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Naval courses may include several types of questionsmultiple choice, true-false, matching, etc. The questions are not grouped by
type but by subject matter. They are presented in the same general sequence as the textbook material, on which they are based. This
presentation is designed to preserve continuity of thought, permitting step-by-step development of ideas. Not all courses use all types
of questions available. You can readily identify the type of each question, and the action required, by reviewing the samples given
below.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Each question contains several alternative answers, one of which is the best answer to the question. Select the best alternative, and
blacken the appropriate box on the answer sheet.
SAMPLE
s-1.
The first U.S. Navy nuclear-powered vessel
Indicate in this way on your answer sheet.
was what type of ship?
1. Carrier
2. Submarine
3. Destroyer
4. Cruiser
TRUE-FALSE QUESTIONS
Mark each statement true or false as indicated below. If any part of the statement is false, the entire statement is false. Make your
decision and blacken the appropriate box on the answer sheet.
SAMPLE
s-2.
Shock will never be serious enough to cause
Indicate in this way on your answer sheet.
death.
1. True
2. False
MATCHING QUESTIONS
Each set of questions consists of two columns, each listing words, phrases or sentences. Your task is to select the item in column B
that is the best match for the item in column A. Items in column B may be used once, more than once, or not at all. Specific
instructions are given with each set of questions. Select the numbers identifying the answers and blacken the appropriate boxes on
your answer sheet.
SAMPLE
In answering questions s-3 through s-6, select from column B the department where the shipboard officer in column A functions.
Responses may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
Indicate in this way on your answer sheet.
A. OFFICER
B. DEPARTMENT
s-3.
Damage control assistant
s-4.
CIC officer
s-5.
Disbursing Officer
s-6.
Communications officer
1.
Operations department
2.
Engineering department
3.
Supply department
4.
Navigation department
1
2
3
4
T
F
s-1.
1
2
3
4
T
F
s-2.
1
2
3
4
T
F
s-3.
s-4.
s-5.
s-6.