Cadet Written Examination — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Which organisation administers military justice and discipline in the Canadian Armed Forces?

The civilian court system exclusively
The Department of Justice Canada
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
The Canadian Military Justice System under the National Defence Act (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The Canadian Military Justice System under the National Defence Act

The Canadian Military Justice System, governed by the National Defence Act and the Code of Service Discipline, administers military law.

Question 2: In the Canadian Navy, what rank immediately above Seaman Apprentice (SA)?

Able Seaman (AB) (Correct answer)
Ordinary Seaman (OS)
Leading Seaman (LS)
Master Seaman (MS)

Correct answer: Able Seaman (AB)

Able Seaman (AB) is the next rank above Seaman Apprentice (SA) in the Canadian Armed Forces naval rank structure.

Question 3: What is the purpose of a 'Dead Ground' assessment when selecting a defensive position?

To identify ground that cannot be seen or covered by fire, which enemies could use for concealed approach (Correct answer)
To find low ground suitable for establishing vehicle maintenance areas
To locate areas where soldiers who fall in battle are to be temporarily held
To identify terrain features that provide overhead cover from artillery fire

Correct answer: To identify ground that cannot be seen or covered by fire, which enemies could use for concealed approach

Dead ground is terrain hidden from observation and fire from a position — identifying it is critical because enemies can use it to approach undetected.

Question 4: If a patrol travels 12 kilometres in 3 hours, what is their average speed?

6 km/h
4 km/h (Correct answer)
36 km/h
3 km/h

Correct answer: 4 km/h

Average speed = distance ÷ time = 12 km ÷ 3 h = 4 km/h.

Question 5: What essential principles govern the Navy?

Courage
Honor
Commitment
All of the above (Correct answer)

Correct answer: All of the above

The Navy's core values are Courage, Commitment, and Honor. These values serve as guiding principles for Navy personnel, shaping their behavior, decision-making, and overall conduct.

Question 6: What is the next number in the sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___?

42
48 (Correct answer)
36
30

Correct answer: 48

Each number doubles: 3 × 2 = 6, 6 × 2 = 12, 12 × 2 = 24, 24 × 2 = 48.

Question 7: Which instrument indicates an aircraft's rate of climb or descent?

Altimeter
Airspeed indicator
Vertical speed indicator (Correct answer)
Turn coordinator

Correct answer: Vertical speed indicator

The vertical speed indicator (VSI) shows the rate of altitude change in feet per minute.

Question 8: If a helicopter flies at 240 km/h and needs to cover 60 km, how many minutes will the flight take?

15 minutes (Correct answer)
24 minutes
4 minutes
30 minutes

Correct answer: 15 minutes

Time = distance ÷ speed = 60 ÷ 240 = 0.25 hours = 0.25 × 60 = 15 minutes.

Question 9: The laundry bag for the top bunk will be grounded on the floor, open-end up and against the right bedpost, and facing the aisle. The laundry basket for the bottom bunk will be grounded on the floor, open-end up and to the left bed post, and closet to the tent's side.

TRUE (Correct answer)
FALSE

Correct answer: TRUE

This statement is TRUE, detailing precise instructions for the placement of laundry bags in a tent. Such specific and detailed directives for organizing personal gear are characteristic of military and cadet training environments, ensuring uniformity and readiness for inspections.

Question 10: Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

Before deploying, the soldiers checked their equipment, made sure their radios worked, and reviewed the mission briefing. (Correct answer)
Before deploying; the soldiers checked their equipment, made sure their radios worked and reviewed the mission briefing.
Before deploying, the soldiers checked their equipment made sure their radios worked and reviewed the mission briefing.
Before deploying the soldiers, checked their equipment, made sure their radios worked, and reviewed the mission briefing.

Correct answer: Before deploying, the soldiers checked their equipment, made sure their radios worked, and reviewed the mission briefing.

Commas are needed after the introductory phrase 'Before deploying' and to separate items in the list of three actions.

Question 11: A perimeter fence is needed around a square area with sides of 75 m each. What is the total length of fencing required?

150 m
300 m (Correct answer)
5,625 m
225 m

Correct answer: 300 m

Perimeter of a square = 4 × side length = 4 × 75 m = 300 m.

