Cadet Written Examination — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What is the next number in the sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___?

36
42
30
48 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 48

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

Question 2: During a field deployment, a soldier's primary water source becomes contaminated. What is the correct immediate action?

Report to the medical officer and use alternate purification methods (Correct answer)
Boil the water for at least one minute before consuming
Continue using the source as the body can handle minor contamination
Wait 24 hours for natural purification to occur

Correct answer: Report to the medical officer and use alternate purification methods

The correct action is to report to the medical officer and use alternate purification methods such as purification tablets or filtered sources.

Question 3: Which Canadian battle is commemorated every year on Vimy Ridge Day, April 9?

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

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 4: What does the term 'scuttlebutt' originally refer to aboard a naval vessel?

A cask of drinking water on deck where sailors would gather and talk (Correct answer)
A type of small emergency escape hatch
A tool used for cleaning the ship's hull
A navigational chart of shallow coastal waters

Correct answer: A cask of drinking water on deck where sailors would gather and talk

A scuttlebutt was a cask of fresh water kept on deck; sailors gathered around it to drink and gossip, giving rise to the modern meaning of rumor.

Question 5: What type of anchor is most commonly used on small Canadian naval and coast guard vessels?

Sea anchor
Danforth (fluke) anchor (Correct answer)
Grapnel anchor
Mushroom anchor

Correct answer: Danforth (fluke) anchor

The Danforth or fluke anchor is widely used on small vessels due to its excellent holding power and compact storage.

Question 6: What is a 'pelorus' used for in navigation?

Determining atmospheric pressure for weather forecasting
Taking compass bearings relative to the ship's heading (Correct answer)
Measuring the depth of water under the keel
Calculating vessel speed through the water

Correct answer: Taking compass bearings relative to the ship's heading

A pelorus is a sighting device mounted on a ship's compass that allows the navigator to take bearings on objects relative to the ship.

Question 7: If a helicopter flies at 240 km/h and needs to cover 60 km, how many minutes will the flight take?

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

Correct answer: 15 minutes

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

Question 8: Which Canadian medal is the highest military decoration for bravery in combat?

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

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 9: What was the actual income earned by Binders over the three-month period from October to December, assuming the report exaggerated revenues by 15%?

£29,750
£25,500
£30,435 (Correct answer)
£35,000

Correct answer: £30,435

First, find Binders' reported revenue for the October to December period from the provided data. If this reported figure is 15% *higher* than the actual income, it means the reported income represents 115% of the actual income. To find the actual income, divide the reported revenue by 1.15. This calculation yields £30,435.

Question 10: What does 'Remembrance Day' on November 11 commemorate in Canada?

The liberation of the Netherlands in WWII
The founding of the Canadian Army
The armistice ending World War I and all Canadians who served in war (Correct answer)
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 11: If a base camp consumes 450 litres of water per day, how many litres are needed for a 2-week deployment?

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

Correct answer: 6,300 litres

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

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

24
27 (Correct answer)
15
52

Correct answer: 27

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

Question 13: A perimeter fence is needed around a square area with sides of 75 m each. What is the total length of fencing required?

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

Correct answer: 300 m

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

Question 14: If a rectangle has a length of 50 m and a width of 30 m, what is its area?

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

Correct answer: 1,500 m²

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

Question 15: During which conflict did Canada's navy conduct the Battle of the Atlantic?

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

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 16: What is 'trim' in the context of a vessel?

The speed at which a vessel is traveling
The amount of fuel remaining in the tanks
The difference in draft between the bow and the stern (Correct answer)
The painting of a vessel's hull at the waterline

Correct answer: The difference in draft between the bow and the stern

Trim refers to the longitudinal balance of a vessel, measured as the difference between forward and aft drafts.

Question 17: A vehicle uses 8 litres of fuel per 100 km. How much fuel is needed for a 350 km mission?

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

Correct answer: 28 litres

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

Question 18: Officer Mandel covered 1,320 miles on his patrol motorcycle over the course of ten days. How many miles did he average per day if he traveled 105 miles in one day?

