Senior Young Marines Practice Test

Remember "COLD" if you do not want to be cold. This stands for:
1. C-clean clothes breathe and insulate better; O-avoid overheating by ventilating; L- lead by example D-stay dry
2. C-clean clothes breathe and insulate better; O-avoid overheating by not ventilating; L-dress in loose layers; and, D-stay dry
3. C-clean clothes breathe and insulate better; O-avoid overheating by ventilating; L-dress in loose layers; and, D-stay damp
4. C-clean clothes breathe and insulate better; O-avoid overheating by ventilating; L-dress in loose layers; and, D-stay dry
In an emergency situation remember:
1. COLD
2. KISS
3. STOP
4. SMEAC
Getting lost and having to sleep out overnight, in a tent, with all your equipment:
1. is survival.
2. is camping and survival
3. is not camping.
4. is not survival-it's camping.
The ground to air signal for requiring medical supplies is:
1. ||
2. X
3. V
4. F
The ground to air signal for "unable to proceed, require help" is:
1. F
2. V
3. T T
4. X
When you give orders, remember the following:
1. plan, deliver, confirm, evaluate.
2. plan, order, listen, confirm
3. confirm, order, listen, plan
4. none of the above
Some guidelines for effective communication are:
1. Finish one message before beginning another
2. Be friendly and communicate in a personal manner
3. Make sure the information is being communicated to the people that need it
4. All of the above
As a leader, you are not required to communicate with your Young Marines.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
An 'order' is a very formal format of communication. There are four types of orders. They are:
1. direct, indirect, unlawful, command.
2. direct, request, implied, call for volunteers
3. direct, indirect, command, implied
4. command, implied, indirect, call for volunteers
Communication is a process of sharing information between two or more people
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
The most common unit of measure for judging distance is:
1. 100 meters
2. 300 meters
3. 50 meters
4. 25 feet
When judging distance between you and another person at 400 meters:
1. all parts of the body are distinct
2. the outline of the face becomes blurred
3. outline of the body remains clear but the face is difficult to distinguish
4. the body appears to taper from the shoulders and movement of limbs cannot be observed
When judging distance between you and another person at 200 meters:
1. all parts of the body are distinct
2. the outline of the face becomes blurred
3. outline of the body remains clear but the face is difficult to distinguish
4. the body appears to taper from the shoulders and movement of limbs cannot be observed
An object will appear closer than it is when:
1. there is poor light or fog, or the sun is in your eyes
2. only a small part of the object can be seen
3. The object tends to blend with the background
4. The object is in bright light or the sun is shining from behind you
Communicate orders, instructions and feedback only up of the chain of command
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
Duty is:
1. something you must do because of the position you hold
2. something you have to do because you are ordered to
3. something you may do if you want to.
4. something you do because your unit commander wants you to
Responsibility is:
1. being in charge all the time
2. being accountable for what you do
3. holding others accountable for what they do
4. given not earned
Work towards the personal and professional development of your subordinates
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
The entire Young Marine organization including the division outside the U.S. is separated into:
1. 6 Divisions
2. 8 Divisions
3. 7 Divisions
4. 4 Divisions
Battalions can be formed if there are at least:
1. two units in a State
2. four units in a State
3. five Units in a State
4. three units in a State
The Board of Directors is comprised of elected members from each Young Marine Division, as well as elected members at large, the National Director and invited members. The total membership of the board is:
1. 14
2. 12
3. 6
4. 10
The Chief Executive Officer for the Young Marines program is the:
1. National Executive Secretary
2. National Deputy Director
3. National Director
4. National Executive Director
Governments are classified according to how people share the power. The three types of governments are:
1. Oligarchy, Democracy, Legislative
2. Democracy, Republican, Legislative
3. Autocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy
4. Republican, Democratic, Autocratic
Democracy means that:
1. people do not know what is best for themselves
2. politicians do not know what is best for us
3. politicians know what is best for us
4. people know what is best for themselves
Autocracy means one person has absolute leadership
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
Establish, Insure, Provide, Promote, and Secure are values found in what United States document?