Question 12: The following is the difference between the employee who had the highest total reimbursement for educational expenses and the person who had the lowest:

$1,920.34
$1,455.15
$1,733.34
$1,357.34 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $1,357.34

To determine the difference, you would subtract the lowest reimbursement total from the highest reimbursement total. Without the specific data provided in the question's context, it's impossible to perform the calculation here. However, assuming the calculation was performed on external data, $1,357.34 represents the correct difference between the highest and lowest values.

Question 13: What does 'Area of Operations' (AO) refer to in a deployment context?

The administrative area within a base where operations orders are written
The airspace assigned to aviation assets during a deployment mission
The training area used to prepare forces before deployment begins
The defined geographic area within which a commander is responsible for conducting operations (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The defined geographic area within which a commander is responsible for conducting operations

An Area of Operations is the defined geographic area assigned to a commander within which they have authority and responsibility for conducting military operations.

Question 14: What is the missing number? 18, 15, 12, 9, ___

3
6 (Correct answer)
8
7

Correct answer: 6

The sequence decreases by 3 each time: 9 − 3 = 6.

Question 15: What is the purpose of a vessel's 'general alarm' signal?

To signal meal times for the crew
To announce a change of watch
To alert crew to muster at emergency stations for a serious emergency (Correct answer)
To warn other vessels of approach in fog

Correct answer: To alert crew to muster at emergency stations for a serious emergency

The general alarm signals all hands to muster at emergency stations in preparation for damage control, fire, or other major emergencies.

Question 16: What does the acronym 'NDHQ' stand for in the Canadian Forces?

National Defence Headquarters (Correct answer)
Northern Defence and Hazard Quarters
Naval Defence and Harbour Quarters
National Deployment and Humanitarian Quarters

Correct answer: National Defence Headquarters

NDHQ stands for National Defence Headquarters, located in Ottawa, which is the command centre for the Canadian Armed Forces.

Question 17: Which document must a vessel carry that details emergency procedures, damage control, and fire-fighting assignments?

Ship's log
Muster list (Station Bill) (Correct answer)
Cargo manifest
Customs declaration

Correct answer: Muster list (Station Bill)

The muster list (or station bill) lists every crew member's emergency station and duties during various emergencies.

Question 18: In which year was the Canadian Armed Forces unified into a single service?

1955
1982
1968 (Correct answer)
1945

Correct answer: 1968

The Canadian Armed Forces were unified into a single service under the Canadian Forces Reorganization Act of 1968.

Question 19: A vehicle uses 8 litres of fuel per 100 km. How much fuel is needed for a 350 km mission?

24 litres
35 litres
28 litres (Correct answer)
32 litres

Correct answer: 28 litres

Fuel needed = (8 litres ÷ 100 km) × 350 km = 28 litres.

Question 20: The collision on Monday morning at the intersection of Broadway and Third Street included two vehicles. Which word has the error?

corner
Their (Correct answer)
accident
happened

Correct answer: Their

The question asks to identify the incorrect word, and assuming a common homophone error, 'Their' would be incorrect if it were used in a context requiring 'There' or 'They're.' For instance, if the sentence was meant to say 'There happened a collision,' using 'Their' would be an error as it implies possession, which is not applicable here.

Question 21: An aircraft is flying at 8,000 feet and descends at 500 feet per minute. How long will it take to reach 3,000 feet?

10 minutes (Correct answer)
12 minutes
15 minutes
8 minutes

Correct answer: 10 minutes

The aircraft must lose 5,000 feet (8,000 − 3,000) at 500 ft/min, which takes 10 minutes.

Question 22: Solve: 144 ÷ 12 + 5 × 3 = ?

15
24
27 (Correct answer)
52

Correct answer: 27

Following BEDMAS: 144 ÷ 12 = 12; 5 × 3 = 15; 12 + 15 = 27.

Question 23: During a search incident to arrest, an officer finds an item not related to the crime but potentially evidence of another offence. What should the officer do?

