BMC Answers (Bloomberg) 2023/2024, Complete solutions (A+
guide) University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT one of the five primary statutory roles of the U.S. Coast Guard?
A) Maritime Safety
B) Maritime Mobility
C) Protection of Natural Resources
D) Border Security
E) National Defense
Correct Answer: D) Border Security
Rationale: The five congressionally mandated roles are Maritime Safety, Maritime Mobility,
Protection of Natural Resources, Maritime Security, and National Defense. While border
security is a mission, it falls under the broader role of Maritime Security.
Question 2
In what year was the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, a key piece
of legislation for fisheries law enforcement, passed?
A) 1964
B) 1972
C) 1976
D) 1980
E) 1990
Correct Answer: C) 1976
Rationale: This act is the primary law governing marine fisheries management in U.S.
federal waters. Its passage in 1976 established the framework for managing fish stocks and
preventing overfishing.
Question 3
Which two enlisted ratings are open only to members of the Coast Guard Reserve?
A) Boatswain's Mate (BM) and Machinery Technician (MK)
B) Port Security Specialist (PS) and Investigator (IV)
C) Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME) and Investigator (IV)
D) Port Security Specialist (PS) and Marine Science Technician (MST)
E) Gunner's Mate (GM) and Yeoman (YN)
Correct Answer: B) (PORT SECURITY SPECIALIST & INVESTIGATOR)
Rationale: The Port Security Specialist and Investigator ratings are specific to the Reserve
force, supporting specialized missions in port security, law enforcement, and intelligence.
Question 4
In support of Coast Guard Law Enforcement (LE) and intelligence missions, what are the
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primary duties of an Investigator (IV)?
A) To conduct vessel safety inspections.
B) To conduct criminal investigations and collect/analyze intelligence.
C) To perform search and rescue operations.
D) To maintain aids to navigation.
E) To serve as boarding team members on cutters.
Correct Answer: B) CONDUCT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS, COLLECT AND
ANALYZE INTELLIGENCE INFO, PROVIDE PERSNOAL PROTECTIONS TO HIGH
RANKING CG OFFICIALS
Rationale: The IV rating is a specialized law enforcement and intelligence role, focusing on
criminal investigations, intelligence gathering, and providing personal protection services
for high-ranking officials.
Question 5
All Ready Reservists, including members of the Selected Reserve (SELRES) and Individual
Ready Reserve (IRR), are considered to be in what status?
A) Active Status
B) Inactive Status
C) Retired Status
D) Standby Status
E) Auxiliary Status
Correct Answer: A) Active Status
Rationale: Ready Reservists are part of the manpower pool that is liable for immediate
recall to active duty in times of war or national emergency. Therefore, they are maintained
in an active, albeit non-drilling for IRR, status.
Question 6
Which component of the Ready Reserve is a manpower pool consisting of individuals who have
had training and have previously served in the active forces?
A) Selected Reserve (SELRES)
B) Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)
C) Active Standby Reserve
D) Retired Reserve
E) Inactive National Guard
Correct Answer: B) (INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE (IRR)
Rationale: The IRR is composed of trained individuals who have left active duty but still
have a remaining military service obligation. They do not drill regularly but can be recalled
to active duty if needed.
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Question 7
The missions of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in public education include state and youth boating
courses and which other type of training?
A) Law Enforcement training
B) Member Training (MT) instructor missions
C) Aviation training
D) Cutter operations training
E) Leadership training
Correct Answer: B) MEMBER TRAINING (MT) INSTRUCTOR MISSIONS
Rationale: In addition to public outreach, the Auxiliary plays a key role in the internal
training of its own members, with qualified instructors teaching a wide range of courses to
enhance their skills and knowledge.
Question 8
When the U.S. national flag is displayed on a vehicle or aircraft, it is referred to by what term?
A) The Ensign
B) The Jack
C) The Standard
D) The Colors
E) The Pennant
Correct Answer: C) (STANDARD)
Rationale: "Standard" is the specific term used for the national flag when it is mounted on a
vehicle, aircraft, or carried by a military unit on foot.
Question 9
The Coast Guard Standard, the ceremonial flag of the service, was approved in what year?
A) 1790
B) 1915
C) 1927
D) 1964
E) 1967
Correct Answer: D) (JANUARY 28, 1964)
Rationale: The current design of the Coast Guard Standard was officially approved on
January 28, 1964, to serve as the service's ceremonial and parade flag.
Question 10
The staff of the Coast Guard Standard is topped by what type of finial?
