EPME UPDATED FINAL EXAMS ALL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Is Tuition Assistance authorized for doctoral or Juris Doctor (JD) degrees? - ✔✔No,
TA is not authorized for any degree or academic certificate above a master's degree.
✔✔Are courses related to diversity, equity, and inclusion funded by Tuition Assistance?
- ✔✔No, these courses will not be funded by TA.
✔✔Is Tuition Assistance authorized to raise a student's cumulative GPA? - ✔✔No, TA is
not authorized for courses intended to raise a GPA to 2.0 (undergraduate) or 3.0
(graduate).
✔✔Is Tuition Assistance authorized for course fees beyond tuition? - ✔✔No, TA is not
authorized for any course fees beyond tuition expenses.
✔✔What are the enlisted service member evaluation requirements for Tuition
Assistance eligibility? - ✔✔Enlisted members must be marked ready (R) or not ready
(X); those marked not recommended (NR) are ineligible.
✔✔What are the officer evaluation requirements for Tuition Assistance eligibility? -
✔✔Officers marked as "Unsatisfactory" or "Marginally performing" are ineligible.
,✔✔What is the purpose of the Advanced Education Program? - ✔✔To provide
developmental incentives for personnel with high ability, dedication, and the capacity for
professional growth to remain in the Coast Guard.
✔✔Who acts as subject matter expert to assist Coast Guard members with voluntary
education programs? - ✔✔Education Service Officer (ESO)
✔✔What are the four firearm safety rules? - ✔✔Treat all firearms as if they are loaded;
Always maintain proper muzzle control; Keep finger off the trigger until on target and
ready to shoot; Know your target and what is beyond it.
✔✔What are the requirements to advance to E-3? - ✔✔Six months in pay grade E-2 or
satisfactory completion of Class A course; Earn a satisfactory Enlisted Employee
Review (EER) and recommendation for advancement; Comply with weight standards.
✔✔What are the requirements to advance to E-4? - ✔✔Six months in pay grade E-3;
Earn a satisfactory Enlisted Employee Review (EER) with a recommendation for
advancement; Comply with weight standards; Graduate A school or complete the
Striker program.
✔✔The AFCT and which other test are different versions of the same battery of tests? -
✔✔ASVAB
✔✔How many months of good conduct must a Class A Course graduate complete if
their advancement to E-4 was withheld due to an UNSAT conduct mark? - ✔✔Six
months
✔✔Which ratings have no direct path of advancement from E-3 to E-4? -
✔✔Investigator (IV), Diver (DV), and Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist
✔✔Where is the list of ratings open to striking found? - ✔✔It is announced by
ALCOAST message as ratings are opened or closed for striking.
✔✔Where are A school rating requirements listed? - ✔✔They are compiled into the
EPM-2 A School Assignments Rating Requirements Listing posted to the Coast Guard
PSC website.
✔✔Which stress management term is defined as bad stress? - ✔✔Distress
✔✔Which stress management term is defined as good stress? - ✔✔Eustress
,✔✔How is stress defined within the Coast Guard Stress Management Program? -
✔✔The non-specific response of the body to any demands placed upon it or what you
feel after you encounter a stressor.
✔✔What are stressors? - ✔✔The causes of stress, such as transfers or deadlines.
✔✔What is a Stressmap? - ✔✔A stress management tool used to measure a person's
personal stress load.
✔✔Which professional provides assistance with Stress Management in the Coast
Guard? - ✔✔Employee Assistance Program Coordinator (EAPC)
✔✔Which training promotes an understanding of stress and provides practical tools to
help build resilience? - ✔✔Operational Stress Control
✔✔What are the responsibilities of a member in the DUINS program regarding military
standards? - ✔✔Maintain Coast Guard military requirements and standards by
complying with all COMDTINSTs, including urinalysis, PHA, dental, and weigh-ins.
✔✔What is the policy for DUINS students regarding scholarships? - ✔✔Report all
scholarships to the SM for guidance and adhere to the policy in chapter paragraph E.7.
✔✔What is the academic load requirement for DUINS students? - ✔✔Carry a fulltime
credit hour load, year-round, in accordance with table 12.3.
✔✔What must a DUINS student do prior to graduation regarding finances? - ✔✔Follow-
up with the attended University and FINCEN to ensure all financial matters have been
reconciled.
✔✔What is the primary role of a Coast Guard liaison in the DUINS program? - ✔✔Act
as liaison between the Coast Guard and the institution regarding attendance, including
the Military Advocate, Bursar's Office, and third party payments office.
✔✔What is the requirement for academic proficiency in the DUINS program? -
✔✔Maintain academic proficiency throughout the program in accordance with F4.
✔✔What is the requirement for program completion in the DUINS program? -
✔✔Complete the program of study's requirements in the allotted time.
✔✔What must a member do before starting the DUINS program regarding the
institution? - ✔✔Apply to Advanced Education PM approved institution(s) and gain
acceptance to the institution and specific degree program.
