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NSII Final Exam Review Flashcards

1
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What is the most important key to successful leadership?
a. Fairness
b. Aloofness
c. Commanding Respect
d. Strength
e. Friendliness

A

a

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Cadet Jones holds a leadership position in his squad. He arrives at class early and prepared. During the test another cadet asks to copy his answers. Jones explains that this is not a good idea. In this scenario, what are the traits of a good leader that he portrays?
a. Vanity
b. Modesty
c. Courage
d. Sense of Humor
e. Honor

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c and e

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Pride in the organization
a. Judgment
b. Espirit de corps
c. Modesty
d. Loyalty

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b

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A proper sense of right and wrong
a. Loyalty
b. Tact
c. Character
d. Honor

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d

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The ability to come to sensible conclusions
a. Ineptness
b. Opinion
c. Judgment

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c

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A strong feeling of support or allegiance
a. Sovereign
b. Loyalty
c. Defector
d. Devotion

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b

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A person lower in rank or position
a. Enlisted
b. Junior
c. Minor
d. Subordinate

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d

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The ____ is the Authority in Charge with complete responsibility and accountability for all things within his or her command
a. General Officer
b. Lead Engineer Officer
c. Line Officer
d. Commanding Officer

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d

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The main goal of drill is to impart ___, by requiring the unit to ___.
a. Strength; take care of their responsibilities on their own
b. Self-discipline; act as one person
c. Authority; accept punishment

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b

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The Commanding Officer tells his subordinates that he has noticed the lawn in the general area has become unkempt. He asks them what they suggest. Some of the people say it should be the responsibility of the Freshmen. Some say it is a cake job, so the Senior Class should be in charge. Finally, others say it should be used as punishment. The Officer takes these all under consideration and tells the group from here on out it will be a project for the Seniors.
What style of leadership has he used?
a. Telling
b. Joining
c. Consulting
d. None of the above

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c

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To transfer responsibility for a task to another person
a. Allegiance
b. Persuade
c. Delegate
d. Devotion

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c

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A leadership style that allows participation of follows in making decisions
a. Accountability
b. Delegate
c. Democratic
d. Republican

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c

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To influence thinking or action by means of argument or reasoning
a. Persuade
b. Democratic
c. Delegate
d. Morale

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a

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What are considered to be the two special “burdens” or authority?
a. Accountability and Dependability
b. Responsibility and Accountability
c. Long hours and hard work
d. None of the above

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b

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Which basic leadership style is centered on the leader?
a. Autocratic
b. Democratic
c. Republican
d. None of the above

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a

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Autocratic leadership styles can produce good results ___ and for ___ periods of time.
a. Quickly; Long
b. Quickly; Short
c. Over Time; Long
d. Rapidly; Extended

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b

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Which leadership approach tends to produce the best results over long periods of time?
a. Joining approach, in which the leader goes along with the majority
b. Telling approach, in which the group does not participate in the decision-making process
c. Democratic style of leadership, tailored to job requirements

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c

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The commanding officer of the Naval Air Station at Pensacola, was informed that a hurricane was due to hit the air station at 1415. He decided on what action he would take and informed all of his department heads about what to do.
What style of leadership is this?
a. selling
b. telling
c. consulting
d. joining

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b

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Morale is based on the belief of the ___ in the ___.
a. leader; follower
b. follower; leader
c. leader and follower; cause
d. b and c
e. a and b
f. all of the above

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f

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Feedback provided with the intention of improving skills or behavior
a. reprimand
b. motivation
c. hierarchy of needs
d. constructive criticism

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d

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That which gives purpose and direction to behavior
a. constructive criticism
b. hierarchy of needs
c. reprimand
d. motivation

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d

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To scold or provide corrective direction with the intent of changing behavior
a. reprimand
b. lecture
c. rebuke
d. motivation

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a

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Why must a leader ensure that the basic needs of their followers are met first?
a. because only the followers can meet the higher needs.
b. because the followers will never focus on the higher needs until the basic needs are met.
c. because this is what their seniors expect from them.
d. none of the above

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b

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Through the course of several surveys on motivation, which of the following was shown to be more important to an individual in terms of motivation?
a. working under close supervision
b. the feeling that one’s work is important
c. the chance to produce work of high quality
d. a high degree of freedom on the job

