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Navy Training Process and Master Training Specialist instructor study questions: PADDIE+M, triggers, requirements, the Navy instructor, questioning, motivation, learning objectives, testing, MTS and high-risk training. Answers follow the NAVEDTRA M-142 series (18 June 2025), which superseded NAVEDTRA 130B, 134A and 135D, and NETCINST 1500.13F. Where older courses use the cancelled manual numbers, both are given.

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01What instructional systems design model does the Navy Training Process (NTP) use?
A:

PADDIE+M: Plan, Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate, and Maintain. NAVEDTRA M-142 uses it to manage curriculum products from planning onward.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œNTP uses the Plan, Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate, and Maintain (PADDIE+M) instructional systems design model”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142, Navy Training Process (18 Jun 2025), p. 11 β†—
02Which manual series now defines the Navy Training Process and replaces NAVEDTRA 130B, 132, 134A and 135D?
A:

The NAVEDTRA M-142 series (18 June 2025). Its foreword lists 130B (task based curriculum), 132 (testing), 134A (Navy Instructor Manual) and 135D (Navy School Management Manual) among the documents it supersedes. Older NTP and MTS courses still cite the 130/134/135 numbers.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œThe NAVEDTRA 142 series of manuals supersede the following documents: β€’ NAVEDTRA 130B Task Based Curriculum Development Manual β€’ NAVEDTRA 131B Personnel Performance Profile Based Curriculum Development Manual β€’ NAVEDTRA 132 Navy School Testing Program Management Manual β€’ NAVEDTRA 133A Training Requirements Review Management Manual β€’ NAVEDTRA 134A Navy Instructor Manual β€’ NAVEDTRA 135D Navy School Management Manual”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142, Navy Training Process (18 Jun 2025), p. 3 β†—
03An older course asks for "NAVEDTRA 134A." What is it, and what replaced it?
A:

NAVEDTRA 134A is the Navy Instructor Manual, the answer older courses expect. It is now superseded by NAVEDTRA M-142.6 (18 June 2025), which also replaced the MTS program instruction NETCINST 1500.2H.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œThis manual supersedes the following documents: β€’ NAVEDTRA 134A Navy Instructor Manual β€’ NETCINST 1500.2H Master Training Specialist (MTS) Program”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 3 β†—
04Which current manual replaced NAVEDTRA 130B, the Task Based Curriculum Development Manual?
A:

NAVEDTRA M-142.3, NTP Phase III Curriculum Development. Its foreword lists NAVEDTRA 130B and 131B among the documents it supersedes.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œThis manual supersedes the following documents: β€’NAVEDTRA 130B , Task Based Curriculum Development Manual”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.3, NTP Phase III Curriculum Development (18 Jun 2025, CH-1), p. 3 β†—
05Is NETCINST 1500.2H still the governing Master Training Specialist instruction?
A:

No. NETCNOTE 5215 (11 August 2025) cancels NETCINST 1500.2H because it is superseded by the M-142 series. The MTS program is now in NAVEDTRA M-142.6. Older courses still name 1500.2H.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œThe NETC instructions listed below are hereby canceled, as they are superseded by the Naval Education and Training M-142 series of manuals. Name Subject NETCINST 1320.1A Honor Graduate Orders Selection Policy NETCINST 1500.2H Master Training Specialist Program”

β€” NETCNOTE 5215, Cancellation of NETC Instructions (11 Aug 2025), p. 1 β†—
06What echelon command is NETC?
A:

An echelon 3 command. M-142 says its mission is to recruit and hire civilians, train them into Sailors, and send accession Sailors to the fleet.

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β€œNETC is an echelon 3 command whose mission is to recruit and hire talented civilians”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142, Navy Training Process (18 Jun 2025), p. 11 β†—
07How does NETC rank in size among Navy shore commands?
A:

It is the largest shore command in the Navy, with more than 24,000 military and civil service personnel.

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β€œNETC is the largest shore command in the Navy with more than 24,000 military and civil service personnel”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142, Navy Training Process (18 Jun 2025), p. 23 β†—
08Name examples of NTP trigger events.
A:

System configuration changes, new equipment installations, emerging personnel requirements, and safety and performance trends. These events start the search for root causes.

