Seamanship
Drill
Leadership
Instructional Technique
General Knowledge
100

What is the purpose of a clove hitch?

SIDC

To secure a line to spar.
100

When conducting a march past, what foot is the EYES RIGHT or EYES FRONT drill command called on?

M408.03

Left 

F.R.E.S.H - C.L.A.M

100

What is one of the 3 expectations that team members have of their leaders?

M403.01

1. Good leadership

2. Effective Communication

3. Effective supervision


100

Name the four elements of effective feedback. HINT: Acronym FAST.

M403.04

Frequent, Accurate, Specific, Timely

100

When a sailboat passes its bow head to wind while turning, what is that called?

SIDC

Tacking

200

Where is the brow located at the home corps ship?

SIDC

The brow: entrance or exit of a ship where personnel must salute when coming aboard or going ashore.

200

How many paces should a DPO be positioned in front of a division?

M408.01

3 paces

200

Name one of the 4 needs of team members.

M403.01

1. Acceptance of and by other team members

2. Acceptance and understanding of leaders

3. Approval of leaders

4. Opportunities to try different tasks and roles

200

Name 3 different methods of instruction.

M409.01

Interactive lecture, demonstration and performance, in-class activity, practical activity, game, field trip, group discussion, guided discussion, role-play, experiential learning, problem based learning, case study

200

What is the drill timing for a salute on the march?

Check up, 2, 3, 4, 5, down, swing

300

What pipe is used to gain the attention of the ships company before passing an order?

SIDC

The general call.

300

Report to the RO for inspection. You are the DPO of Haida division with 10 cadets on parade.

M408.04

"Good evening Sir/Ma'am, (Rank) (Lastname) reporting for Haida division. 10 cadets correct and ready for inspection. Do you wish to inspect?"

300

Name the term used to identify leadership that is task-orientated. Leaders use this leadership style to exchange rewards and benefits with team members to fulfill agreements with the leader.

M403.02

Transactional Leadership

300

Which developmental period are cadets in if they;

- are in a transitional period of understanding the concrete to the abstract

- concerned with fairness and equality

- begin to understand cause and effect relationships

M403.09

Developmental Period 2 (age 15-16).

300

What blocks make up a luff?

A single and a double.

400

What is the purpose of the dog watches?

SIDC

The dog watches are only half the time of the others to create a seventh watch, ensuring that personnel do not stand the same watch every day.

400

What is the historical purpose of drill?

C408.01

To effectively move large military groups in an organized manner from different points. Well drilled militaries were more effective in battle.

400

Name one of the three main leadership approaches in the cadet program.

M403.02

1. Control

2. Coach

3. Empower

400

What is the difference between eustress and distress?

M409.02

Eustress is positive stress that pushes a person to do better and achieve goals (ie:passing a test, sailing, roller coaster)

Distress is negative stress that can cause worry, anger, or pain. (ie: accidents, negative relationships, lack of sleep)

400

Name the flag officer ranks in the Navy in order from lowest to highest.

Commodore -> Rear Admiral -> Vice Admiral -> Admiral

500

What is the draught of the ship?

SIDC

The depth of the keel below the waterline at any point along the hull.

500

Identify the parade sequence for an opening ACR parade?

M408.02

1. Form up

2. Attendance

3. Inspection

4. March Past

5. Announcements

6. Dismissal

500

What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators?

M403.03

Extrinsic - external motivators or tangible rewards (ie: stickers, trophies, badges, etc)

Intrinsic - internal motivators that come from an individual (ie: personal challenge achievement, beating a personal best, top of class, etc)

500

What are the three different learning styles?

M409.03

Auditory, visual, kinesthetic

500

The Canadian coat of arms has two animals holding up the shield. What are the animals?

A lion and a unicorn.

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