OTS Academic Assessment Standards of Behavior (SOB) Practice Test

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• Which statement about Amendments governs military officer authority is correct?
• Which of the following is NOT a factor that dominates war?
• Under the housing policy, which is permitted?
• The response 'Let's work together and come up with an even better solution' exemplifies which approach?
• Which of the following is a Kotter step used to create readiness for change?
• Which of the following is an example of administrative action used to maintain discipline?
• SPAFORGEN also establishes what besides its purpose?
• What is the four-phase sequence of readiness in the AFFORGEN cycle?
• AFFORGEN is designed as a sustainable, capacity-driven model for presenting forces to which audience?
• List the three governing principles of the US Constitution as described?
• Which IOP is population driven, with embargoes, trade sanctions, tariffs, etc?
• General prohibitions include which of the following?
• Which action anchors changes by updating instructions and policy and incorporating training?
• Which amendments prohibit punishing military members for crimes without a trial?
• Which category includes Values, Perception, and Personality?
• Which of the following is NOT an organizational source of conflict?
• What are the three types of courts-martial listed under the UCMJ?
• What is belief perseverance?
• What analysis is suggested to find root causes?
• Which follower action is emphasized in the Forming stage?
• Which standard addresses the validity of the information at hand?
• What is the AFFORGEN model designed to do?
• In the Forming stage, how is the leader described?
• Which problem-solving approach does not view resources as fixed or zero-sum?
• Which question best captures the criterion to determine if a COA offers a unique approach?
• During Storming, what is the leader's approach?
• Fraternization is defined as...
• Which personal behavior factor describes how individuals interpret situations or others' actions?
• Which COA criterion asks whether the COA includes objectives, desired effects, and tasks?
• What is the purpose of airpower?
• Place the AFFORGEN readiness phases in their correct order.
• Which of the following is true about SWOT analysis 'Strengths'?
• What is Space Control defined as?
• What approach is constructive for addressing conflicts that stem from misperceptions?
• After codifying successful changes, what should the team do next?
• Which statement correctly identifies Spacepower domain?
• Transformational leadership is described as?
• Under the policy, personal relationships become official concerns when they adversely affect what?
• Which statement about doctrine is true?
• In evaluating arguments, what does significance refer to?
• Which is a key Courage commitment?
• Which virtues are related to the 'Service before self' core value?
• Which statement is NOT one of the three enduring truths of war?
• What tool is referenced for understanding organizational climate?
• Which option lists a personal behavior factor contributing to conflict?
• Which of the following steps is part of the process to build momentum toward a vision?
• Which is one of the seven steps of the Joint Planning Process (JPP)?
• Which element concerns: What ideas or theories are involved?
• What is the halo effect?
• Which statement best distinguishes a vision statement from a mission statement?
• Which statement describes SPAFORGEN's battle rhythm?
• Which core value includes 'Be accountable to the team for decisions and actions'?
• Which practice helps dig to the deepest point within the team's sphere of influence?
• Cognitive domain operations and disinformation: what is the aim?
• What step involves verifying that countermeasures closed the gap?
• Which statement best differentiates purpose from question?
• What is the objective in distributive negotiation?
• Which statement describes 'Answering the Wrong Question / Deflection'?
• During the storming stage, what occurs?
• Which organizational category comprises misunderstandings, incomplete information, and poor channels?
• In developing countermeasures, what three factors should be evaluated?
• Which statement describes the aim of the Diplomatic IOP?
• Which standard evaluates what's most related to the issue?
• The response 'Not now, can you come back later?' exemplifies which problem-solving approach?
• Which IOP is usually the most visible?
• Which term best matches "Delivery on demand" in the context of core functions?
• Which action is part of the Unfreezing stage in change management?
• Which method is used by leaders to reduce resistance to change?
• Summarize the policy on professional and unprofessional relationships: personal relationships become official concerns when they adversely affect which of the following?
• Which follower type is characterized by being a passive participant who simply complies with orders and lacks initiative?
• Which statement best describes implications in reasoning?
• Which of the following is NOT a standard method leaders use to reduce resistance to change?
• Which element is defined by: What data, facts, or evidence are being used?
• Which statement best contrasts climate with culture?
• The response 'Take it or leave it' or 'Today - Do it my way!' exemplifies which approach?
• Which element answers: What data, facts, or evidence are being used?
• Which statement about habits is supported by the material?
• Which statement best describes the correlation between followership and leadership?
• What does Amendment 9 state about rights not mentioned in the amendments?
• Which of the following lists the USAF core values?
• Which personal behavior factor refers to individual differences in style, temperament, or approach?
• Which statement describes the halo effect?