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b

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What is the best topic for a leader to use to begin a conversation with a subordinate?
a. asking what the follower thinks is wrong with the unit?
b. a subject of interest to the follower
c. asking who the follower dislikes the most in the unit
d. a question on the personal life of the follower

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b

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Esteem needs consist of
a. food, water, and shelter
b. freedom from danger and threats
c. self-respect, status, and recognition by others
d. none of the above

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c

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A force that opposes the weight of an object in fluid; this force, along with object shape and density, helps keep the object afloat, regardless of what the object is made of or whether the “fluid” is a liquid or a gas; the principle is described by Archimedes’ Law.
a. center of gravity
b. center of buoyancy
c. freeboard
d. buoyant force

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d

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Who is responsible for describing buoyant force?
a. Archimedes
b. Achilles
c. Pilates
d. Einstein

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a

29
Q

How did the Phoenicians contribute to Western Culture?
a. they discovered North America
b. Through the development of an alphabet
c. they invented the War Gallery
d. they developed steam-powered ships

A

b

30
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King Xerxes of Persia invaded Greece in 480 B.C. Despite having a disadvantage in numbers, the Geeks prevailed. Which feature of the sea did the Greeks use to help them win?
a. the open waters of the bay
b. the storms of the gulf
c. the narrow straits
d. the swift currents

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c

31
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What city is known as the birthplace of democracy in government?
a. Carthage
b. Macedonia
c. Rome
d. Athens

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d

32
Q

The period of Western European history from 476-1050 A.D. known as ___.
a. interwater period
b. the age of enlightenment
c. post occupation
d. the dark ages

A

d

33
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Robbery or illegal violence at sea
a. piracy
b. looting
c. rebellion

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a

34
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Which country led the way to the Age of Discovery with early explorations around Africa?
a. Spain
b. Portugal
c. England
d. Italy

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b

35
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The entrance to the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean which separates Spain and Africa
a. Skagerrak Strait
b. Strait of Gibraltar
c. Mid-Atlantic Ridge

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b

36
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In the battle of the Spanish Armada, Spain had more ___ but less ___.
a. guns; soldiers
b. soldiers; guns
c. money; land
d. land; money

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b

37
Q

Where was the first successful British colony in North America established?
a. North Carolina
b. Massachusetts
c. Virginia
d. Maryland

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c

38
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A large fleet of warships
a. escorts
b. armada
c. battle fleet
d. privateers

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b

39
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The first Continental naval squadron was composed of six small schooners, brigs and sloops assembled at ___, under the command of ___.
a. Virginia; John Paul Jones
b. Philadelphia; John Paul Jones
c. Philadelphia; Esek Hopkins

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c

40
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Americans invaded Canada in 1775, but retreated in 1776 when ___ reinforcements arrived.
a. British
b. French
c. Spanish
d. German

A

a

41
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An unlawful act of leaving military service without the intention of returning
a. depressment
b. deferring
c. depression
d. desertion

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d

42
Q

The Declaration of Independence was ratified July 4,
a. 1775
b. 1789
c. 1776
d. 1763

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c

43
Q

A body of citizen soldiers as distinguished from professional soldiers
a. militia
b. community
c. military
d. reinforcements

A

a

44
Q

___ traveled to France and convinced that country that an alliance with America would help them take world leadership away from England.
a. Benedict Arnold
b. Thomas Edison
c. George Washington
d. Benjamin Franklin

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d

45
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The battle off the Virginia Capes, when Admiral de Grasse drove the British fleet back to New York, made victory at the battle of Yorktown possible.
a. false
b. true

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b

46
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What famous battle cry was uttered by Captain James Lawrence in the battle between the USS Chesapeake and HMS Shannon?
a. “Don’t give up until you see the whites of the their eyes!”
b. “Don’t give up the ship!”
c. “I’ve not yet begun to fight!”
d. “You may fire when ready, Gridley!”
e. “We have met the enemy and they are ours.”

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b

47
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Where did the Philadelphia incident take place?
a. Off the southern coast of France
b. Gibraltar
c. Tangler
d. Philadelphia
e. Tripoli

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e

48
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What caused American sentiment to turn against the British in the years leading up to the War of 1812?
a. Critical remarks made about the U.S. in the English press.
b. The British encouragement of Canada to invade the U.S.
c. The British control of the seas made trading hard.
d. The U.S. purchase of the Louisiana Territory made the U.S. less dependent on England.
e. Increasing incidents of impressments of U.S. sailors by British warships.

