Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility
Exam (PMK-EE) for E-4: Naval Heritage
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
NOT A QUESTION - CORRECT ANSWER - Press CTRL+F and search for what you
need.
Which of the following phrases describes a custom? - CORRECT ANSWER - A way of
acting
The National Ensign at half-mast should be lowered by what procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Rise briskly to full mast, then lower slowly to the bottom
Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except for Sundays, side boys
should be paraded during what times? - CORRECT ANSWER - 0800 to sunset
Under which of the following circumstances is it NOT appropriate for you to salute an officer? -
CORRECT ANSWER - When in formation
Gun salutes are normally fired at what time interval? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 seconds
Which of the following pennants should be flown five minutes before morning and evening
colors? - CORRECT ANSWER - PREPARATIVE
You may salute with your left hand when which of the following situations occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Your right hand is injured
The custom of merchant ships lowering their ensigns as they pass a U.S. Navy vessel is known
as what? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dipping
, You should stand and salute during the performance of which of the following musical
selections? - CORRECT ANSWER - "Hail to the Chief"
While attending a parade in uniform, the National Ensign is carried past you by a color guard.
Which action(s) should you take? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stand and render a salute until
the ensign has passed
Over the course of the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Navy had 56 vessels. What was the highest
number of vessels that were in operation at any one time? - CORRECT ANSWER - 27
The USS Constitution was built to become what type of Navy vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Frigate
Who was the first Commander in Chief? - CORRECT ANSWER - Esek Hopkins
What device was the first instrument that prevented early submarines from running blind while
submerged? - CORRECT ANSWER - Periscope
John Paul Jones, often referred to as the "father of our highest naval traditions", is also famous
because of which of the following accomplishments? - CORRECT ANSWER - His victory
over HMS Serapis
Given recognition to the American "Stars and Stripes" flag, what was the first country to give a
nine gun salute? - CORRECT ANSWER - France
What WWII battle secured Australia from Japanese forces? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Battle of Guadalcanal
What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Apollo 12
Exam (PMK-EE) for E-4: Naval Heritage
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
NOT A QUESTION - CORRECT ANSWER - Press CTRL+F and search for what you
need.
Which of the following phrases describes a custom? - CORRECT ANSWER - A way of
acting
The National Ensign at half-mast should be lowered by what procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Rise briskly to full mast, then lower slowly to the bottom
Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except for Sundays, side boys
should be paraded during what times? - CORRECT ANSWER - 0800 to sunset
Under which of the following circumstances is it NOT appropriate for you to salute an officer? -
CORRECT ANSWER - When in formation
Gun salutes are normally fired at what time interval? - CORRECT ANSWER - 5 seconds
Which of the following pennants should be flown five minutes before morning and evening
colors? - CORRECT ANSWER - PREPARATIVE
You may salute with your left hand when which of the following situations occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Your right hand is injured
The custom of merchant ships lowering their ensigns as they pass a U.S. Navy vessel is known
as what? - CORRECT ANSWER - Dipping
, You should stand and salute during the performance of which of the following musical
selections? - CORRECT ANSWER - "Hail to the Chief"
While attending a parade in uniform, the National Ensign is carried past you by a color guard.
Which action(s) should you take? - CORRECT ANSWER - Stand and render a salute until
the ensign has passed
Over the course of the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Navy had 56 vessels. What was the highest
number of vessels that were in operation at any one time? - CORRECT ANSWER - 27
The USS Constitution was built to become what type of Navy vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Frigate
Who was the first Commander in Chief? - CORRECT ANSWER - Esek Hopkins
What device was the first instrument that prevented early submarines from running blind while
submerged? - CORRECT ANSWER - Periscope
John Paul Jones, often referred to as the "father of our highest naval traditions", is also famous
because of which of the following accomplishments? - CORRECT ANSWER - His victory
over HMS Serapis
Given recognition to the American "Stars and Stripes" flag, what was the first country to give a
nine gun salute? - CORRECT ANSWER - France
What WWII battle secured Australia from Japanese forces? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Battle of Guadalcanal
What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Apollo 12
