EPME LATEST 2025-QUESTIONS WITH
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
Which of the following is one of the four firearm safety rules? - ✔✔1- Treat all firearms as if
they are loaded.
2- Always maintain proper muzzle control.
3- Keep finger off the trigger until on target and ready to shoot.
4- Know your target and what is beyond it.
Which of the following is a requirement to advance to E-3? - ✔✔6 months as E-2 or
completion of Class "A" course
Which of the following is a requirement to advance to E-4? - ✔✔SIX MONTHS IN PAY
GRADE OF E-3
The _____ and ASVAB tests are different version of the same battery of tests. - ✔✔Armed
Forces Classification Test (AFCT)
Class "A" Course graduates who had their advancement to E-4 withheld upon graduation due to
receiving an "UNSAT" conduct while attending a Class "A" Course, are required to complete
how many months of good conduct prior to being advanced? - ✔✔6 months
Which of the following ratings have no direct path of advancement from E-3 to E-4? - ✔✔1-
INVESTIGATOR (IV)
2- DIVER (DV)
Where is the list of ratings open to striking found? - ✔✔They will be announced by
ALCOAST message as ratings are opened or closed for striking.
,Where are "A" school rating requirements listed? - ✔✔Chapter 7 of COMDTINST
M1500.10D (Performance, Training and educational manual) Enlisted rating entry performance
training CLASS A School
CIM 1500.10 (series) enclosure 3
Which stress management term is defined as "Bad" stress? - ✔✔distress
"Good" stress is related to which stress management term? - ✔✔eustress
Which term is defined as "the non-specific response of the body to any demands placed upon it
or what you feel after you encounter a stressor"? - ✔✔stress
What are stressors? - ✔✔The causes of stress (transfers, deadlines, etc.)
What term is defined as a stress management tool used to measure a person's personal stress
load? - ✔✔Stressmap
Stress is defined within the Coast Guard Stress Management Program as: - ✔✔The non-
specific response of the body to any demands placed upon it or what you feel after you encounter
a stressor (anxiety, frustration, depression, etc.)
The services provided by the _____ are available for professional assistance with Stress
Management. - ✔✔Employee Assistance Program Coordinator (EAPC)
Which Stress Management awareness and skills training promotes an understanding of stress,
awareness of support resources, and provides practical stress navigation tools to help build
resilience of Sailors, families, and commands? - ✔✔Operational Stress Control
How can you contact the Employee Assistance Program? - ✔✔1-855- CGSUPRT (247-8778)
or www.CGSUPRT.com
,Who is eligible for the Office of Work-Life Stress Management Program? - ✔✔Active Duty
members and their dependents
Reservists
Civilian Employees of the Coast Guard
Identify a signal of distress which is an expected stress reaction associated with critical incidents.
- ✔✔1- Emotional response,
2- Cognitive response,
3- Behavioral response,
4- Psychological response,
5- Spiritual distress response
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers which as an example of a way to manage
stress? - ✔✔1- Keep a journal
2- Download an app that provides relaxation exercises or tips for practicing mindfulness, which
is a psychological process of actively paying attention to the present moment.
3- Exercise, and make sure you are eating healthy, regular meals.
4- Stick to a sleep routine, and make sure you are getting enough sleep.
5- Avoid drinking excess caffeine such as soft drinks or coffee
6- Identify and challenge your negative and unhelpful thoughts.
7- Reach out to your friends or family members who help you cope on a positive way.
Which of the following does the National Institute of Mental Health recommend to manage
stress? - ✔✔("Be GREAT")
1- Gratitude
2- Relaxation
3- Exercise
4- Acknowledge Feelings'
5- Track Thoughts
, Which of the following is an intention of the Substance Abuse Prevention Program? - ✔✔1-
Raise Awareness of Substance Abuse Issues.
2- Encourage, Teach, and Support Low-Risk Guidelines for Alcohol Use.
3- Provide Periodic Prevention Training.
4- Support Commands.
5- Outline Zero Tolerance for Drug/Substance Misuse and Abuse.
6- Support Mission Readiness.
7- Align with Other Policy
The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) low-risk guidelines suggest
that "zero" drinks is the low risk option when _____. - ✔✔1- Driving
2- Using Machinery
3- Cleaning a weapon
4- Pregnant
5- On certain medications
Key behaviors for low-risk alcohol use include what model? - ✔✔0,1,2,3 model
0 is the low risk option
No more than 1 "standard alcoholic beverage" per hour
2 standard drinks per occasion and
Never to exceed 3
Where can you find additional clarification on low-risk drinking guidelines? -
✔✔https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
Which of the following is one of the four firearm safety rules? - ✔✔1- Treat all firearms as if
they are loaded.