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β€œTriggering events such as system configuration changes, new equipment installations, emerging personnel requirements, or safety and performance trends initiate the process of identifying root causes”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.1, NTP Phase I Triggers (18 Jun 2025), p. 3 β†—
09When does a trigger event lead to training requirements being defined?
A:

Only when training is identified as the root cause. Then the event triggers the process to define training requirements and develop the intervention.

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β€œIf training is identified as the root cause, the event triggers the process to define training requirements”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.1, NTP Phase I Triggers (18 Jun 2025), p. 3 β†—
10What happens if a trigger requirement is found to be invalid?
A:

The decision is documented in a memorandum for the record (MFR), and the project stops.

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β€œIf the trigger decision results in the training requirement being invalid, document the decision in a memorandum for the record (MFR) Appendix P ; and then, cease the project.”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.1, NTP Phase I Triggers (18 Jun 2025), p. 16 β†—
11What are the six M's used to find root causes of performance gaps?
A:

Manpower, Machines, Methods, Materials, Mother Nature (Environment), and Measurements.

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β€œManpower – Personnel capabilities, including skills, training, and motivation”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.1, NTP Phase I Triggers (18 Jun 2025), p. 17 β†—
12What must already be done before Phase II Requirements Development starts?
A:

A needs assessment. It shows whether there is a problem that justifies instructional intervention.

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β€œIt is essential that a needs assessment has already been conducted to determine whether there is a problem that justifies instructional intervention”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.2, NTP Phase II Requirements Development (18 Jun 2025), p. 13 β†—
13What are the key documents produced in NTP Phase II?
A:

The Training Situation Document (TSD), the Instructional Performance Requirements Document (IPRD), and the Instructional Media Requirements Document (IMRD). The Military Characteristics Document (MCD) may be added as needed.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œThese include the Training Situation Document (TSD), the Instructional Performance Requirements Document (IPRD), and the Instructional Media Requirements Document (IMRD)”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.2, NTP Phase II Requirements Development (18 Jun 2025), p. 13 β†—
14What is the Training Systems Requirement Analysis (TSRA)?
A:

A systematic series of analyses to identify and recommend the right training methods for new or revised training needs.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œis a systematic series of analyses aimed at identifying and recommending appropriate training methods for new or revised training needs”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.2, NTP Phase II Requirements Development (18 Jun 2025), p. 14 β†—
15What four analyses make up the TSRA?
A:

Training Situation Analysis (TSA), Task Analysis (TA), Learning Analysis (LA), and Media Selection.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œLearning Analysis (LA) – Recorded in the NTP Requirements Workbook”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.2, NTP Phase II Requirements Development (18 Jun 2025), p. 14 β†—
16What is the Training Decision Coordinating Paper (TDCP)?
A:

A technical assessment of possible training systems, drawn from the TSRA. It describes each alternative with its costs and recommends a solution.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œis a technical assessment of potential training systems derived from the TSRA”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.2, NTP Phase II Requirements Development (18 Jun 2025), p. 14 β†—
17What is media selection in the NTP?
A:

Choosing the right mix of training tools and delivery methods, based on the sensory, fidelity and media characteristics found in the Learning Analysis model.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œMedia selection is the process of choosing the right combination of training tools and delivery methods”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.2, NTP Phase II Requirements Development (18 Jun 2025), p. 32 β†—
18What does the Training Program Structure Document (TPSD) provide?
A:

Training planning data and training course control data. Its draft includes the Training Project Plan (TPP) and a draft Training Course Control Document (TCCD).

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œThe Training Program Structure Document (TPSD) provides training planning data and training course control data”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.2, NTP Phase II Requirements Development (18 Jun 2025), p. 35 β†—
19Who is considered the most important link in the training process?
A:

The Navy instructor. M-142.6 says the instructor can significantly shape the whole training experience.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œThe Navy instructor is considered the most important link in the training process”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 19 β†—
20Which formal course provides a Navy instructor's knowledge of instructional techniques?
A:

The Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC). It covers instructional methods, and the instructor must be able to apply them in the classroom.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œFormal instructor training such as the Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC), provides a wealth of information on instructional methods”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 20 β†—
21Which personality traits help instruction, and which must an instructor avoid?
A:

