JROTC Promotion Board Questions

Question 1

What is a “Mess” in military jargon?

Answer 1

A group of persons in the military who eats meals together ,or a place where such meals are served

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the hand solute?

Answer 2

To indicate respect to those who are in a position of authority.

Question 3

Explain the history of the hand salute.

Answer 3

In ancient times, a solute indicated that you were not holding a weapon in your hand.

Question 4

What is the protocol for raising the flag to half mast in tribute to a deceased person?

Answer 4

First raise the flag to the peak of the staff,and then lower it to half staff position .

Question 5

Ribbons are worn on the uniform in order of precedence . Define Precedence.

Answer 5

In order according to importance

Question 6

Name three types of commonly displayed flags.

Answer 6

Garrison ,post,and storm.

Question 7

The Merit unit ,Honor Unit, and Honor unit with Distinction are three types of ______ decorations.

Answer 7

Unit

Question 8

If a male cadet is wearing a long sleeved class A uniform shirt, the cadet must also wear a

Answer 8

Black Necktie

Question 9

Give synonym for “flag” that is used in JROTC.

Answer 9

Colors,Ensign, and Standard

Question 10

What is “Synergy”?

Answer 10

When you and your team members cooperate together and achieve better results than you could when working individually.

Question 11

Define “Discrimination” .

Answer 11

Actions or practices carried out by members of a dominate group,or their representatives, that have a differential or harmful impact on members of subordinate groups

Question 12

One of to overcome prejudice is by learning the facts and applying a sound reasoning process

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Define “Legitimate Power”.

Answer 13

The powers person receives as a result of his or her in the formal hierarchy of an organization

Question 14

Define the three styles of leadership.

Answer 14

Directing,participating,delegating

Question 15

The five management principles are divided into two stages:______ and ______

Answer 15

Preparation and execution

Question 16

Communication has two parts:_______ and understanding

Answer 16

Transference

Question 17

What is “morale”?

Answer 17

The mental,emotional and spiritual state of an individual,how a person feels.

Question 18

The acronym “LDRSHIP” stands for what?

Answer 18

Loyalty ,Duty ,Respect ,Selfless service, Honor,Integrity, and Personal courage

Question 19

A person’s _________ is a way a person gathers and processes info

Answer 19

Learning style.

Question 20

Name three learning styles

Answer 20

auditory,Kinesthetic/tactile,Visual

Question 21

According to “nine facts of brain compatible learning” learning is reinforced through hands on experience.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Learning is retained longer if linked to senses and emotions

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Explain the “Position of Honor”.

Answer 23

A military courtesy of keeping people of senior rank or status to right while walking or sitting.

Question 24

Define “Inteligence”

Answer 24

The capacity to acquire and apply knowledge;the faculty of thought and reason.

Question 25

What is "constructive feedback"?

Answer 25

Feedback or criticism that is helpful and productive

Question 26

What is a communication "barrier"?

Answer 26

An obstruction ;anything that prevents you from effectively speaking or listening.

Question 27

What are the three parts of a learning objective?

Answer 27

The task (action performed),the condition ,the condition (the circumstances), and the standard(how well it must be performed).

Question 28

Explain the difference between a job and a career. A job is short term work meant to pay bills

Answer 28

A job is short term work meant to pay bills a career is a long term profession that provides that profession that provides income.

Question 29

Why can excess salt in a diet cause high blood pressure?

Answer 29

salt absorbs water in the body,causing a larger volume of water that the heart must pass through the system.

Question 30

A typical American diet contains_____ percent fat intake per day.

Answer 30

35% to 40%

Question 31

What is "anxiety"?

Answer 31

An emotional disorder that occurs with concern about an upcoming event that causes fear,nervousness or unease.

Question 32

What is the most painful type of burn?

Answer 32

Second degree burns, because nerve ending is still intact even though tissue damage is severe.

Question 33

When do you NOT remove clothing from a third degree burn?

Answer 33

When clothing is stuck to the burn.

Question 34

How do you treat a bruise?

Answer 34

Ice it, elevate it, seek medical attention if it continues to swell, appears deformed , or if the body part won't move.

Question 35

What is hypothermia?

Answer 35

Too little body heat with abnormally low internal body temperature.

Question 36

How many Americans die yearly from smoking related diseases?

Answer 36

350,000

Question 37

What is a map?

Answer 37

A line drawing of a portion of the earth's surface, as seen from above.

Question 38

How are maps named?

Answer 38

They are named after the most prominent cultural or geographic feature in the area.

Question 39

What does blue represent on a map.

Answer 39

Water features such as lakes,swamps, and rivers.

Question 40

What does the color green represent on a map?

Answer 40

Vegetation such as woods,grassland ,brush ,orchard, and vineyards .

Question 41

Name three types of compasses .

Answer 41

Military lens tic, induction dampened , and liquid filled.

Question 42

The Sahara , the worlds largest desert, is located in

Answer 42

Africa

Question 43

What is a legend on a map.

Answer 43

A method of illustrating and identifying mapped features using symbols to show prominent features.

Question 44

What does GPS stand for on a map?

Answer 44

Global Positioning System

Question 45

How does a GPS work?

Answer 45

It is a radio navigation system that uses a network of 24 satellites and their ground stations to determine precise coordination on the ground.

Question 46

What is a pace count?

Answer 46

The number of paces requiredto walk 100 m as counting each time the left foot strikes the ground

Question 47

Simple majority

Answer 47

More than half of the boats are in favor of a certain option

Question 48

What is ground rule number one and you the people educational series

Answer 48

Each meeting will start and stop on time and group members will be punctual.

Question 49

What is a monarchy?

Answer 49

A system of government where the leaders (or monarchs )acquire their realms by inheritance

Question 50

What is a dictatorship?

Answer 50

A type of autocracy where in a dictator gains power through skills and abilities rather than inheritance .

Question 51

When was the Magna Carta signed?

Answer 51

1215

Question 52

When and where was the "shot heard around the world" shot?

Answer 52

April 19, 1775 in Lexington Massachusetts, it was the shot that started the Revolutionary War

Question 53

What is a "protracted War"?

Answer 53

One that is drawn out or lengthened in time

Question 54

What to explorers were assigned by Jefferson the duty of finding a land route from St. Louis to the Pacific ocean

Answer 54

Army officers Lewis and Clark

Question 55

One cause of the war of 1812 was the impressment of American sailors by the British, Define "impressment".

Answer 55

The at the forcing forcing ta person for public service or use.

Question 56

What was the first major battle of the Civil War ?

Answer 56

The battle of Bull Run

Question 57

Name three activities that enhance learning by encouraging time for reflection?

Answer 57

Group discussion, questioning ,journaling