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Name:______Date:______

1When facing forward, the port side is on your ____; starboard side is on your _____.

Aright / left

Bleft / right

2Convert the Civilian Language to Navy Language terms in the sentence. In the Navy,

upstairs means _____, wall means _____, and floor means ______.

Adeck / topside / below

Btopside / passageway / deck

Ctopside / bulkhead / deck

3A berthing compartment is for ______and a mess deck is for ______.

Aeating / sleeping

Bsleeping / eating

Cplaying / reading

4A country's top-level political and military plan

AStability

BStrategy

CDeterrence

DConstitution

5Prevention of war by instilling fear in potential enemies

ADefense

BStrategy

CDeterrence

DIgnorance

6Referring to short-range weapons or to assets used in support of ground forces

ATactical

BDisplacement

CHumanitarian

DLogistics

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7Referring to help given to individuals in need, such as assistance to disaster victims,

without regard to military or political concerns

ATactical

BDisplacement

CHumanitarian

DSanctions

8The high visibility of our ships on the open seas around the world accomplishes what part

of the Navy mission?

ANaval presence

BProjection of power ashore

CStrategic deterrence

DSea control

9Keeping the seas open for the US and other friendly nations, as well as denying their use to

a potential enemy, is what part of the Navy mission?

ANaval presence

BProjection of power ashore

CStrategic deterrence

DSea control

1020 knots would translate to approximately _____ miles per hour.

(Input the correct NUMBER - do not include a decimal point; then push the ENTER button.)

11True or False: Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers are the most powerful surface combatant

ever put to sea.

ATrue

BFalse

12True or False: Only half of the Navy’s submarine force is entirely nuclear.

ATrue

BFalse

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13Which of the following is true of Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarines?

(Input all the correct answers; then push the ENTER button.)

ATheir sole mission is strategic deterrence

BThey are our nation’s most survivable nuclear strike platform

CThey are coal powered

14The term “knots” is used to describe what aspect of a ship?

AArmaments

BDisplacement

CSpeed

DDraft

15What designation is used for a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier?

ACG

BCV

CCVN

DDDG

16What acronym is used for Rescue and Salvage Ships?

ARSS

BASR

CAAR

DNone of the above is correct

17Put the following steps in the correct order for “How to leave your ship when in uniform.”

ASalute the ensign if it is flying

BStep on to the quarterdeck

CFace the OOD, present your ID and salute

DWhen permission is given, step on to bow, facing aft.

ESay, “I request permission to go ashore, Sir/Ma’am.”

18Aboard Navy ships, what name is given to words or actions expressing consideration or

respect?

ACeremonies

BCustoms

CCourtesies

DSalutes

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19When are morning colors performed?

AAt dawn

B0600 hours

C0700 hours

D0800 hours

20Where on a ship does the national flag fly?

AAt the bow

BFrom the quarterdeck

CAmidships

DAt the stern

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Answer Key:NS1-U4C1 - Naval Ships (Exam)

Question:Answer

1023 (+/- 2)

11A

12B

13AB

14C

15C

16D

17BCEDA

18C

19D

20D