Enthusiasm and sincerity help. Superiority and indifference must be avoided.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œTraits such as enthusiasm and sincerity contribute to effective instruction, while traits like superiority or indifference must be avoided”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 20 β†—
22Which core values are Navy instructors expected to embody?
A:

Honor, courage, and commitment, the Navy's Core Values.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œexpected to embody the Navy’s Core Values of honor, c ourage, and c ommitment”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 21 β†—
23How does the Navy Instructor Manual define communication?
A:

The exchange of thoughts, opinions and information through speaking, writing, nonverbal cues and images.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œCommunication can be defined as the exchange of thoughts, opinions, and information through speaking, writing, nonverbal cues, and images”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 22 β†—
24What are the five elements of the Effective Communication Model?
A:

Sender, message, delivery vehicle, receiver, and feedback.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œEffective Communication Model are the sender, message, delivery vehicle, receiver, and feedback”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 22 β†—
25Which element of the communication model is the most important?
A:

Feedback. It confirms whether the message was received and understood correctly.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œFeedback is considered the most important element of the communication loop”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 23 β†—
26What are the two steps of active listening?
A:

Focusing and understanding.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œActive listening is a two-step process: focusing and understanding”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 25 β†—
27What does VEGA stand for in platform delivery?
A:

Voice, Eye contact, Gestures, and Attitude.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œdelivery can be remembered with the following acronym: VEGA - Voice, Eye contact, Gestures, and Attitude.”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 11 β†—
28What is articulation, as a voice element?
A:

Understandable speech. M-142.6 defines articulation simply as understandable speech.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œArticulation : Articulation is simply understandable speech. Good articulation in speaking can be achieved in two primary ways.”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 28 β†—
29What happens if an instructor uses inappropriate language during an evaluation?
A:

It is an automatic failure on the evaluation. The instructor is removed from the podium immediately and counseled.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œThe use of inappropriate language is considered an automatic failure on an instructor evaluation”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 27 β†—
30What is the most powerful technique an instructor can use to increase student participation?
A:

Effective use of questions. M-142.6 calls it the most powerful technique for student participation.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œEffective use of questions is the most powerful technique an instructor can apply to increase student participation”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 37 β†—
31What is the primary purpose of oral questioning?
A:

To get students to think and to involve them in learning.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œThe primary purpose of oral questioning is to get the students to think and get them involved in learning”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 37 β†—
32Which type of question is close-ended, with only one correct answer?
A:

A factual question. It asks for set information and has one correct answer.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œFactual questions are close-ended questions, meaning they only have one correct answer”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 40 β†—
33Which type of question is open-ended and forces students to think?
A:

A thought-provoking question.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œThought-provoking questions are open-ended and force students to think”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 40 β†—
34What are the five steps of the Navy's oral questioning technique?
A:

Ask, Pause, Pick, Listen, Emphasize (APPLE): ask the question, pause, call on a student, listen to and evaluate the answer, and emphasize the correct answer.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œA simple way to remember how to use the five-step questioning technique effectively is ask, pause, pick, listen, emphasize β€œAPPLE””

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 42 β†—
35In the five-step questioning technique, who should the question be posed to?
A:

The entire class, before any one person is called on.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œask the question before calling on a person to answer. Pose the question to the entire class”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 42 β†—
36What is "shotgunning" in oral questioning?
A:

An inappropriate technique: calling on a student too quickly, or before the question is asked to the whole class. It allows only about one second to respond.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œShotgunning is an inappropriate technique in which the instructor calls on a student too quickly”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 43 β†—
37How long should an instructor pause after asking a question?
A:

Three to five seconds. The pause encourages higher level responses.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œAllow three to five seconds to encourage higher level responses”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 43 β†—
38Why should an instructor call on a student by title and name?
A:

It meets the student's basic need for recognition, which encourages more effort.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œCalling on a student by name satisfies a basic student’s need for recognition”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 43 β†—
39What does scattering questions around the class prevent?
A:

Mental loafing. It also avoids a predictable pattern, such as calling in seating or alphabetical order.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œA predictable pattern includes calling on students either in alphabetical or seating order or calling upon a select few whose names are familiar to the instructor. Scattering questions also prevents mental loafing.”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 43 β†—
40When a student gives a wrong answer, what should the instructor criticize?
A:

Only the answer, not the student. Give the student another chance, then pose it to the class again.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œWhen a student gives an incorrect answer, be critical only of the answer and not the student”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 44 β†—
41Which step of the five-step questioning technique is optional?
A:

