BWS Academics – Shell Practice Test

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• What is displacement criteria?
• If a solution uses 3 parts sugar to 5 parts water, what fraction of the mixture is sugar?
• A car travels 200 km at 80 km/h, then 90 minutes at 60 km/h. What is the total distance and the average speed for the trip?
• Which characteristic of the offense is defined as a willingness to take bold risks?
• RP's should be __ to __ km from the objective, and +/- __ degrees from final landing heading to facilitate a smooth transition from the enroute flight profile to the landing flight profile.
• Which statement best describes the pH scale in relation to acidity?
• To compute the overall average of two groups with known averages and sizes, which method is correct?
• Which terrain flight mode is NOT used in a high threat area?
• Which term describes the place where troops gather and prepare just before initiating movement toward the objective?
• Which employment method uses 3 attack companies at once for overwhelming the enemy with massed fires?
• What does the 'O' stand for in Fundamentals of Recon?
• Which form of reconnaissance is used to discover or test the enemy's strength, dispositions, and reactions?
• What is the foundation of a successful air assault?
• Who controls aviation assets when friendly forces are in close enemy contact?
• Which statement describes zone reconnaissance boundaries?
• Which characteristic describes the Maximum Destruction employment method?
• If Admin logs 2 days off and Tech logs 3 days off, what is the Admin:Tech ratio?
• What criteria is a specific condition and size under which enemy unit contact may be avoided?
• What term describes the pursuit to cut off and destroy a retreating enemy?
• Which of the following is a recommended step to avoiding detection?
• What term describes all aircraft assigned to the mission that will rotate to the landing zone?
• What is the first consideration in terrain flight route planning?
• Which element of an OPORD provides the overarching guidance on why the mission is being conducted and what end state is sought?
• In military operations, which offensive task is used when the enemy situation is not well defined?
• True or False: It is recommended to break and re-establish contact with the enemy during security operations.
• What is a tactical mission in which a maneuver force moves to a position where it can engage the enemy by direct fire in support of another maneuvering force?
• What is the total travel time of the trip in hours?
• What is each aircraft within a lift called?
• A tank contains 360 liters of liquid. It leaks at 9 liters per day. How many days until empty?
• What is the total revenue if 1,200 units are sold at $50 each?
• Which form of security would most likely be tasked with establishing a protective perimeter around a route or objective?
• In a simple pattern, if 5 students in Group A have an average score of 92 and 7 students in Group B have an average score of 80, what is the overall average score?
• Which form of security is a form of security?
• Which employment method ensures that one company is in the battle at all times?
• An ______ is the movement of friendly assault forces by RW aircraft to engage and destroy enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain.
• Screen primarily provides what?
• In a workshop, which of the following is a primary hazard?
• After given an Attack Aviation Call for Fire, it is clearance to fire unless _________, or __________?
• What term refers to an offensive operation that destroys or defeats enemy forces, seizes and secures terrain, or both?
• Who is one of the AATFC's subordinate maneuver commanders?
• In the mixture, what fraction is water?
• What key personnel serves as the subject matter expert to the AATFC and GTC on aviation and their unit capabilities?
• Convert 500 kilometers to meters.
• Which employment method employs two attack companies at one time?
• Which of the following is a recommended step to avoiding detection?
• Area reconnaissance boundaries are best described as?
• Which HLZ call indicates enemy activity on or near the landing zone above the AATFC's acceptable level?
• Contour flight operates in which altitude band?
• Under which condition would Convoy Security be chosen instead of Route Security?
• What is the purpose of the Air Mission Brief?
• What is the dynamic process used by small-unit leaders to analyze a mission, develop a plan, and prepare for an operation?
• Steps to avoiding detection?
• What is the time for the first leg of the trip (200 km at 80 km/h)?
• What form of security is designed to protect helicopters in flight to their objective during an air assault or air movement mission?
• Which statement best supports rapid and accurate reporting as a reconnaissance fundamental?
• During Troop Leading Procedures, an aviation company breaks into functional planning cells to turn the commander's visualization into an ________.
