Keeping the seas open for the U.S. and other friendly nations, as well as denying their use to a potential enemy, is what part of the Navy mission?
a) Naval presence
b) Projection of power ashore
c) Strategic deterrence
d) Sea Control
d) Sea Control
Natural chemical elements of the Earth used by the body to supply necessary nutrition are called what?
a) Proteins
b) Carbohydrates
c) Vitamins
d) Minerals
d) Minerals
For how many minutes should you boil water to disinfect it?
a) 5-10
b) 15-20
c) 30-35
d) 60
a) 5-10
Which of these sets correctly corresponds to the ABC's of emergency priorities?
a) Assessment, bleeding, consciousness
b) Airway, bleeding, communication
c) Assessment, broken bones, circulation
d) Airway, breathing, circulation
d) Airway, breathing, circulation
The line of longitude designated as zero degrees and known as the prime meridian passes through which city?
a) Bergen, Norway
b) Lisbon, Portugal
c) Frankfurt, Germany
d) Greenwich, England
d) Greenwich, England
What was the name of the U.S. Navy's first aircraft carrier?
a) USS Midway
b) USS Langley
c) USS Lexington
d) USS Saratoga
b) USS Langley
What term is used to refer to exercise in which muscles contract, but there is very little body movement?
a) Isotonic
b) Isometric
c) Isokinetic
d) Anaerobic
a) Isotonic
The body fat reserve necessary for good health is called________.
a) essential fat
b) storage fat
c) saturated fat
d) unsaturated fat
a) essential fat
What organ of the body develops cirrhosis, a disease in which heavy alcohol consumption produces scar tissue?
a) Brain
b) Esophagus
c) Liver
d) Heart
c) Liver
The ______Ocean is the only ocean bordered by land on the north rather than by water.
a) Atlantic
b) Pacific
c) Arctic
d) Indian
a) Atlantic
What is the name of the Navy's first nuclear submarine (SSN)?
a) Seawolf
b) Triton
c) Nautilus
d) Ohio
c) Nautilus
Which of these is NOT a monounsaturated fat and is, therefore, a poor dietary choice?
a) Peanut oil
b) Canola oil
c) Coconut oil
d) Olive oil
c) Coconut oil
Most of the protein in your diet should come from _______?
a) meat products
b) plant products
c) dairy products
d) healthy fats
a) meat products
What is the most widely used and abused drug in the United States?
a) Marijuana
b) Cocaine
c) Nicotine
d) Alcohol
d) Alcohol
On a map, the RF (or_______Fraction) is the ratio of map distance to ground distance.
a) Relationship
b) Regulation
c) Resection
d) Representative
d) Representative
What designation is given to a fast combat support ship?
a) AOE
b) ARS
c) LSD
d) LCC
a) AOE
Which exercise is NOT classified as aerobic?
a) Cross-country skiing
b) Gymnastics
c) Running
d) Swimming
b) Gymnastics
The number of calories your body burns when completely at rest is known as _______.
a) body mass index
b) basal metabolic rate
c) fat burning ration
d) calorie expenditure
b) basal metabolic rate
All of these reactions to an insect bite or sting generally indicate an allergic reaction, except which one?
a) Hives
b) Itching and redness
c) Difficulty breathing
d) Nausea and vomiting
b) Itching and redness
Because plankton can be hard to digest, you should_________.
a) not eat it.
B) dry it before eating it
c) start off by eating only small amounts
d) grind it into a fine powder before eating it
c) start off by eating only small amounts
What was Eugene Ely's major achievement?
a) Designing the angled flight deck for aircraft carriers
b) Developing the technology for VTOLs
c) Being named the captain of the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier
d) Piloting the first successful takeoff from a ship
d) Piloting the first successful takeoff from a ship
Which of these descriptions about warming up is accurate?
a) When doing the lower back curl, pull both knees toward your head.
b) For the calf stretch, stand in a stride position, and then place the heel of your back leg on the ground.
c) To stretch your hamstring, reach, over your extended leg and bounce gently.
d) To properly do the hand grasp, hold both arms overhead while clasping your hands, then bend first to one side and then the other.
b) For the calf stretch, stand in a stride position, and then place the heel of your back leg on the ground.
Which of these substances is preferred to disinfect drinking water in canteens?
a) Chlorine ampules
b) Iodine tablets
c) Tincture of iodine
d) Hydrogen peroxide
b) Iodine tablets
Which of these possible withdrawal symptoms is incorrectly paired with its drug?
a) Nicotine: headache, nausea, vomiting, irritability
b) Barbiturates: depression, disorientation, long periods of sleep
c) Heroin: cramps, sweating, panic, chills, nausea
d) Cocaine: depression, irritability, constant craving for the drug, fatigue, insomnia
b) Barbiturates: depression, disorientation, long periods of sleep
The first "V" in S-U-R-V-I-V-A-L stands for ______. a) vanquish fear and panic
b) vary the kinds of food you look for
c) vigorously work to find shelter and food
d) verify your location if you can
a) vanquish fear and panic