Orbital Planes of Planets, Submarines in WWII, Fish Farming Origins

TEST 2076

1. The usual reference to which the orbital planes of the planets are referred is the plane of the Earth s orbit about the Sun, called the A) orbital period B) heliocentric path C) plane of the ecliptic D) orbital ellipse

2. What are unlighted structural aids to navigation? A) Towers B) Daybeacons C) Channel markers D) Daymarks

3. What physical characteristics made submarines used in the Pacific different from the ones used in the Atlantic during WW II? A) Size B) Radar equipment C) Shape D) Color

4. Over 1,000 years ago a complex ecological fish-farming system was developed. In what country was this system developed? A) America B) China C) Japan D) Spain

5. What item is NOT inspected at a personnel inspection? A) Sword B) Neck properly shaved C) Good posture D) Clothes that are fit properly

6. In the years leading up to WW II the US restricted the sale of oil and scrap metal to A) Germany B) Italy C) Japan D) China

7. In 1802, President Jefferson sent a squadron of ships to the Mediterranean Sea to A) determine a market for shipping B) establish a base C) discuss trade secrets D) protect American trade

8. How many bells would be sounded at 1500 during the afternoon watch? A) Seven B) Four C) Five D) Six

9. When at the halt, the command to march forward taking 30-inch steps is A) None of the answers are correct B) DOUBLE TIME, MARCH C) FORWARD, MARCH D) QUICK TIME, MARCH

10. From which direction do the winds blow during the Winter Monsoon? A) Southeast B) Southwest C) Southerly D) Northeast

11. Column Right (Left), MARCH and Column Half Right (Left) MARCH are commands used to A) march a column to the oblique B) change direction of a column C) march a column to the rear D) march a column to the flank

12. What is the lateral distance measured between individuals from shoulder to shoulder, on the same line called? A) Normal distance B) Close ranks C) Rank distance D) Interval

13. At the position of right (left) shoulder arms, the forearm on the right (left) arm must be __________ to the deck. A) 45 degrees B) Parallel C) 60 degrees D) 70 degrees

14. What word refers to an activity that serves as someones regular source of livelihood? A) Avocation B) Internship C) Advancement D) Occupation

15. What does the term half staff mean? A) Position of the flag is one third the distance between the top and bottom of the staff. B) None of the answers are correct C) Position of the flag is lowered to the bottom of the staff D) Position of the flag is one-fourth the distance between the top and the bottom of the staff

16. Which of the following statements is true concerning the female hair? A) The hair may touch, but cannot fall below the horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the collar. B) The hair may not touch the collar. C) None of the answers are correct D) The hair may not touch the female shirt at all

17. If a ship does not understand a whistle signal, or considers a proposed maneuver dangerous, what signal must that ship sound? A) Danger signal of four or more short, rapid blasts B) Danger signal of five or more short, rapid blasts C) Danger signal of six or more short, rapid blasts D) Danger signal of three or more short, rapid blasts

18. What watch is stationed on the fantail? A) Lifeboat B) Lifebuoy C) After steering D) After lookout

19. _________ are used to bend a line to or around an object such as a ring or stanchion. A) Knots B) Splices C) Bends D) Hitches

20. Even though people can gain the respect of others, Americans have always recognized the __________ value and rights of every human being. A) attainable B) potential C) inherent D) earned

21. ____________ refers to the question of with whom jurisdiction in the 12-200 mile economic zone rests, the coastal state or the international community as a whole? A) Province jurisdiction B) Economy of Authority C) Zone jurisdiction D) Residuum of authority

22. Why is decision making important for a leader? A) Without the ability to make good decisions, a leader is inefficient B) Without the ability to make good decisions, a leader is useless C) Without the ability to make good decisions, a leader is ineffective D) Without the ability to make good decisions, a leader is worthless

23. The turning point in the Pacific War in June 1942 was the battle of A) Midway B) the Java Sea C) the Coral Sea D) the Philippines

24. To what degree would national security be damaged by the compromise of Top Secret material? A) Serious damage to national security B) No damage whatsoever C) Some harm to national security D) Exceptionally grave damage to the nation

25. What physical conditions were most important to the planners of the Normandy invasion? A) Security of the plan of invasion B) Weather, visibility and tides C) Availability of German reinforcements D) Layout and design of the landing areas