#1
Which of the following is not a Navy enlisted rank?
Captain
ExplanationCaptain is a commissioned officer rank, not an enlisted rank.
#2
What is the maximum number of stars a Navy Admiral can have on their uniform?
5
ExplanationAn Admiral can have up to 5 stars on their uniform.
#3
Which of the following ranks is equivalent to a Navy Lieutenant?
Commander
ExplanationCommander is equivalent to a Navy Lieutenant.
#4
What does the term 'SWO' stand for in the context of Navy career advancement?
Surface Warfare Officer
ExplanationSWO stands for Surface Warfare Officer.
#5
What is the primary purpose of the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) qualification?
To train sailors for surface ship operations
ExplanationESWS qualification trains sailors for surface ship operations.
#6
Which of the following ranks is the highest achievable enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy?
Master Chief Petty Officer
ExplanationMaster Chief Petty Officer is the highest enlisted rank.
#7
What does the acronym 'NKO' stand for in the context of Navy career development?
Naval Knowledge Online
ExplanationNKO stands for Naval Knowledge Online.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a method of becoming a commissioned officer in the Navy?
Boot Camp
ExplanationBoot Camp is for enlisted personnel, not commissioned officers.
#9
Which of the following warfare designators is associated with submarine operations?
SS
ExplanationSS is associated with submarine operations.
#10
What is the minimum time in service requirement for promotion to the rank of Chief Petty Officer?
8 years
ExplanationMinimum 8 years of service is required for promotion to Chief Petty Officer.
#11
Which of the following is a major component of the Navy's Career Waypoints (C-WAY) system?
Career counseling
ExplanationCareer counseling is a major component of the C-WAY system.
#12
What is the significance of the Navy's Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP)?
It allows enlisted personnel to advance more quickly based on merit
ExplanationMAP allows enlisted personnel to advance based on merit.