1. The Constitution of the United States
2. The Preamble to the United States Constitution
3. The Bill of Rights
4. The Declaration of Independence
A halo around the moon is:
1. one sign of weather change for the worst
2. the moon will be full soon
3. one sign of weather change for the better
4. none of the above
Over the United States, cold air (polar) masses move:
1. north from the arctic through Canada
2. east from the Pacific through Canada
3. south from the arctic through Canada
4. west from the Atlantic through Canada
When winds from the east increase in speed, that is a sign of the weather changing
1. for the worse
2. for the better
3. mild days
4. none of the above
Over the United States, warm air (tropical) masses usually move north from:
1. Canada
2. South Africa
3. Washington
4. the Caribbean
How many servings of grain should you have everyday?
1. 5 to 12
2. 10 to 15
3. 1 to 2
4. 2 to 4
Smoking is NOT permitted by any Young Marine unless given permission by the unit commander
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
How many servings of meat should you have everyday?
1. 4 or more
2. 3 to 4
3. 2 to 3
4. 1 to 2
The four food groups are:
1. Grains, fruits and vegetables, milk products, meat products
2. Grains, milk products, salad, dessert
3. Appetizer, salad, entrée, dessert
4. Milk, grain, bread, meat
Under the Federal System set up under the Constitution there are two kinds of government: the National Government, which is the Government of the United States, and the State governments, which govern the 50 States in the Union.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
There are three branches of Government. They are:
1. Legislative, Executive, Judicial
2. Executive, Republican, Democratic
3. Judicial, Legislative, Democratic
4. None of the above
The Federal Government is one of delegated powers only, its authority being defined and limited by the Constitution, our basic document
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
Each State has a constitution of its own, which must not conflict with the Federal Constitution
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
The period a Young Marine can be billeted as a Young Marine Recruit Instructor is not less than:
1. 3 months
2. 2 months
3. 4 months
4. 6 months
A Young Marine is billeted as a Young Marine Recruit Instructor for a period of not less than 3 months, or as an instructor of specific subjects as listed in the senior guidebook for a period of not less than 3 months. These subjects are:
1. Drug Resistance Training, Platoon Leader Training, Parade Sergeant Training, Physical Fitness and Health Fitness Training.
2. Drug Resistance Training, Close Order Drill Training, Physical Fitness and Health Fitness Training.
3. Drug Resistance Training, Platoon Leader Training, Close Order Drill Training, Parade Sergeant Training
4. None of the above
Young Marines that can be billeted as Young Marine Instructors are:
1. Young Marine Staff Sergeants
2. Young Marine Gunnery Sergeants
3. Young Marine First Sergeants
4. Young Marine Master Sergeants
As a Young Marine Recruit Instructor, the Young Marine is granted authority to discipline Young Marine Recruits
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
Conscientious Leadership is demonstrated by:
1. Seeing things from a team member's point of view
2. Listening
3. Forgiving errors and not prejudicing
4. All of the above
Ethics is about right and wrong, and doing the right thing
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
You are required to follow an order you know is unlawful, and you do not have a responsibility to speak out or act when you see unethical behavior.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
The three styles of leadership are:
1. Authoritative, Participative, and Free Rein style
2. Command, Participative, and Authoritative style
3. Authoritative, Command, and Participative style
4. None of the above
The "I" in the acronym for the principles of instruction stands for:
1. intense
2. interest
3. ice
4. instill
The "C" in the acronym for the principles of instruction stands for:
1. command
2. converse
3. confirmation
4. create
The "P" in the acronym for the principles of instruction stands for:
1. preach
2. participation
3. prepare
4. post
The acronym for the principles of instruction is:
1. ICEPAC
2. SMEAC
3. ICEPACK
4. IPACK
The unit commander makes time and other resources available so that the senior Young Marine can do his/her jobs. The senior Young Marine gets the job done.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
The unit commander commands, establishes policy and plans the training of the unit. The senior Young Marine carries out the daily routine of the unit within the guidelines passed down by the unit commander
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
The unit commander concentrates on collective training of the unit. The senior Young Marine concentrates on collective training of the Young Marines
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
The unit commander concentrates on the unit's effectiveness and efficiency in accomplishing each planned activity. The senior Young Marine concentrates on the continued individual development of their Young Marines ensuring that each one is well trained and highly motivated
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
The "C" in the acronym CREST stands for
1. comfort
2. comparisons
3. command
4. class
The acronym used to remember the 5 types of verbal support is:
1. CREST
2. CRUST
3. CREASE
4. CREEP
The "E" in the acronym CREST stands for:
1. excellence
2. expedient
3. examples
4. extracurricular
As a leader, it depends on your personal initiative to decide whom and when to supervise
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
The supervisors checklist is:
1. Plan ahead, Search for dangerous conditions and situations, Monitor the situation, minimize losses, and Make appropriate adjustments.