2- Always maintain proper muzzle control.
3- Keep finger off the trigger until on target and ready to shoot.
4- Know your target and what is beyond it.
Which of the following is a requirement to advance to E-3? - ✔✔6 months as E-2 or
completion of Class "A" course
Which of the following is a requirement to advance to E-4? - ✔✔SIX MONTHS IN PAY
GRADE OF E-3
The _____ and ASVAB tests are different version of the same battery of tests. - ✔✔Armed
Forces Classification Test (AFCT)
Class "A" Course graduates who had their advancement to E-4 withheld upon graduation due to
receiving an "UNSAT" conduct while attending a Class "A" Course, are required to complete
how many months of good conduct prior to being advanced? - ✔✔6 months
Which of the following ratings have no direct path of advancement from E-3 to E-4? - ✔✔1-
INVESTIGATOR (IV)
2- DIVER (DV)
Where is the list of ratings open to striking found? - ✔✔They will be announced by
ALCOAST message as ratings are opened or closed for striking.
,Where are "A" school rating requirements listed? - ✔✔Chapter 7 of COMDTINST
M1500.10D (Performance, Training and educational manual) Enlisted rating entry performance
training CLASS A School
CIM 1500.10 (series) enclosure 3
Which stress management term is defined as "Bad" stress? - ✔✔distress
"Good" stress is related to which stress management term? - ✔✔eustress
Which term is defined as "the non-specific response of the body to any demands placed upon it
or what you feel after you encounter a stressor"? - ✔✔stress
What are stressors? - ✔✔The causes of stress (transfers, deadlines, etc.)
What term is defined as a stress management tool used to measure a person's personal stress
load? - ✔✔Stressmap
Stress is defined within the Coast Guard Stress Management Program as: - ✔✔The non-
specific response of the body to any demands placed upon it or what you feel after you encounter
a stressor (anxiety, frustration, depression, etc.)
The services provided by the _____ are available for professional assistance with Stress
Management. - ✔✔Employee Assistance Program Coordinator (EAPC)
Which Stress Management awareness and skills training promotes an understanding of stress,
awareness of support resources, and provides practical stress navigation tools to help build
resilience of Sailors, families, and commands? - ✔✔Operational Stress Control
How can you contact the Employee Assistance Program? - ✔✔1-855- CGSUPRT (247-8778)
or www.CGSUPRT.com
,Who is eligible for the Office of Work-Life Stress Management Program? - ✔✔Active Duty
members and their dependents
Reservists
Civilian Employees of the Coast Guard
Identify a signal of distress which is an expected stress reaction associated with critical incidents.
- ✔✔1- Emotional response,
2- Cognitive response,
3- Behavioral response,
4- Psychological response,
5- Spiritual distress response
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers which as an example of a way to manage
stress? - ✔✔1- Keep a journal
2- Download an app that provides relaxation exercises or tips for practicing mindfulness, which
is a psychological process of actively paying attention to the present moment.
3- Exercise, and make sure you are eating healthy, regular meals.
4- Stick to a sleep routine, and make sure you are getting enough sleep.
5- Avoid drinking excess caffeine such as soft drinks or coffee
6- Identify and challenge your negative and unhelpful thoughts.
7- Reach out to your friends or family members who help you cope on a positive way.
Which of the following does the National Institute of Mental Health recommend to manage
stress? - ✔✔("Be GREAT")
1- Gratitude
2- Relaxation
3- Exercise
4- Acknowledge Feelings'
5- Track Thoughts
, Which of the following is an intention of the Substance Abuse Prevention Program? - ✔✔1-
Raise Awareness of Substance Abuse Issues.
2- Encourage, Teach, and Support Low-Risk Guidelines for Alcohol Use.
3- Provide Periodic Prevention Training.
4- Support Commands.
5- Outline Zero Tolerance for Drug/Substance Misuse and Abuse.
6- Support Mission Readiness.
7- Align with Other Policy
The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) low-risk guidelines suggest
that "zero" drinks is the low risk option when _____. - ✔✔1- Driving
2- Using Machinery
3- Cleaning a weapon
4- Pregnant
5- On certain medications
Key behaviors for low-risk alcohol use include what model? - ✔✔0,1,2,3 model
0 is the low risk option
No more than 1 "standard alcoholic beverage" per hour
2 standard drinks per occasion and
Never to exceed 3
Where can you find additional clarification on low-risk drinking guidelines? -
✔✔https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/
