Back to Air Force PDG Chapter 12 - Training and Education
79. The program that establishes partnerships between the Air Force and accredited civilian higher education institutions to offer baccalaureate degree opportunities via distance learning is the
A. Community College of the Air Force degree program
*B. Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU-ABC)
C. CCAF Instructional Systems Development (ISD) Certification Program
D. Career Field Education and Training Program
12.15.
80. The Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU-ABC) applies CCAF associate degree credit towards baccalaureate degrees and requires participants to complete no more than ___ semester hours after having earned an AAS degree.
A. 16
*B. 60
C. 120
D. 200
12.15.
81. To participate in the Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU-ABC), registrants must be
*A. active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserves, or Air National Guard
B. enlisted members, E1-E5 only, Air National Guard, and DOD Air Force civilians
C. active duty military (any service), Air National Guard, and Army National Guard
D. Air Force Basic Military Training graduates and have at least 6 years Time in Service
12.15.
82. Under the Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU-ABC), Bachelor degree requirements may be completed after a student retires or separates from the Air Force. True or False?
*A. True
B. False
C. N/A
D. N/A
12.15.
83. The Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Programs (AU-ABC) are classified in the three following categories:
A. Prior-Service, Enlisted, and Separated
B. Enlisted, Prior-Enlisted, and Commissioned
*C. AU-ABC Category I, AU-ABC Category II, and AU-ABC Category III
D. Military Tuition Assistance (TA), Federal Grants, and Montgomery GI Bill
12.16.
84. The Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Programs (AU-ABC) are classified in three categories: AU-ABC Category I, AU-ABC Category II, and AU-ABC Category III. AU-ABC Category I
A. is for Airmen who prefer primarily on-line courses
*B. is for Airmen who have completed an AAS degree with the CCAF
C. is for Airmen who are currently enrolled in and pursuing a CCAF AAS degree
D. requires CCAF AAS graduates to complete more than 60 semester hours of credit beyond the AAS
12.16.1.
85. The Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Programs (AU-ABC) are classified in three categories: AU-ABC Category I, AU-ABC Category II, and AU-ABC Category III. AU-ABC Category II
A. is for Airmen who prefer primarily on-line courses
B. is for Airmen who have completed an AAS degree with the CCAF
*C. is for Airmen who are currently enrolled in and pursuing a CCAF AAS degree
D. requires CCAF AAS graduates to complete more than 60 semester hours of credit beyond the AAS
12.16.2.
86. The Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Programs (AU-ABC) are classified in three categories: AU-ABC Category I, AU-ABC Category II, and AU-ABC Category III. AU-ABC Category III
A. is for Airmen who prefer primarily on-line courses
B. is for Airmen who have completed an AAS degree with the CCAF
C. is for Airmen who are currently enrolled in and pursuing a CCAF AAS degree
*D. requires CCAF AAS graduates to complete more than 60 semester credit hours beyond the AAS
12.16.3.
87. The Air Force offers three programs for enlisted personnel to help defray the cost of obtaining off-duty education:
*A. Military Tuition Assistance (TA), Montgomery GI Bill, Post-9-11 GI Bill
B. College Credit by Examination, DANTES, The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
C. Air Force Educational Leave of Absence (AFELA) Program, Military Tuition Assistance (TA), Post-9-11 GI Bill
D. Military Tuition Assistance (TA), Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), and College Credit by Examination
12.17.
88. The Air Force provides a Tuition Assistance (TA) program for all eligible Air Force members. As of 1 October 2002, the Air Force pays the cost of tuition and instructional fees at accredited institutions not to exceed $250 per semester hour, with an annual cap of
A. $12,000
B. $2,500
*C. $4,500
D. $24,000
12.17.1.
89. The Air Force pays the cost of tuition and instructional fees at accredited institutions not to exceed $250 per semester hour. Students using military TA whose tuition exceeds the semester hour cap may use __________ to cover the remaining portion.
A. an advance on the next semester's allowance
B. their basic allowance for subsistence (BAS)
*C. the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) Top-Up benefit
D. their use-or-lose leave
12.17.1.