• Which statement best defines the Air Mission Commander in a multi-aircraft operation?
• You notice a teammate skipping lockout-tagout procedures. What should you do first?
• In terrain flight terms, which acronym is associated with the lowest altitude following terrain?
• If a price increases by 12% and then by 5%, what is the total percentage increase?
• Which practice is essential to prevent the unintended energization of equipment during maintenance?
• In ABF symbol coding, what does the 'ABF' label stand for?
• Which term denotes the area used to locate a target for a planned attack?
• Which document is typically refined to produce a WARNORD?
• Invest $1,000 at 5% simple interest for 3 years. What is the interest earned?
• What is a position that provides standoff ranges and good fields of fire located within the BP, ABF, or SBF?
• If Q4 revenue must be 150k to achieve an average quarterly revenue of 120k, what should Q4 be?
• A tank contains 250 L of dye solution. If 15% is drained and replaced with water, what is the new concentration of dye in the tank?
• Which term describes flying at the lowest possible altitude to avoid detection in a high-threat environment?
• If a report shows you need to complete 400 tasks in 8 hours, what is the required task rate per hour?
• What is a tactical mission that uses direct fires, supported by indirect fires to engage an enemy force without closing the enemy to destroy, fix, or deceive?
• Which equation correctly computes the overall average for two groups with known averages and sizes? Group A: 90 (8), Group B: 85 (6).
• Which area is defined as the space where the commander intends to trap and destroy an enemy force with the massed effects of all available weapons and supporting systems?
• From 1,200 units to 1,680 units, what is the percentage increase?
• What is the next term in the sequence 2, 4, 8, 16?
• Which terrain flight mode follows the terrain contour to avoid detection?
• Which area is defined as the space where the commander intends to trap and destroy an enemy force with the massed effects of all available weapons and supporting systems?
• The Aircrew operation order includes which of the following elements?
• Which HLZ call indicates no enemy activity is observed above the AATFC threshold for tactical risk on the HLZ?
• Which term denotes the point used to orient the attack and locate the target?
• In the Fundamentals of Security, what does the letter 'O' stand for?
• Which planning consideration is explicitly tied to HLZ in AMCM discussions?
• In Troop Leading Procedures, which activity involves turning the commander's visualization into a concrete plan?
• Which TLP step typically follows receiving the mission?
• A team of 5 workers produces 120 units in 4 hours. What is the output rate per hour per worker?
• In a standard deck of 52 playing cards, what is the probability of drawing a card that is an Ace or a Spade?
• Who is the S-3 who leads the AATF command post when AATFC is airborne in a mission command aircraft?
• Which TLP step is specifically associated with planning?
• Which is a purpose of the Initial Planning Conference?
• Which term describes an offensive operation that is meticulously planned to synchronize multiple elements?
• A sequence of numbers doubles each time: 2, 4, 8, 16, what is the next number?
• What is the primary purpose of the Aircrew operation order?
• Which characteristic of the offense involves attacking at a time or place or in a manner which enemy forces did not prepare or expect?
• What is the overall average for 10 students with an average of 78 and 5 students with an average of 88?
• Convert 40 kilometers to meters.
• Which characteristic of the offense involves massing overwhelming effects of combat power to achieve a single purpose?
• Which document directs subordinate actions to coordinate toward the end state?
• In close enemy contact, which commander controls aviation assets?
• Which term names an offensive operation designed to destroy or defeat enemy forces and seize terrain?
• Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 22.
• What does the "O" stand for in the fundamentals of security?
• Which terrain flight mode corresponds to 80 to 200 feet AHO?
• To maximize operational control, aviation assets are designated into:
• During the trip, which leg covers more distance?
• How many stages are there in the reverse planning sequence used for air assault planning?
• A price decreases by 20% and then increases by 20%. Is the final price equal to the original price?
• Which action is lockout-tagout primarily used for?
• Who plans, coordinates, and synchronizes fires during all phases of the air assault?
• Which movement technique is used when speed is important and enemy contact is unlikely?
• Which term describes an attack that prioritizes speed over thorough planning?
• Which terrain flight mode is typically flown at a higher altitude than NOE and Contour?