Ignore it as it falls outside the original arrest
Immediately lay new charges on the spot without documentation
Seize and document the item, then consult a supervisor about the new offence (Correct answer)
Return the item to the suspect

Correct answer: Seize and document the item, then consult a supervisor about the new offence

Evidence of additional offences discovered during a lawful search may be seized and must be properly documented for potential further charges.

Question 24: Which Canadian battle is commemorated every year on Vimy Ridge Day, April 9?

The Battle of Vimy Ridge (1917) (Correct answer)
The Battle of Ypres (1915)
The Battle of Passchendaele (1917)
The Battle of the Somme (1916)

Correct answer: The Battle of Vimy Ridge (1917)

Vimy Ridge Day commemorates the Canadian Corps' capture of Vimy Ridge from German forces on April 9, 1917, during World War I.

Question 25: What expression has the same meaning as the word underlined in the sentence below? The incident resulted in a laceration on the victim's arm.

cut (Correct answer)
broken
pulverized
folded

Correct answer: cut

A 'laceration' is medically defined as a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh. Among the given options, 'cut' is the most accurate and direct synonym for a laceration. The other options describe different types of damage or actions.

Question 26: What is the purpose of the 'duty to report' in many Canadian provinces for police officers?

To report colleague misconduct only to internal affairs
To report suspected child abuse or neglect to child protection services (Correct answer)
To report all personal purchases over a certain dollar amount
To file daily activity reports with the public

Correct answer: To report suspected child abuse or neglect to child protection services

Provincial child protection legislation mandates that officers who have reasonable grounds to suspect child abuse or neglect must report it to the appropriate authority.

Question 27: What is the correct way for a subordinate to address a non-commissioned officer (NCO) holding the rank of Sergeant in the Canadian Forces?

'Corporal'
'Sergeant' followed by their surname (Correct answer)
'Sir' or 'Ma'am'
'Warrant'

Correct answer: 'Sergeant' followed by their surname

NCOs such as Sergeants are addressed by their rank and surname, not as 'Sir' or 'Ma'am', which is reserved for commissioned officers.

Question 28: On a 1:50,000 scale topographic map, what does a distance of 2 cm represent on the ground?

500 metres
1 kilometre (Correct answer)
250 metres
2 kilometres

Correct answer: 1 kilometre

At 1:50,000 scale, 1 cm equals 500 m, so 2 cm equals 1,000 m or 1 kilometre.

Question 29: What is 15% of 200?

35
30 (Correct answer)
20
25

Correct answer: 30

15% of 200 = 0.15 × 200 = 30.

Question 30: If a rectangle has a length of 50 m and a width of 30 m, what is its area?

160 m²
1,500 m
80 m²
1,500 m² (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 1,500 m²

Area of a rectangle = length × width = 50 m × 30 m = 1,500 m².

Question 31: What is the 'Last Post' bugle call traditionally used for at Canadian military ceremonies?

To signal the start of a parade
To mark the end of the day and honour the fallen at memorial services (Correct answer)
To call soldiers to attention before inspection
To announce the arrival of a senior officer

Correct answer: To mark the end of the day and honour the fallen at memorial services

The Last Post is a bugle call traditionally played at the end of the military day and at memorial services to honour those who have fallen.

Question 32: In an endeavor to advance global peace, the United Nations, an international organization of nations, was founded following World War II.

Promoting World Peace
The legacy of World War II
The Founding of the United Nations (Correct answer)
International Organizations

Correct answer: The Founding of the United Nations

The statement explicitly focuses on the establishment of the United Nations, detailing *when* it was founded (following World War II) and *why* (to advance global peace). While other options touch upon elements mentioned, 'The Founding of the United Nations' most accurately encapsulates the central action and subject of the sentence.

Question 33: What is the motto of the Canadian Armed Forces?

Facta Non Verba (Deeds Not Words)
Vigilamus pro te (We stand on guard for thee) (Correct answer)
Per Ardua Ad Astra (Through Adversity to the Stars)
In Omnia Paratus (Ready for All Things)

Correct answer: Vigilamus pro te (We stand on guard for thee)

The motto 'Vigilamus pro te' (We stand on guard for thee) is associated with the Canadian Forces and reflects their protective role.

Question 34: What is the purpose of a 'BOLO' in police communications?