The fifth step, emphasizing or repeating the answer. Repeating every answer weakens the student's response.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œThe fifth and last step in the process, which is optional, is to emphasize or repeat the answer given”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 44 β†—
42What are the two types of motivation in the Navy Instructor Manual?
A:

Extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic comes from outside the person. Intrinsic comes from within.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œExtrinsic motivation comes from outside the individual or external sources”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 72 β†—
43Extrinsic motivation, where effort may stop when the reward stops, is linked to which teaching approach?
A:

The pedagogical approach, commonly associated with teaching children.

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β€œThis is known as the pedagogical approach and is commonly associated with teaching children”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 72 β†—
44Intrinsic motivation is linked to which teaching approach?
A:

The andragogical approach, associated with adult learning.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œThis is known as an andragogical approach and is associated with adult learning”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 73 β†—
45What do the letters ARCS stand for in Keller's motivation model?
A:

Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œIn John Keller’s β€œARCS” Model (Figure 4-2), there are four principles in the motivation theory Attention-Relevance-Confidence-Satisfaction.”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 73 β†—
46How many knowledge proficiency levels (KPL) does NETC use?
A:

Five: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, and Evaluate/Create. Evaluate and Create are combined into one level for Navy training.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œFor Navy training, Evaluate and Create are combined into one level”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 91 β†—
47What are the three elements of a learning objective (LO)?
A:

Condition, behavior, and standard.

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β€œLOs have three elements: the condition, the behavior, and the standard”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 94 β†—
48Which element of a learning objective states what the learner will be able to do?
A:

The behavior element. It defines what the learner can do as an outcome of the training.

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β€œThe behavior element of an LO defines what the learner will be able to do as an outcome of the training”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 94 β†—
49How is the standard of a learning objective normally stated?
A:

As time, accuracy, amount, speed, or some other quantifiable measurement.

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β€œStandards are normally defined as time, accuracy, amount, speed, or some other quantifiable measurement”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 94 β†—
50What are the two types of learning objectives?
A:

Terminal objectives (TOs) and enabling objectives (EOs).

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β€œThere are two types of LOs that you need to be familiar with as an instructor: Terminal objectives (TOs) and enabling objectives (EOs).”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 94 β†—
51Which law of learning says students learn best when physically, emotionally and mentally ready?
A:

The Law of Readiness.

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β€œstudents learn best when they are physically, emotionally, and mentally ready to learn”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 102 β†—
52Which law of learning says a vivid, dramatic or exciting experience teaches more than a routine one?
A:

The Law of Intensity. If the experience is real, learning is far more likely.

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β€œA vivid, dramatic, or exciting learning experience teaches more than a routine or boring experience”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 103 β†—
53What NEC do enlisted instructors earn after the formal Navy instructor course?
A:

NEC 805A. It is awarded after the formal training course or an accepted equivalent.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œAfter completing the Navy's formal training course or accepted equivalency, enlisted personnel will be awarded the NEC code 805A.”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 50 β†—
54What is an Instructor Development Plan (IDP)?
A:

The tool that helps instructors assess their professional and technical competencies.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œis the instrument used to assist instructors in assessing their professional and technical competencies”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 50 β†—
55Which PQS must a Master Training Specialist candidate complete?
A:

NAVEDTRA 43100-7H, after command instructor certification and qualification. The program uses online exams and oral boards.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œmust complete the requirements outlined in NAVEDTRA 43100-7H after command Instructor certification and qualification”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 162 β†—
56What designation do personnel receive when they earn MTS?
A:

AQD 2MT or NEC 8MTS. Officers and enlisted who achieve MTS receive one of these.

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β€œwill receive the Additional Qualification Designation (AQD) 2MT or the NEC 8MTS”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 162 β†—
57Can contractors participate in the MTS program?
A:

No. Contractors are not eligible.

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β€œContractors are not eligible to participate in this program.”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.6, Navy Instructor Manual (18 Jun 2025), p. 163 β†—
58What three test-item analyses does the Navy testing manual require?
A:

Difficulty index (P), discrimination index (d), and effectiveness of alternatives.