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e

49
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What famous nickname was the USS Constitution given during her battle with the HMS Guerriere?
a. Hull’s Iron Hull
b. Old Ironsides
c. Ageless Warrior
d. Rough and Ready
e. Terror of the Atlantic

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b

50
Q

Who captained the USS Constitution when it fought the HMS Guerriere?
a. Oliver Hazard Perry
b. James Lawrence
c. Isaac Hull
d. Thomas Macdonough

A

c

51
Q

What message did Oliver Hazard Perry send to General Harrison after the Battle of Lake Erie?
a. We have met the enemy and they are ours
b. Such are the ties that try men’s souls
c. I have not yet begun to fight
d. You may fire when ready

A

a

52
Q

What lake was Thomas Macdonough charged to defend from English aggression during the War of 1812?
a. Lake Michigan
b. Lake Ontario
c. Lake Erie
d. Lake Champlain

A

d

53
Q

What famous song was written during the British attack on Baltimore in 1814?
a. old glory
b. the marine corps hymn
c. America, the beautiful
d. the star spangled banner
e. the navy hymn

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d

54
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Most career enlisted soldier sided with the ___.
a. confederacy
b. union

A

b

55
Q

How did the confederacy think they would win the Civil War? (Input all that apply)
a. due to unstable politics in the north
b. they were not dependent on the importation of food.
c. support from border states

A

a and c

56
Q

A cannon very short in proportion to its bore, for firing shells at high angles
a. missile
b. bazooka
c. mortar

A

d

57
Q

Why was the capture of New Orleans so important to the North?
a. because the southern navy was based here
b. because it was where the main southern army was located
c. because it would act as a beachhead for a northern invasion of the south from behind
d. because it was a south’s largest port
e. because it was the heart of the south’s food production area

A

d

58
Q

What was the great significance of the battle between the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia?
a. it meant that Union forces could land unopposed and capture Richmond.
b. it marked the first use of rifled gins but naval warships.
c, it was the first time ironclad ships fought in combat
d. it was the first naval victory for the southern navy.
e. it ended all further attempts by the South to run the Union blockade.

A

c

59
Q

Which river was valuable to both sides because it cut through the heartland of the south?
a. the Mississippi river
b. the Columba river
c. the snake river
d. the cape fear river
e. the Potomac river

A

a

60
Q

The Battle if Hampton Roads was a major
a. naval battle
b. army battle
c. air battle
d. political battle

A

a

61
Q

What did Admiral Farragut mean by his order Damn the torpedoes?
a. he was unsure of what he wanted to do, therefore he had to hesitate
b. he wanted to continue with the planned course of action
c. he wanted to open the fire on the Confederate ships

A

b

62
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Who wrote the book The Influence of Sea Power Upon history, 1660-1783?
a. Stephen Luce
b. William Sampson
c. Theodore Roosevelt
d. Alfred Thayer Mahan
e. George Dewey

A

d

63
Q

What did Alfred Thayer Mahan believe was of critical importance for a nation to become a world power?
a. Control of the sea
b. a large land army based upon the European model
c. a strong and robust marine corps
d. a strong merchant marine
e. an economic system which he relied on the gold standard

A

a

64
Q

Which two navies were the principal enemies in World War I?
a. Germany and Britain
b. Japan and America
c. France and Britain
d. America and Germany
e. Britain and Japan

A

a

65
Q

What was the major legacy of the Battle of Jutland?
a. it was a decisive victory for Britain.
b. it was a decisive victory for Germany.
c. it brought the united States into World War I
d. i resulted in the collapse of Russia
e. it was the final great naval action to be fought between surface forces in the age of steam

A

e

66
Q

When was the battle of Jutland fought, and where?
a. 1917 in the Mediterranean sea
b. 1915 in the North sea
c. 1916 in the English channel
d. 1915 in the English channel
e. 1916 in the north sea

A

e

67
Q

What major amphibious operation was carried out by the Allies in 1915-16?
a. the landings at Normandy
b. the landings in North Africa
c. the landings and Gallipoli
d. the landings in Italy
e. the landings in Sicily

A

c

68
Q

What British passenger liner was sunk by a German U-Boat in May of 1915, killing 128 U.S. citizens?
a. the Sussex
b. the Jutland
c. the Titanic
d. the Dreadnought
e. the Lusitania

A

e

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