History/Values Core Assessment Test

Instructions There is only one correct answer for each item. When you have completed the exercise, check your answers with the answer key that follows.

1. Which of the following was the demarcation line between the United Nations (U.N.) and communist forces on the Korean peninsula in the 1950s?
 A. 32nd parallel
B. 34th parallel
C. 36th parallel
D. 38th parallel
2. After World War II, the U.S. Army was the principal occupation force in which of the following locations?
A. Europe and England
B. England and Korea
C. Japan and Europe
D. Japan and Korea
3. Currently, what percentage of the Army is volunteers?
A. Approximately 45%
B. Approximately 60%
C. Approximately 85%
D. 100%
4. When was the last time the United States used a military draft to provide manpower for the Army?
A. The Korean conflict
B. The Vietnam War
C. Operation Urgent Fury (Grenada)
D. Operation Just Cause (Panama)
5. Which of the following events is usually considered a symbol of the end of the Cold War?
A. The end of the Vietnam War.
B. The fall of the Berlin Wall.
C. The invasion of Kuwait by Iraq.
D. The beginning of the Balkan War.
6. In which of the following situations should you render a salute indoors?
A. When reporting to an officer.
B. When passing the Colors.
C. When reporting to a senior NCO.
D. You should never render a salute indoors.
7. Match the following Army Values with their correct definitions:
Loyalty -
A. Be honest in words and deeds.
B. Face fear, danger or adversity.
C. Bear true faith and allegiance.
D. Honor the U.S. flag.
8. Match the following Army Values with their correct definitions:
Duty -
A. Be honest in words and deeds.
B. Live up to all of the Army's Values.
C. Do what is right, legally and morally.
D. Fulfill your obligations.
9. Match the following Army Values with their correct definitions:
Respect -
A. Bear true faith and allegiance.
B. Fulfill your obligations.
C. Put the welfare of others before your own.
D. Treat people as they should be treated.
10. Match the following Army Values with their correct definitions:
Selfless Service -
A. Put the welfare of others before your own.
B. Face fear, danger or adversity.
C. Bear true faith and allegiance.
D. Treat people as they should be treated.
11. Match the following Army Values with their correct definitions:
Honor -
A. Do what is right, legally and morally.
B. Live up to all of the Army's Values.
C. Fulfill your obligations.
D. Put the welfare of others before your own.
12. Match the following Army Values with their correct definitions:
Integrity -
A. Honor the U.S. flag.
B. Bear true faith and allegiance.
C. Be honest in words and deeds.
D. Do what is right, legally and morally.
13. Match the following Army Values with their correct definitions:
Personal Courage -
A. Be honest in words and deeds.
B. Face fear, danger or adversity.
C. Fulfill your obligations.
D. Put the welfare of others before your own.
14. You are in civilian attire and see an officer approaching. Under which of the following conditions, if any, are you required to initiate a salute?
A. If the officer is in military attire.
B. Always, no matter what attire the officer is wearing.
C. Only if you and the officer are known to each other.
D. You are not required to initiate a salute.
15. During the Cold War, the United States was involved in a power struggle with which of the following countries?
A. Iraq
B. Japan
C. Iran
D. Soviet Union
16. Which of the following is an early version of the hand salute that the Army currently uses?
A. Ancient warriors in a group raised their right hands to demonstrate who in their group was armed prior to battle.
B. Ancient warriors together raised their right hands before battle as a show of group strength.
C. Roman citizens who wanted to see a public official approached with their right hands raised to verify they did not have a weapon.
D. Citizens removed their hats to show the hats did not contain a weapon.
17. Which is directly a result of the cessation of fighting in Vietnam and the introduction of the all-volunteer Army?
A. The creation of the Women's Army Corps (WAC).
B. The selection of the first Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA).
C. The expansion and formalization of the NCO Education System (NCOES).
D. The addition of the E8 and E9 paygrades.