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Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility
Exam (PMK-EE) for E-4: Naval Heritage
exam Q&A
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
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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"
In 1775, the Second Continental Congress approved the purchase of what total
number of vessels? -correct-answer-Two
What was the name if the first U.S. submarine used in warfare? -correct-answer-
Turtle
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When your commanding officer is on leave, which of the following flags should be
flown? -correct-answer-Third substitute
Which of the following pennants is hoisted above the National Ensign? -correct-
answer-CHURCH
Rifle salutes are rendered from all of the following positions, EXCEPT which one? -
correct-answer-At sling arms
Which of the following ships was the first nuclear-powered carrier? -correct-
answer-USS Enterprise
During and prior to the 19th century, what were three major classes of Navy
vessels? -correct-answer-Ships of the line, frigates, and sloops of war
What is the oldest U.S. Navy ships till in commission? -correct-answer-USS
Constitution
Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility
Exam (PMK-EE) for E-4: Naval Heritage
exam Q&A
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
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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"
In 1775, the Second Continental Congress approved the purchase of what total
number of vessels? -correct-answer-Two
What was the name if the first U.S. submarine used in warfare? -correct-answer-
Turtle
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When your commanding officer is on leave, which of the following flags should be
flown? -correct-answer-Third substitute
Which of the following pennants is hoisted above the National Ensign? -correct-
answer-CHURCH
Rifle salutes are rendered from all of the following positions, EXCEPT which one? -
correct-answer-At sling arms
Which of the following ships was the first nuclear-powered carrier? -correct-
answer-USS Enterprise
During and prior to the 19th century, what were three major classes of Navy
vessels? -correct-answer-Ships of the line, frigates, and sloops of war
What is the oldest U.S. Navy ships till in commission? -correct-answer-USS
Constitution