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β€œdifficulty index (P), discrimination index (d), and effectiveness of alternatives”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.4 Vol II, Testing (18 Jun 2025), p. 102 β†—
59In test-item analysis, what does a higher difficulty index (P) mean?
A:

The item is easier. If everyone answers it correctly, the index is 1.00.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œThe higher the index, the easier the item. If the item is answered correctly by everyone, the index would be 1.00.”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.4 Vol II, Testing (18 Jun 2025), p. 104 β†—
60When is a difficulty index of 1.00 desirable?
A:

Normally in safety items, where the goal is for everyone to answer correctly.

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β€œThis normally occurs in the area of safety where the goal is for everyone to answer the item correctly”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.4 Vol II, Testing (18 Jun 2025), p. 104 β†—
61What is the main use of the discrimination index?
A:

To spot test questions that may be misleading or have more than one correct answer.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œThe main use of the discrimination index is to note questions that may be misleading or have more than one correct answer”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.4 Vol II, Testing (18 Jun 2025), p. 104 β†—
62What is the "50% missed rule" in test-item analysis?
A:

Any test item missed by 50% of students is reviewed for problems. Courses with low student throughput may use it.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œeach test item that is missed by 50% of the students is reviewed for possible problem areas”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.4 Vol II, Testing (18 Jun 2025), p. 103 β†—
63Should a pretest be reviewed with students?
A:

No. A pretest is given at the start of a course, before instruction, and should not be reviewed with students.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œA pretest is administered at the beginning of a course and prior to instruction. Pretests should not be reviewed with students”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.4 Vol II, Testing (18 Jun 2025), p. 25 β†—
64What is the primary goal of a remediation program?
A:

To motivate and help students achieve a course's critical learning objectives by giving extra study time.

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β€œprimary goal is to motivate and assist students in achiev ing the critical LOs of a course by providing additional instructional study time”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.4 Vol II, Testing (18 Jun 2025), p. 112 β†—
65How often must a Formal Course Review (FCR) be done?
A:

On a cyclical schedule not to exceed 36 months. It measures how effective the command's training program is.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œAn FCR is conducted on individual courses on a cyclical schedule not to exceed 36 months”

β€” NAVEDTRA M-142.5, NTP Phase V Assessment and Sustainment (18 Jun 2025), p. 14 β†—
66Which risk assessment codes (RAC) make training high-risk training (HRT)?
A:

Any initial RAC of 1 or 2. RAC 3 also counts if the severity is level I (death or loss of asset) or level II (severe injury or damage).

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œas well as an assignment of RAC 3 in severity level I (death or loss of asset) or severity level II (severe injury or damage)”

β€” NETCINST 1500.13F, NETC High and Moderate Risk Training Safety Program (18 Oct 2024), p. 3 β†—
67How often must high-risk instructors have medical and psychological screening?
A:

Every 3 years, conducted and documented.

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β€œMedical and psychological screening must be conducted and documented every 3 years”

β€” NETCINST 1500.13F, NETC High and Moderate Risk Training Safety Program (18 Oct 2024), p. 22 β†—
68When must a drop on request (DOR) brief be given in a voluntary high-risk course?
A:

Before the course starts, such as at indoctrination, and again after a long break like a holiday period.

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β€œA DOR briefing must be given prior to commencing the course (e.g., during course indoctrination, welcome aboard brief) and will be repeated in the event of a long break in the course (e.g., holiday periods).”

β€” NETCINST 1500.13F, NETC High and Moderate Risk Training Safety Program (18 Oct 2024), p. 37 β†—
69Who must approve alternative Training Time Out (TTO) procedures?
A:

The curriculum control authority. Alternatives are for training where standard TTO would reduce effectiveness.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œThese alternative procedures must be reviewed and approved by the curriculum control authority”

β€” NETCINST 1500.13F, NETC High and Moderate Risk Training Safety Program (18 Oct 2024), p. 17 β†—
70What must happen right after a Class A high-risk training mishap?
A:

Suspend training immediately and notify the NETC Staff Duty Officer (SDO) and NETC N00X.

VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE

β€œIn the event of a Class A HRT mishap, immediately suspend training and notify the NETC Staff Duty Officer (SDO) and NETC N00X”

β€” NETCINST 1500.13F, NETC High and Moderate Risk Training Safety Program (18 Oct 2024), p. 18 β†—

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