SNCOA DLC: Leadership & Management
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
MSgt Crawford has been tasked to lead a small team on an upcoming deployment to Senegal.
This will be his first time deployed to the region so in preparation he has been studying the
cultural environment in an attempt to familiarize himself with the values, beliefs and norms. He
is trying to better understand the common way of life of his local counterparts in effort to
increase working relations while operating in the area.
MSgt Crawford's actions BEST illustrate the ______________ dimension of the POA and its
impact on mission effectiveness.
a. Physical b. Intellectual c. Moral - CORRECT ANSWER - CORRECT ANSWER: *B*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the POA is intellectual because military
professionals must be culturally aware; sensitive to differences and the implications those
differences have on the operational environment. MSgt Crawford's attempt to familiarize himself
with the local environment reflects the Intellectual Dimension of the POA.
CMSgt Tate calls MSgt Briggs into her office and notifies her that she has been tasked to depart
for her third deployment. MSgt Briggs immediately thinks of her two children ages three and
eight; obviously she will miss them deeply. Although her husband will take care of them in her
absence she begins to wonder how much longer she can continue to deploy this way.
Nonetheless, MSgt Briggs is aware of the importance of her leadership role and informs the
Chief she will proudly answer her call to duty.
MSgt Briggs actions BEST illustrate the core value of __________.
a. Service Before Self
b. Excellence in All We Do
c. Integrity First - CORRECT ANSWER - CORRECT ANSWER: *A*
,According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the Air Force Core Values of Service Before Self
tells us that professional duties take precedence over personal desires.
Which of the following BEST identifies Professional Methods?
Professional Methods...
a. involve the actual application of professional knowledge and theory
b. encompass a combination of emotional, moral, and intellectual qualities
c. include both tangible and intangible measurements of performance - CORRECT
ANSWER - CORRECT ANSWER: *A*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, professional methods involve the actual
application of professional knowledge and theory to any given situation.
Professional Methods include: - CORRECT ANSWER - Technical Knowledge
Communication
Leadership and Management skills
Professional Character includes: - CORRECT ANSWER - Attitude
Alignment with core values
Alignment with AFI 36-2618
Professional Standards include: - CORRECT ANSWER - Quality and quantity of work
Ethical behavior
Professional relationships
Adherence to and promotion of core values
Adherence to and promotion of AFI 36-2618
,MSgt Smith is two classes shy of completing his Community College of the Air Force Degree.
Uncertain about his future in the Air Force he decides to make completion a priority for the
upcoming year. He also decides to seek out other opportunities that will help increase his
management skills. Looking back he wishes he would have been motived to do so earlier in his
career.
MSgt Smith actions BEST illustrate ___________.
a. Developing Others
b. Self-Development
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition - CORRECT ANSWER - CORRECT ANSWER:
*B*
b. CORRECT: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, self-development is the disciplined
will to leverage learning opportunities that increase or improve your knowledge, skills and
attitudes.
A1C Rico has really been working hard over the last quarter. In fact, he has come to work early
to complete assignments which helped the unit mission success rate stay above average. A1C
Rico's efforts haven't gone unnoticed. To keep him motivated and hoping to increase the
initiative of other unit members, MSgt Smith submits A1C Rico for Airman of the Quarter.
MSgt Smith's actions BEST illustrate his understanding of ________ and its impact on
subordinate effectiveness.
a. Self-Development
b. Developing Others
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition - CORRECT ANSWER - CORRECT ANSWER:
*C*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, DDR is critical to your early development and
helps maintain a high degree of professionalism throughout your career.
, SSgt Blount, a heavy equipment trainer, will be separating from the Air Force in six months.
He's very excited about getting out and starting a new career. MSgt Kersey calls SSgt Blount into
his office and informs him that he'll continue to train the new arrivals until his separation date.
Upset SSgt Blount says, "This is unfair and will take up too much of my time."
Because SSgt Blount ___________, his actions will MOST likely __________ mission
effectiveness.
a. understands Professional Methods; enhance
b. misunderstands Professional Methods; hinder
c. understands Professional Standards; enhance
d. misunderstands Professional Standards; hinder - CORRECT ANSWER - CORRECT
ANSWER: *D*
SSgt Blount's comments, "This is unfair and will take up too much of my time" reflect a
professional standard values conflict. According to the Profession of Arms chapter, a values
conflict occurs when personal values conflict with those of the institution.
MSgt Smith is overseeing newly assigned members of his unit performing routine vehicle
checks. Through observation, he notices that some of the members are not conducting the checks
as required. Although his Airmen are working, MSgt Smith can tell they're not sure as to what
they should be doing. He decides he needs to conduct on-the-job training to bring his members
up to speed.
Because MSgt Smith _____________, his actions will MOST likely ____________ mission
effectiveness.
a. understands DDR; enhance
b. misunderstands DDR; hinder
c. understands Professional Methods; enhance - CORRECT ANSWER - CORRECT
ANSWER: A
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
MSgt Crawford has been tasked to lead a small team on an upcoming deployment to Senegal.
