ALS Seta Vol2

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  • 1. 

    A complex mental framework used to codify the perceptions we associate to a particular culture. It is a cognitive “shortcut” that helps us organize and interpret the vast amount of information that exists in our environment.

    • A.

      Culture

    • B.

      Cultural Schema

    • C.

      Macro-culture

    • D.

      Micro-culture

    • E.

      Holism

    Correct Answer
    B. Cultural Schema
  • 2. 

    A group of people living within a society who share cultural values, beliefs, and behaviors.

    • A.

      Culture

    • B.

      Cultural Schema

    • C.

      Macro-culture

    • D.

      Micro-culture

    • E.

      Holism

    Correct Answer
    D. Micro-culture
  • 3. 

    The idea that all aspects of a culture are related to each other.

    • A.

      Culture

    • B.

      Cultural Schema

    • C.

      Macro-culture

    • D.

      Micro-culture

    • E.

      Holism

    Correct Answer
    E. Holism
  • 4. 

    Most powerful culture of a particular society (often associated to countries) because large numbers of people belong to it.

    • A.

      Culture

    • B.

      Cultural Schema

    • C.

      Macro-culture

    • D.

      Micro-culture

    • E.

      Holism

    Correct Answer
    C. Macro-culture
  • 5. 

    Shared set of traditions, belief systems, and behaviors and is shaped by many factors, including history, religion, politics, resources, and economic environment.

    • A.

      Culture

    • B.

      Cultural Schema

    • C.

      Macro-culture

    • D.

      Micro-culture

    • E.

      Holism

    Correct Answer
    A. Culture
  • 6. 

    Tendency where one views their culture as superior to other cultures.

    • A.

      Culture-general education

    • B.

      Ethnocentrism

    • C.

      Cross-Cultural Competence (3c)

    • D.

      Culture-General Knowledge

    • E.

      Communicate, Negotiate, Relate

    • F.

      Motivation (Positive Attitudes)

    Correct Answer
    B. Ethnocentrism
  • 7. 

    Ability to effectively comprehend and act in a culturally complex environment to achieve desired results without necessarily having prior exposure to a particular group, region, or language.

    • A.

      Culture-general education

    • B.

      Ethnocentrism

    • C.

      Cross-Cultural Competence (3c)

    • D.

      Culture-General Knowledge

    • E.

      Communicate, Negotiate, Relate

    • F.

      Motivation (Positive Attitudes)

    Correct Answer
    C. Cross-Cultural Competence (3c)
  • 8. 

    Enhances a service member’s ability to recognize when cultural factors exist and determine the appropriate behaviors to implement to achieve desired results.

    • A.

      Culture-general education

    • B.

      Ethnocentrism

    • C.

      Cross-Cultural Competence (3c)

    • D.

      Culture-General Knowledge

    • E.

      Communicate, Negotiate, Relate

    • F.

      Motivation (Positive Attitudes)

    Correct Answer
    A. Culture-general education
  • 9. 

    Perhaps the most essential element of cross-cultural competence. Having a positive attitude toward cultural differences.

    • A.

      Culture-general education

    • B.

      Ethnocentrism

    • C.

      Cross-Cultural Competence (3c)

    • D.

      Culture-General Knowledge

    • E.

      Communicate, Negotiate, Relate

    • F.

      Motivation (Positive Attitudes)

    Correct Answer
    F. Motivation (Positive Attitudes)
  • 10. 

    Understanding basic concepts like culture, relativism, ethnocentrism, and holism.

    • A.

      Culture-general education

    • B.

      Ethnocentrism

    • C.

      Cross-Cultural Competence (3c)

    • D.

      Culture-General Knowledge

    • E.

      Communicate, Negotiate, Relate

    • F.

      Motivation (Positive Attitudes)

    Correct Answer
    D. Culture-General Knowledge
  • 11. 

    These are the cultural skills an Airman must have to “operationalize” and influence their environment.

    • A.

      Culture-general education

    • B.

      Ethnocentrism

    • C.

      Cross-Cultural Competence (3c)

    • D.

      Culture-General Knowledge

    • E.

      Communicate, Negotiate, Relate

    • F.

      Motivation (Positive Attitudes)

    Correct Answer
    E. Communicate, Negotiate, Relate
  • 12. 

    Gather information about the landscape, the people, and the activities and review any consequences you experienced from previous actions taken.

