Epme e5

Question 1

What should you do if you find errors on your PDE?

Answer 1

Note them on a printed copy of the form, sign it, and provide it to your admin officer

Question 2

How can you access your SWE PDE?

Answer 2

Self Service in DA

Question 3

On your PDE you will receive credit for all sea/surf/award points for your first advancement on or after what date?

Answer 3

SED (service eligibility date)

Question 4

You will be credited Sea Time points on your PDE at what rate?

Answer 4

2 points per year or .166 per month

WMLS will get 2.33 points per year

Question 5

On your PDE, award points are earned up to what point?

Answer 5

Service wide eligibility date

Question 6

On your PDE, TIR and TIS are computed up to what point?

Answer 6

Future date for SWE eligibility

Question 7

You have submitted an eResume but immediately notice that the job ranking preferences are incorrect. How should you make corrections?

Answer 7

You will have to submit a new eResume the next day. Only one a day

Question 8

Once you have chosen all desired job basket boxes for an eResume, what should be your next step?

Answer 8

Click save to JOB BASKET

Question 9

What should you do after ranking positions I. Order of preference on your eResume?

Answer 9

Click return to previous page

Question 10

You have submitted an incorrect eResume. What can you do to delete the information?

Answer 10

DA does not allow for deletions of incorrect eResumes

Question 11

How is risk defined within Risk Management?

Answer 11

Is a process to identify, assess, control, mitigate and manage hazards associated with an operation or activity

Question 12

What is the first choice in the standard order of precedence for RM controls?

Answer 12

Design and engineering solutions to achieve minimum risk

Question 13

Which of the following is a Risk Assessment pitfall?

Answer 13

Over optimism, Misrepresentation, Alarmism, Indiscrimination, Prejudice, Inaccuracy, Enumeration

Question 14

In the first step of the Risk Management Process Cycle, “WHY” analysis is used in which action?

Answer 14

Action 3- List

Question 15

Develop Controls is an action for which step in the RM process?

Answer 15

step 3

Question 16

Within the RM Process, which is a type of control that can be applied to hazards to mitigate the risk?

Answer 16

Engineering controls, physical controls, administrative controls, educational controls, operational controls

Question 17

Which of the following is an action in step 4 of the RM process?

Answer 17

Action 1- Make implementation clear

Action 2- established accountability

Action 3- provide support

Question 18

In step 5 of the RM process, ensuring that changes requiring further RM are identified is part of which action?

Answer 18

Action 1- monitor

Question 19

What provides a simple and convenient aide to identify some approaches to eliminate or reduce risk?

Answer 19

STAAR (spread out, transfer, avoid, accept, reduce)

Question 20

In which step of the RM process cycle does a member, establish accountability?

Answer 20

Step 4. Implement Controls

Question 21

In step 1 of the TM process, if time is limited and a thorough task analysis cannot be performed what model can be used?

Answer 21

PEACE

Question 22

What is the control method to reduce or eliminate risk from a hazard that identifies when it is possible to avoid specific risk by “going around” them or doing the mission or task in a different way?

Answer 22

AVOID

Question 23

Reducing risk by transferring all or some portion of that mission or task, to another individual, unit or platform that is better positioned, more survivable, or more expendable is a control option using

Answer 23

STAAR method

Question 24

Which of the following is the foundation of the risk management process?

Answer 24

Crew resource management
Bridge resource management
Team coordination training
Maintenance resource management

Question 25

What is defined as “the possibility of loss or injury due to exposure to a hazard”

Answer 25

RISK

Question 26

What is defined as “a process to identify, assess control, mitigate and manage hazards associated with an operation or activity”?

Answer 26

Risk Management (RM)

Question 27

Which is an action taking during the first step in the RM process?

Answer 27

Action 1- mission/task analysis Action 2- what can go wrong analysis Action 3- list causes

Question 28

What does the RM process rely on to identify, assess, control, mitigate, and manage potential hazards?

Answer 28

Effective teamwork and communication

Question 29

What does analysis of a mishap data reveal as the most common cause of mishaps?

Answer 29

Lack of deliberate and systematic Rm during preparation, planning, and execution of operations

Question 30

Coast Guard operations are inherently complex, dynamic, dangerous, and by nature involve____?

Answer 30

The acceptance of some level of risk

Question 31

What critical human factor that will increase the potential for Erie-induced if not managed?

Answer 31

Mission analysis, leadership, adaptability and flexibility, situational awareness, decision making, communication, assertiveness

Question 32

Deliberate use of risk management process________ by reducing member exposure to hazards.

Answer 32

Increases mission success

Question 33

The potential gains of conducting the activity or mission must justify, or warrant the _________.

Answer 33

Expected risk exposure

Question 34

What provides a framework to identify and assess hazards, evaluate the risk level, and weigh the risk against the potential benefits?

Answer 34

Risk Management

Question 35

What initial deliberate analysis is updated prior to any mission activity throughout the day to satisfy the time critical risk management requirement, and expedite response actions?

Answer 35

GAR 2.0

Question 36

When is RM most effective?

Answer 36

When hazards are identified early and there is ample time to evaluate and implement mitigation’s and controls to reduce risk exposure.

Question 37

Since all coast guard missions and operating environments are fluid and dynamic, the risk management process is?

