EPME EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which questioning technique is typically used when you want a yes or no answer? - -
Close-Ended
The five skills required to be an effective mentor are empathy, feedback skill, listening skills,
questioning techniques, and ______. - - Self-Awareness/discipline
Effective goals should be _____. - - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-
Bound
Which mentoring role observes performance, assesses capabilities, and provides feedback to
the Marine in a continuous loop? - Coach
From the list below, select the purpose of counseling. - - Develop Marines to their highest
potential
The five steps of counseling are preparation, opening, _______, closing, and follow-up. - -
Main body
In the ______ approach to counseling, the senior asks questions, listens, and uses a variety of
techniques to draw the Marine into the discussion. - - Non-Directive
Questioning, active listening, and providing feedback are activities related to the ______. -
- Counselors Technique
A Marine must have ______ months of active service to be promoted to private first class. -
- 6 months
Marines can volunteer for special duty assignments as recruiters, drill instructors, Marine
security guards, or ________. - - Combat Instructor
- Marine Security Forces
Courses that are required to maintain proficiency in your MOS at certain ranks can be found in
section ______ of the MOS Roadmap. - - (Section) 1: Required Skills Training
Match the professional education opportunity with its description. - - Enlisted
Commissioning Program:
Allows Marines with a bachelor's degree to apply for Officer Candidate School and
Commissioning as an officer.
Which questioning technique is typically used when you want a yes or no answer? - -
Close-Ended
The five skills required to be an effective mentor are empathy, feedback skill, listening skills,
questioning techniques, and ______. - - Self-Awareness/discipline
Effective goals should be _____. - - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-
Bound
Which mentoring role observes performance, assesses capabilities, and provides feedback to
the Marine in a continuous loop? - Coach
From the list below, select the purpose of counseling. - - Develop Marines to their highest
potential
The five steps of counseling are preparation, opening, _______, closing, and follow-up. - -
Main body
In the ______ approach to counseling, the senior asks questions, listens, and uses a variety of
techniques to draw the Marine into the discussion. - - Non-Directive
Questioning, active listening, and providing feedback are activities related to the ______. -
- Counselors Technique
A Marine must have ______ months of active service to be promoted to private first class. -
- 6 months
Marines can volunteer for special duty assignments as recruiters, drill instructors, Marine
security guards, or ________. - - Combat Instructor
- Marine Security Forces
Courses that are required to maintain proficiency in your MOS at certain ranks can be found in
section ______ of the MOS Roadmap. - - (Section) 1: Required Skills Training
Match the professional education opportunity with its description. - - Enlisted
Commissioning Program:
Allows Marines with a bachelor's degree to apply for Officer Candidate School and
Commissioning as an officer.