90. Members who participate in this program have their pay reduced by $100 a month for the first 12 months and may begin using its benefits after 2 years of continuous active duty.
A. Military Tuition Assistance (TA)
*B. Montgomery GI Bill
C. Post-9-11 GI Bill
D. all of these answers
12.17.2.
91. To be eligible for the Post-9-11 GI Bill, members must
*A. have been on active duty on or after 11 September 2001
B. have served in a designated hazardous duty zone
C. have entered active duty before 11 September 2001
D. all of these answers
12.17.3.
92. Military members may earn up to 60 semester hours of college credit through examination at no financial cost. The two major types of examinations available to military personnel are:
*A. DANTES and the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
B. DANTES and the Community College of the Air Force degree program
C. the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the Career Field Education and Training Program (CFETP)
D. the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and the Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU-ABC)
12.18.
93. The Enlisted-to-Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) degree programs range from 18 to 24 months depending upon the student's degree and required course work and are limited to ________ offered at the resident campus on _________.
*A. master’s degree programs; Wright-Patterson AFB
B. bachelor's degree programs; Maxwell AFB
C. master’s degree programs; Maxwell AFB
D. bachelor’s degree programs; Wright-Patterson AFB
12.19.1.
94. To be nominated for the Enlisted-to-Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) degree program, the member must
A. be an active duty TSgt (or select) or above with a minimum of 8 years of total active federal service
B. have completed a 7- skill level upgrade, a CCAF degree, and a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
C. have a minimum of 24 months TOS and must be able to obtain 3 years retainability from the projected AFIT graduation date
*D. all of these answers
12.19.2.
95. The Air Force Educational Leave of Absence (AFELA) Program is for career Air Force military personnel only. Airmen may only participate in this program when
A. an individual has completed as much as possible of a program through off-duty education
B. needed to accelerate academic requirements for application to an AFIT degree
C. needed to accelerate academic requirements for application to an Air Force commissioning program
*D. all of these answers
12.20.
96. The Air Force Educational Leave of Absence (AFELA) Program is only used when an individual has completed as much as possible of a program through off-duty education or with an education deferment or to accelerate academic requirements for application to an AFIT degree or Air Force commissioning program. If enrolled, the member is obligated to ___ months of additional service for each month of leave.
*A. 2
B. 3
C. 1
D. 4
12.20.
97. Enlisted Airmen can become officers through several commissioning programs. The program that allows Airmen to attend a civilian educational institution full time while remaining on active duty and allows up to 36 months to complete the work in a full-time course of study is the
A. Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC (SOAR) Program
*B. Airman Education and Commissioning Program (AECP)
C. AFROTC Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program (ASCP)
D. United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)
12.21.1.
98. Enlisted Airmen can become officers through one of several commissioning programs. Which one requires military members to possess a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university before being eligible for a commission?
A. Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC (SOAR) Program
B. United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)
C. AFROTC Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program (ASCP)
*D. Officer Training School
12.21.2.
99. Enlisted Airmen can become officers through one of several commissioning programs. Which one offers a world-class education and a guaranteed career right out of college with no financial cost but incurs an active duty service commitment?
A. Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC (SOAR) Program
*B. United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)
C. AFROTC Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program (ASCP)
D. Officer Training School
12.21.3.
100. Which commissioning program offers active duty Airmen the opportunity to earn a commission while completing their bachelor’s degree as an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) cadet? Those selected separate from active duty and the Air Force provides them with up to $15,000 per year, an annual textbook allowance, and a monthly nontaxable stipend.
*A. Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC (SOAR) Program
B. United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)
C. AFROTC Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program (ASCP)
D. Officer Training School
12.21.4.
101. Which commissioning program allows military members to receive an AFROTC scholarship to attend a college or university of their choice, provided it offers an AFROTC program, and requires members to be discharged from active duty and enlisted into the Air Force Inactive Obligated Reserve?
A. Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen to ROTC (SOAR) Program
B. United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)
*C. AFROTC Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program (ASCP)
D. Officer Training School
12.21.5.