Authorization to search a property without a warrant
A command to arrest a suspect on sight
A 'Be On the Look Out' alert describing a person, vehicle, or item of interest (Correct answer)
A signal to end a radio communication

Correct answer: A 'Be On the Look Out' alert describing a person, vehicle, or item of interest

BOLO alerts notify officers to watch for a specific individual, vehicle, or object connected to a crime or missing person case.

Question 35: An E-5 is what rank in the Navy?

Petty Officer 1st class
C/Petty Officer 3rd class
C/Petty Officer 1st class
Petty Officer 2nd class (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Petty Officer 2nd class

An E-5 rank in the U.S. Navy is designated as a Petty Officer Second Class (PO2). The Navy uses a rating system for enlisted personnel, and the rank of Petty Officer Second Class is typically achieved after successfully completing the required training and demonstrating the necessary skills and knowledge for their specific rating (job specialty). Petty Officer Second Class (PO2) is considered a non-commissioned officer rank, and individuals at this rank hold more responsibilities and authority compared to lower enlisted ranks. They are expected to have a higher level of technical expertise and may supervise junior enlisted personnel in certain situations.

Question 36: Which Canadian medal is the highest military decoration for bravery in combat?

Star of Military Valour
Medal of Bravery
Victoria Cross (Correct answer)
Commander of the Order of Military Merit

Correct answer: Victoria Cross

The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour in the face of the enemy in the Commonwealth, including Canada.

Question 37: When the foot contacts the deck, the command to execute "Right Oblique, MARCH" is issued, and when the foot strikes the deck again, the command to execute "Forward, March" to resume marching in the original direction is given.

Left, right
Left, left
Right, right
Right, left (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Right, left

The command of execution for "Right Oblique, MARCH" is given as the left foot strikes the deck, not the right foot. Additionally, the command of execution for "Forward, March" to resume marching in the original direction is given as the right foot strikes the deck, not the left foot.

Question 38: What is the significance of the poppy as a symbol in Canadian military culture?

It was chosen by the Canadian government as the national flower of remembrance
It represents the red of the Canadian flag and military courage
It is the official flower of the Royal Canadian Legion
It symbolises remembrance for fallen soldiers, inspired by the poem 'In Flanders Fields' (Correct answer)

Correct answer: It symbolises remembrance for fallen soldiers, inspired by the poem 'In Flanders Fields'

The poppy symbolises remembrance for fallen soldiers, inspired by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae's poem 'In Flanders Fields' written during WWI.

Question 39: An aircraft's groundspeed is 180 knots with a 20-knot headwind. What is its true airspeed?

200 knots (Correct answer)
160 knots
180 knots
220 knots

Correct answer: 200 knots

A headwind subtracts from groundspeed, so TAS = groundspeed + headwind = 180 + 20 = 200 knots.

Question 40: What was 'Operation MEDUSA' in Canadian military history?

A major NATO combat operation in Kandahar, Afghanistan (2006) (Correct answer)
A counter-terrorism operation in Canada (2006)
A Canadian naval interdiction mission in the Persian Gulf (2003)
A Canadian peacekeeping mission in Haiti (2004)

Correct answer: A major NATO combat operation in Kandahar, Afghanistan (2006)

Operation MEDUSA (2006) was a major NATO offensive in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, led by Canadian Brigadier-General David Fraser.

Question 41: A cube has how many faces?

12
6 (Correct answer)
8
4

Correct answer: 6

A cube has exactly 6 faces — top, bottom, front, back, left, and right.

Question 42: A deputy responds to a call involving a person in a mental health crisis who is not committing a crime. The most appropriate initial action is to:

Leave the scene since no crime has been committed
Use de-escalation techniques and attempt to connect the person with mental health resources (Correct answer)
Immediately place the person in handcuffs for officer safety
Issue a citation and release the person without further assistance

Correct answer: Use de-escalation techniques and attempt to connect the person with mental health resources

Best practices in mental health crisis response prioritize de-escalation, communication, and referral to appropriate mental health services rather than immediate use of force.

Question 43: From the beginning of March through the end of July, a customer is on the Gem Plan; from then until the end of November, they are on the Royal Plan. How many free text messages and ordinary call minutes does she use up during this time?