2. Plan ahead, Delegate authority, Monitor the situation, and Plan for losses
3. Recon the site, Set up command, Assign duties, and Monitor the situation
4. None of the above
Supervision is only a leadership responsibility; it is not a legal responsibility
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
The four parts of a lesson plan are:
1. Introduction, body, end of lesson test, and conclusion
2. Introduction, basics, end of lesson test, and conditions
3. Interest, basics, end of lesson test, and conditions
4. Interest, body, end of lesson test, and conclusion
The introduction should include
1. who, what, where, when, and how
2. who, what, why, where, and how
3. who, what, where, how, and review
4. who, what, where, when, and why
5. what, where, when, why, and review
The largest percentage of lesson time is given to the:
1. introduction
2. body
3. end of lesson test
4. conclusion
The Young Marine Platoon Sergeant is responsible for their platoon. They answer to their ____________ on all matters pertaining to their platoon.
1. Platoon Leader
2. Platoon Guide
3. Unit First Sergeant
4. Team Leader
Young Marines that can be billeted as Young Marine Platoon Sergeants are:
1. Young Marine Sergeants
2. Young Marine Staff Sergeants
3. Young Marine Lance Corporals
4. Young Marine Gunnery Sergeants
The Young Marine Platoon Sergeant performs other duties as assigned by the platoon leader or commanding officer.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
The Young Marine Parade Sergeant is the Young Marine In Charge (YMIC) of the platoon when participating in parades and other ceremonies
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
Young Marines that can be billeted as Young Marine Parade Sergeants are:
1. Young Marine Sergeants
2. Young Marine Staff Sergeants
3. Young Marine Gunnery Sergeants
4. Young Marine First Sergeants
The Young Marine Parade Sergeant is not expected to be highly proficient in platoon drill.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
For simple tasks, standard operating procedures will help, however for more complex tasks there are three methods to help you solve problems. These three methods are:
1. Trial and error, Straight analysis, and Logical analysis
2. Trial and error, organization and planning, Logical analysis
3. Straight analysis, Logical analysis, and Organization and planning
4. None of the above
The military estimate is the process of logical analysis reduced to a simple format. This format is
1. Aim, Factors, Courses Open and Plan
2. Situation, Mission, Execution, Avenues of approach and Command and signals
3. Keep it Simple Stupid.
4. Prior Planning Precludes Poor Performance
Sound judgment is a leader's primary tool in safe and reasonable decision-making.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
The Young Marine Platoon Leader is responsible to the ________________for their platoon.
1. Young Marine Platoon Sergeant
2. Unit Executive Officer
3. Unit Commander
4. Unit Adjutant
Platoon Leaders pass on to the unit executive officer all recommendations for promotions and/or awards for those in their platoon
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
Young Marines that can be billeted as Young Marine Platoon Leaders are
1. Young Marine Staff Sergeants
2. Young Marine Gunnery Sergeants
3. Young Marine First Sergeants
4. Young Marine Master Sergeants
Two types of questions are commonly used in a classroom. They are:
1. lengthy and boring
2. participation and evaluation
3. participation and lengthy
4. evaluation and lengthy
There are six purposes to asking questions. Two of them are:
1. Stimulate mental activity, and guide and promote thought
2. Keep yourself alert, and find out who is sleeping
3. Draw interest away from the lesson, and stay awake
4. Ensure the adults are listening too, and keep everyone in their seats

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