A) A spearhead
B) A bald eagle
C) A star
guide) University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT one of the five primary statutory roles of the U.S. Coast Guard?
A) Maritime Safety
B) Maritime Mobility
C) Protection of Natural Resources
D) Border Security
E) National Defense
Correct Answer: D) Border Security
Rationale: The five congressionally mandated roles are Maritime Safety, Maritime Mobility,
Protection of Natural Resources, Maritime Security, and National Defense. While border
security is a mission, it falls under the broader role of Maritime Security.
Question 2
In what year was the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, a key piece
of legislation for fisheries law enforcement, passed?
A) 1964
B) 1972
C) 1976
D) 1980
E) 1990
Correct Answer: C) 1976
Rationale: This act is the primary law governing marine fisheries management in U.S.
federal waters. Its passage in 1976 established the framework for managing fish stocks and
preventing overfishing.
Question 3
Which two enlisted ratings are open only to members of the Coast Guard Reserve?
A) Boatswain's Mate (BM) and Machinery Technician (MK)
B) Port Security Specialist (PS) and Investigator (IV)
C) Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME) and Investigator (IV)
D) Port Security Specialist (PS) and Marine Science Technician (MST)
E) Gunner's Mate (GM) and Yeoman (YN)
Correct Answer: B) (PORT SECURITY SPECIALIST & INVESTIGATOR)
Rationale: The Port Security Specialist and Investigator ratings are specific to the Reserve
force, supporting specialized missions in port security, law enforcement, and intelligence.
Question 4
In support of Coast Guard Law Enforcement (LE) and intelligence missions, what are the
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primary duties of an Investigator (IV)?
A) To conduct vessel safety inspections.
B) To conduct criminal investigations and collect/analyze intelligence.
C) To perform search and rescue operations.
D) To maintain aids to navigation.
E) To serve as boarding team members on cutters.
Correct Answer: B) CONDUCT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS, COLLECT AND
ANALYZE INTELLIGENCE INFO, PROVIDE PERSNOAL PROTECTIONS TO HIGH
RANKING CG OFFICIALS
Rationale: The IV rating is a specialized law enforcement and intelligence role, focusing on
criminal investigations, intelligence gathering, and providing personal protection services
for high-ranking officials.
Question 5
All Ready Reservists, including members of the Selected Reserve (SELRES) and Individual
Ready Reserve (IRR), are considered to be in what status?
A) Active Status
B) Inactive Status
C) Retired Status
D) Standby Status
E) Auxiliary Status
Correct Answer: A) Active Status
Rationale: Ready Reservists are part of the manpower pool that is liable for immediate
recall to active duty in times of war or national emergency. Therefore, they are maintained
in an active, albeit non-drilling for IRR, status.
Question 6
Which component of the Ready Reserve is a manpower pool consisting of individuals who have
had training and have previously served in the active forces?
A) Selected Reserve (SELRES)
B) Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)
C) Active Standby Reserve
D) Retired Reserve
E) Inactive National Guard
Correct Answer: B) (INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE (IRR)
Rationale: The IRR is composed of trained individuals who have left active duty but still
have a remaining military service obligation. They do not drill regularly but can be recalled
to active duty if needed.
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Question 7
The missions of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in public education include state and youth boating
courses and which other type of training?
A) Law Enforcement training
B) Member Training (MT) instructor missions
C) Aviation training
D) Cutter operations training
E) Leadership training
Correct Answer: B) MEMBER TRAINING (MT) INSTRUCTOR MISSIONS
Rationale: In addition to public outreach, the Auxiliary plays a key role in the internal
training of its own members, with qualified instructors teaching a wide range of courses to
enhance their skills and knowledge.
Question 8
When the U.S. national flag is displayed on a vehicle or aircraft, it is referred to by what term?
A) The Ensign
B) The Jack
C) The Standard
D) The Colors
E) The Pennant
Correct Answer: C) (STANDARD)
Rationale: "Standard" is the specific term used for the national flag when it is mounted on a
vehicle, aircraft, or carried by a military unit on foot.
Question 9
The Coast Guard Standard, the ceremonial flag of the service, was approved in what year?
A) 1790
B) 1915
C) 1927
D) 1964
E) 1967
Correct Answer: D) (JANUARY 28, 1964)
Rationale: The current design of the Coast Guard Standard was officially approved on
January 28, 1964, to serve as the service's ceremonial and parade flag.
Question 10
The staff of the Coast Guard Standard is topped by what type of finial?
A) A spearhead
B) A bald eagle
C) A star
