2002 National Academic Exam Practice Questions

To whom did the Russians surrender during World War I?
1. United States
2. Turkey
3. Austria-Hungary
4. Turkey
5. Germany
What time of day is the ceremonial hoisting of the national ensign?
1. 0800
2. When we get to our first class.
3. 0830
4. Sunrise
5. 0745
What were some of the advances in naval technology made under Theodore Roosevelt's leadership when he was President of the United States?
1. Submarines, destroyers, and flight experiments.
2. Submarines and flight experiments.
3. Submarines and destroyers.
4. Space Shuttles
5. None of the above.
How far above the top row of ribbons on the cadet uniform shirt are device designation stars (year) worn?
1. 1/4 inch
2. 1/2 inch
3. 3/4 inch
4. 1 inch
5. 2 inches
Naval Intelligence first became part of the Navy Department in
1. 1882.
2. 1928.
3. 1828.
4. 1982.
5. 1492.
The most effective weapons system for combating enemy submarines is
1. the helicopter.
2. aerial ASW.
3. the nuclear attack submarine
4. surface ASW.
5. satellites
What does "EMS" stand for?
1. Emergency Medical System
2. Emergency Medical Supervisor
3. Emergency Medical Servant
4. Every Man Standing
5. None of the other choices
What are the three essentials of survival in order of priority?
1. Water, Food, Shelter
2. Water, Shelter, Food
3. Shelter, Water, Food
4. Good food, A car, A big house
5. None of the other letters.
What is the title of the enlistment program that allows up to twelve months postponement before entering the Navy?
1. Delayed Entry Program (DEP)
2. Class "B" Enlistment (CBE)
3. Late Entry Date (LED)
4. Enlisted Delay Program (EDP)
5. Delay a Year (DAY)
What is the best reason personnel (uniform) inspections are conducted?
1. Gives cadets the opportunity to show their attention to detail.
2. It is required.
3. To discipline those who have shabby uniforms
4. Depends on the NSI
5. None of the other letters
The approach of heavy weather involves the total preparation of the ship much as is done for
1. general quarters and battle stations.
2. ASW operations.
3. quarter-deck watch
4. amphibious operations.
5. air operations.
In which activities can cadets participate while in uniform?
1. Religious services
2. Political activities
3. Private employment
4. Activities indicating official sponsorship
5. Anti-Government rallies
The grouping of units to achieve a proper balance for a specific tactical employment is called
1. tactical force organization.
2. amphibious organization.
3. special mine warfare
4. command, control and communications
5. All of the other letters.
All arrangements for a military court-martial, including notification of accused and witnesses, are done by the
1. leading petty officer.
2. commanding officer.
3. personnel officer.
4. executive officer.
5. administrative officer.
In military drill terminology, what is an "element?"
1. Another word for formation.
2. The weather
3. An individual, squad, platoon or company that is part of a larger unit.
4. The rifle
5. The sea
Which planet, in its revolution around the Sun, crosses inside the orbit of Neptune for twenty years during each of its orbits?
1. Pluto
2. Mars
3. Earth
4. Jupiter
5. Italy
What is the most destructive oceanographic condition for marine life in the oceans of the world?
1. Upwelling
2. El Nino
3. Large sea animals
4. Sunlight
5. earthquakes
A ship's master may deviate from the Rules of the Road in a case of imminent danger according to the
1. Rule of Good Seamanship.
2. Ship Master's Rule.
3. General Prudential Rule.
4. Special Rules enacted by Congress.
5. Any time he wants too.
Which of the following is NOT a property of carbon monoxide?
1. Colorless
2. Odorless
3. Tasteless
4. Grey in color
5. None of the other letters
Which of the following is NOT one of the ABC's of first aid?
1. Blood
2. Airway
3. Breathing
4. Circulation
As a leader, you will be expected to handle
1. complex assignments.
2. compound assignments.
3. simple assignments.
4. None of the other letters.
Severity of the court-martial refers to the
1. seriousness of the offense committed.
2. maximum punishments which can be awarded by the court.
3. charge(s) and specification(s) in the formal written accusation.
4. number of members in the court.
How far apart should your feet be spread during parade rest?