135 (Correct answer)
105

Correct answer: 135

To find the average miles per day for the remaining days, first subtract the miles traveled on the specific day (105 miles) from the total miles covered over ten days (1320 miles). This leaves 1215 miles for the remaining nine days. Then, divide this remaining mileage by the number of remaining days: 1215 miles / 9 days = 135 miles per day.

Question 19: What does 'Area of Operations' (AO) refer to in a deployment context?

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)
The administrative area within a base where operations orders are written

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 20: When using a compass in the field, what is magnetic declination?

The deviation caused by metal equipment
The direction of the strongest magnetic field
The angle of elevation to a landmark
The difference between true north and magnetic north (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The difference between true north and magnetic north

Magnetic declination is the angular difference between true geographic north and magnetic north at a given location.

Question 21: In Canadian Armed Forces operations, what does the term 'OPSEC' refer to?

Operational Standards — codes of conduct during deployment
Operational Schedule — the timeline for a deployment mission
Operational Security — protecting sensitive mission information from adversaries (Correct answer)
Operational Support — logistics and resupply procedures

Correct answer: Operational Security — protecting sensitive mission information from adversaries

OPSEC (Operational Security) refers to the process of protecting sensitive information that could be used by adversaries to compromise mission success.

Question 22: The following is the difference between the employee who had the highest total reimbursement for educational expenses and the person who had the lowest:

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

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

95
90 (Correct answer)
85
30

Correct answer: 90

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

Question 24: Which situation would most likely qualify as an 'exigent circumstance' allowing a warrantless entry?

Officers hear screaming and believe someone is being seriously injured inside (Correct answer)
Officers want to prevent a suspect from waking up and fleeing
A detective believes stolen property may be on the premises
A neighbor reports seeing a stranger park in the driveway

Correct answer: Officers hear screaming and believe someone is being seriously injured inside

Exigent circumstances include imminent danger to life, which allows officers to enter without a warrant to render aid or prevent serious harm.

Question 25: An inaccurate rate of 30p per minute is applied to a Royal Plan subscriber who makes 3,120 minutes of standard calls per month for three months. How much is the refund due?

£506.60
£505.60
£507.60 (Correct answer)
£508.60

Correct answer: £507.60

First, calculate the total minutes incorrectly charged: 3,120 minutes/month * 3 months = 9,360 minutes. The incorrect charge is 9,360 minutes * £0.30/minute = £2,808. Next, determine the *correct* charge for these minutes based on the Royal Plan's actual free minute allowance and per-minute rate for calls beyond that. The refund due is the difference between the incorrectly charged amount and the correctly calculated amount, which is £507.60.

Question 26: Which physical fitness standard must a Petty Officer First Class meet annually to maintain their CAF employment status?

CF EXPRES test used prior to 2013
No mandatory annual fitness test applies to senior NCOs
Navy-specific swim-only endurance test
FORCE Evaluation (Fitness for Operational Requirements of CAF Employment) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: FORCE Evaluation (Fitness for Operational Requirements of CAF Employment)

All CAF members including PO1s must pass the annual FORCE Evaluation, which replaced the EXPRES test in 2013.

Question 27: During a Standing Naval Board of Inquiry, a PO1 called to give evidence must:

Only speak through their Divisional Officer as intermediary
Provide written statements but never appear in person
Provide truthful testimony and may consult legal counsel beforehand (Correct answer)
Refuse to testify if ordered by their Coxswain

Correct answer: Provide truthful testimony and may consult legal counsel beforehand

CAF members called before a board of inquiry must provide truthful testimony and are entitled to legal advice under QR&O.

Question 28: What is the correct term for the raised edge around deck openings that prevents water from flooding below?

Freeboard
Bulwark
Gunwale
Coaming (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Coaming

A coaming is a raised frame around a hatch or other deck opening designed to prevent water from entering below.

Question 29: If a flat piece of paper is folded in half twice and then a hole is punched through all layers, how many holes will there be when it is unfolded?

2
4 (Correct answer)
1
8

Correct answer: 4

Folding in half twice creates 4 layers; one punch through all layers creates 4 holes when unfolded.

Question 30: Looking at a 3×3 grid of blocks, if you remove one corner block, how many blocks remain?