This will be his first time deployed to the region so in preparation he has been studying the
cultural environment in an attempt to familiarize himself with the values, beliefs and norms. He
is trying to better understand the common way of life of his local counterparts in effort to
increase working relations while operating in the area.
MSgt Crawford's actions BEST illustrate the ______________ dimension of the POA and its
impact on mission effectiveness.
a. Physical b. Intellectual c. Moral - CORRECT ANSWER - CORRECT ANSWER: *B*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the POA is intellectual because military
professionals must be culturally aware; sensitive to differences and the implications those
differences have on the operational environment. MSgt Crawford's attempt to familiarize himself
with the local environment reflects the Intellectual Dimension of the POA.
CMSgt Tate calls MSgt Briggs into her office and notifies her that she has been tasked to depart
for her third deployment. MSgt Briggs immediately thinks of her two children ages three and
eight; obviously she will miss them deeply. Although her husband will take care of them in her
absence she begins to wonder how much longer she can continue to deploy this way.
Nonetheless, MSgt Briggs is aware of the importance of her leadership role and informs the
Chief she will proudly answer her call to duty.
MSgt Briggs actions BEST illustrate the core value of __________.
a. Service Before Self
b. Excellence in All We Do
c. Integrity First - CORRECT ANSWER - CORRECT ANSWER: *A*
,According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the Air Force Core Values of Service Before Self
tells us that professional duties take precedence over personal desires.
Which of the following BEST identifies Professional Methods?
Professional Methods...
a. involve the actual application of professional knowledge and theory
b. encompass a combination of emotional, moral, and intellectual qualities
c. include both tangible and intangible measurements of performance - CORRECT
ANSWER - CORRECT ANSWER: *A*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, professional methods involve the actual
application of professional knowledge and theory to any given situation.
Professional Methods include: - CORRECT ANSWER - Technical Knowledge
Communication
Leadership and Management skills
Professional Character includes: - CORRECT ANSWER - Attitude
Alignment with core values
Alignment with AFI 36-2618
Professional Standards include: - CORRECT ANSWER - Quality and quantity of work
Ethical behavior
Professional relationships
Adherence to and promotion of core values
Adherence to and promotion of AFI 36-2618
,MSgt Smith is two classes shy of completing his Community College of the Air Force Degree.
Uncertain about his future in the Air Force he decides to make completion a priority for the
upcoming year. He also decides to seek out other opportunities that will help increase his
management skills. Looking back he wishes he would have been motived to do so earlier in his
career.
MSgt Smith actions BEST illustrate ___________.
a. Developing Others
b. Self-Development
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition - CORRECT ANSWER - CORRECT ANSWER:
*B*
b. CORRECT: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, self-development is the disciplined
will to leverage learning opportunities that increase or improve your knowledge, skills and
attitudes.
A1C Rico has really been working hard over the last quarter. In fact, he has come to work early
to complete assignments which helped the unit mission success rate stay above average. A1C
Rico's efforts haven't gone unnoticed. To keep him motivated and hoping to increase the
initiative of other unit members, MSgt Smith submits A1C Rico for Airman of the Quarter.
MSgt Smith's actions BEST illustrate his understanding of ________ and its impact on
subordinate effectiveness.
a. Self-Development
b. Developing Others
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition - CORRECT ANSWER - CORRECT ANSWER:
*C*
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, DDR is critical to your early development and
helps maintain a high degree of professionalism throughout your career.
, SSgt Blount, a heavy equipment trainer, will be separating from the Air Force in six months.
He's very excited about getting out and starting a new career. MSgt Kersey calls SSgt Blount into
his office and informs him that he'll continue to train the new arrivals until his separation date.
Upset SSgt Blount says, "This is unfair and will take up too much of my time."
Because SSgt Blount ___________, his actions will MOST likely __________ mission
effectiveness.
a. understands Professional Methods; enhance
b. misunderstands Professional Methods; hinder
c. understands Professional Standards; enhance
d. misunderstands Professional Standards; hinder - CORRECT ANSWER - CORRECT
ANSWER: *D*
SSgt Blount's comments, "This is unfair and will take up too much of my time" reflect a
professional standard values conflict. According to the Profession of Arms chapter, a values
conflict occurs when personal values conflict with those of the institution.
MSgt Smith is overseeing newly assigned members of his unit performing routine vehicle
checks. Through observation, he notices that some of the members are not conducting the checks
as required. Although his Airmen are working, MSgt Smith can tell they're not sure as to what
they should be doing. He decides he needs to conduct on-the-job training to bring his members
up to speed.
Because MSgt Smith _____________, his actions will MOST likely ____________ mission
effectiveness.
a. understands DDR; enhance
b. misunderstands DDR; hinder
c. understands Professional Methods; enhance - CORRECT ANSWER - CORRECT
ANSWER: A