1. 12 inches
2. 18 inches
3. 6 inches
4. Whatever is comfortable
5. 24 inches
With the opening of transcontinental transportation and the increase of political problems which would eventually erupt in the Civil War, American interests and imagination turned
1. inward to the great American West with its potential for farms, cattle, mining, lumbering and railroads.
2. toward Europe as growing American wealth enable the purchase of more luxury items from the Old World.
3. to the improvement of standards of living and education throughout the land, because all corners of the continent sought to
  become one great united land.
4. to the sea for adventure and fortune as trade routes opened to the Orient.
During the first year of growth, how much does and infant grow?
1. 50%
2. 25%
3. 75%
4. 100%
5. None of the other letters
The Treaty of Paris ended the war between which two countries?
1. England and France
2. Greece and Persia
3. Rome and Carthage
4. England and Spain
5. The Byzantines and the Ottoman Turks
The feature which prevents the firing of guns into the ship's own structure is
1. cutout cams.
2. cam brakes.
3. gun stop.
4. common sense
5. gunners eyes
The horizontal component of a resisting force operating in a direction opposite to the forward motion of a surface through air is called
1. drag.
2. lift.
3. angle of attack.
4. Bernoulli's force.
What is ethics?
1. A set of beliefs
2. A Mexican dish
3. Rules of conduct in society
4. None of the other letters
To become a good leader, one must be able to communicate. The skills needed for communication are
1. Reading, writing, listening and speaking.
2. reading and writing.
3. listening and speaking.
4. neither reading and writing; or listening and speaking
How many counts are involved in a "guidon salute?"
1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5
5. 6
U.S. Navy air search and surface search radars are used for
1. early warning and general navigation.
2. height finding and range detection.
3. general surveillance and fire control.
4. piloting and ground control
5. aircraft close in control
During which war were amphibious landings developed into a science?
1. World War II
2. World War I
3. The Civil War
4. The Revolutionary War
5. The Vietnam War
How much does smoking increase the chance of lung cancer in males?
1. 220%
2. 150%
3. 120%
4. 100%
5. It doesn't increase males chance of getting lung cancer
All rank and rate promotions are determined by
1. the Senior Naval Science Instructor.
2. the cadet commander.
3. NJROTC Area 11 commander
4. the Secretary of the Navy.
A passive acoustic torpedo
1. follows a sonar beam from its launching ship.
2. follows a laser beam from an ASW helicopter.
3. homes on the noise of its target.
4. transmits acoustic pulses.
In individual and squad drill, what is normal interval?
1. Two arm's lengths between individuals
2. Horizontal distance between individuals when the elbow is placed on the hip.
3. One arm's length between individuals
4. Distance between the unit commander and the formation
Material which permits the free movement of a large number of electrons, such as copper wire, is know as a good
1. conductor of electricity.
2. example of electrolytic action.
3. electromotive force.
4. insulator of electricity.
Which of the following is one of the four areas of total fitness?
1. Mental Fitness
2. Cardiovascular Fitness
3. Muscle Fitness
4. Weight Fitness
Faithful and enthusiastic devotion to one's country, organization, and associates can be defined as
1. loyalty.
2. moral responsibility.
3. self-confidence.
4. courage.
The distinctive "design" feature of USNS Hayes, the Navy's most advanced oceanographic ship and the first of its type, is the ship's
1. control system.
2. laboratory spaces.
3. special underwater TV and camera towing apparatus.
4. parallel catamaran hulls.
In what year did the sword officially return as part of an officer's dress uniform?
1. 1954
2. 1945
3. 1963
4. 1950
The Inland and International Rules of the Road have what is called the General Prudential Rule. What does "prudent" mean?
1. Good Judgment
2. Take Action
3. A maneuver
4. Understanding the rules
How far should the rifle be raised vertically off the ground during the "trail arms" movement?
1. 6 inches
2. 1 inch
3. 3 inches
4. Just enough to clear the ground
During the Korean war, who consolidated the Pusan Perimeter in September 1950, and made it nearly impregnable?
1. General MacArthur
2. Lt. General Walker
3. General Ridgeway
4. Major General Almond
Survival needs consist of
1. freedom from danger and threats.
2. self-respect, status, and recognition by others.
3. affection, love and friendship.