Answer 37

Continuous and adaptive

Question 38

What is captured in GAR 2.0 to make warranted risk decisions?

Answer 38

PEACE and STAAR analysis

Question 39

What model is used to identify those Ellen wants considered essential to the safe and effective execution of an operation or activity?

Answer 39

PEACE model

Question 40

What outlines potential strategies to mitigate and or control risk?

Answer 40

STAAR model

Question 41

What are the steps of risk RM?

Answer 41

1. Identify hazards 2. Assessing hazards 3. Developing controls and making decisions 4. Implementing controls 5. Supervising and evaluating controls

Question 42

What are the units encouraged to use to conduct “what can go wrong” analyses on an as needed basis?

Answer 42

Risk assessment matrix (RAM)

Question 43

What should units use at the start of each day?

Answer 43

GAR 2.0

Question 44

Which models when used in tandem, generate the necessary information to establish a shared mental model up and down the chain of command, assist in decision making, and encourage robust risk management?

Answer 44

PEACE and STAAR models

Question 45

What is a function of physiological factors that support the ability of crew members to perform safely and effectively?

Answer 45

Endurance

Question 46

Additional elements can be added to GAR 2.0 to?

Answer 46

Address unique operational realities

Question 47

At a minimum units must include all elements of which model in their GAR 2.0?

Answer 47

PEACE

Question 48

Which models can also be applied to activities outside the workplace that are often spontaneous and dynamic?

Answer 48

PEACE and STAAR

Question 49

What shall all units use to conduct a real time assessment prior to engaging in operations or activities that expose personnel to hazards?

Answer 49

GAR 2.0

Question 50

Which is a model to identify hazards?

Answer 50

STAAR

Question 51

How many actions are there in the last step of RM preocess?

Answer 51

3

Question 52

Develop controls is the first action in which step of the RM process?

Answer 52

Step 3

Question 53

Documentation is critical to success of which step in the overall RM process?

Answer 53

Step.5- supervise and evaluate

Question 54

The first step in the IDP process is to?

Answer 54

Initiate the IDP as part of the individual check-in at the unit

Question 55

An IDP is not_____?

Answer 55

A performance evaluation method A contract for training A means for or revising a position description

Question 56

What is the basis for scheduling the next counseling session for an enlisted members IDP?

Answer 56

Every 6 months after their first one

Question 57

What form number is an Enlisted IDP?

Answer 57

CG-5357

Question 58

Which element of successful leaders is associated with the leadership competency “taking care of people”?

Answer 58

Leading others

Question 59

Which leadership competency is being displayed by a First-line Supervisor who coaches others and provides sound, thought advice?

Answer 59

Mentoring

Question 60

The anticipated level of expertise for first line supervisors for the effective communications leadership competency includes which of the following?

Answer 60

Produces materials that are clear and articulate Speaks in concise effective organized manner, tailored to the audience Listens attentively, understands and absorbs the message of others Observes body language and other forms of non verbal communications

Question 61

What traits described for coast guard leaders within the effective communications competency?

Answer 61

Good listeners Facilities an open exchange of ideals Ask for feedback routinely Communicates face to face whenever possible a

Question 62

Coast guard leaders communicate effectively in which of the following ways?

Answer 62

Formal and informal settings

Question 63

What is part of the anticipated level of expertise for a first line supervisor in Respect for Others and Diversity Management?

Answer 63

Treats all individuals fairly and without bias Acts in compliance with coast guard policies

Question 64

What is part of the anticipated level of expertise for a first line supervisor in influencing others?

Answer 64

Learns to influence others Gains cooperation Showing respectful understanding of there positions

Question 65

What is the first step in resolving conflict among peers?

Answer 65

1. Define 2. Identify When parties are in conflict 3. Identify stages of conflict 4. Determine appropriate conflict style 5. Employ 6. Facilitate

Question 66

Which stage of conflict escalation is the point of contention where a peer to peer conflict can become increasingly aggressive?

Answer 66

Escalation

Question 67

What is the first stage of conflict escalation?

Answer 67

Disagreement

Question 68

In this conflict management style each person makes a sacrifice so that both parties get part of what they want?

Answer 68

Compromising

Question 69

In this conflict management style, intervention is considered but without a high value placed on your own desires?

Answer 69

Accommodating

Question 70

In this conflict management style, the conflict must be resolved quickly and without regard for the other person’s desires?

Answer 70

Competing

Question 71

The coast guards preferred style for conflict management is?

Answer 71

Collaboration

Question 72

What is the last stage I. Resolving conflicts among peers?

Answer 72

5. Resolution

Question 73

Which stage of conflict represents the path for resolving a conflict without first escalating?

Answer 73

Stage 4. De-Escalation

Question 74

What is a characteristic of the escalation stage of conflict?

Answer 74

Where a peer to peer conflict can become increasingly aggressive

Question 75

What is the third stage of conflict?

Answer 75

Escalation

Question 76

Which of the following are a behavioral clue that a conflict with a peer may exist?

Answer 76

Avoids interaction with you or eye contact Outgoing interactions with you have quickly stopped You hear rumors A significant decrease in professional daily verbal interaction with you The person has a decreased involving unit activities

Question 77

An IDP is?

Answer 77

A tool to facilitate a conversation that the supervisor uses to discuss professional and personal goals