SNCOA DLC- LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS COMPLETE A+ SCORE ()
Question 1
MSgt Crawford has been tasked to lead a small team on an upcoming deployment to Senegal. This will
be his first time deployed to the region so in preparation he has been studying the cultural
...
MSgt Crawford has been tasked to lead a small team on an upcoming deployment to Senegal. This will
be his first time deployed to the region so in preparation he has been studying the cultural
environment in an attempt to familiarize himself with the values, beliefs and norms. He is trying to
better understand the common way of life of his local counterparts in effort to increase working
relations while operating in the area.
MSgt Crawford's actions BEST illustrate the ______________ dimension of the POA and its impact on
mission effectiveness.
a. Physical b. Intellectual c. Moral
CORRECT ANSWER: B
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the POA is intellectual because military professionals must
be culturally aware; sensitive to differences and the implications those differences have on the
operational environment. MSgt Crawford's attempt to familiarize himself with the local environment
reflects the Intellectual Dimension of the POA.
Question 2
CMSgt Tate calls MSgt Briggs into her office and notifies her that she has been tasked to depart for her
third deployment. MSgt Briggs immediately thinks of her two children ages three and eight; obviously
she will miss them deeply. Although her husband will take care of them in her absence she begins to
wonder how much longer she can continue to deploy this way. Nonetheless, MSgt Briggs is aware of
the importance of her leadership role and informs the Chief she will proudly answer her call to duty.
MSgt Briggs actions BEST illustrate the core value of __________.
a. Service Before Self
b. Excellence in All We Do
c. Integrity First
CORRECT ANSWER: A
SNCOA DLC: LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT EXAM
,According to the Profession of Arms chapter, the Air Force Core Values of Service Before Self tells us that
professional duties take precedence over personal desires.
Question 3
Which of the following BEST identifies Professional Methods?
Professional Methods...
a. involve the actual application of professional knowledge and theory
b. encompass a combination of emotional, moral, and intellectual qualities
c. include both tangible and intangible measurements of performance
CORRECT ANSWER: A
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, professional methods involve the actual application of
professional knowledge and theory to any given situation.
Question 4
Professional Methods include:
Technical Knowledge
Communication
Leadership and Management skills
Question 5
Professional Character includes:
Attitude
Alignment with core values
Alignment with AFI 36-2618
Question 6
Professional Standards include:
Quality and quantity of work
SNCOA DLC: LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT EXAM
,Ethical behavior
Professional relationships
Adherence to and promotion of core values
Adherence to and promotion of AFI 36-2618
Question 7
MSgt Smith is two classes shy of completing his Community College of the Air Force Degree. Uncertain
about his future in the Air Force he decides to make completion a priority for the upcoming year. He
also decides to seek out other opportunities that will help increase his management skills. Looking
back he wishes he would have been motived to do so earlier in his career.
MSgt Smith actions BEST illustrate ___________.
a. Developing Others
b. Self-Development
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition
CORRECT ANSWER: B
b. CORRECT: According to the Profession of Arms chapter, self-development is the disciplined will to
leverage learning opportunities that increase or improve your knowledge, skills and attitudes.
Question 8
A1C Rico has really been working hard over the last quarter. In fact, he has come to work early to
complete assignments which helped the unit mission success rate stay above average. A1C Rico's
efforts haven't gone unnoticed. To keep him motivated and hoping to increase the initiative of other
unit members, MSgt Smith submits A1C Rico for Airman of the Quarter.
MSgt Smith's actions BEST illustrate his understanding of ________ and its impact on subordinate
effectiveness.
a. Self-Development
b. Developing Others
c. Direction, Discipline and Recognition
SNCOA DLC: LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT EXAM
, CORRECT ANSWER: C
According to the Profession of Arms chapter, DDR is critical to your early development and helps
maintain a high degree of professionalism throughout your career.
Question 9
SSgt Blount, a heavy equipment trainer, will be separating from the Air Force in six months. He's very
excited about getting out and starting a new career. MSgt Kersey calls SSgt Blount into his office and
informs him that he'll continue to train the new arrivals until his separation date. Upset SSgt Blount
says, "This is unfair and will take up too much of my time."
Because SSgt Blount ___________, his actions will MOST likely __________ mission
effectiveness.
a. understands Professional Methods; enhance
b. misunderstands Professional Methods; hinder
c. understands Professional Standards; enhance
d. misunderstands Professional Standards; hinder
CORRECT ANSWER: D
SSgt Blount's comments, "This is unfair and will take up too much of my time" reflect a professional
standard values conflict. According to the Profession of Arms chapter, a values conflict occurs when
personal values conflict with those of the institution.
Question 10
MSgt Smith is overseeing newly assigned members of his unit performing routine vehicle checks.
Through observation, he notices that some of the members are not conducting the checks as required.
Although his Airmen are working, MSgt Smith can tell they're not sure as to what they should be
doing. He decides he needs to conduct on-the-job training to bring his members up to speed.
Because MSgt Smith _____________, his actions will MOST likely ____________ mission effectiveness.
a. understands DDR; enhance
b. misunderstands DDR; hinder
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