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1. (600) The two fundamental elements of leadership are people and

a) objective.
b) mission.
c) vision.
d) resources.
2. (601) An officer displays leadership in his ability to

a) guide the efforts of others.
b) effectively manage others.
c) rely on the power of rank.
d) exercise the power of carrying out a mission.
3. (601) Behaviors of a leader include: inspires, motivates, and

a) administers.
b) controls.
c) maintains.
d) develops.
4. (602) The four recommended ways to prepare yourself to lead are: observe leaders in action, study leadership, practice leadership, and

a) take the initiative.
b) think about leadership.
c) read about successful leaders.
d) seek feedback.
5. (602) Seeking feedback is an example of which basic leadership preparation recommendation?

a) Take the initiative.
b) Study leadership.
c) Observe leaders in action.
d) Practice leadership.
6. (603) Strength of character to confront a tough situation head-on describes the leadership quality of

a) integrity.
b) selflessness.
c) courage.
d) energy.
7. (604) The three key responsibilities to yourself as a good leader are know your job, set the example, and

a) know your people.
b) know yourself.
c) self-discipline.
d) self-motivation.
8. (605) AFP 35-49 defines loyalty as a three-dimensional faithfulness to subordinates, peers, and

a) self.
b) organization.
c) superiors.
d) greater cause.
9. (606) Identifying needs, securing funds, and then obtaining credible equipment are examples of what leadership principle?

a) Care for people.
b) Communicate.
c) Educate.
d) Equip.
10. (607) The most powerful form of motivation is

a) communicate.
b) develop teamwork.
c) discipline.
d) self-motivation.
11. (607) Explaining goals and feedback are examples of what leadership principle?

a) Communicate.
b) Develop teamwork.
c) Discipline.
d) Self-motivation.
12. (607) “Doing your own thing” in isolation erodes what leadership principal?

a) Communicate.
b) Develop teamwork.
c) Discipline.
d) Self-motivation.
13. (607) Neglecting to counsel a member sacrifices the high standards of the USAF and CAP as well as defeats what leadership principle?

a) Communicate.
b) Develop teamwork.
c) Discipline.
d) Self-motivation.
14. (608) What are characteristics of a good counselor?

a) Sincerity.
b) Good listener.
c) Integrity.
d) All of the above.
15. (609) Which of these are effective counseling techniques?

a) Questioning.
b) Encouragement.
c) Non-verbal behavior.
d) All of the above.
16. (610) According to Maslow, a person’s highest level of motivation need is

a) self-actualization.
b) esteem.
c) belonging.
d) physiological.
17. (611) Unit cohesiveness is demonstrated through the attributes of pride, morale, enthusiasm, and

a) esteem.
b) high expectations.
c) empowerment.
d) safety.
18. (611) The CAP cadet recognition program is an example of what attribute related to unit cohesiveness?

a) High expectations.
b) Esteem.
c) Promotions.
d) Pride.
19. (612) Which best describes how empowerment differs from delegation?

a) Empowerment is about a specific task.
b) Empowerment is a subset of delegation.
c) Empowerment gives responsibility to complete the task.
d) Empowerment makes people responsible for the overall job.
20. (613) After recognizing the problem and gathering data, the third step of the problem-solving process is

a) list possible solutions.
b) list assumptions.
c) test possible solutions.
d) identify the obstacle.
21. (613) To complete the problem-solving process, Dr. Miller suggests adding what step?

a) Identify the goal.
b) Establish boundaries.
c) Brainstorming.
d) Outcome evaluation.
22. (614) Daley categorizes people based on their ability to

a) manage and lead.
b) lead and follow.
c) solve problems and act decisively.
d) read and act.
23. (614) Daley calls a person who can clearly read the situation, but lacks the desire to act

a) effective.
b) grumbler.
c) dangerous.
d) happy.
24. (615) The four tasks to Boyd’s OODA loop are observe, orient, decide, and

a) access.
b) assess.
c) act.
d) accuracy.
25. (615) What aspect of the decision-making process is critical to winning?

a) Speed.
b) Accuracy.
c) Evaluation.
d) A and B.
26. (616) When a group has little time to make a decision and the results are fairly inconsequential, the most appropriate decision making technique is

a) compromise.
b) consensus.
c) directive.
d) vote.
27. (617) What characteristic does a good leader grow in their followers?

a) Dependent.
b) Authoritarian.
c) Critical thinkers.
d) Inactive.
28. (618) The major variables of the situational leadership theory are the task, follower’s development, and

a) leader’s behavior.
b) criticality of task.
c) leader’s development level.
d) follower’s behavior.
29. (619) Which leadership style is characterized by one-way communication from the leader?

a) Directing.
b) Coaching.
c) Supporting.
d) Delegating.
30. (619) Which leadership style is characterized by shared decision making through two-way communication?

a) Directing.
b) Coaching.
c) Supporting.
d) Delegating.
31. (620) What aspect of delegation results in better coordination and a clearer understanding of authority and responsibility?