4. food, water, and shelter.
In NJROTC activities, what is a TTO?
1. Total Training Opportunity
2. Training Trials Officer
3. Training Time Out
4. None of the other Letters
The center of reference for the maneuvering board is called the
1. polar north.
2. pole.
3. plot center.
4. concentric center.
What is the difference between magnetic north and true north called?
1. Variation
2. Deviation
3. Declination
4. Latitude
The center of the deepest channel of a navigable international river is called the
1. territorial boundary because it divides the river equally between both countries in a geographical sense.
2. geographic center since this is the boundary between two adjacent nations.
3. historical boundary for it is the traditional borderline between neighboring states.
4. thalweg, a boundary which enables ships of both nations to navigate on the river with equal rights.
When in uniform outdoors, at what distance would you salute an approaching officer?
1. At shouting distance
2. At six paces or the closest point of approach
3. You wait to see if the officers sees you, and if not, you don't salute
4. At fifteen paces or the closest point of approach
When wearing a tie clasp with the male necktie, the clasp must be worn between which of the following buttons
from the neck down?
1. Not authorized
2. second and third
3. third and fourth
4. fourth and fifth
During World War II, what locale in the Carolines did Japan make into her "Pearl Harbor?"
1. Truck
2. Rabaul
3. Midway
4. Wake
What is the usual reference point when plotting movement on the maneuvering board to determine CPAs and true wind?
1. Own vessel
2. The north and south pole.
3. The vessel nearest the ship
4. The most distant vessel on radar
When was the Marine Corps established?
1. November 10th, 1775
2. October 13th, 1775
3. April 14th, 1777
4. November 10th, 1776
5. October 13th, 1777
What must cadets in the NJROTC program demonstrate at all times?
1. High moral standards and good conduct
2. Color guard duties
3. High marksmanship abilities
4. Assignments of the naval science instructor
What storm warning signals required one red light over a white light at night?
1. Storm warning
2. Small craft warning
3. Gale warning
4. Hurricane warning
How many compressions are given during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) ?
1. 15
2. 17
3. 20
4. 21
On an orienteering map, what color symbolizes rock features?
1. White
2. Yellow
3. Brown
4. Black
The only permanent low-pressure area on Earth is the
1. polar front.
2. doldrum belts.
3. Aleutian low off Alaska.
4. Cape Hatteras off-shore low.
Astronomers believe that meteoroids originated from the fragments of a shattered planet within the
1. sun zones.
2. meteor belts.
3. asteroid belt.
4. auroras zones.
The type of craft which are equipped with bow ramps that can be lowered to discharged troops and cargo are called
1. officer boats.
2. utility boats
3. amphibious craft.
4. whale boats.
What is one of the drill positions in which you are able to do a rifle salute?
1. Order arms
2. Inspection arms
3. Port arms
4. Both Order arms and Port arms are correct
During the years between World Wars I and II, pacifists urged the country to
1. make peace with European nations.
2. cut military spending.
3. increase military spending.
4. go to war with Germany.
High underwater plateaus with an abundance of marine vegetation are
1. best for commercial fishing.
2. outstanding for underwater navigation of submarines.
3. hazards for the larger marine animals of the deep oceans.
4. important for the development of sea waves.
Most missiles designed to operate at supersonic speed, or partially above the atmosphere or in the water must carry
1. an oxidizer.
2. an internal guidance system.
3. a nuclear warhead.
4. a petroleum-based fuel.
How long is the run on the NJROTC physical fitness test (PFT)?
1. 3 miles
2. 2.5 miles
3. 2 miles
4. 1.5 miles
In a survival situation why is it important to keep clothing dry?
1. To prevent heat loss through conduction and through reduced insulating air space.
2. To prevent mildew from forming.
3. So it will not have to be removed.
4. So it will last longer.
To survive as a nation, Alfred Thayer Mahan's central thesis concerning naval logistics contended that the United States must
1. be able to replenish its ships underway at sea.
2. control the sea lanes and strategic straits of the world.
3. prevent any European nation from acquiring naval coaling stations within 3,000 miles of San Francisco.
4. have overseas bases from which warships could refuel in order to secure strategic command of the sea.
On average, a person needs at least a ____