Back to Air Force PDG Chapter 12 - Training and Education
60. The Community College of the Air Force was activated in ____ to gain academic recognition for technical training conducted by Air Force schools.
A. 1998
B. 1958
C. 2003
*D. 1972
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61. The Community College of the Air Force was activated in 1972 to
A. prevent Airmen from leaving active duty to attend school
B. train enlisted members to be navigators, engineers, and pilots
C. confine the academic growth of Airmen to subjects required by the Air Force
*D. gain academic recognition for technical training conducted by Air Force schools
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62. The Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) awards the _____________ degree to active duty Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve Command enlisted members.
*A. Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
B. Bachelors in Applied Science (BAS)
C. Masters
D. Doctorate
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63. The Community College of the Air Force was activated in 1972 and awards the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree to
A. enlisted members, E1-E5 only, Air National Guard, and DOD Air Force civilians
B. active duty military (any service), Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve members
*C. active duty Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve Command enlisted members
D. enlisted members, active duty and reserve, junior commissioned officers, and DOD civilians
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64. The Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) is the largest community college in the world and is the only Department of Defense college exclusively for enlisted personnel. The administrative center is located at
*A. Maxwell-Gunter AFB AL
B. Scott AFB
C. Randolph AFB TX
D. Bolling AFB
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65. Although the Community College of the Air Force offers degree programs in five general areas, Airmen may only participate in degree programs
A. during their first and second enlistments
*B. designed for their Air Force occupation
C. designed for any Air Force occupation
D. if they seek an active-duty commission
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66. Enlisted personnel are automatically registered in a CCAF degree program designed for their AFSC
*A. during Basic Military Training
B. after award of the 5-level and during OJT
C. upon successful completion of technical school
D. when they have completed their initial term of enlistment
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67. Each CCAF degree program consists of ___ semester hours and combines Air Force education and training with a core of general education requirements obtained from civilian colleges and universities or through nationally recognized examination programs.
A. 256
B. 32
C. 128
*D. 64
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68. Each CCAF degree program consists of 64 semester hours. Along with the 64 semester hours, students must hold a Journeyman/5-level at the time of program completion and have a minimum of
*A. 16 semester hours of CCAF residency
B. 32 semester hours of CCAF residency
C. 13 months of retainability
D. 26 months of retainability
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69. Along with the 64 semester hours, CCAF students must hold a 5-skill level at the time of program completion and have a minimum of 16 semester hours of CCAF residency applied to their degree program. Residency is defined as
A. participation in a civilian intern program
*B. credit earned in a CCAF-affiliated school
C. those classes attended in person (not on-line)
D. a legal status in the state or territory
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70. CCAF offers nationally recognized credentialing programs that help enlisted personnel broaden their professional development. These programs directly support the mission of CCAF in that credentialing of Air Force enlisted personnel
A. enhances combat readiness
B. contributes to recruiting and retention
C. supports career transitions
*D. all of these answers
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71. The credentialing program that validates completion of faculty development training, the qualifications required to teach a CCAF course, and practical teaching experience.
A. CCAF Instructional Systems Development (ISD) Certification Program
*B. CCAF Occupational Instructor Certification (OIC) Program
C. Air Force Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification Program
D. Community College of the Air Force degree program
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72. The credentialing program that validates the training and education required to develop and manage CCAF collegiate courses and the practical experience gained in planning, developing, implementing, and managing instructional systems.
*A. CCAF Instructional Systems Development (ISD) Certification Program
B. CCAF Occupational Instructor Certification (OIC) Program
C. Air Force Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification Program
D. Community College of the Air Force degree program
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73. What credentialing program is offered to aircraft maintenance technicians and is designed to bridge gaps between Air Force education, training and experience, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements?
A. CCAF Instructional Systems Development (ISD) Certification Program
B. CCAF Occupational Instructor Certification (OIC) Program
*C. Air Force Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification Program
D. Community College of the Air Force degree program
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74. __________ is a research tool designed to increase an Airman’s awareness of professional development opportunities available for various Air Force occupational specialties. It provides information on civilian occupational equivalencies, CCAF degree programs, national professional credentials, credentialing agencies, credentialing exams offered by DANTES and professional organizations.
A. Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES)
*B. CCAF Credentialing and Education Research Tool (CERT)
C. Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP)
D. Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC)
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75. DANTES has approximately 80 agreements with nationally recognized certification and licensure associations. These agreements allow DANTES test sites to
A. preempt the requirement for CDC completion
B. avoid delays in enrolling Airmen in courses of study
C. provide ancillary educational services such as tutoring
*D. administer the majority of their certification and licensure exams
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76. The DoD and U.S. Coast Guard chartered the Joint Service Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Council (JSAMTCC) to
A. standardize the FAA A&P certification process for military personnel
B. to ensure military personnel meet FAA A&P certification eligibility requirements
C. qualify civilian technicians to maintain military aircraft, if needed
*D. both A and B
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77. The Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) is the Air Force’s premier Web site for providing information about education benefits. The purpose of this site is to
A. document career progression
B. accept member preferences for assignment
C. provide remedial education to include high school and GED level
*D. provide students one-stop shopping for all higher education needs
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78. The Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) is the Air Force’s premier Web site for providing information about education benefits. On this site, Airmen can
A. request CCAF transcripts
B. view their personal education records
C. apply on line for military tuition assistance for college courses
*D. all of these answers
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