    • A.

      Prejudices

    • B.

      Act Step

    • C.

      Observe Step

    • D.

      Discrimination

    Correct Answer
    C. Observe Step
  • 13. 

    Attempt to make sense of what we see by organizing it in a practical way we find useful.

    • A.

      Observe Step

    • B.

      Stereotypes

    • C.

      Orient Step

    • D.

      Discrimination

    Correct Answer
    C. Orient Step
  • 14. 

    Consider courses of action, options, and interpretations; selecting one to use.

    • A.

      Decide Step

    • B.

      Act Step

    • C.

      Observe Step

    • D.

      Orient Step

    Correct Answer
    A. Decide Step
  • 15. 

    Review the decisions made, actions taken, and results achieved.

    • A.

      Observe Step

    • B.

      Stereotypes

    • C.

      Cultural Perspective Taking

    • D.

      Act Step

    Correct Answer
    D. Act Step
  • 16. 

    Predetermined generalization about all members of a particular group.

    • A.

      Discrimination

    • B.

      Stereotypes

    • C.

      Prejudices

    • D.

      Relativism

    Correct Answer
    B. Stereotypes
  • 17. 

    Adverse or unreasonable opinion about a person or group without all the facts and usually based on deeply held beliefs.

    • A.

      Prejudices

    • B.

      Cultural Perspective Taking

    • C.

      Discrimination

    • D.

      Stereotypes

    Correct Answer
    A. Prejudices
  • 18. 

    Treatment or consideration of, making a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing based on the group, class, or category.

    • A.

      Prejudices

    • B.

      Relativism

    • C.

      Stereotypes

    • D.

      Discrimination

    Correct Answer
    D. Discrimination
  • 19. 

    Viewing a situation through the local cultural schema.

    • A.

      Prejudices

    • B.

      Orient Step

    • C.

      Cultural Perspective Taking

    • D.

      Relativism

    Correct Answer
    D. Relativism
  • 20. 

    A cognitive process by which an individual is able to identify the thoughts and/or feelings of another culture.

    • A.

      Observe Step

    • B.

      Cultural Perspective Taking

    • C.

      Orient Step

    • D.

      Relativism

    Correct Answer
    B. Cultural Perspective Taking
  • 21. 

    Places the burden of understanding the message on the receiver.

    • A.

      Linguistic Competence

    • B.

      Low-context communication style

    • C.

      Communication competence

    • D.

      High-context communication style

    • E.

      Impression Management

    Correct Answer
    D. High-context communication style
  • 22. 

    Is a speaker’s implicit, internalized knowledge of the rules of their native language.

    • A.

      Communication competence

    • B.

      Impression Management

    • C.

      High-context communication style

    • D.

      Low-context communication style

    • E.

      Linguistic Competence

    Correct Answer
    E. Linguistic Competence
  • 23. 

    Includes emotion regulation, self-monitoring, and perception acuity.

    • A.

      Impression Management

    • B.

      Linguistic Competence

    • C.

      Communication competence

    • D.

      High-context communication style

    • E.

      Low-context communication style

    Correct Answer
    A. Impression Management
  • 24. 

    Depends on the sender and their words to properly convey the message.

    • A.

      Linguistic Competence

    • B.

      Low-context communication style

    • C.

      Impression Management

    • D.

      Communication competence

    • E.

      High-context communication style

    Correct Answer
    B. Low-context communication style
  • 25. 

    Understanding how to properly communicate in another language or culture.

    • A.

      Low-context communication style

    • B.

      High-context communication style

    • C.

      Communication competence

    • D.

      Linguistic Competence

    • E.

      Impression Management

    Correct Answer
    C. Communication competence
  • 26. 

    The two distinct chains of command for the armed forces are ____________ and ____________.

    • A.

      Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff/SecDef

    • B.

      AF Space Command/Joint Force Commander

    • C.

      Administrative/Operational

    • D.

      Combatant Commanders/Service Component Commander

    Correct Answer
    C. Administrative/Operational
  • 27. 

    True or False? The ability of the US to achieve its national strategic objectives is dependent on the effectiveness of the US Government employing the instruments of national power.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 28. 

    ____________ is the principal assistant to the President in all matters relating to the DoD?

    • A.

      Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

    • B.

      SecDef

    • C.