8 (Correct answer)
7
6
9

Correct answer: 8

A 3×3 grid contains 9 blocks; removing 1 corner block leaves 8 blocks.

Question 31: What is the motto of the Canadian Armed Forces?

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

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 32: When mooring lines are described as 'spring lines', what is their primary function?

To prevent the vessel from moving forward or aft along the dock (Correct answer)
To hold the bow or stern directly into the dock
To connect two vessels together during at-sea replenishment
To keep the vessel a set distance off the dock face

Correct answer: To prevent the vessel from moving forward or aft along the dock

Spring lines run at an angle fore and aft along the vessel, preventing longitudinal movement along the dock.

Question 33: In the context of Canadian Armed Forces deployment, what does 'Theatre of Operations' refer to?

The geographic area where military operations are being conducted, encompassing multiple areas of operations (Correct answer)
The specific building where the commanding officer conducts operational planning
The entertainment facility provided to troops at the main operating base
The period of time during which a deployment is considered active

Correct answer: The geographic area where military operations are being conducted, encompassing multiple areas of operations

A Theatre of Operations is the large geographic area in which military operations are conducted, typically encompassing multiple areas of operations under a single commander.

Question 34: How many more flights were canceled at Stanstead between November and December and January and February, on average?

69%
29%
220% (Correct answer)
45%

Correct answer: 220%

This question requires calculating the average number of Stanstead cancellations for two distinct periods: November-December and January-February. Once both averages are determined, calculate the percentage increase from the first period's average to the second. The formula for percentage change is ((New Average - Old Average) / Old Average) * 100, which results in 220%.

Question 35: Under which principle are inmates entitled to receive necessary medical care in jail?

The First Amendment right to free speech
The Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches
The Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment (Correct answer)
The Second Amendment right to bear arms

Correct answer: The Eighth Amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment

The Eighth Amendment requires that inmates receive adequate medical care; denying it constitutes deliberate indifference and cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 36: A soldier runs 400 m in 80 seconds. At the same speed, how long will it take to run 1 km?

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

Correct answer: 200 seconds

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

Question 37: Which of the following best describes 'dead reckoning' in navigation?

Using GPS satellite signals to fix position
Estimating current position using a known past position, heading, speed, and time elapsed (Correct answer)
Using radar to detect nearby landmasses
Navigating by observing celestial bodies

Correct answer: Estimating current position using a known past position, heading, speed, and time elapsed

Dead reckoning calculates current position from a previously known position by accounting for speed, heading, and elapsed time.

Question 38: What is the purpose of a 'Change of Command' ceremony in the Canadian Armed Forces?

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

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

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

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 40: 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 41: An officer stops a vehicle for a broken taillight and smells alcohol. The driver's speech is slurred. What is the next best step?

Immediately impound the vehicle without speaking to the driver
Issue a fine for the taillight and allow the driver to leave
Conduct a roadside sobriety assessment and request the driver provide a breath sample (Correct answer)
Call the driver's family to pick them up

Correct answer: Conduct a roadside sobriety assessment and request the driver provide a breath sample

Observable signs of impairment give the officer reasonable grounds to administer roadside sobriety tests and demand a breath sample under the Criminal Code.

Question 42: What is the primary purpose of the divisional system as it applies to a Petty Officer First Class in the RCN?

To organize mess deck seating arrangements
To assign sailors to tactical combat teams during wartime
To provide individual pastoral care, career management, and performance oversight for sailors (Correct answer)
To divide the ship into watertight sections for damage control only

Correct answer: To provide individual pastoral care, career management, and performance oversight for sailors

The divisional system is the RCN's framework for personnel management, welfare, and career development at the NCO level.

Question 43: What is the 'Last Post' bugle call traditionally used for at Canadian military ceremonies?

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
To signal the start of a parade

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

Operation SNOWGOOSE (Correct answer)
Operation APOLLO
Operation ARTEMIS
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 45: Which organisation administers military justice and discipline in the Canadian Armed Forces?

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

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

1968 (Correct answer)
1945
1982
1955

Correct answer: 1968

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

Question 47: Which approach best describes community-oriented policing (COP)?

