Corporal's Course (Leadership II) – 200
Multiple Choice Questions With Correct
Answers
Questions 1-25: Coaching Fundamentals
Question 1
The Marine Corps' vision of leading is less concerned with rank, self-identity,
recognition, or privilege than with:
A) Following orders without question
B) the individual Marine and the unyielding determination to persevere
C) Achieving mission objectives at all costs
D) maintaining strict adherence to protocol
Answer: B) The individual Marine and the unyielding determination to persevere
*Rationale: * The Marine Corps' vision of leading is linked directly to our common vision
of warfighting, which needs leaders devoted to leading, capable of independent and bold
action, who are willing and eager to assume new and sometimes daunting responsibilities,
and willing to take selfless risks because the Corps must succeed .
,Question 2
Coaching is best defined as:
A) A formal counseling session conducted annually
B) A process of ongoing observation and encouragement for a Marine's personal and
professional growth
C) A disciplinary tool for correcting poor performance
D) A one-time training event conducted during boot camp
Answer: B) A process of ongoing observation and encouragement for a Marine's
personal and professional growth
*Rationale: * Coaching is defined as a process of ongoing observation and
encouragement for a Marine's personal and professional growth. It occurs on a daily basis
and provides informal feedback, documentation, and communication of goals focused on
the development of the Marine .
Question 3
When does coaching occur?
A) Only during annual performance reviews
B) Only during formal training exercises
C) Whenever an individual provides a fellow Marine with the benefit of their experience
D) Only when a Marine makes a mistake
Answer: C) Whenever an individual provides a fellow Marine with the benefit of
their experience
*Rationale: * Coaching occurs whenever an individual provides a fellow Marine with the
benefit of their experience. It is a continuous process that occurs during training while
Marines show others how to perform actions during the course of their duties or the
accomplishment of their missions .
Question 4
What is the desired outcome of coaching?
,A) Punishment for underperformance
B) Improved competence
C) Promotion to the next rank
D) Documentation of failures
Answer: B) Improved competence
*Rationale: * Improved competence is the desired outcome of coaching. The coaching
methodology uses interpersonal interaction to impart techniques and improve the
recipient's ability to accomplish their goals .
Question 5
The true value of any training is:
A) The certificate received upon completion
B) The time spent in the classroom
C) The change in behavior that should result from learning
D) The number of hours completed
Answer: C) The change in behavior that should result from learning
*Rationale: * The true value of any training is not so much the training itself, but the
change in behavior that should result from learning. Performance is not so much about
what you know as it is about what you do with what you know .
Question 6
Coaching uses which combination of leadership skills?
A) Planning and organizing skills
B) Hard leadership skills and soft leadership skills
C) Technical and tactical skills
D) Administrative and logistical skills
Answer: B) Hard leadership skills and soft leadership skills
, *Rationale: * Coaching uses hard leadership skills such as goal setting and reviewing
performance, and soft leadership skills such as believing in potential and developing self-
belief .
Question 7
Which method is used for setting goals in the coaching process?
A) SWOT analysis
B) SMART method
C) PERT method
D) PDCA cycle
Answer: B) SMART method
*Rationale: * Using the SMART method of setting goals empowers subordinate leaders to
influence coaching outcomes. Additionally, developing goals should be treated as Marines
treat mission statements, requiring a proper "in order to" (IOT) at the end of set goals .
Question 8
What does the "M" in SMART goals stand for?
A) Meaningful
B) Measurable
C) Manageable
D) Motivating
Answer: B) Measurable
*Rationale: * The SMART acronym stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic,
and Timely. Measurable means goals must allow for checking progress and holding
Marines accountable .
Multiple Choice Questions With Correct
Answers
Questions 1-25: Coaching Fundamentals
Question 1
The Marine Corps' vision of leading is less concerned with rank, self-identity,
recognition, or privilege than with:
A) Following orders without question
B) the individual Marine and the unyielding determination to persevere
C) Achieving mission objectives at all costs
D) maintaining strict adherence to protocol
Answer: B) The individual Marine and the unyielding determination to persevere
*Rationale: * The Marine Corps' vision of leading is linked directly to our common vision
of warfighting, which needs leaders devoted to leading, capable of independent and bold
action, who are willing and eager to assume new and sometimes daunting responsibilities,
and willing to take selfless risks because the Corps must succeed .
,Question 2
Coaching is best defined as:
A) A formal counseling session conducted annually
B) A process of ongoing observation and encouragement for a Marine's personal and
professional growth
C) A disciplinary tool for correcting poor performance
D) A one-time training event conducted during boot camp
Answer: B) A process of ongoing observation and encouragement for a Marine's
personal and professional growth
*Rationale: * Coaching is defined as a process of ongoing observation and
encouragement for a Marine's personal and professional growth. It occurs on a daily basis
and provides informal feedback, documentation, and communication of goals focused on
the development of the Marine .
Question 3
When does coaching occur?
A) Only during annual performance reviews
B) Only during formal training exercises
C) Whenever an individual provides a fellow Marine with the benefit of their experience
D) Only when a Marine makes a mistake
Answer: C) Whenever an individual provides a fellow Marine with the benefit of
their experience
*Rationale: * Coaching occurs whenever an individual provides a fellow Marine with the
benefit of their experience. It is a continuous process that occurs during training while
Marines show others how to perform actions during the course of their duties or the
accomplishment of their missions .
Question 4
What is the desired outcome of coaching?
,A) Punishment for underperformance
B) Improved competence
C) Promotion to the next rank
D) Documentation of failures
Answer: B) Improved competence
*Rationale: * Improved competence is the desired outcome of coaching. The coaching
methodology uses interpersonal interaction to impart techniques and improve the
recipient's ability to accomplish their goals .
Question 5
The true value of any training is:
A) The certificate received upon completion
B) The time spent in the classroom
C) The change in behavior that should result from learning
D) The number of hours completed
Answer: C) The change in behavior that should result from learning
*Rationale: * The true value of any training is not so much the training itself, but the
change in behavior that should result from learning. Performance is not so much about
what you know as it is about what you do with what you know .
Question 6
Coaching uses which combination of leadership skills?
A) Planning and organizing skills
B) Hard leadership skills and soft leadership skills
C) Technical and tactical skills
D) Administrative and logistical skills
Answer: B) Hard leadership skills and soft leadership skills
, *Rationale: * Coaching uses hard leadership skills such as goal setting and reviewing
performance, and soft leadership skills such as believing in potential and developing self-
belief .
Question 7
Which method is used for setting goals in the coaching process?
A) SWOT analysis
B) SMART method
C) PERT method
D) PDCA cycle
Answer: B) SMART method
*Rationale: * Using the SMART method of setting goals empowers subordinate leaders to
influence coaching outcomes. Additionally, developing goals should be treated as Marines
treat mission statements, requiring a proper "in order to" (IOT) at the end of set goals .
Question 8
What does the "M" in SMART goals stand for?
A) Meaningful
B) Measurable
C) Manageable
D) Motivating
Answer: B) Measurable
*Rationale: * The SMART acronym stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic,
and Timely. Measurable means goals must allow for checking progress and holding
Marines accountable .
