Klein ISD Academic Test Question Bank 2026

1. Where was the first JROTC program established in 1911?

C) Cheyenne, Wyoming

2. In what year did the US Army formally adopt the JROTC program?

B) 1916

3. Which act allows the JROTC to be expanded to all branches of the military?

D) The Reserve Officer Training Corps Vitalization Act

4. For students to enroll in the JROTC program, they must be in the __________ grade or higher.

C) ninth

5. All JROTC programs encourage cadets to:

C) Get involved in their local communities

6. Which of the following is an activity you should support in a JROTC cadet?

D) All of the above

7. (TRUE OR FALSE) All JROTC instructors are active enlisted personnel.

B) False

8. (TRUE OR FALSE) A flight commander should always outrank a squadron commander.

B) False

9. Wearing the uniform means maintaining a high standard of dress and personal appearance that include the following key elements?

B) Neatness, cleanliness, safety and military image

10. Which activity is forbidden by federal law for those in military uniform?

C) Engaging in private employment

11. Which of the following is acceptable while wearing a JROTC uniform?

C) Wearing the uniform on the day established by the instructor staff

12. When can the proper length of Air Force Junior ROTC Cadets' trousers or slack be determined?

B) While standing at attention

13. Which of the following is acceptable to wear while in uniform?

B) A watch

14. (TRUE OR FALSE) During the 15th and 16th centuries in Europe, national armies wearing standardized uniforms came into being.

A) True

15. (TRUE OR FALSE) Cadets may not wear the uniform while participating in student demonstrations or for any other inappropriate activity.

A) True

16. (TRUE OR FALSE) The professional military image provides plenty of room for the extreme, the unusual, and the faddish.

B) False

17. (TRUE OR FALSE) Male cadets in uniform are permitted to wear earrings.

B) False

18. Why do people obey customs?

C) They help us get along with others

19. What do military customs and courtesies, which go beyond basic politeness, help build?

A) Morale and discipline

20. Where should we walk or sit, as part of military courtesy, when with individuals of higher rank or position?

D) To the left of these individuals

21. What should you say when you salute an officer?

D) "Good morning (afternoon or evening) sir/ma'am"

22. Which song requires the rendering of a salute when heard outdoors?

C) The National Anthem

23. What should a work detail group do when meeting an officer?

B) The person in charge of the work detail should salute for the entire group

24. Why is using correct military titles another important act of military courtesy?

D) It shows respect for the individual's rank

25. Why are military personnel proud of their titles?

B) They signify hard work and success

26. How are retired military members entitled to be addressed in both written and verbal communication?

B) By their retired rank

27. What does using your electronic device while an officer or NCO is talking to you show?

C) Disrespect for authority and higher-ranking service members

28. What often causes quarrels and disputes, and is therefore considered taboo?

A) Gossip

29. When is it OK for JROTC cadets or instructors to use profanity?

D) Never

30. How does the US Military refer to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)?

C) Zulu Time

31. (TRUE OR FALSE) The hand salute is a military custom that began in the 20th century.

B) False

32. (TRUE OR FALSE) You must be in one of the following positions before rendering the salute: standing at attention or marching at attention.

A) True

33. (TRUE OR FALSE) Officers in civilian clothes must always be saluted.

B) False

34. (TRUE OR FALSE) The best privileges are those you earn, not those you take and have not earned.

A) True

35. What type of attitude should a good citizen reflect?

D) Positive

36. When is it especially important to have a positive attitude?

B) In a leadership role

37. When will a positive attitude increase your chances of success?

C) In all areas of your life

38. What is the basic mission of the military?

D) To protect the nation

39. At one time, why was drill absolutely necessary?

B) It was training for war

40. Close order drill has its place for teaching what basics to JROTC cadets?

B) Discipline, leadership, and teamwork

41. What does drill and specific performance standards teach you?

D) To act in unison with other cadets

42. Marching in formation, you begin to feel a part of something larger, what is it?

C) You begin to act as a member of a team

43. Where should discipline come from?

A) From within

44. According to military history, what determines how well a unit will perform and survive in combat?

D) Discipline

45. What is self-discipline?

D) Full and voluntary acceptance of authority

46. What is the hallmark of a true professional?

B) Integrity

47. Why would military organizations not function without integrity?

C) Others would have to be trusted to do their jobs

48. What is another word for integrity?

A) Honesty

49. When do children begin to develop a conscience, a sense of right and wrong?

B) At about the age of 3

50. Which of the following, in general, do philosophers agree is one of the four basic rules of ethics that are enduring and universal?

