USNSCC PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following terms is interchangeable with "fundamentals of leadership"? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Basic principles of leadership
The publications that govern the rules and regulations of a petty officer's actions are -
CORRECT ANSWER- U.S. Navy Regulations, Manual for Courts Martial, and Standard
Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy
An effective leader should recognize that people as individuals have different values
and beliefs. - CORRECT ANSWER- True
Which of the following traits is/are common to all successful leaders? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Initiative, Dedication, Accountability
Which of the following statements explains the relationship between followership and
leadership? - CORRECT ANSWER- The skills used are not opposites
When you realize you have made a wrong decision, admit your mistake, accept
responsibility and - CORRECT ANSWER- Take steps to avoid repeating error.
You will be responsible for providing trining to lower rated personnel for which of these
reasons. - CORRECT ANSWER- They may be inexperienced, poorly trained, or
Advancement enhancement.
Not understanding the tecnical language of your rate results in these problems. -
CORRECT ANSWER- Poor communication, failure to advance in rate and
misinterpretation of official publications.
Human behavior is the result of attempts to satisfy certain - CORRECT ANSWER-
Needs
Human behavior is classified into how many levels? - CORRECT ANSWER- 5
What level of human behavior is the most important? - CORRECT ANSWER- Survival
When dealing with people, you can NOT change what human trait? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Emotional makeup
, An effective leader uses personality and skill to motivate and influence people to do a
job. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER- True
When you break a job down into tasks, you are performing what phase of supervision? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Planning and organizing
What series ofOPNAV instructions provides detailed instructions on a wide range of
safety concerns? - CORRECT ANSWER- 5100
In order to judge the progress of a job, what questions should you answer? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Who, what, when, where, how
When reporting status to a superior, there are 4 "B"'s to remember, Be on time, Be
accurate, Be brief, and Be - CORRECT ANSWER- Gone
Nominating a subordinate for Sailor of the month is an example of what type of
feedback? - CORRECT ANSWER- Positive
A good rule of thumb to follow when giving feedback is to correct - CORRECT
ANSWER- in private and praise in public.
If 20% of your peopleare causing 80% of the problems, how much of your admin. time
can you expect to spend dealing with this same 20%? - CORRECT ANSWER- 80 to
90%
When counseling a subordinate, - CORRECT ANSWER- Be a good listener, keep
problem confidential, and help person grow in self understanding.
What kind of counseling allows the subordinate to determine the direction of the
session? - CORRECT ANSWER- Nondirected
The Personal Qualification Standard, PQS, is designed to qualify a Sailor for a specific
watch station at what level? - CORRECT ANSWER- Minimum
Which methods are used for record keeping in PQS? - CORRECT ANSWER- Chart and
computer, either one or both
Values is one of the themes used as the foundation for the Leadership Continuum
course. What other themes are used? - CORRECT ANSWER- Responsibiliity and
authority, Unity of command, Navy, and services, and. Continuous improvement.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following terms is interchangeable with "fundamentals of leadership"? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Basic principles of leadership
The publications that govern the rules and regulations of a petty officer's actions are -
CORRECT ANSWER- U.S. Navy Regulations, Manual for Courts Martial, and Standard
Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy
An effective leader should recognize that people as individuals have different values
and beliefs. - CORRECT ANSWER- True
Which of the following traits is/are common to all successful leaders? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Initiative, Dedication, Accountability
Which of the following statements explains the relationship between followership and
leadership? - CORRECT ANSWER- The skills used are not opposites
When you realize you have made a wrong decision, admit your mistake, accept
responsibility and - CORRECT ANSWER- Take steps to avoid repeating error.
You will be responsible for providing trining to lower rated personnel for which of these
reasons. - CORRECT ANSWER- They may be inexperienced, poorly trained, or
Advancement enhancement.
Not understanding the tecnical language of your rate results in these problems. -
CORRECT ANSWER- Poor communication, failure to advance in rate and
misinterpretation of official publications.
Human behavior is the result of attempts to satisfy certain - CORRECT ANSWER-
Needs
Human behavior is classified into how many levels? - CORRECT ANSWER- 5
What level of human behavior is the most important? - CORRECT ANSWER- Survival
When dealing with people, you can NOT change what human trait? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Emotional makeup
, An effective leader uses personality and skill to motivate and influence people to do a
job. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER- True
When you break a job down into tasks, you are performing what phase of supervision? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Planning and organizing
What series ofOPNAV instructions provides detailed instructions on a wide range of
safety concerns? - CORRECT ANSWER- 5100
In order to judge the progress of a job, what questions should you answer? - CORRECT
ANSWER- Who, what, when, where, how
When reporting status to a superior, there are 4 "B"'s to remember, Be on time, Be
accurate, Be brief, and Be - CORRECT ANSWER- Gone
Nominating a subordinate for Sailor of the month is an example of what type of
feedback? - CORRECT ANSWER- Positive
A good rule of thumb to follow when giving feedback is to correct - CORRECT
ANSWER- in private and praise in public.
If 20% of your peopleare causing 80% of the problems, how much of your admin. time
can you expect to spend dealing with this same 20%? - CORRECT ANSWER- 80 to
90%
When counseling a subordinate, - CORRECT ANSWER- Be a good listener, keep
problem confidential, and help person grow in self understanding.
What kind of counseling allows the subordinate to determine the direction of the
session? - CORRECT ANSWER- Nondirected
The Personal Qualification Standard, PQS, is designed to qualify a Sailor for a specific
watch station at what level? - CORRECT ANSWER- Minimum
Which methods are used for record keeping in PQS? - CORRECT ANSWER- Chart and
computer, either one or both
Values is one of the themes used as the foundation for the Leadership Continuum
course. What other themes are used? - CORRECT ANSWER- Responsibiliity and
authority, Unity of command, Navy, and services, and. Continuous improvement.