Building partnerships with the community to proactively identify and solve problems (Correct answer)
Focusing enforcement exclusively on high-crime areas using saturation patrols
Increasing patrol presence solely to deter criminal activity through visibility
Responding only to calls for service and avoiding community engagement

Correct answer: Building partnerships with the community to proactively identify and solve problems

Community-oriented policing emphasizes collaboration between law enforcement and community members to identify problems and co-develop solutions.

Question 48: What is the Canadian Forces' 'Code of Conduct' primarily intended to guide?

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
The regulations governing military pay and benefits

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

1963
1945
1950
1956 (Correct answer)

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

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

Correct answer: 4 km/h

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

Question 51: What does 'chain of custody' refer to in evidence handling?

The order in which suspects are arrested at a crime scene
The timeline of when witnesses are interviewed
The documented sequence of possession, transfer, and handling of evidence (Correct answer)
The rank structure of officers assigned to a major case

Correct answer: The documented sequence of possession, transfer, and handling of evidence

Chain of custody is the chronological documentation showing who collected, handled, transferred, and stored evidence to ensure its integrity.

Question 52: What does the acronym 'NDHQ' stand for in the Canadian Forces?

Northern Defence and Hazard Quarters
National Defence Headquarters (Correct answer)
National Deployment and Humanitarian Quarters
Naval Defence and Harbour 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 53: 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 symbolises remembrance for fallen soldiers, inspired by the poem 'In Flanders Fields' (Correct answer)
It is the official flower of the Royal Canadian Legion

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

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

Correct answer: 30 kg

240 kg ÷ 8 soldiers = 30 kg per soldier.

Question 55: What was 'Operation MEDUSA' in Canadian military history?

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

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 56: When navigating at night without GPS, which celestial body is most useful for determining north in the Northern Hemisphere?

Polaris (North Star) (Correct answer)
Venus
The Moon
Orion's Belt

Correct answer: Polaris (North Star)

Polaris, the North Star, sits almost directly above the North Pole and reliably indicates north in the Northern Hemisphere.

Question 57: What is 'Dressing' in the context of Canadian military parades and formations?

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

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

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

Correct answer: 1:3

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

Question 59: What is the missing number? 18, 15, 12, 9, ___

7
3
6 (Correct answer)
8

Correct answer: 6

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

Question 60: Oscar has seven cups of coffee at work every Friday. How would beverages be modified if the sentence started with "Last Friday..."

cdrunked
was drunk
drunk
drank (Correct answer)

Correct answer: drank

The phrase 'Last Friday' indicates that the action occurred in the past. The simple past tense of the verb 'to drink' is 'drank.' 'Drunk' is the past participle and would be used with a helping verb (e.g., 'has drunk').

Question 61: A Petty Officer First Class acting as Coxswain of a small patrol vessel is responsible for which primary duty?

Managing the vessel's weapons systems during operations
Acting as the vessel's engineering officer
Navigating the vessel as the primary helmsman at all times
Supervising the crew's discipline, welfare, and day-to-day routine of the vessel (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Supervising the crew's discipline, welfare, and day-to-day routine of the vessel

The Coxswain on a small vessel is the senior NCO responsible for crew discipline, welfare, and maintaining daily routine.

Question 62: Pony rides at the park are only available to kids under 10 who weigh no more than 60 pounds. As stated in this assertion

a child who weighs less than 60 pounds may ride the ponies if s/he is not yet (Correct answer)
any child who weighs less than 60 pounds is permitted to ride the ponies.
children over 10 are too heavy to ride the ponies.
a child who is large for his age will not be permitted to ride the ponies.

Correct answer: a child who weighs less than 60 pounds may ride the ponies if s/he is not yet

The statement sets two strict conditions for pony rides: a child must be both 'under 10' AND 'weigh no more than 60 pounds.' Option A correctly reflects that a child meeting the weight requirement is eligible *if* they also meet the age requirement ('if s/he is not yet [10]'). This ensures both conditions are considered, unlike other options that might omit one.

Question 63: From the end of breakfast to the start of CTQ, tents must be inspection-ready.

