SNCO DLC: Self Awareness Formative exam with 100% correct answers (latest update)

1. SMSgt Henderson calls TSgt Cook into her office and says, "I'm forming a team to solve a high visibility issue and I think you'd be a perfect fit. It's time sensitive, so your ability to provide original ideas and spur-of-the-moment courses of action is exactly what the team needs. Even though I already have a few people that are experts on the issue, I think your way of looking at things can help us generate more alternatives. I'm counting on you." SMSgt Henderson's comments BEST identify the ________________ of TSgt Cook. A. Creativity B. More innovative tendencies C. More adaptive tendencies B. More innovative tendencies SMSgt Henderson's comments identify the more innovative tendencies of TSgt Cook. According to the AI chapter, those with more innovative tendencies prefer working with less structure. They're spontaneous and unconventional. This is evident by SMSgt Henderson's comments, "...provide original ideas (unconventional) and spur-of-the-moment courses of action (spontaneous). 2. SMSgt Cruz calls TSgt White into his office and says, "I noticed that you are having difficulty with your new position on the team. This is because it requires you to conduct yourself differently from your favored style. Remember, your position is necessary for team success and you will rotate to another section soon." SMSgt Cruz's comments BEST identify ________________. A. Coping behavior B. Actions of a bridger C. Problem A's A. Coping behavior According to the AI chapter, coping behavior involves behaving...problem solving...outside one's preferred style by the minimum amount, for the least time. This is evident in SMSgt Cruz's comments when he says, "you are having difficulty with your new position on the team. This is because it requires you to conduct yourself differently (outside) from your favored (preferred) style." SMSgt Cruz's comments are about coping behavior. 3. One of SMSgt Black's air traffic controllers, TSgt Wise, says, "I'm not sure I can handle the stress of doing this much longer. There's too much airway traffic for my comfort. I normally need more time to process information than we are currently allotted." SMSgt Black responds, "I'm only going to need you to do this for a little while longer...only until we get our new personnel next week. Then we'll get back to a manageable pace." Because SMSgt Black __________, his comments will MOST likely _________ subordinate effectiveness. A. Misunderstands Problem B's; hinder B. Understands Problem B's; enhance C. Misunderstands coping behavior; hinder D. Understands coping behavior; enhance D. Understands coping behavior; enhance According to the AI chapter, "Coping behavior involves behaving...problem solving...outside one's preferred style by the minimum amount, for the least time." Because SMSgt Black understands coping behavior, his comments will MOST likely enhance the mission. Effective leaders create environments where they only ask for minimum coping behavior most of the time and only have to ask for maximum coping behavior in times of crisis. It is evident that SMSgt Black understands this by his comments "I'm only going to need you to do this for a little while longer...only until we get our new personnel next week. Then we'll get back to a manageable pace." Understanding coping behavior will help you accomplish your mission. 4. SMSgt Conrad calls TSgt Carver into her office and says, "I notice you like to be the lead on various programs. I have a project tasking that requires you to take charge and will be a fast turn-around, so I think you'd be the perfect person to run it." Carver replied, "I'm always up for a new challenge!" SMSgt Conrad's decision BEST illustrates an understanding of the ______ dimension of the Personal Profile System. A. Conscientiousness B. Influence C. Dominance C. Dominance According to the PPS chapter, the Dominance dimension emphasis is on, "shaping the environment by overcoming opposition to accomplish results." This includes taking authority (take charge), getting immediate results (fast turnaround), and accepting challenges (up for a new challenge). 5. SMSgt Hightower explains to his team, "MSgt Martin was designated as the acting First Sergeant because of his calming presence and his desire to assist others. Although he likes to have all of the details, even when he doesn't, he shows patience in dealing with any uncertainties." Because SMSgt Hightower __________ of PPS, his actions will MOST likely _________ the mission. A. Misunderstands the Conscientiousness dimension; hinder B. Understands the Steadiness dimension; enhance C. Misunderstands the Steadiness dimension; hinder D. Understands the Conscientiousness dimension; enhance B. Understands the Steadiness dimension; enhance According to the PPS chapter, the Steadiness dimension emphasis is on, "cooperating with others within existing circumstances to carry out the task." This includes helping others (assist others), calming excited people (calming presence), and demonstrating patience (shows patience). Although the conscientiousness dimension includes having all the details, there's more evidence of the steadiness dimension in the scenario and the position calls for steadiness. Understanding this will enhance the mission.