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On an essay test, what should students do before they begin writing their response?
A Look up command words in the question, such as “evaluate” and “contrast”.
B Make notes in the margins to plan the keywords and phrases they will include.
C Read the question carefully to make sure they understand what they are being asked to do.
D Outline their ideas, and look for any weaknesses or omissions.
C Read the question carefully to make sure they understand what they are being asked to do.
Of the 18 subject majors at the Naval Academy, most of them are in what field?
A Science
B Engineering
C Mathematics
D Humanities
B Engineering
The Naval Academy provides young men and women the _____, physical, and moral training they need to serve as officers of the Navy and Marine Corps.
A Mental
B Social
C Emotional
D Spiritual
A Mental
People who want jobs with higher earnings usually must be willing to accept _____.
A a steady income
B Job security
C Higher risk
D A slower pace
C Higher risk
Activities or subjects that capture someone’s attention are known as ___.
A Abilities
B Interests
C Insights
D Aptitudes
B Interests
Most people desire work that has the possibility of ___, or promotion to a higher rank.
A Advancement
B Achievement
C Improvement
D Development
A Advancement
In the OK4R study method, what phrase involves thinking about how the material fits in with prior knowledge about the subject?
A Key ideas
B Reflect
C Review
D Recall
B Reflect
College graduates entering the Navy enjoy which of these advantages?
A They receive signing bonuses
B Their monthly housing allowance is higher
C They may choose to become commissioned officers
D Their promotion schedule is fast-tracked
C They may choose to become commissioned officers
Where is the Naval Academy located?
A Newport, Rhode Island
B Norfolk, Virginia
C Annapolis, Maryland
D New London, Connecticut
C Annapolis, Maryland
Employees of the government work in the _____ sector.
A Administrative
B Financial
C Private
D Public
D Public
Physical or mental powers to do certain things are ____.
A Abilities
B Assessments
C Aptitudes
D Achievements
A Abilities
If someone’s work requires a considerable degree of specialized study and training, such as law, medicine, or engineering, the work is called a/an _____.
A Career
B Occupation
C Job
D Profession
D Profession
Which of these study techniques is not considered effective?
A Studying with a friend
B Starting with the hardest subject
C Listening to music
D Making a weekly schedule
C Listening to music
After graduation and commissioning, NROTC scholarship recipients must serve in the _____ for at least _____ years on active duty.
A US Naval or Marine Corps Reserve, four
B US Naval or Marine Corps Reserve, five
C US Naval or Marine Corps, four
D US Naval or Marine Corps, five
A US Naval or Marine Corps Reserve, four
A Naval Academy student is called a/an _____.
A Ensign
B Midshipman
C Cadet
D Officer candidate
B Midshipman
A person’s ____ is his/her state of mind and feelings about subjects and events.
A Aptitude
B Attitude
C Insight
D Temperament
B Attitude
A natural ability or talent is an ____.
A Inclination
B Artistry
C Aptitude
D Insight
C Aptitude
Which of these characteristics applies to people who have a career?
A The type of work they do does not change significantly over time.
B Over the years their pay remains basically the same.
C Opportunities exist for them to advance, and develop their talents.
D Their hearts are not in their work, and they have low expectations of happiness.
C Opportunities exist for them to advance, and develop their talents.
The nuclear power, electronics, and ____ programs are the three particularly demanding programs offered to naval enlistees.
A Technical
B Medical and Dental
C Law enforcement
D Mechanical
A Technical
Graduates of the Naval Academy must serve how many years on active duty in the Navy or Marine Corps?
A Three
B Four
C Five
D Six
C Five
After a student completes their application and have a nomination for the Naval Academy, you then compete for a/an _______.
A Qualification
B Recommend
C Appointment
D Election
C Appointment
What term is used to refer to a person's normal reaction, behavior, or thought processes?
A Aptitude
B Attitude
C Temperament
D Values
C Temperament
What term refers to the ability to understand a hidden or inward truth?
A Aptitude
B Empathy
C Insight
D Inspiration
C Insight
What name is given to work that earns money to cover basic needs?
A Profession
B job
C occupation
D career.
B job
The least effective way to prepare for a test is to _____, since it is unlikely that you will be able to remember the information you tried to learn at the last minute.
A Skim
B Summarize
C Review
D Cram
D Cram
Which of these criteria is NOT one of the Naval Academy admissions requirements?
A Passing a medical exam and a physical fitness test
B Being a citizen of the United States
C Receiving high scores on the ACT or the SAT
D Being between the ages of 17 and 25
D Being between the ages of 17 and 25
When a Naval Science Instructor submits a student's name for the honor of attending the Naval Academy, the student has received a/an ______.
A Appointment
B Nomination
C Qualification
D Recommendation
B Nomination
The principles, standards, or qualities that someone considers worthwhile or desirable are known as ____.
A Temperaments
B Insights
C Attitudes
D Values
D Values
What word refers to an activity that serves as someone’s regular source of livelihood?
A Advancement
B Occupation
C Avocation
D Internship
B Occupation
Even though the future seems far away, high school students can start planning for their careers by making good grades and _____.
A Working after school
B joining clubs with opportunities for volunteering
C choosing courses wisely
D participating in sports
E all of the above
E all of the above