JROTC MIDTERM Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
1. (U2C2L6:M2) Match command to squad drill: "Dress right, dress"
A) changing direction
B) changing intervals
C) counting off
D) dismissing the squad
E) forming the squad
F) marching to the flank
G) obtaining normal interval
H) resting the squad - CORRECT ANSWER -G
2. (U2C2L6:M3) Match command to squad drill: "Column right (left), march"
A) changing direction
B) changing intervals
C) counting off
D) dismissing the squad
E) forming the squad
F) marching to the flank
G) obtaining normal interval
H) resting the squad - CORRECT ANSWER -A
3. (U2C2L6:M5) Match command to squad drill: "Column half right (left), march"
A) changing direction
,B) changing intervals
C) counting off
D) dismissing the squad
E) forming the squad
F) marching to the flank
G) obtaining normal interval
H) resting the squad - CORRECT ANSWER -A
4. (U2C2L6:M8) Match command to squad drill: "Rear, march"
A) changing direction
B) changing intervals
C) counting off
D) dismissing the squad
E) forming the squad
F) marching to the flank
G) obtaining normal interval
H) resting the squad - CORRECT ANSWER -A
5. (U2C2L4:Q2) You are practicing drill with your squad one afternoon. You put your squad at
"rest" and are discussing suggestions for improving one of the movements in squad drill. Just
then, a Major from your local National Guard unit walks by your squad. What should you do?
A) Call the squad to attention and order them to "present, ARMS."
B) Salute the Major as you continue your discussion.
C) Continue to do what you were doing.
D) Call your squad to attention, but only you salute the Major. - CORRECT ANSWER -
D
,6. (U2C2L4:Q1) Major General Winslow spoke to your JROTC class yesterday about the
importance of staying physically fit. You were motivated enough to get up early this morning and
go for a run. About halfway through your run you see MG Winslow who is also out for a run.
What should you do when you cross paths?
A) Salute as you are passing and continue your run.
B) Slow to a quick-time and salute, and then continue your run.
C) Say "Good morning" and continue your run.
D) Stop, stand off to the side, and salute as the MG Winslow passes, then continue your run. -
CORRECT ANSWER -B
7. (U2C2L4:Q3) Your platoon is marching in a parade. While waiting for the parade to begin,
you find out that it will be starting 30 minutes late. Your platoon is at the position of attention,
but because of the wait, you want them to relax and talk for a while. Which command do you
give them?
A) "Parade, Rest"
B) "Parade, Rest" and "At ease"
C) "Parade, Rest," and "Rest"
D) "Rest" - CORRECT ANSWER -D
8. (U2C2L4:Q4) You arrived a couple minutes late to drill practice. When you walked in, you
heard your team leader give the command of execution "Face." The squad responded by raising
their left heels and right toes and turned 90 degrees. What was the preparatory command, and
which way did they turn?
A) "Right" and to the right.
B) "Left" and to the left.
C) "About" and to the rear. - CORRECT ANSWER -A
, 9. (U2C3L1:Q4) During a counseling session, you told your team leader that she always showed
good judgment, took care of subordinates, mentored junior leaders, and met mission standards.
What strong leadership dimensions are you recognizing?
A) Communicating, assessing, and building
B) Decision making, developing, and executing
C) Motivating, planning, and learning - CORRECT ANSWER -B
10. (U2C3L1:Q3) Some senior Cadets gave you feedback about your leadership skills. They said
that you always had great ideas, you were great at problem-solving, and that you always got the
job done, even though a lot of times you do things on your own instead of letting your
subordinates take charge and do them. What skills do you need to improve?
A) Conceptual skills
B) Influencing skills
C) Interpersonal skills
D) Technical skills - CORRECT ANSWER -C
11. (U3C1L1:G2) Which of the following are steps in the self-discovery process?
A) Introspection, observation
B) Giving and receiving feedback
C) Using assessment tools
D) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -D
12. (U3C1L1:G3) Define "assessment."
A) The act of evaluating or appraising a person's ability or potential to meet certain standards or
criteria.
B) Judging your peers' weaknesses.
