PMK-EE E7 CAREER INFORMATION EXAM 2026/2027 – 200
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS AND RATIONALES
1. With the exception of personnel assigned to an Individual
Augmentee (IA) Program, what is the maximum number of award
points allowed toward advancement for Sailors at the E-4 and E-5
paygrades?
A) 5
B) 8
C) 10
D) 12
E) 15
Correct Answer: C) 10
Rationale: For the standard advancement formula, award points are
capped at 10 for E-4 and E-5 candidates. This ensures that while awards
are recognized, they do not disproportionately outweigh exam
performance and performance marks.
2. When a Chief Petty Officer (E-7) is advanced on 16 September, what
is their newly assigned Time-in-Rate (TIR) date?
A) 16 September
B) 1 October
C) 1 July
,D) 1 September of the advancement cycle exam taken
E) 1 January of the following year
Correct Answer: D) 1 September of the advancement cycle exam taken
Rationale: The Navy standardizes TIR dates based on the cycle. For E-7
Sailors advanced in the fall cycle, the TIR is backdated to 1 September of
that exam cycle year.
3. Which term describes the process of rank-ordering candidates by
their numerical score during an E-7 selection board?
A) Grouping
B) Slating
C) Stacking
D) Profiling
E) Sequencing
Correct Answer: B) Slating
Rationale: Slating is the specific administrative term used during
selection boards to order eligible candidates based on their total
evaluated numerical scores to determine who falls above the "cut line"
for promotion.
4. General guidelines and protocols for retirement ceremonies are
contained in which resource?
A) Bluejacket's Manual
B) Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy (SORM)
C) Naval Military Personnel Manual (MILPERSMAN)
,D) OPNAVINST 5100.19
E) U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations
Correct Answer: C) Naval Military Personnel Manual (MILPERSMAN)
Rationale: The MILPERSMAN provides the authoritative guidance for
administrative procedures, including the protocols and requirements for
military ceremonies like retirements.
5. When a member is preparing for separation or retirement, which
military life cycle event(s) are they required to attend?
A) Career Development Board only
B) Pre-separation counseling and Transition GPS class
C) Physical Readiness Test and medical screening only
D) Command Indoctrination
E) Advancement Exam Prep
Correct Answer: B) Pre-separation counseling and Transition GPS class
Rationale: The Transition Assistance Program (TAP), which includes pre-
separation counseling and Transition GPS (Goals, Plans, Success), is
mandated by law to ensure Sailors are prepared for civilian life.
6. By what method(s) are death benefits typically delivered to the
dependents of a deceased Service member?
A) Cash or check delivered by the CO
B) Mail or direct deposit
C) Distribution through the Navy Relief Society
, D) Wire transfer only
E) Voucher through the local PSD
Correct Answer: B) Mail or direct deposit
Rationale: To expedite financial support during a time of loss, the Navy
utilizes the most efficient electronic and postal methods to ensure
beneficiaries receive funds without delay.
7. To maintain an appropriate work environment for a pregnant
servicewoman during her last three months of pregnancy, she should
avoid which of the following?
A) All computer screens
B) High-altitude flights
C) Radiation emanations below 300MHz
D) Night shift work
E) Any standing for more than 15 minutes
Correct Answer: C) Radiation emanations below 300MHz
Rationale: Navy occupational health standards specify that pregnant
Sailors in their third trimester should be restricted from environments
where they are exposed to specific radiofrequency radiation to ensure
the health of the fetus.
8. How quickly is the $6,000 death benefit (Death Gratuity) normally
paid to the primary next of kin?
A) 24 hours
B) 48 hours
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS AND RATIONALES
1. With the exception of personnel assigned to an Individual
Augmentee (IA) Program, what is the maximum number of award
points allowed toward advancement for Sailors at the E-4 and E-5
paygrades?
A) 5
B) 8
C) 10
D) 12
E) 15
Correct Answer: C) 10
Rationale: For the standard advancement formula, award points are
capped at 10 for E-4 and E-5 candidates. This ensures that while awards
are recognized, they do not disproportionately outweigh exam
performance and performance marks.
2. When a Chief Petty Officer (E-7) is advanced on 16 September, what
is their newly assigned Time-in-Rate (TIR) date?
A) 16 September
B) 1 October
C) 1 July
,D) 1 September of the advancement cycle exam taken
E) 1 January of the following year
Correct Answer: D) 1 September of the advancement cycle exam taken
Rationale: The Navy standardizes TIR dates based on the cycle. For E-7
Sailors advanced in the fall cycle, the TIR is backdated to 1 September of
that exam cycle year.
3. Which term describes the process of rank-ordering candidates by
their numerical score during an E-7 selection board?
A) Grouping
B) Slating
C) Stacking
D) Profiling
E) Sequencing
Correct Answer: B) Slating
Rationale: Slating is the specific administrative term used during
selection boards to order eligible candidates based on their total
evaluated numerical scores to determine who falls above the "cut line"
for promotion.
4. General guidelines and protocols for retirement ceremonies are
contained in which resource?
A) Bluejacket's Manual
B) Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy (SORM)
C) Naval Military Personnel Manual (MILPERSMAN)
,D) OPNAVINST 5100.19
E) U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations
Correct Answer: C) Naval Military Personnel Manual (MILPERSMAN)
Rationale: The MILPERSMAN provides the authoritative guidance for
administrative procedures, including the protocols and requirements for
military ceremonies like retirements.
5. When a member is preparing for separation or retirement, which
military life cycle event(s) are they required to attend?
A) Career Development Board only
B) Pre-separation counseling and Transition GPS class
C) Physical Readiness Test and medical screening only
D) Command Indoctrination
E) Advancement Exam Prep
Correct Answer: B) Pre-separation counseling and Transition GPS class
Rationale: The Transition Assistance Program (TAP), which includes pre-
separation counseling and Transition GPS (Goals, Plans, Success), is
mandated by law to ensure Sailors are prepared for civilian life.
6. By what method(s) are death benefits typically delivered to the
dependents of a deceased Service member?
A) Cash or check delivered by the CO
B) Mail or direct deposit
C) Distribution through the Navy Relief Society
, D) Wire transfer only
E) Voucher through the local PSD
Correct Answer: B) Mail or direct deposit
Rationale: To expedite financial support during a time of loss, the Navy
utilizes the most efficient electronic and postal methods to ensure
beneficiaries receive funds without delay.
7. To maintain an appropriate work environment for a pregnant
servicewoman during her last three months of pregnancy, she should
avoid which of the following?
A) All computer screens
B) High-altitude flights
C) Radiation emanations below 300MHz
D) Night shift work
E) Any standing for more than 15 minutes
Correct Answer: C) Radiation emanations below 300MHz
Rationale: Navy occupational health standards specify that pregnant
Sailors in their third trimester should be restricted from environments
where they are exposed to specific radiofrequency radiation to ensure
the health of the fetus.
8. How quickly is the $6,000 death benefit (Death Gratuity) normally
paid to the primary next of kin?
A) 24 hours
B) 48 hours