2,300 mins, 1,400 texts
2,450 mins, 1,600 texts (Correct answer)
2,400 mins, 1,500 texts
2,300 mins, 1,500 texts

Correct answer: 2,450 mins, 1,600 texts

First, determine the number of months on each plan: Gem Plan for 5 months (March-July) and Royal Plan for 4 months (August-November). Multiply the monthly free call minutes and free text messages for each plan by the respective number of months. Sum the total free minutes from both plans and the total free texts from both plans to get the overall totals: 2,450 minutes and 1,600 texts.

Question 44: In the Canadian Armed Forces pay structure, Petty Officer First Class falls under which pay group category?

Sergeant/Petty Officer First Class group (Sgt/PO1) (Correct answer)
Officer Cadet group
Private/Ordinary Seaman group
Warrant Officer group

Correct answer: Sergeant/Petty Officer First Class group (Sgt/PO1)

PO1 is grouped with Sergeant for pay purposes, reflecting their equivalent senior NCO status across environmental commands.

Question 45: Which rank insignia does a Private in the Canadian Army wear?

Two chevrons
No rank insignia (Correct answer)
One chevron
A single stripe

Correct answer: No rank insignia

A Private in the Canadian Army wears no rank insignia on their uniform.

Question 46: What is the Canadian Forces' 'Code of Conduct' primarily intended to guide?

The regulations governing military pay and benefits
The behaviour of Canadian Forces members, especially if captured by an enemy (Correct answer)
The rules for wearing the Canadian Forces uniform
The procedures for filing a formal grievance

Correct answer: The behaviour of Canadian Forces members, especially if captured by an enemy

The Code of Conduct provides guidelines for Canadian Forces members on how to behave if captured, including resisting exploitation while being treated humanely.

Question 47: At what point are Miranda warnings required to be given to a suspect?

Only after a formal arrest at the station
Only if the suspect requests them
Before any questioning while in custody (Correct answer)
Immediately upon first contact with police

Correct answer: Before any questioning while in custody

Miranda warnings must be given before custodial interrogation — when a person is in custody and subject to questioning.

Question 48: During a deployment, what does a 'logistics sustainment package' (LOGPAC) primarily provide?

Intelligence updates and mission briefings to frontline elements
Reinforcement personnel to replace combat casualties
Medical evacuation support and field hospital services
Resupply of ammunition, fuel, food, water, and other essential materials to forward units (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Resupply of ammunition, fuel, food, water, and other essential materials to forward units

A LOGPAC is a scheduled resupply convoy that delivers ammunition, fuel, rations, water, and other essential supplies to forward-deployed units.

Question 49: Solve: 7 × (4 + 3) − 5 = ?

29
44 (Correct answer)
40
24

Correct answer: 44

Following BEDMAS: 4 + 3 = 7; then 7 × 7 = 49; then 49 − 5 = 44.

Question 50: If a shape is rotated 270° clockwise, this is the same as rotating it how many degrees counter-clockwise?

180°
270°
90° (Correct answer)
360°

Correct answer: 90°

Rotating 270° clockwise is the same as rotating 90° counter-clockwise, since 360° − 270° = 90°.

Question 51: If a base camp consumes 450 litres of water per day, how many litres are needed for a 2-week deployment?

4,500 litres
3,150 litres
6,300 litres (Correct answer)
9,000 litres

Correct answer: 6,300 litres

2 weeks = 14 days; 450 litres × 14 = 6,300 litres.

Question 52: In a NATO-led operation, a Canadian unit receives an order using the NATO phonetic alphabet. Which of the following correctly spells 'ALPHA' in the NATO phonetic alphabet?

Able-Love-Peter-Harry-Able
Able-Lima-Papa-Hotel-Alpha
Alpha-Lima-Papa-Hotel-Alpha (Correct answer)
Alpha-Lima-Papa-Hotel-Ace

Correct answer: Alpha-Lima-Papa-Hotel-Alpha

The NATO phonetic alphabet letters for A-L-P-H-A are Alpha, Lima, Papa, Hotel, Alpha.

Question 53: What is the purpose of a 'Change of Command' ceremony in the Canadian Armed Forces?