      Joint Chiefs of Staff

    • D.

      National Security Council

    Correct Answer
    B. SecDef
  • 29. 

    Under the chairmanship of the President, ____________ coordinates foreign policy and defense policy, and reconciles diplomatic and military commitments and requirements?

    • A.

      Combatant Commanders

    • B.

      National Security Council

    • C.

      Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

    • D.

      SecDef

    Correct Answer
    B. National Security Council
  • 30. 

    ____________ is the principal military advisor to the President, the National Security Council (NSC), and the SecDef?

    • A.

      Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

    • B.

      SecDef

    • C.

      Joint Chiefs of Staff

    • D.

      Combat Support Agencies

    Correct Answer
    A. Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
  • 31. 

    ____________ operates in supporting roles to provide combatant commanders specialized support and is controlled by Secretary of Defense?

    • A.

      Joint Force Commander

    • B.

      Combatant Commanders

    • C.

      Service Component Commander

    • D.

      Combat Support Agencies

    Correct Answer
    D. Combat Support Agencies
  • 32. 

    Which MAJCOM oversees Air Force network operations to provide capabilities in, through and from cyberspace; manages a global network of satellites, and is responsible for space system development and acquisition?

    • A.

      US North Command

    • B.

      USEUCOM

    • C.

      AF Space Command

    • D.

      USSTRATCOM

    Correct Answer
    C. AF Space Command
  • 33. 

    ____________ receives orders from the CJCS under the authority and direction of the SecDef?

    • A.

      Joint Force Commanders

    • B.

      Service Component Commander

    • C.

      Combatant Commanders

    Correct Answer
    C. Combatant Commanders
  • 34. 

    Who is authorized by the SecDef to exercise Combatant Command authority or operational control over a Joint Task Force?

    • A.

      Service Component Commander

    • B.

      Combatant Commander

    • C.

      Joint Force Commander

    Correct Answer
    C. Joint Force Commander
  • 35. 

    Who has authority of forces such as individuals, units, and detachments for a specific service in order to fulfill that service’s support function?

    • A.

      Combatant Commanders

    • B.

      Service Component Commander

    • C.

      Joint Force Commander

    Correct Answer
    B. Service Component Commander
  • 36. 

    Which MAJCOM organizes, trains, equips, and maintains resources to conduct a broad spectrum of air operations—from humanitarian relief to decisive combat employment—in DoD’s largest area of responsibility?

    • A.

      USEUCOM

    • B.

      PACAF

    • C.

      USNORTHCOM

    • D.

      USCENTCOM

    Correct Answer
    B. PACAF
  • 37. 

    ____Tasked with the coordination of people and transportation assets to allow the US to project and sustain forces, whenever, wherever, and for as long as they are needed.

    • A.

      USSOCOM

    • B.

      USNORTHCOM

    • C.

      USTRANSCOM

    • D.

      USEUCOM

    • E.

      USCENTCOM

    • F.

      USSTRATCOM

    Correct Answer
    C. USTRANSCOM
  • 38. 

    ____Responsible for US military relations with NATO and conducts military operations, international military partnering, and interagency partnering to enhance transatlantic security and defend the United States forward.

    • A.

      USSOCOM

    • B.

      USNORTHCOM

    • C.

      USTRANSCOM

    • D.

      USEUCOM

    • E.

      USCENTCOM

    • F.

      USSTRATCOM

    Correct Answer
    D. USEUCOM
  • 39. 

    ____Conducts several covert and clandestine missions, such as unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, psychological operations, civil affairs, direct action, counter-terrorism and war on drugs operations.

    • A.

      USSOCOM

    • B.

      USNORTHCOM

    • C.

      USTRANSCOM

    • D.

      USEUCOM

    • E.

      USCENTCOM

    • F.

      USSTRATCOM

    Correct Answer
    A. USSOCOM
  • 40. 

    ____Plans, organizes and executes homeland defense and civil support missions.

    • A.

      USSOCOM

    • B.

      USNORTHCOM

    • C.

      USTRANSCOM

    • D.

      USEUCOM

    • E.

      USCENTCOM

    • F.

      USSTRATCOM

    Correct Answer
    B. USNORTHCOM
  • 41. 

    ____Charged with space operations, information operations, missile defense, global command and control, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

    • A.

      USSOCOM

    • B.

      USNORTHCOM

    • C.