D) Being resposible for your thoughts and conduct

51. What are most of our moral beliefs?

C) Habits we learned as children

52. What distinguishes effective leaders from average or poor leaders?

C) The ability to choose good behavior over bad

53. Which term is often simply a substitute for the word ethics, but may cover areas of conduct or thinking not related to ethics?

B) Morals

54. What do we need to internalize so completely that we do unto others automatically, without having to be urged or forced to do what is right?

D) Our moral and ethical values

55. Which quality do you develop by adhering to moral principles?

D) Integrity

56. Which might be considered acceptable conduct in one culture but may be considered wrong in another culture?

A) The norm

57. What is a product of knowledge and intelligence that allows us to judge right from wrong?

A) Conscience

58. What is essential for effective leaders because it ensures fairness?

C) A sense of justice

59. What should be a list of reminders that cause us to practice acceptable behavior?

D) A personal code of conduct

60. Which of the following can be distorted by negative emotional stress?

C) The way you view yourself

61. What is the first stage in stress response?

A) Alarm

62. Which of the following would be displayed during the alarm stage of stress response?

D) Faster breathing rate

63. Which of the following is an example of a somewhat stressful situation?

C) Worrying over height, weight or acne

64. Which stage of stress response causes you to "fight," "take flight," or "freeze"?

A) Resistance

65. What kind of response to a stressor occurs when your mind goes blank when a teacher asks you a question?

B) Freeze

66. What is the third stage of the stress response when an exhausted feeling takes over your mind and body?

C) Fatigue

67. Which hormone, as revealed by a recent study, do people who are always stressed release in an excessive amount?

D) Cortisol

68. Which of the following is not an example of a psychosomatic response to stress?

A) Uncontrolled laughter

69. Which of the following is an example of a behavioral effect of stress?

B) Mood swings

70. What is the first step in stress management?

D) Identify the source of the stress

71. What should you do when life offers certain circumstances that are beyond our control, rather than indulging in self-defeating behavior?

D) Analyze them

72. What do you release during exercise that triggers natural relaxation and also produces feelings of pleasure and satisfaction that can help reduce stress?

A) Endorphins

73. There is growing evidence that your _________________ skills improve from physical activity by teaching you how to focus.

C) Cognitive

74. What can actually be a source of stress by causing fatigue, weakness, and a reduced ability to concentrate?

A) Poor eating habits

75. What is one of the major causes of stress in our lives?

C) The most difficult or most important

76. Which tasks should you take on first?

C) The most difficult or most important

77. What percent is the average person's listening effectiveness?

B) 25

78. Which of the following is one of the most significant obstacles to effective use of time management?

B) Procrastination

79. TRUE OR FALSE: There are many ways to eliminate stress completely from your life.

B) False

80. (TRUE OR FALSE) Over- or under-eating can put the body under addtional stress that can cause poor absorption of vitamins and minerals, which can lead to deficiencies and health issues.

A) True

81. What type of bullying is saying or writing mean things?

A) Verbal bullying

82. Which of the following is an example of social bullying?

B) Leaving someone out on purpose

83. Which of the following should you not do if you are the victim of bullying?

D) Just wait until the bully stops what they are doing

84. What can be difficult and sometimes impossible to trace the sorce of?

B) Cyber bullying

85. What should you do with screenshots, emails, and text messages that are evidence of cyberbullying?

C) Save and print them to report the cyber bullying

86. Why should you report cyberbullying to online service providers?

A) It often violates the terms of service

87. To whom should you report cyber bullying when it involves the taking a photo or video of someone in a place where he or she would expect privacy?

C) Law enforcement

88. Which is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States?

B) Alcohol

89. What can you develop by being alert to what is going on around you and trusting your instincts?

D) Self-protection habits

90. How many rape victims know their attackers?

D) Over half

91. Which of the following can help you protect yourself from rape?

C) Always let your parents or guardians know where you will be

92. (TRUE OR FALSE) Students are not expected to help with keeping schools and campuses safe from violent acts.

B) False

93. (TRUE OR FALSE) School violence in many cases could have been prevented because the attackers provided information to others about their intentions.

A) True

94. In 2008, how many minutes of physical activity did the US government set as a standard for young people to do each day?

C) 60

95. How many Americans are considered overweight, according to a 2012 report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

C) Two thirds

96. The number of calories you burn depends in part on?

C) The nature of the activity

97. What are the two main types of exercise?

D) Aerobic and anaerobic

98. What number should a person's age be subtracted from in order to obtain an estimate of a person's maximum age-related heart rate?

B) 220

99) What percent of maximum heart rate should a person's target heart rate be between for vigorous-intensity physical activity?

C) 70-85

100) How many minutes should the warmup you start every exercise session with last?

B) 5