, ✔✔What is the purpose of routing documents before starting the DUINS program? -
✔✔To ensure adequate processing for enrollment, tuition payment, and PCS.
✔✔What is the toll-free Military OneSource phone number? - ✔✔1-800-342-9647
✔✔Who is eligible for the Office of Work-Life Stress Management Program? - ✔✔Active
Duty members, Active Duty dependents, Reservists, and Civilian Employees of the
Coast Guard.
✔✔What are examples of emotional responses to critical incident stress? - ✔✔Shock,
fear, hopelessness, helplessness, grief, depression, panic, horror, anxiety, irritability,
guilt, denial, loneliness, emptiness, intense anger, feeling overwhelmed, or loss of
emotional control.
✔✔What are examples of cognitive responses to critical incident stress? - ✔✔Impaired
concentration, confusion, disorientation, difficulty making decisions, short attention
span, suggestibility, vulnerability, forgetfulness, self-blame, blaming others, lowered
self-efficacy, thoughts of losing control, hypervigilance, and repetitious thoughts of the
event.
✔✔What are examples of behavioral responses to critical incident stress? -
✔✔Withdrawal, spacing out, non-communication, changes in speech patterns,
regressive behaviors, erratic movements, impulsivity, reluctance to abandon property,
aimless walking, pacing, inability to sit still, exaggerated startle response, and antisocial
behaviors.
✔✔What are examples of physiological responses to critical incident stress? - ✔✔Rapid
heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, difficulty breathing, shock symptoms, chest pains,
cardiac palpitations, muscle tension/pains, fatigue, fainting, flushed face, pale
appearance, chills, cold clammy skin, increased sweating, thirst, dizziness, vertigo,
hyperventilation, headaches, grinding teeth, twitches, and gastrointestinal upset.
✔✔What are examples of spiritual distress responses to critical incident stress? -
✔✔Anger at God or other deity, withdrawal from faith-based community, and a crisis of
faith.
✔✔What are examples of stress management techniques recommended by the NIMH?
- ✔✔Keep a journal, download relaxation/mindfulness apps, exercise, eat healthy
regular meals, stick to a sleep routine, avoid excess caffeine, identify/challenge
negative thoughts, reach out to support systems, and talk to a professional.
✔✔What are the primary intentions of the Substance Abuse Prevention Program? -
✔✔Raise awareness, encourage low-risk alcohol guidelines, provide periodic training,
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✔✔Is Tuition Assistance authorized for doctoral or Juris Doctor (JD) degrees? - ✔✔No,
TA is not authorized for any degree or academic certificate above a master's degree.
✔✔Are courses related to diversity, equity, and inclusion funded by Tuition Assistance?
- ✔✔No, these courses will not be funded by TA.
✔✔Is Tuition Assistance authorized to raise a student's cumulative GPA? - ✔✔No, TA is
not authorized for courses intended to raise a GPA to 2.0 (undergraduate) or 3.0
(graduate).
✔✔Is Tuition Assistance authorized for course fees beyond tuition? - ✔✔No, TA is not
authorized for any course fees beyond tuition expenses.
✔✔What are the enlisted service member evaluation requirements for Tuition
Assistance eligibility? - ✔✔Enlisted members must be marked ready (R) or not ready
(X); those marked not recommended (NR) are ineligible.
✔✔What are the officer evaluation requirements for Tuition Assistance eligibility? -
✔✔Officers marked as "Unsatisfactory" or "Marginally performing" are ineligible.
,✔✔What is the purpose of the Advanced Education Program? - ✔✔To provide
developmental incentives for personnel with high ability, dedication, and the capacity for
professional growth to remain in the Coast Guard.
✔✔Who acts as subject matter expert to assist Coast Guard members with voluntary
education programs? - ✔✔Education Service Officer (ESO)
✔✔What are the four firearm safety rules? - ✔✔Treat all firearms as if they are loaded;
Always maintain proper muzzle control; Keep finger off the trigger until on target and
ready to shoot; Know your target and what is beyond it.
✔✔What are the requirements to advance to E-3? - ✔✔Six months in pay grade E-2 or
satisfactory completion of Class A course; Earn a satisfactory Enlisted Employee
Review (EER) and recommendation for advancement; Comply with weight standards.
✔✔What are the requirements to advance to E-4? - ✔✔Six months in pay grade E-3;
Earn a satisfactory Enlisted Employee Review (EER) with a recommendation for
advancement; Comply with weight standards; Graduate A school or complete the
Striker program.
✔✔The AFCT and which other test are different versions of the same battery of tests? -
✔✔ASVAB
✔✔How many months of good conduct must a Class A Course graduate complete if
their advancement to E-4 was withheld due to an UNSAT conduct mark? - ✔✔Six
months
✔✔Which ratings have no direct path of advancement from E-3 to E-4? -
✔✔Investigator (IV), Diver (DV), and Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist
✔✔Where is the list of ratings open to striking found? - ✔✔It is announced by
ALCOAST message as ratings are opened or closed for striking.