      USTRANSCOM

    • D.

      USEUCOM

    • E.

      USCENTCOM

    • F.

      USSTRATCOM

    Correct Answer
    F. USSTRATCOM
  • 42. 

    ____AOR includes Egypt.

    • A.

      USSOCOM

    • B.

      USNORTHCOM

    • C.

      USTRANSCOM

    • D.

      USEUCOM

    • E.

      USCENTCOM

    • F.

      USSTRATCOM

    Correct Answer
    E. USCENTCOM
  • 43. 

    When uncovered and in civilian clothes, which of the following services do not usually salute?

    • A.

      Army/Navy

    • B.

      Army/Air Force

    • C.

      Coast Guard/Marine Corps

    • D.

      Marine Corps/Navy

    Correct Answer
    D. Marine Corps/Navy
  • 44. 

    The ________ serves as the versatile, all-purpose, fast response task force capable of quick action in areas requiring emergency intervention using both ground and air combat elements.

    • A.

      Army

    • B.

      Coast Guard

    • C.

      Marine Corps

    • D.

      Navy

    Correct Answer
    C. Marine Corps
  • 45. 

    The _______ Core Values are Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty.

    • A.

      Army

    • B.

      Coast Guard

    • C.

      Marine Corps

    • D.

      Navy

    Correct Answer
    B. Coast Guard
  • 46. 

    The ________ is responsible for the preparation of land forces necessary for the effective prosecution of war and military operations short of war?

    • A.

      Army

    • B.

      Coast Guard

    • C.

      Marine Corps

    • D.

      Navy

    Correct Answer
    A. Army
  • 47. 

    Which service employs the global reach, persistent presence through forward-stationed and rotationally-based forces, and operational flexibility to secure the nation from direct attack?

    • A.

      Army

    • B.

      Coast Guard

    • C.

      Marine Corps

    • D.

      Navy

    Correct Answer
    D. Navy
  • 48. 

     Which Department of Homeland Security simultaneously provides direct support to theDepartment of Defense?

    • A.

      Army

    • B.

      Coast Guard

    • C.

      Marine Corps

    • D.

      Navy

    Correct Answer
    B. Coast Guard
  • 49. 

    _________ organizes, trains, equips, and deploys combat ready forces to support combatant commanders around the globe.

    • A.

      ACC

    • B.

      AETC

    • C.

      AFSOC

    Correct Answer
    A. ACC
    Explanation
    a. CORRECT: According to the Joint Organization chapter, Air Combat Command (ACC) organizes, trains, equips and deploys combat ready forces to support combatant commanders around the globe.
    b. INCORRECT: According to the Joint Organization chapter, Air Force Reserve Command provides the Air Force about 20 percent of its capability with only about 4 percent of the total Air Force budget, while spanning a wide variety of missions. It conducts fixed-wing aerial spray missions, flies hurricane hunter missions for the National Weather Service, and is administratively responsible for the Air Force’s individual mobilization augmentee program.
    c. INCORRECT: According to the Joint Organization chapter, Air Force Special Operations Command is responsible to US Special Operations Command for the readiness of Air Force special operations forces to conduct the war on terrorism and to disrupt, defeat and destroy terrorist networks that threaten the United States, its citizens and interests worldwide.

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  • 50. 

    _____ promotes cooperation among nations, responds to crises, and deters or defeats state and nonstate aggression, and supports development and, when necessary, reconstruction in order to establish the conditions for regional security, stability, and prosperity.

    • A.

      USSOCOM

    • B.

      USCENTCOM

    • C.

      USSOUTHCOM

    Correct Answer
    B. USCENTCOM
    Explanation
    a. INCORRECT: According to the Joint Organization chapter, USSOCOM charged with overseeing the various Special Operations Commands of the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps of the United States Armed Forces.
    b. CORRECT: According to the Joint Organization chapter, USCENTCOM promotes cooperation among nations, responds to crises, and deters or defeats state and nonstate aggression, and supports development and, when necessary, reconstruction in order to establish the conditions for regional security, stability, and prosperity.
    c. INCORRECT: According to the Joint Organization chapter, USSOUTHCOM is responsible for providing contingency planning, operations, and security cooperation for Central and South America, the Caribbean (except US commonwealths, territories, and possessions), Cuba; as well as for the force protection of US military resources at these locations.

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