TRUE (Correct answer)
FALSE

Correct answer: TRUE

This statement is TRUE, defining the period during which tents must be maintained to inspection standards. From the end of breakfast until the start of CTQ (Cadet Training Quarters or a similar designated period), cadets are expected to keep their living spaces orderly and prepared for potential inspections.

Question 64: What colour are roads typically shown in on Canadian military topographic maps?

Blue
Black only
Red or brown (Correct answer)
Green

Correct answer: Red or brown

Roads are typically shown in red or brown on Canadian topographic maps, depending on the type and classification.

Question 65: Solve: 7 × (4 + 3) − 5 = ?

29
24
40
44 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 44

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

Question 66: How much would two round-trip tickets for the quickest coach trip with breakfast cost in total?

£210
£170 (Correct answer)
£220
£270

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

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

Correct answer: No rank insignia

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

Question 68: A citizen reports their neighbor is making suspicious packages. The officer has no probable cause to search. What is the best course of action?

Immediately enter and search the property
Dismiss the complaint as insufficient
Document the report, attempt a consensual knock-and-talk, and consult a supervisor if needed (Correct answer)
Arrest the neighbor immediately

Correct answer: Document the report, attempt a consensual knock-and-talk, and consult a supervisor if needed

Without probable cause or a warrant, officers can document information and attempt voluntary contact while respecting constitutional protections.

Question 69: What is the correct way for a subordinate to address a non-commissioned officer (NCO) holding the rank of Sergeant in the Canadian Forces?

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

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 70: What is 15% of 200?

30 (Correct answer)
35
20
25

Correct answer: 30

15% of 200 = 0.15 × 200 = 30.

Question 71: When a deputy encounters a juvenile suspect, which step distinguishes juvenile processing from adult arrest procedures in most states?

Sending the case directly to adult criminal court
Notifying a parent or guardian as soon as reasonably possible (Correct answer)
Releasing the juvenile without any documentation
Applying identical booking procedures used for adults

Correct answer: Notifying a parent or guardian as soon as reasonably possible

Most states require prompt notification of a parent or guardian when a juvenile is detained, reflecting the juvenile justice system's emphasis on parental involvement.

Question 72: A military exercise lasts from 06:30 to 14:45. How long is the exercise?

7 hours 45 minutes
8 hours 15 minutes (Correct answer)
7 hours 15 minutes
8 hours 45 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 73: Select LRS/CC applies here.

Is responsible for the resource management flight (management of facilities, MREs, and material accountability)
All of the above (Correct answer)
Is responsible for the readiness flight (coordinating troop movement and the resources necessary for those movements
Is responsible for the supply and distribution flight (host nation requests and contracting)

Correct answer: All of the above

This statement is TRUE because all the listed responsibilities—supply and distribution, resource management, and readiness flight coordination—are core functions of a Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS). The LRS/CC is typically responsible for overseeing these diverse logistical aspects, making 'All of the above' the correct comprehensive answer.

Question 74: Which of the following describes 'angle of attack'?

The angle between the aircraft's nose and the horizon
The angle between the wing chord line and the relative wind (Correct answer)
The pitch attitude shown on the attitude indicator
The bank angle of the aircraft

Correct answer: The angle between the wing chord line and the relative wind

Angle of attack is the angle between the chord line of the wing and the direction of the relative (oncoming) airflow.

Question 75: Which of the following fractions is the largest?

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

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 76: A military vehicle travels east for 5 km, then south for 5 km. How far is it from its starting point in a straight line?

Approximately 7.07 km (Correct answer)
5 km
10 km
Approximately 8.66 km

Correct answer: Approximately 7.07 km

Using the Pythagorean theorem: √(5² + 5²) = √50 ≈ 7.07 km.

Cadet Written Examination

The Cadet Written Examination tests military cadet candidates on core knowledge areas including mathematics and problem solving, military history and customs, and land navigation and map reading skills required for cadet promotion and service.

Questions

35 min

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70%

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Exam Rules

You can skip questions and return to them later
Flag questions for review before submitting
No feedback shown until you submit the entire exam
Unanswered questions count as wrong — answer everything
10 pretest questions are mixed in and don't affect your score
Timer auto-submits when time runs out
Your progress is auto-saved every 30 seconds