• What is the temporary grouping of forces designed to accomplish a particular mission?
• What should routes avoid in regard to terrain flight?
• A class has two groups: Group A average 90 with 8 students; Group B average 85 with 6 students. What is the overall average score?
• Which planning cell would drive the appropriate route, movement technique, and terrain flight modes to the maneuver cell.
• What Terrain flight mode is 25 feet to 80 feet AHO?
• What percentage of the original dye remains after draining 15% of the solution?
• Which artifact uses a 5W format to describe the operation, the assigned task, and its purpose?
• In a mixture that uses 3 parts sugar to 5 parts water, what fraction of the mixture is sugar?
• Which statement describes a rehearsal objective in the Combined Arms/AATF rehearsal?
• What is the time for the second leg (90 minutes at 60 km/h) in hours?
• What is the company maneuver planning cell responsible for?
• The Air Mission Commander is the commander or designated representative who leads a tactical mission involving more than one aircraft and has decision-making authority for elements under his/her command.
• Which attack is planned and carefully coordinated?
• In a sequence of shapes: triangle, square, triangle, square, triangle, what is the next shape?
• Which characteristic relates to moving quickly to keep the enemy from reacting?
• Which form of security typically operates closest to the main body to provide early warning?
• If apples are fruits and all fruits are foods, which statement must be true?
• Which term denotes an attack that is planned and carefully coordinated in advance?
• In ABF 1, which symbol represents Attack By Fire?
• If 3 machines together produce 180 items in 6 hours, what is the production rate per hour for all machines combined?
• Who do Reconnaissance operations support?
• What air route fires are planned along the air route to ensure rapid target engagement?
• Which term defines the end state and the conditions for success used to guide execution?
• What is a stated purpose of security operations?
• What Terrain flight mode is surface to 25 feet AHO?
• Which of the following are the forms of reconnaissance?
• Which term describes the group of two or more aircraft in a mission?
• Which statement describes how subordinate units will cooperate and the sequence of actions to achieve the end state?
• Which movement technique is used when enemy contact is expected?
• Which form of security provides the least amount of protection and primarily provides early warning to the protected force?
• Attack units use what three methods of employing onboard weapons to destroy the enemy?
• Where should you plan your terrain fight route?
• A __________ is an easily recognizable point on the ground used to initiate, distribute, and control fires
• The Shell core value most associated with trust and doing the right thing even when no one is watching is which?
• In situations where enemy forces are not in friendly contact, which commander controls aviation assets?
• A facility used 1,000,000 kWh last year. If energy efficiency measures reduce this by 12%, what is the expected consumption this year?
• Who controls aviation assets when enemy forces are out of friendly contact?
• Which plan is used to stage aircraft before arrival on the objective?
• A factory sells 1,000 units at $50 each. If the cost per unit is $30, what is the profit per unit?
• What characteristic of the offense is described as the relative speed and rhythm of military operations over time with respect to the enemy?
• Which term refers to the symbol used to denote a Support by Fire mission?
• Which term refers to the point on the map used to orient an attack and locate the target?
• What is the last covered and concealed position prior to the objective that is occupied for short periods of time?
• What is the primary purpose of an Operations Order?
• Considerations in response to a hot LZ?
• Which form of security is focused on securing a specific geographic area around a location?
• Which combination lists the four recognized forms of reconnaissance?
• What is the purpose of the Combined Arms/AATF Rehearsal?
• Which plan coordinates the location and layout of landing zones and routes for aircraft in an operation?
• Which item best describes the Aviation Liaison Officer (LNO) role?
• What air route fires are planned by the FSO to destroy, neutralize, or suppress known or suspected enemy positions?
• An investment of $2,000 earns 5% interest compounded annually for two years. What is the amount after two years?
• Which employment method uses two attack companies at the same time?
• Which statement best describes the relationship among Lift, Serial, and Chalk from largest to smallest?
• Who coordinates plan between ground force and all aviation assets?
• Which TLPs relate to preparation?
• Which term is the point to orient actions and measure distance to objective?
