APT APT Reading Comprehension

Question 1

Army Regulation 670-1 governs the standards of dress and appearance for soldiers. According to this context, what is the PRIMARY purpose of AR 670-1?

Accepted Answer

To regulate uniform and grooming standards

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To set physical fitness standards

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To define code of conduct in combat

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To outline promotion criteria

Question 2

In a passage stating: 'The mission of the Army is to fight and win our nation's wars by providing ready, prompt, and sustained land dominance,' the word 'sustained' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Continued over time

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Occasional

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Temporary

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Rapidly achieved

Question 3

A field manual states: 'Leaders must adapt their style to the situation, the mission, and the soldiers they lead.' What is the MAIN idea of this statement?

Accepted Answer

Effective leadership requires flexibility

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Leaders should always use the same management style

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Soldiers lead themselves without guidance

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Missions determine a soldier's rank

Question 4

A regulation reads: 'Soldiers are prohibited from wearing headphones while in formation.' What does the word 'prohibited' mean?

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Not permitted

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Encouraged

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Allowed under certain conditions

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Recommended

Question 5

According to a passage: 'The Army Values — Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage — form the foundation of soldier conduct.' How many core Army Values are listed?

Accepted Answer

7

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5

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6

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8

Question 6

A briefing document says: 'Contingency plans must be developed prior to execution of the primary mission.' The word 'contingency' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Backup or alternative

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Primary

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Mandatory

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Classified