To retire a senior officer from service
To award medals to a unit after a deployment
To promote an officer to a higher rank
To formally transfer command authority from one officer to another (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To formally transfer command authority from one officer to another

A Change of Command ceremony formally transfers command authority and responsibility from an outgoing commander to an incoming one.

Question 54: A soldier runs 400 m in 80 seconds. At the same speed, how long will it take to run 1 km?

200 seconds (Correct answer)
250 seconds
160 seconds
320 seconds

Correct answer: 200 seconds

Speed = 400 m / 80 s = 5 m/s; time for 1000 m = 1000 ÷ 5 = 200 seconds.

Question 55: What is 'Dressing' in the context of Canadian military parades and formations?

The arrangement of medals on a dress uniform
The proper wearing and maintenance of the uniform
Applying camouflage to exposed skin
Aligning soldiers in a straight line at correct intervals (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Aligning soldiers in a straight line at correct intervals

In parade terminology, dressing refers to soldiers aligning themselves in a straight line at the correct spacing from each other.

Question 56: What is a 'fathom' as a unit of nautical measurement?

One-tenth of a knot
100 meters of horizontal distance
One nautical mile
Six feet of depth (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Six feet of depth

A fathom equals six feet and is traditionally used to measure water depth.

Question 57: The attack victim ___________ not to press charges.

none of the above.
choose
chose (Correct answer)
choze
choosed

Correct answer: chose

The sentence describes a past action, so the simple past tense of the verb 'to choose' is required. 'Chose' is the correct simple past tense form. 'Choose' is the present tense, 'choze' is a misspelling, and 'choosed' is an incorrect past tense formation.

Question 58: During which conflict did Canada's navy conduct the Battle of the Atlantic?

World War II (1939–1945) (Correct answer)
The Korean War (1950–1953)
The Gulf War (1990–1991)
World War I (1914–1918)

Correct answer: World War II (1939–1945)

The Battle of the Atlantic was fought during WWII, with the Royal Canadian Navy playing a critical role in protecting Allied convoys from German U-boats.

Question 59: Under the Fourth Amendment, what is required before law enforcement can conduct a search of a private residence?

Verbal consent from a passerby
Approval from the county sheriff only
A valid search warrant or recognized exception (Correct answer)
Permission from any adult neighbor

Correct answer: A valid search warrant or recognized exception

The Fourth Amendment requires a valid search warrant supported by probable cause, or a recognized exception such as consent or exigent circumstances.

Question 60: What does 'Remembrance Day' on November 11 commemorate in Canada?

The armistice ending World War I and all Canadians who served in war (Correct answer)
The founding of the Canadian Army
The liberation of the Netherlands in WWII
Canada's first military engagement in the Boer War

Correct answer: The armistice ending World War I and all Canadians who served in war

Remembrance Day marks the armistice of November 11, 1918, ending WWI, and honours all Canadians who have served and died in military service.

Question 61: A military unit has 120 personnel. If 25% are on leave, how many are present for duty?

90 (Correct answer)
30
95
85

Correct answer: 90

25% of 120 = 30 on leave; 120 − 30 = 90 present for duty.

Question 62: Which of the following fractions is the largest?

7/8 (Correct answer)
2/3
3/4
5/6

Correct answer: 7/8

Converting to decimals: 7/8 = 0.875, 3/4 = 0.75, 5/6 ≈ 0.833, 2/3 ≈ 0.667 — so 7/8 is the largest.

Question 63: Cadet flights will leave the dining area of the DFAC from that side.

TRUE (Correct answer)
FALSE

Correct answer: TRUE

This statement is TRUE, indicating a specific traffic flow within the DFAC. Having designated entry and exit points or sides for dining areas is common in large-scale dining facilities to maintain order, efficiency, and prevent congestion.

Question 64: How much would two round-trip tickets for the quickest coach trip with breakfast cost in total?

£210
£170 (Correct answer)
£270
£220

Correct answer: £170

You need to consult the travel options and pricing information. Identify the coach trip labeled as the 'quickest' and its associated cost for a single round-trip ticket, ensuring it includes breakfast or adding its cost. Once you have the total cost for one round-trip ticket with breakfast, multiply it by two to find the total cost for two tickets, which is £170.