• A solution with pH 3 is compared to pH 5; what is the factor of acidity difference?
• What are the two major operational variables?
• What is the fundamental element for mission success in a high-threat environment?
• Which form of reconnaissance is a larger, more time-consuming effort, used when existing knowledge of enemy and terrain are vague and limited?
• Who is the overall commander of the Air Assault Task Force?
• For grinding operations, which PPE is essential?
• Who is responsible for leading the flight according to the mission brief and commander's intent?
• Which plan details the initial grouping and assembly of forces before movement begins?
• Adverse weather, extreme heat and cold, and other environmental conditions such as blowing snow and sand are considered ______ of AATF?
• A capacitor of 100 μF is connected to a 10 V battery. What is the energy stored in the capacitor?
• In an operation, which plan uses direct fires, supported by indirect fires to engage an enemy without closing?
• Which of the following best describes an expected output of the Initial Planning Conference?
• Which mission moves a maneuver force to engage by direct fire in support of another maneuvering force?
• Which employment method maintains at least one company in the fight at all times while others reposition?
• Which characteristic describes attacking at an unexpected time or place?
• Which concept involves pursuing and destroying a retreating enemy to prevent their escape?
• If 3 machines together produce 180 items in 6 hours, what is the production rate per machine per hour?
• If last year usage was 1,200,000 kWh and it reduces by 12%, what is this year's usage?
• Which action most reduces energy use in an industrial setting?
• Which terrain flight mode keeps aircraft closest to the ground to avoid detection?
• If you invest $1,000 at simple interest rate 6% per year for 3 years, what is the interest earned?
• A factory sells 1,000 units at $50 each with a cost per unit of $30. What is the total profit?
• Which triple completes the statement: infantry squads to a _______, platoons remain in the same _______, and companies remain within the same _______?
• Air Assaults are planned in ______ to ensure timing and synchronization?
• What should you keep between you and the enemy in regard to terrain flight?
• A car’s fuel economy is 25 miles per gallon. If you drive 150 miles, how many gallons are used?
• To avoid flying over enemy ground forces, plan routes over rugged, swampy, and/or heavily vegetated terrain.
• Which word is closest in meaning to 'robust'?
• Which form of reconnaissance is typically focused on a specific route to be traversed?
• A ______ is an area designated for attack helicopters to maneuver and fire into a designated engagement area
• What is the purpose of an aviation check in brief?
• Who is the commander or the commander's designated representative who makes final decisions on the coordination and employment of all elements under their control?
• What form of security is the most robust level of security, capable of operating independently of the main body?
• What does AATF stand for?
• Which of the following is a recognized form of reconnaissance?
• From a standard deck of 52 cards, what is the probability of drawing a card that is an Ace or a Spade?
• The AMCM is intended to:
• Which of the following is a listed characteristic of the offense?
• Which plan outlines the sequence for loading personnel and equipment onto aircraft to ensure proper distribution?
• In a quarterly revenue table: Q1 = 100k, Q2 = 120k, Q3 = 110k, Q4 = 130k. What is the average quarterly revenue?
• A ______ attack trades off planning and preparation time for speed of execution.
• Which term describes an offensive action that is planned and coordinated ahead of time?
• Which statement best describes the relationship among Lift, Serial, and Chalk from largest to smallest?
• In a mixture of 3 parts flour and 5 parts water, what fraction of the mixture is flour?
• To maintain unit fighting integrity, infantry squads will be assigned to a _______, platoons will remain in the same _______, and companies will remain within the same _______.
• Within a lift, what is the term used for the individual aircraft?
• Solve 5x - 15 = 0.
• If a solution has pH 3, how does its acidity compare to a solution with pH 5?
• In the sequence of listed offense characteristics, which term is fourth?
• Solve for x: 2x - 4 = 8.
• What term denotes the tactical grouping of two or more aircraft?
• What is the primary purpose of air assault movements?
• If $2,000 is invested at 5% annual compound interest for 3 years, what is the amount?
• What criteria is given as guidance from the commander, as to when you WILL break contact from an enemy force?
• Which movement technique is used when enemy contact is possible?