promotion test studying

Question 1

Mission of JLP

Answer 1

To motivate students to become better citizens.

Question 2

Motto

Answer 2

Responsible citizenship with commitment to community and school service.

Question 3

Honor Code

Answer 3

I do not lie, cheat, or steal and I will always be accountable for my actions.

Question 4

Leadership

Answer 4

The ability to lead, guide, and influence others to accomplish the mission, in the manner desired, by providing purpose, direction, and motivation while improving the unit.

Question 5

Chain of Command

Answer 5

The succession of commanders superior to subordinate, through which authority is passed, commands are given, and feedback goes back up.

Question 6

Purpose of the Chain of Command

Answer 6

To ensure that all members are working together as a team to accomplish their individual and unit tasks.

Question 7

Preparatory Command

Answer 7

tells you what to do and prepares you for action

Question 8

Command of Execution

Answer 8

tells you to do it in one count

Question 9

All commands are called in what cadence?

Answer 9

Quicktime.

Question 10

Quicktime is?

Answer 10

120 counts per minute

Question 11

Top of Pyramid of Authority

Answer 11

Unity of command

Question 12

Middle of Pyramid of Authority

Answer 12

Span of control

Question 13

Bottom of Pyramid of Authority

Answer 13

Chain of command

Question 14

Unity of Command

Answer 14

In every effective unit, there is one person who is responsible for everything that unit does and fails to do.

Question 15

Span of Control

Answer 15

The number of immediate subordinates one person can effectivly control, supervise, and direct.

Question 16

Purpose

Answer 16

gives subordinates the reason to act in order to achieve a desired outcome.

Question 17

Direction

Answer 17

communicating how to accomplish a mission: prioritizing tasks, assigning responsibility for completion, and ensuring subordinates understand the standard.

Question 18

Motivation

Answer 18

supplies the will to do what is necessary to accomplish a mission.

Question 19

Direct

Answer 19

a leadership style where the leader tells team members directly what to do and specifically how to do it; least preferred; least preferred.

Question 20

Delegation

Answer 20

a leadership style where the leader delegates problem-solving and decision-making authority to a teammate or to a group of followers;

Question 21

Participatory

Answer 21

a leadership style where the leader consults with, obtains advice from, and asks the opinions of one or more followers before making a decision; most preferred.

Question 22

Two Responsibilities of a Leader

Answer 22

1. Mission accomplishment (most important)
2. Troop welfare

Question 23

the three things a leader must provide

Answer 23

1. Purpose
2. Motivation
3. Direction