a) Written delegation.
b) Adequate control.
c) Unity of command.
d) Training and motivation.
32. (620) When a supervisor assigns a task with little guidance and holds the subordinate accountable best describes

a) overcontrol.
b) abdication.
c) delegation.
d) undercontrol.
33. (621) A leadership commitment and operating style that inspires trust, teamwork, and continuous improvement everywhere in the Air Force defines

a) Process Action Team (PAT).
b) Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP).
c) Total Quality Management (TQM).
d) Quality Air Force (QAF).
34. (621) Benchmarking refers to one unit adopting measurement methods from

a) foreign organizations.
b) an empowerment unit.
c) a unit using metrics and PAT.
d) a peer organization clearly excelling.
35. (622) A systematic approach to plan, sequence, and implement improvement efforts is known as

a) Process Action Team (PAT) .
b) Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP).
c) Total Quality Management (TQM).
d) Quality Air Force (QAF).
36. (622) The purpose of using “five whys” is to help

a) identify root causes.
b) identify the symptoms.
c) study the results.
d) evaluate the process.
37. (623) Effective goals provide direction, define criteria for evaluation, lend legitimacy, and

a) achieve results.
b) initiate change.
c) prescribe organizational structure.
d) determine easily attainable end-states.
38. (624) Which three functions of management prepare the organization for action?

a) Planning, organizing, and directing.
b) Organizing coordinating, and directing.
c) Directing, planning, and controlling.
d) Coordinating, planning, and organizing.
39. (624) Which function of management deals with the span of control, functional grouping, unity of command, and delegation of authority?

a) Organizing.
b) Coordinating.
c) Directing.
d) Planning.
40. (625) The act of risking possible conflict denotes the transition between what two stages?

a) Forming and storming.
b) Storming and norming.
c) Norming and performing.
d) Performing and forming.
41. (626) Select the best example a leader can use to stifle meeting robbers and have an effective meeting.

a) Focus on hidden agendas.
b) Compromise.
c) Demonstrate dominance.
d) Encourage task behaviors.
42. (626) What maintenance behavior helps keep communication channels open by suggesting procedures that permit sharing remarks?

a) Harmonizing.
b) Gatekeeping.
c) Encouraging.
d) Compromising.
43. (627) According to Wilkerson and Short, four essential skills for supervisors to develop include: provide training, give feedback, encourage professional development, and

a) monitor on-the-job (OJT) program.
b) get involved.
c) recognize coworker standards.
d) give reprimands.
44. (628) Leaders can foster growth in their organization through informal training, formal training, or

a) hands-on-experience.
b) Professional Military Education (PME).
c) On-the-job training (OJT).
d) Guest speakers.
45. (628) What area of learning provides more lasting effects toward increasing depth of knowledge?

a) Hands-on experience.
b) Professional Military Education (PME).
c) On-the-job training (OJT).
d) Guest speakers.
46. (628) Professional Military Education is an example of what learning behavior?

a) Modeling.
b) Mentoring.
c) Managing.
d) Monitoring.
47. (629) During the time of antiquity (pre-500 AD) , what type of officer was responsible for organizing large armies, planning campaigns, and leading troops to successful execution of the campaign?

a) Combat leader.
b) Great captain.
c) Officer specialist.
d) Squadron commander.
48. (629) The Prussians are recognized for establishing what professional military institution?

a) Command and General Staff College.
b) Officer Training School.
c) Kriegsakademie.
d) National War College.
49. (630) Networking supports an officer’s responsibility to

a) higher headquarters.
b) unit welfare.
c) community.
d) collateral units.
50. (631) In General MacArthur’s speech “Duty, Honor, Country,” what principle is he describing when he reminds us to “symbolize a great moral code of conduct?”

a) Duty.
b) Honor.
c) Country.
d) All of the above.
51. (632) Which of these will best help a leader improve his/her unit’s ethical climate?

a) Reward ethical behavior.
b) Personal commitment.
c) Teach the importance of integrity.
d) Set the example.
52. (633) According to general guidance for military ethics which gift is not appropriate?

a) Soliciting contributions for the wing commander’s retirement gift.
b) Giving wedding gifts of nominal value.
c) Accepting a DoD contractor’s advertizing calendar.
d) Accepting a gift of nominal value from subordinates.
53. (634) What characteristics are displayed by Americans who serve the military profession because of a calling?

a) Service above self.
b) Service for the paycheck.
c) Service for the uniform.
d) Service for the prestige.
54. (634) During which era has the American military profession been isolated or rejected by the civilian community?

a) Post-WWI.
b) Post-WWII.
c) Post-Vietnam.
d) Post-Desert Storm.
55. (635) According to Colonel Summers, who should do the policing of the officer corps?

a) Senior leadership.
b) Self-policing.
c) Civilian leadership.
d) Media.
56. (635) The CAP motto is

a) Always Ready
b) Always Prepared.
c) Always Serving.
d) Always Vigilant.
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