Question 65: Looking at a clock face, the hour hand is on 3 and the minute hand is on 12. What angle exists between the two hands?

120°
90° (Correct answer)
45°
180°

Correct answer: 90°

At 3:00, the hour hand points to 3 (east) and the minute hand points to 12 (up), forming a 90° right angle.

Question 66: Which Canadian military operation was a major peacekeeping mission in Cyprus?

Operation ARTEMIS
Operation SNOWGOOSE (Correct answer)
Operation APOLLO
Operation FRICTION

Correct answer: Operation SNOWGOOSE

Operation SNOWGOOSE was Canada's long-running contribution to the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), active from 1964 to 1993.

Question 67: A military exercise lasts from 06:30 to 14:45. How long is the exercise?

8 hours 45 minutes
8 hours 15 minutes (Correct answer)
7 hours 45 minutes
7 hours 15 minutes

Correct answer: 8 hours 15 minutes

From 06:30 to 14:45 is 8 hours and 15 minutes (14:45 − 06:30 = 8 h 15 min).

Question 68: During a deployment briefing, the commander states the mission has a 'D-Day' of H+72. What does this mean?

Forces must be at 72% readiness before deployment can begin
The main operation will begin 72 hours after the initial deployment order is issued (H-Hour) (Correct answer)
The mission will be reassessed after 72 hours of continuous operations
The deployment is scheduled for a duration of 72 hours total

Correct answer: The main operation will begin 72 hours after the initial deployment order is issued (H-Hour)

H+72 means 72 hours after H-Hour (the designated start time of the operation), indicating when a specific phase or action is scheduled to occur.

Question 69: The Cadet Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS), Cadet Security Forces (SF), Cadet Quick Reaction Forces (QRF), and Cadet Civil Engineering are under the command of the Cadet Operations Group Commander (OG/CC) (CV).

FALSE
TRUE (Correct answer)

Correct answer: TRUE

This statement is TRUE, outlining the specific units under the command of the Cadet Operations Group Commander (OG/CC). The listed squadrons—Logistics Readiness, Security Forces, Quick Reaction Forces, and Civil Engineering—are typical operational components that would fall under an Operations Group in a military-style organization.

Question 70: If a radio signal repeats every 45 seconds, how many times will it repeat in 15 minutes?

20 (Correct answer)
25
30
15

Correct answer: 20

15 minutes = 900 seconds; 900 ÷ 45 = 20 repetitions.

Question 71: What is the ratio of 35 to 105 in its simplest form?

7:21
1:5
5:15
1:3 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 1:3

35:105 simplifies by dividing both by 35, giving 1:3.

Question 72: A supply truck carries 240 kg of equipment to be divided equally among 8 soldiers. How much does each soldier carry?

30 kg (Correct answer)
32 kg
28 kg
24 kg

Correct answer: 30 kg

240 kg ÷ 8 soldiers = 30 kg per soldier.

Question 73: A water tank is a cylinder with a radius of 2 m and a height of 5 m. Using π ≈ 3.14, what is the approximate volume?

20 m³
62.8 m³ (Correct answer)
125.6 m³
31.4 m³

Correct answer: 62.8 m³

Volume = π × r² × h = 3.14 × 4 × 5 = 3.14 × 20 = 62.8 m³.

Question 74: A rectangular box has a length of 4, width of 3, and height of 2. What is its volume?

24 (Correct answer)
12
18
26

Correct answer: 24

Volume of a rectangular box = length × width × height = 4 × 3 × 2 = 24.

Question 75: In what year did Canada first send troops to serve under a United Nations peacekeeping mission?

1945
1956 (Correct answer)
1963
1950

Correct answer: 1956

Canada first contributed troops to a UN peacekeeping mission in 1956 during the Suez Crisis, under the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF).

Question 76: What is the purpose of a protractor when used with a military map?

To measure and plot bearings and grid azimuths (Correct answer)
To calculate map scale distances
To identify contour intervals
To determine grid zone designators

Correct answer: To measure and plot bearings and grid azimuths

A protractor is used to measure angles and plot or read bearings and azimuths on a military map.

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