• In Storming, which stage does the leader act as a Coach to control chaos and encourage open discussion?
• What is the purpose of Plan or order development in JPP?
• Which action emphasizes communicating, enabling action, and reinforcing actions?
• During the forming stage of team development, individuals determine their place and establish team procedures/roles.
• What is the purpose of SWOT analysis?
• What is the purpose of SPAFORGEN?
• Which statement is an example of a subjective claim?
• Which of the following is NOT a USSF core function?
• Which option best supports Excellence in all we do?
• Which statement describes a subjective claim?
• In distributive negotiation, which statement about resources is assumed to be true?
• Which statement describes the function of the UCMJ?
• Which statement best describes traditional warfare?
• Integrity First is described as which of the following?
• Which description best captures the PPSM's overall aim?
• Preventative discipline includes establishing expectations, referencing AFI, and conducting briefings. Which option best represents preventative discipline activities?
• Full-Range Leadership is not a continuum; it involves ...
• Fairness in critical thinking is best described as which of the following?
• What is the definition of Air Superiority?
• Which document serves as the owner/operator manual for the UCMJ?
• Laissez-faire leadership is described as which?
• Which document contains the detailed procedures and penalties under the UCMJ?
• Which describes a Courage characteristic?
• Which standard helps refine information?
• Which document implements the UCMJ and has full force and effect of the law?
• Which element is described by: What is being taken for granted?
• Which statement best describes 'Service before self' in the Air Force?
• Under Connection, which commitment is emphasized?
• Which of the following is NOT a stage in Lewin's Change Management Model?
• Which items describe personal factors that contribute to conflict?
• Recall the branch of government that establishes military authority?
• Which item is identified as a common resistance to change?
• In Storming, which action is a follower likely to take?
• Which activity is part of the process of articulating and guiding a vision?
• What is the objective of Global Mission Operations?
• Which statement identifies a USSF core function not included among USAF core?
• Which of the following is a question used in SWOT analysis?
• Which statement is an example of a factual claim?
• In Kotter's Changing stage, which action is linked to removing obstacles?
• What is the primary responsibility of the Department of State?
• Which instrument is primarily about shaping perceptions and information?
• What is the function of the Victims Counsel (VC) in the military justice system?
• Which leadership style abdicates responsibility?
• Which standard would you apply to assess whether two arguments are logically connected?
• Which statement best describes unprofessional relationships (UPR)?
• What is the next step after Clarify the Problem in the 8-Step PPSM sequence?
• What is the goal of the Refreezing stage?
• Which follower type is independent, capable of high performance; yet may focus on past negative experiences and criticize without constructive input?
• What is the purpose of See Countermeasures Through?
• Which best captures the core idea of Commitment?
• Which element corresponds to: What ideas or theories are involved?
• Which describes Rapid Global Mobility?
• What is Space Access primarily concerned with?
• Which of the following lists the USSF core values?
• Which option best describes 'Asking the Wrong Questions / Thinking Too Quickly'?
• Which element answers the question: What is the goal of the thinking?
• Which of the following is a form of nonjudicial punishment under the UCMJ?
• Under Amendment 4, when may the military search the public or other members?
• Which follower type usually displays qualities of other follower types and rarely commits to workplace goals, preferring not to rock the boat?
• Which amendments govern military officer authority?
• What is the role of the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA)?
• What best describes Global Precision Attack?
• When should leaders engage System 2 thinking?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a COA evaluation method?
• Which of the following is an organizational source of conflict?
• Core Values are described as...
• What occurs during COA approval?
• Which element asks: What is the problem or issue being addressed?
• What is an effect of unprofessional relationships on unit cohesiveness?
• How is readiness defined in the context of mission accomplishment?
• What are the four components of SWOT analysis?
• Which virtue is NOT listed as related to Integrity First?
• Which statement is NOT part of the Clarify the Problem step?
• Core Values are described as the moral framework for military activities
• Yes people are best described as?
• Which description best captures System 1 thinking in decision making?
• Which question ensures the COA aligns with the broader mission and strategic goals?
• Which element relates to: What is the result or likely consequence?
• What describes a mission statement?
• Which instrument of power is usually employed as a last resort?
• Which standard states thoughts are mutually supporting and makes sense?
• Which term best describes the two aspects of war, as in 'Nature of war' and 'Character of war'?
• Which statement describes that the Diplomatic IOP must be backed up by the capability of force?
• What is the initial step in addressing a performance gap?
• Which leadership style is associated with regular social exchanges to reach goals?
• Which activity is explicitly prohibited as a form of unprofessional relationship?
• In the Performing stage, which of the following is part of the leader's actions?
• What is the definition of Command and Control (C2)?
• What does Enterprise include in this context?
