NAVEDTRA 14504, MILITARY
REQUIREMENTS FOR PETTY OFFICERS
THIRD AND SECOND CLASS. EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
When dealing with people, you can NOT change which of the following human traits? -
ANS Emotional makeup
True or False, a privilege is a benefit provided for the convenience or enjoyment of an
individual? - ANS True
When you realize you have made a wrong decision, admit your mistake, accept the
responsibility, and... - ANS take steps to avoid repeating the error
True or False, Pens or pencils used for work may be worn exposed on the uniform? -
ANS False
Authority should be delegated to the lowest level of competence commensurate with the
subordinate's assigned responsibility and capabilities means which of the following people is
accountable for the performance of a task? - ANS Petty officer assigning the task
What series of OPNAV instructions provides detailed instructions on a wide range of safety
concerns? - ANS 5100
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,True or false, while in uniform women may wear both a necklace and a choker. - ANS False
A petty officer receives organizational authority from what document? - ANS Standard
Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy
When an enlisted person violates a regulation in the presence of both an officer and a petty
officer, who is responsible for correcting the violator? - ANS Petty Officer
True or false, the technique of asking questions should NOT be used to review the lesson of
instruction. - ANS False
True or false, any order imposing punishment outside the framework of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice (UCMJ) is unlawful? - ANS True
Where can you find a list of offenses that must be reported? - ANS Uniform Code of Military
Justice
Values is one of the themes used as the foundation for the Leadership Continuum course. What
themes are also used as the foundation? - ANS • Responsibility and authority
• Unity of command, Navy, and services
• Continuous improvement
True or false, when placing a person on report, you may orally notify the chain of command
(COC). - ANS True
During counseling you allow the subordinate to determine the direction of the session. What
type of counseling session is this? - ANS Nondirected
True or false, your responsibilities as a petty officer end when you are on liberty. - ANS False
Human behavior is the result of attempts to satisfy certain... - ANS Needs
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, True or false, an effective leader should recognize that people as individuals have different
values and beliefs. - ANS True
What traits is/are common to all successful leaders? - ANS • Initiative
• Dedication
• Accountability
A petty officer receives general authority from what document? - ANS U.S. Navy Regulations
As a member of the armed forces, you believe you have been wronged by your commanding
officer. After due application to the commanding officer, you are refused redress. Under what
article of the UCMJ may you complain to any superior officer? - ANS Article 138
A good rule of thumb to follow when giving feedback is to... - ANS correct in private and
praise in public
The results of a preliminary inquiry of an alleged offense are given to which person? -
ANS Executive Officer
True or false, an effective leader uses personality and skill to motivate and influence people to
do a job? - ANS True
The publications that govern the rules and regulations of a petty officer's actions are... -
ANS U.S. Navy Regulations, Manual for Courts-Martial, and Standard Organization and
Regulations of the U.S. Navy
In order to judge the progress of a job, which of the following basic questions must you answer
before you begin the job? - ANS Who, What, When, Where, and How
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REQUIREMENTS FOR PETTY OFFICERS
THIRD AND SECOND CLASS. EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
When dealing with people, you can NOT change which of the following human traits? -
ANS Emotional makeup
True or False, a privilege is a benefit provided for the convenience or enjoyment of an
individual? - ANS True
When you realize you have made a wrong decision, admit your mistake, accept the
responsibility, and... - ANS take steps to avoid repeating the error
True or False, Pens or pencils used for work may be worn exposed on the uniform? -
ANS False
Authority should be delegated to the lowest level of competence commensurate with the
subordinate's assigned responsibility and capabilities means which of the following people is
accountable for the performance of a task? - ANS Petty officer assigning the task
What series of OPNAV instructions provides detailed instructions on a wide range of safety
concerns? - ANS 5100
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,True or false, while in uniform women may wear both a necklace and a choker. - ANS False
A petty officer receives organizational authority from what document? - ANS Standard
Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy
When an enlisted person violates a regulation in the presence of both an officer and a petty
officer, who is responsible for correcting the violator? - ANS Petty Officer
True or false, the technique of asking questions should NOT be used to review the lesson of
instruction. - ANS False
True or false, any order imposing punishment outside the framework of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice (UCMJ) is unlawful? - ANS True
Where can you find a list of offenses that must be reported? - ANS Uniform Code of Military
Justice
Values is one of the themes used as the foundation for the Leadership Continuum course. What
themes are also used as the foundation? - ANS • Responsibility and authority
• Unity of command, Navy, and services
• Continuous improvement
True or false, when placing a person on report, you may orally notify the chain of command
(COC). - ANS True
During counseling you allow the subordinate to determine the direction of the session. What
type of counseling session is this? - ANS Nondirected
True or false, your responsibilities as a petty officer end when you are on liberty. - ANS False
Human behavior is the result of attempts to satisfy certain... - ANS Needs
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, True or false, an effective leader should recognize that people as individuals have different
values and beliefs. - ANS True
What traits is/are common to all successful leaders? - ANS • Initiative
• Dedication
• Accountability
A petty officer receives general authority from what document? - ANS U.S. Navy Regulations
As a member of the armed forces, you believe you have been wronged by your commanding
officer. After due application to the commanding officer, you are refused redress. Under what
article of the UCMJ may you complain to any superior officer? - ANS Article 138
A good rule of thumb to follow when giving feedback is to... - ANS correct in private and
praise in public
The results of a preliminary inquiry of an alleged offense are given to which person? -
ANS Executive Officer
True or false, an effective leader uses personality and skill to motivate and influence people to
do a job? - ANS True
The publications that govern the rules and regulations of a petty officer's actions are... -
ANS U.S. Navy Regulations, Manual for Courts-Martial, and Standard Organization and
Regulations of the U.S. Navy
In order to judge the progress of a job, which of the following basic questions must you answer
before you begin the job? - ANS Who, What, When, Where, and How
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