✔✔Where are A school rating requirements listed? - ✔✔They are compiled into the
EPM-2 A School Assignments Rating Requirements Listing posted to the Coast Guard
PSC website.
✔✔Which stress management term is defined as bad stress? - ✔✔Distress
✔✔Which stress management term is defined as good stress? - ✔✔Eustress
,✔✔How is stress defined within the Coast Guard Stress Management Program? -
✔✔The non-specific response of the body to any demands placed upon it or what you
feel after you encounter a stressor.
✔✔What are stressors? - ✔✔The causes of stress, such as transfers or deadlines.
✔✔What is a Stressmap? - ✔✔A stress management tool used to measure a person's
personal stress load.
✔✔Which professional provides assistance with Stress Management in the Coast
Guard? - ✔✔Employee Assistance Program Coordinator (EAPC)
✔✔Which training promotes an understanding of stress and provides practical tools to
help build resilience? - ✔✔Operational Stress Control
✔✔What are the responsibilities of a member in the DUINS program regarding military
standards? - ✔✔Maintain Coast Guard military requirements and standards by
complying with all COMDTINSTs, including urinalysis, PHA, dental, and weigh-ins.
✔✔What is the policy for DUINS students regarding scholarships? - ✔✔Report all
scholarships to the SM for guidance and adhere to the policy in chapter paragraph E.7.
✔✔What is the academic load requirement for DUINS students? - ✔✔Carry a fulltime
credit hour load, year-round, in accordance with table 12.3.
✔✔What must a DUINS student do prior to graduation regarding finances? - ✔✔Follow-
up with the attended University and FINCEN to ensure all financial matters have been
reconciled.
✔✔What is the primary role of a Coast Guard liaison in the DUINS program? - ✔✔Act
as liaison between the Coast Guard and the institution regarding attendance, including
the Military Advocate, Bursar's Office, and third party payments office.
✔✔What is the requirement for academic proficiency in the DUINS program? -
✔✔Maintain academic proficiency throughout the program in accordance with F4.
✔✔What is the requirement for program completion in the DUINS program? -
✔✔Complete the program of study's requirements in the allotted time.
✔✔What must a member do before starting the DUINS program regarding the
institution? - ✔✔Apply to Advanced Education PM approved institution(s) and gain
acceptance to the institution and specific degree program.
, ✔✔What is the purpose of routing documents before starting the DUINS program? -
✔✔To ensure adequate processing for enrollment, tuition payment, and PCS.
✔✔What is the toll-free Military OneSource phone number? - ✔✔1-800-342-9647
✔✔Who is eligible for the Office of Work-Life Stress Management Program? - ✔✔Active
Duty members, Active Duty dependents, Reservists, and Civilian Employees of the
Coast Guard.
✔✔What are examples of emotional responses to critical incident stress? - ✔✔Shock,
fear, hopelessness, helplessness, grief, depression, panic, horror, anxiety, irritability,
guilt, denial, loneliness, emptiness, intense anger, feeling overwhelmed, or loss of
emotional control.
✔✔What are examples of cognitive responses to critical incident stress? - ✔✔Impaired
concentration, confusion, disorientation, difficulty making decisions, short attention
span, suggestibility, vulnerability, forgetfulness, self-blame, blaming others, lowered
self-efficacy, thoughts of losing control, hypervigilance, and repetitious thoughts of the
event.
✔✔What are examples of behavioral responses to critical incident stress? -
✔✔Withdrawal, spacing out, non-communication, changes in speech patterns,
regressive behaviors, erratic movements, impulsivity, reluctance to abandon property,
aimless walking, pacing, inability to sit still, exaggerated startle response, and antisocial
behaviors.
✔✔What are examples of physiological responses to critical incident stress? - ✔✔Rapid
heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, difficulty breathing, shock symptoms, chest pains,
cardiac palpitations, muscle tension/pains, fatigue, fainting, flushed face, pale
appearance, chills, cold clammy skin, increased sweating, thirst, dizziness, vertigo,
hyperventilation, headaches, grinding teeth, twitches, and gastrointestinal upset.
✔✔What are examples of spiritual distress responses to critical incident stress? -
✔✔Anger at God or other deity, withdrawal from faith-based community, and a crisis of
faith.
✔✔What are examples of stress management techniques recommended by the NIMH?
- ✔✔Keep a journal, download relaxation/mindfulness apps, exercise, eat healthy
regular meals, stick to a sleep routine, avoid excess caffeine, identify/challenge
negative thoughts, reach out to support systems, and talk to a professional.
✔✔What are the primary intentions of the Substance Abuse Prevention Program? -
✔✔Raise awareness, encourage low-risk alcohol guidelines, provide periodic training,
