown at half-mast should be intentionally recognized as having what
meaning? Mourning
During and prior to the 19th century, what were three major classes of Navy vessels?
Ships of the line, frigates, and sloops of war
During colors, you are driving a vehicle within sight or hearing range of the ceremony.
Which of the following actions must you take? Stop vehicle and remain seated at
attention
During Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the Navy helped move approximately what amount
of support equipment and supplies? 18.3 billion pounds
During or prior to the 19th century, what were the three major classes of Navy vessels?
Ships of the line, frigates, and sloops of war
During the late 18th century, battleships were classified as what type of ship? Ships of
the line
During the War of 1812, what ship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides"? USS
Constitution
During World War II, the Navy was heavily involved in which of the following Atlantic
(European) actions? The invasion of Normandy
, Fleet Admiral Nimitz signed the Japanese surrender in 1945 aboard what sip? USS
MISSOURI
Given recognition to the American "Stars and Stripes" flag, what was the first country to
give a nine gun salute? France
Gun salutes are normally fired at what time interval? 5 seconds
Gun salutes are rendered on all of the following occasions, EXCEPT which one? Labor
Day
Immediately after the United States entered World War I, women were enlisted on a
large scale into what job title? Yeoman
In 1775, the Second Continental Congress approved the purchase of what total number
of vessels? Two
In 1843, the Invention of steam power incorporated in the USS Princeton, paved the
way for progress in the development of what system? The screw propeller
In formation, relaxing without moving you right foot or talking is known as what position?
AT EASE
In the early 19th century, capturing merchant ships as prizes of war was the primary
purpose of what Navy vessels? Privateers
In the early 19th century, ship propulsion greatly improved due to which of the following
developments? Steam power
In U.S. history, what person stated "I have not yet begun to fight"? John Paul Jones
In what year did the Navy launch its first iron-hulled warship? 1843
In what year was the construction of the USS Constitution completed? 1798
John Paul Jones, often referred to as the "father of our highest naval traditions", is also
famous because of which of the following accomplishments? His victory over HMS
Serapis
Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except for Sundays, side
boys should be paraded during what times? 0800 to sunset
On December 16th, 1907 the great white fleet left Hampton roads on a cruise around
the world to show the flag and to demonstrate what attribute? Strength
Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+ (Navy)
A 15 gun salute is rendered to a Navy Officer of what rank? Vice Admiral
A Flag Officer or Unit Commander Afloat may display their personal flag or command
pennant from no more than what total number of vessels? One
A formal act performed on public occasions is the definition of what term? Ceremony
A Sailor standing in the right flank position when command AT CLOSE INTERVALS,
DRESS RIGHT, DRESS is given should look a) what direction and place his left hand
and arm in b) what position? a) Straight ahead b) Left hand on hip
All of the following missions were a part of the Vietnam Police Action, EXCEPT which
one? Surface ships conducting amphibious operations
An act or verbal expression of consideration or respect describes what term? Courtesy
Any national flag flown at half-mast should be intentionally recognized as having what
meaning? Mourning
During and prior to the 19th century, what were three major classes of Navy vessels?
Ships of the line, frigates, and sloops of war
During colors, you are driving a vehicle within sight or hearing range of the ceremony.
Which of the following actions must you take? Stop vehicle and remain seated at
attention
During Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the Navy helped move approximately what amount
of support equipment and supplies? 18.3 billion pounds
During or prior to the 19th century, what were the three major classes of Navy vessels?
Ships of the line, frigates, and sloops of war
During the late 18th century, battleships were classified as what type of ship? Ships of
the line
During the War of 1812, what ship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides"? USS
Constitution
During World War II, the Navy was heavily involved in which of the following Atlantic
(European) actions? The invasion of Normandy
, Fleet Admiral Nimitz signed the Japanese surrender in 1945 aboard what sip? USS
MISSOURI
Given recognition to the American "Stars and Stripes" flag, what was the first country to
give a nine gun salute? France
Gun salutes are normally fired at what time interval? 5 seconds
Gun salutes are rendered on all of the following occasions, EXCEPT which one? Labor
Day
Immediately after the United States entered World War I, women were enlisted on a
large scale into what job title? Yeoman
In 1775, the Second Continental Congress approved the purchase of what total number
of vessels? Two
In 1843, the Invention of steam power incorporated in the USS Princeton, paved the
way for progress in the development of what system? The screw propeller
In formation, relaxing without moving you right foot or talking is known as what position?
AT EASE
In the early 19th century, capturing merchant ships as prizes of war was the primary
purpose of what Navy vessels? Privateers
In the early 19th century, ship propulsion greatly improved due to which of the following
developments? Steam power
In U.S. history, what person stated "I have not yet begun to fight"? John Paul Jones
In what year did the Navy launch its first iron-hulled warship? 1843
In what year was the construction of the USS Constitution completed? 1798
John Paul Jones, often referred to as the "father of our highest naval traditions", is also
famous because of which of the following accomplishments? His victory over HMS
Serapis
Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except for Sundays, side
boys should be paraded during what times? 0800 to sunset
On December 16th, 1907 the great white fleet left Hampton roads on a cruise around
the world to show the flag and to demonstrate what attribute? Strength
