EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉An E-2 should serve what minimum number of months in rate
prior to advancement to paygrade E-3? Answer: 9
◉An enlisted Sailor selected for Chief Warrant Officer can take the
Navy-Wide Advancement Exam when what event occurs? Answer:
He declines the commission
◉What ratings restrict immigrant aliens from receiving training?
Answer: CT, ET, and MA
◉Which of the following conditions is a disqualifier for eligibility to
take the advancement-in-rate exam? Answer: Selected for Limited
Duty Officer
◉An immigrant alien who has been lawfully admitted to the U.S. for
permanent residence has what document? Answer: Immigrant Visa
,◉Prior to separation, a Sailor is required by law to complete what
program? Answer: Transition Assistance Program
◉At what level is the reporting Career Development Board(CDB) to
be held? Answer: Command
◉Seaman Able just checked onboard and should have a Career
Development Board within what maximum number of days?
Answer: 60
◉What special items are discussed at a Career Development Board?
Answer: Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) Incentive programs,
commissioning programs, "A" and "C" school opportunities
◉To be eligible for a selective reenlistment bonus, you should
complete a) what minimum period, or not exceed b) what maximum
period of continuous active Navy service? Answer: a) 24 months
b)16 years
◉What future plans are made at the Career Development Board?
Answer: Short-term and long-term goals
◉A person transitioning to the Fleet Reserve or retiring should
begin Transition Goals, Plans, and Success services what minimum
number of months prior to transition? Answer: 24 months
,◉What is the ultimate goal of conducting training in the Navy?
Answer: To support and improve fleet readiness
◉The first departmental Career Development Board should be held
for a Professional Apprenticeship Career Track Sailor within what
maximum timeframe of reporting to the command? Answer: Within
6 months
◉A Professional Apprenticeship Career Track Sailor is eligible to
apply for a rating designation after being on board for what
minimum number of months? Answer: 12 months
◉To ease the relocation of Navy personnel and their families, what
program was created by the Chief of Naval Operations? Answer:
Navy Sponsor
◉When a Sailor has more than 15 months remaining before his
projected rotation date (PRD), the Sailor's Career Development
Board will be held at what level? Answer: Departmental
◉Active Duty member's and Ready Reservists will submit a new or
updated family care plan no later than what deadline? Answer: 60
days after the child's birth for Active Duty and 90 days after to
Child's birth for Ready Reservists
, ◉Which of the following functions is NOT provided by Navy Fleet
and Family Service Centers? Answer: Recreational services rentals
◉Upon completing 30 years of active duty service, you are qualified
for which of the following categories of retirement? Answer:
Regular Navy Retirement List
◉Manning control authorities have what impact on CMS-ID?
Answer: They identified jobs to be advertised
◉What type of discharge should be issued for security reasons?
Answer: Other than honorable
◉A member should notify a detailer of his intent to separate at the
expiration of active obligated service (EAOS) by taking what action?
Answer: Submitting a 1306/7, requesting to adjust the projected
rotation date (PRD) to match the EAOS
◉When a member on sea duty requests an extension and it is not
feasible due to manning excess, the detailer has what other option?
Answer: Transfer the Sailor to another sea duty command in the
same homeport/area