2022 EPME Exam Questions and
Answers
Which of the following constitutes a drug incident? - Answer-1. Intentional use of drugs
for non-medical purposes;
2. Wrongful possession of drugs;
3. Trafficking of drugs--distributing, importing, exporting, or introducing to a military
facility;
4. The intentional use of other substances, such as inhalants, glue, cleaning agents, or
overthe-counter (OTC), or prescription medications to obtain a "high," contrary to their
intended use;
5. A civil or military conviction for wrongful use, possession, or trafficking of drugs,
unless rebutted by other evidence (note the member need not be found guilty at court-
martial, in civilian court, or be awarded non-judicial punishment for the conduct to be
considered a drug incident).
6. However, if the conduct occurs without the member's knowledge, awareness, or
reasonable suspicion or is medically authorized, it does not constitute a drug incident.
Urinalysis is the procedure employed to obtain urine samples under controlled
conditions, maintaining a chain of custody on each sample, and . - Answer-
scientifically analyzing the samples to detect the presence of drugs.
Which of the following would be the consequence of a drug incident? - Answer-Military
members who commit drug offenses are subject to disciplinary action under the UCMJ
in addition to any required administrative discharge action
Which term is defined as self-inflicted death with evidence, either explicit or implicit, or
intent to die? - Answer-Suicide
What term is defined as a self-inflicted potentially injurious behavior for which there is
evidence, either implicit or explicit, that the person did not intend to kill himself/herself? -
Answer-Self-Harm
What term is defined as any interpersonal action, verbal or nonverbal, without a direct
self-injurious component, passive or active, for which there is evidence, either explicit or
implicit, that the person is communicating that a suicide-related behavior might occur in
the near future? - Answer-Suicide Threat
What term is defined as a self-inflicted potentially injurious behavior with a non-fatal
outcome for which there is evidence, either explicit or implicit, of intent to die? - Answer-
Suicide Attempt
For reporting purposes within the Suicide Prevention Program, self-harm with no injury
is reported as . - Answer-Self Harm Level 1 = no injury
For reporting purposes within the Suicide Prevention Program, self-harm with injury is
reported as . - Answer-Self Harm Level 2 = injury
,One purpose of the program is to provide developmental incentives for personnel
with high ability, dedication and the capacity for professional growth to remain in the
Coast Guard. - Answer-Advanced Education
Which of the following is a responsibility for a student who has been accepted into the
Advanced Education program? - Answer-a. Apply to Advanced Education Program
Manager approved educational institution(s) (Note: Only schools with a DoD MOU will
be acceptable).
b. Gain acceptance to the educational institution and the specific degree program.
c. Complete necessary prerequisites and route forms.
d. Act as Coast Guard liaison to the institution with regard to their attendance.
e. Liaise with the educational institution's Military Advocate.
f. Monitor and comply with fiscal requirements.
g. Carry a full credit hour load, year round, at the respective educational institution.
h. Maintain academic proficiency throughout the program.
i. Complete program of study's requirements in the allotted time.
j. Maintain Military/Coast Guard requirements and standards.
Who acts as subject matter expert to assist Coast Guard members with voluntary
education programs? - Answer-Tuition Assistance: ETQC-SMB-TAG@uscg.mil
Registrar Services: ETQC-SMB-RO@uscg.mil
Course Support and Testing: ETQC-SMB-CST@uscg.mil
What are the four firearm safety rules? - Answer-1. Treat all firearms as if they are
loaded.
2. Always maintain proper muzzle control.
3. Keep finger off the trigger until on target and ready to shoot.
4. Know your target and what is beyond it.
What are the requirements to advance to E3/E4? M1000.2 - Answer-a. By special
authority of Commandant (CG-1).
b. By their Commanding Officer:
For advancement from E-1 to E-2 and E-2 to E-3; and
Advancement to pay grade E-4 of Class "A" Course graduates.
c. Under the provision of Article 3.A.29.a. of this Manual, for qualified prior Coast Guard
active duty and reserve members.
d. By successful completion of a striker program under the provisions of Article 3.C. of
this Manual.
The and ASVAB tests are different version of the same battery of tests. -
Answer-Armed Forces Classification Test AFCT
Class "A" Course graduates who had their advancement to E-4 withheld upon
graduation due to receiving an "UNSAT" conduct while attending a Class "A" Course,
are required to complete how many months of good conduct prior to being advanced? -
Answer-6 Months
, Which of the following ratings have no direct path of advancement from E-3 to E-4? -
Answer-Investigator (IV)
Diver (DV)
Where is the list of ratings open to striking found? - Answer-ALCOAST Message
Where are "A" school rating requirements listed? - Answer-Basic Eligibility and
Advancement Requirements. CH. 3.A.5. pg. 3-9
Which stress management term is defined as "Bad" stress? - Answer-Distress
"Good" stress is related to which stress management term? - Answer-Eustress
Which term is defined as "the non-specific response of the body to any demands placed
upon it or what you feel after you encounter a stressor"? - Answer-Stress
Stressors are defined as: - Answer-The causes of stress
What term is defined as a stress management tool used to measure a person's personal
stress load? - Answer-Stressmap
Stress is defined within the Coast Guard Stress Management Program as: - Answer-
The non-specific response of the body to any demands placed upon it or what you feel
after you encounter a stressor
Which Stress Management awareness and skills training promotes an understanding of
stress, awareness of support resources, and provides practical stress navigation tools
to help build resilience of Sailors, families, and commands? - Answer-Operational
Stress Control
How can you contact the Employee Assistance Program? - Answer-1-855-CGSUPRT
(247-8778) or www.CGSUPRT.com
Who is eligible for the Office of Work-Life Stress Management Program? - Answer-·
Active Duty members and their dependents
· Reservists
· Civilian Employees of the Coast Guard
Signals of distress which are expected stress reactions associated with critical
incidents. - Answer-Emotional Responses
Cognitive Responses
Behavioral Responses
Physiological Responses
Spiritual Distress Responses
