JROTC Midterm exam UPDATED Questions
and CORRECT Answers
(U2C4L4:Q1) Select the option (A-D) that best completes the seven-step problem-solving,
decision-making process.
The 7-step Problem-Solving, Decision-Making Process:
1. Identify the problem
2. X
3. Develop courses of action
4. Analyze and compare courses of action
5. Y
6. Z
7. Implement the plan
A) X = Estimate the situation
Y = Make a plan
Z = Make a decision
B) X = Set priorities
Y = Plan contingencies
Z = Analyze advantages/disadvantages
C) X = Analyze advantages/disadvantages
Y = Set priorities
Z = Assess the results
,D) X = Gather information
Y = Make a decision
Z = Make a plan - CORRECT ANSWER - D) X = Gather information
Y = Make a decision
Z = Make a plan
2. (U2C4L4:Q2) Study the table and select the option (A-D) that best indicates the step or factor
of the four-step planning process:
The Four-step Planning Process:
X. Determine conditions that may affect the circumstances of your mission. Determine how you
will know you have accomplished your mission.
Y. "I think we should plan to first gather the equipment. Next, we should organize the squad, and
then we should start moving."
Z. "We'll execute the third option. It's easier on our people, and it accomplishes the commander's
intent better than the others."
A) X = Define the Objective
Y = Study the current situation
Z = Select the best course of action
B) X = Develop courses of action
Y = Resources
Z = Justify the decision
, C) X = Resources
Y = Select the best course of action
Z = Analyze the courses of action
D) X = Study the current situation
Y = Define the Objective
Z = Manage time - CORRECT ANSWER - A) X = Define the Objective
Y = Study the current situation
Z = Select the best course of action
(U2C4L4:Q3) Some unexpected situations occurred while you were implementing your plan.
What would be the best way to handle these?
A) Re-analyze the chosen course of action and make a new plan.
B) Re-start the problem-solving process by identifying the new problem.
C) Implement contingency plans that you included in your original plan.
D) Continue with the plan until it has been completely implemented, and then evaluate the
situation. - CORRECT ANSWER - C) Implement contingency plans that you included in
your original plan.
(U2C4L4:Q4) Read the following paragraph and decide which option (A-D) is most correct.
Leaders should involve their subordinates in researching problems, gathering information, and
developing and analyzing different courses of action. This technique will pay off in increased
interest, higher morale, and better efficiency by team members.
and CORRECT Answers
(U2C4L4:Q1) Select the option (A-D) that best completes the seven-step problem-solving,
decision-making process.
The 7-step Problem-Solving, Decision-Making Process:
1. Identify the problem
2. X
3. Develop courses of action
4. Analyze and compare courses of action
5. Y
6. Z
7. Implement the plan
A) X = Estimate the situation
Y = Make a plan
Z = Make a decision
B) X = Set priorities
Y = Plan contingencies
Z = Analyze advantages/disadvantages
C) X = Analyze advantages/disadvantages
Y = Set priorities
Z = Assess the results
,D) X = Gather information
Y = Make a decision
Z = Make a plan - CORRECT ANSWER - D) X = Gather information
Y = Make a decision
Z = Make a plan
2. (U2C4L4:Q2) Study the table and select the option (A-D) that best indicates the step or factor
of the four-step planning process:
The Four-step Planning Process:
X. Determine conditions that may affect the circumstances of your mission. Determine how you
will know you have accomplished your mission.
Y. "I think we should plan to first gather the equipment. Next, we should organize the squad, and
then we should start moving."
Z. "We'll execute the third option. It's easier on our people, and it accomplishes the commander's
intent better than the others."
A) X = Define the Objective
Y = Study the current situation
Z = Select the best course of action
B) X = Develop courses of action
Y = Resources
Z = Justify the decision
, C) X = Resources
Y = Select the best course of action
Z = Analyze the courses of action
D) X = Study the current situation
Y = Define the Objective
Z = Manage time - CORRECT ANSWER - A) X = Define the Objective
Y = Study the current situation
Z = Select the best course of action
(U2C4L4:Q3) Some unexpected situations occurred while you were implementing your plan.
What would be the best way to handle these?
A) Re-analyze the chosen course of action and make a new plan.
B) Re-start the problem-solving process by identifying the new problem.
C) Implement contingency plans that you included in your original plan.
D) Continue with the plan until it has been completely implemented, and then evaluate the
situation. - CORRECT ANSWER - C) Implement contingency plans that you included in
your original plan.
(U2C4L4:Q4) Read the following paragraph and decide which option (A-D) is most correct.
Leaders should involve their subordinates in researching problems, gathering information, and
developing and analyzing different courses of action. This technique will pay off in increased
interest, higher morale, and better efficiency by team members.