• The response 'Yes, absolutely, let's do it your way!' exemplifies which problem-solving approach?
• In Norming, what is the leader's role described?
• Which of the following is listed as a related virtue to Integrity First?
• Which organizational factor includes rewards systems and resource interdependence that create competition or dependency?
• Which follower type is described as an active participant & uncritical thinker who is dependent on leadership direction and may take initiative on orders but won't question them?
• Which criterion asks whether the COA includes time estimates for achieving objectives?
• During the Changing phase, which statement accurately describes the scope of changes?
• How do virtues relate to the USAF and USSF Core Values?
• What is a primary role of Global ISR?
• What does Amendment 3 prohibit regarding the public?
• Which element answers: What conclusions are being drawn?
• Which stage of team development involves conflict and is often the most difficult?
• Which factors are officers prohibited from considering when making decisions?
• Which follower type is described as a passive participant & uncritical thinker who simply complies with any order?
• The primary purpose of the UCMJ is to maintain what across the armed forces?
• Which statement best contrasts System 1 and System 2 and notes consequences of relying on System 1?
• Which statement best describes the enduring truth that war is connected to political goals?
• What is the purpose of spacepower?
• Which question ensures the COA accounts for commander constraints?
• Which is a follower action in Norming?
• Which statement best describes irregular warfare?
• Which term describes the conduct of warfare as being in constant flux?
• Which of the following is explicitly listed as a service member's right within the military justice system?
• What are the two levels to set improvement targets?
• Which statement best describes climate versus culture?
• Explain why the military uses a formal planning process?
• Which of the following is NOT associated with the Unfreezing phase?
• Which of the following is an attribute of a quality COA?
• Complete the statement: consistent practice of core values results in habits of?
• What is the gist of Amendment 10?
• Which action belongs to the Changing phase of change management?
• Which factor is described as a form of resistance to change tied to personal stake?
• Which term best describes a claim or assertion that a conclusion is true?
• In evaluating an argument, which element answers: What conclusions are being drawn?
• Which statement is NOT part of the Character commitments?
• Which Kotter principle emphasizes anchoring changes in organizational culture by updating policies and training?
• Which action is part of creating urgency during the Unfreezing stage?
• The response 'Let's split the difference and call it a day' exemplifies which approach?
• What does Amendment 2 prohibit concerning interactions with the public?
• Excellence in all we do is described as?
• During COA analysis and wargaming, what is evaluated?
• In evaluating information, which term is described as a reason supporting a conclusion?
• Which statement best defines a fact?
• What is a primary goal of professional relationships under the Air Force standards of conduct?
• Which standard addresses various interpretations of an issue?
• What should you do to avoid treating symptoms?
• What is the purpose of establishing expectations?
• Which option best reflects the five USAF core functions?
• Which IOP is described as information and infrastructure to store information, with no lead agency?
• Which standard addresses the complexities of an issue?
• Which term best matches "Eyes and ears on adversaries" in the context of core functions?
• Who is subject to the UCMJ and MCM framework?
• Which element captures the perspective or frame through which the issue is viewed?
• Stereotypes are best described as
• The Area Defense Counsel (ADC) primarily performs which function?
• Which of the following is NOT a general prohibition?
• Which question best aligns with the Clarify the Problem goal of aligning with organizational goals?
• Which statement correctly contrasts PPSM and OODA loops?
• Which of the following is a strategy to build a positive organizational climate?
• In evaluating a COA, which question helps assess the trade-off between risk and benefit?
• Which sub-question most directly assesses COA feasibility?
• Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the UCMJ and the MCM?
• In the Performing stage, the leader is described as which role?
• Which item is a guideline for establishing expectations?
• Which statement best defines an opinion?
• Effective followers are characterized by which behavior?
• Which statement best describes the role of doctrine for USAF and USSF?
• Which statement best describes professional relationships?
• Unfreezing description
• Which sequence correctly lists the steps of the 8-Step Practical Problem-Solving Method in order?
• What is the purpose of blending and emphasizing approaches in Full-Range Leadership?
• In JPP, which step involves evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of each COA through wargaming?
• Which description best defines Effective followers?
• Which action is part of the Refreezing phase of change management?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the nine intellectual standards?
• Distributive negotiation tends to lead to which dynamic?
• What should be done with successful processes?
• Definition of critical thinking: which statement best describes it?
• Which term best describes a claim not influenced by personal feelings?
• When deciding if more information is needed, which question should leadership ask?
• Which intellectual standard is described as a gateway standard and relevant to all others?
• What are the three phases of the SPAFORGEN cycle?
• Which statement describes an objective claim?
• In negotiation, which focus emphasizes why you want what you want?