CORRECT Answers
1. (U2C2L6:M2) Match command to squad drill: "Dress right, dress"
A) changing direction
B) changing intervals
C) counting off
D) dismissing the squad
E) forming the squad
F) marching to the flank
G) obtaining normal interval
H) resting the squad - CORRECT ANSWER -G
2. (U2C2L6:M3) Match command to squad drill: "Column right (left), march"
A) changing direction
B) changing intervals
C) counting off
D) dismissing the squad
E) forming the squad
F) marching to the flank
G) obtaining normal interval
H) resting the squad - CORRECT ANSWER -A
3. (U2C2L6:M5) Match command to squad drill: "Column half right (left), march"
A) changing direction
,B) changing intervals
C) counting off
D) dismissing the squad
E) forming the squad
F) marching to the flank
G) obtaining normal interval
H) resting the squad - CORRECT ANSWER -A
4. (U2C2L6:M8) Match command to squad drill: "Rear, march"
A) changing direction
B) changing intervals
C) counting off
D) dismissing the squad
E) forming the squad
F) marching to the flank
G) obtaining normal interval
H) resting the squad - CORRECT ANSWER -A
5. (U2C2L4:Q2) You are practicing drill with your squad one afternoon. You put your squad at
"rest" and are discussing suggestions for improving one of the movements in squad drill. Just
then, a Major from your local National Guard unit walks by your squad. What should you do?
A) Call the squad to attention and order them to "present, ARMS."
B) Salute the Major as you continue your discussion.
C) Continue to do what you were doing.
D) Call your squad to attention, but only you salute the Major. - CORRECT ANSWER -
D
,6. (U2C2L4:Q1) Major General Winslow spoke to your JROTC class yesterday about the
importance of staying physically fit. You were motivated enough to get up early this morning and
go for a run. About halfway through your run you see MG Winslow who is also out for a run.
What should you do when you cross paths?
A) Salute as you are passing and continue your run.
B) Slow to a quick-time and salute, and then continue your run.
C) Say "Good morning" and continue your run.
D) Stop, stand off to the side, and salute as the MG Winslow passes, then continue your run. -
CORRECT ANSWER -B
7. (U2C2L4:Q3) Your platoon is marching in a parade. While waiting for the parade to begin,
you find out that it will be starting 30 minutes late. Your platoon is at the position of attention,
but because of the wait, you want them to relax and talk for a while. Which command do you
give them?
A) "Parade, Rest"
B) "Parade, Rest" and "At ease"
C) "Parade, Rest," and "Rest"
D) "Rest" - CORRECT ANSWER -D
8. (U2C2L4:Q4) You arrived a couple minutes late to drill practice. When you walked in, you
heard your team leader give the command of execution "Face." The squad responded by raising
their left heels and right toes and turned 90 degrees. What was the preparatory command, and
which way did they turn?
A) "Right" and to the right.
B) "Left" and to the left.
C) "About" and to the rear. - CORRECT ANSWER -A
, 9. (U2C3L1:Q4) During a counseling session, you told your team leader that she always showed
good judgment, took care of subordinates, mentored junior leaders, and met mission standards.
What strong leadership dimensions are you recognizing?
A) Communicating, assessing, and building
B) Decision making, developing, and executing
C) Motivating, planning, and learning - CORRECT ANSWER -B
10. (U2C3L1:Q3) Some senior Cadets gave you feedback about your leadership skills. They said
that you always had great ideas, you were great at problem-solving, and that you always got the
job done, even though a lot of times you do things on your own instead of letting your
subordinates take charge and do them. What skills do you need to improve?
A) Conceptual skills
B) Influencing skills
C) Interpersonal skills
D) Technical skills - CORRECT ANSWER -C
11. (U3C1L1:G2) Which of the following are steps in the self-discovery process?
A) Introspection, observation
B) Giving and receiving feedback
C) Using assessment tools
D) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -D
12. (U3C1L1:G3) Define "assessment."
A) The act of evaluating or appraising a person's ability or potential to meet certain standards or
criteria.
B) Judging your peers' weaknesses.
