Adventure Test for Platoons 2 and 3

Platoon 2 and 3 will be taking the Adventure theory test this coming Friday (3rd April 2009).

The format of the test will be as follows:

Section A consists of multiple choice questions and short answer questions. The amount of marks given for correct answers will be stated at the end of each question, totalling t0 20 marks. Expect to be tested on various theory concepts and trivia that have been taught, including but not restricted to country code, parts of navigational tools and knowledge of technical handling of navigational tools.

Section B consists of questions related to calculations and steps taken in mapwork. As with Section A, the amount of marks given for correct answers will be stated at the end of each question, totalling to 30 marks. Expect to be tested on practical skills that will be used in navigation, including but not restricted to obtaining bearing, distance, Map Grid Reference (MGR) and identification of features on the map's legend.

Section C consists of questions related to Singapore's geography and other trivia related to this Adventure coursework. Similarly to Sections A and B, the amount of marks given for correct answers will be stated at the end of each question, totalling to 10 marks. Expect to be tested on questions including but not restricted to landmarks in Singapore, survival skills and knowledge on navigational tools.


PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR THE TEST!

(i) All candidates are reminded to bring your own stationery. Any borrowing of stationery during the course of the test will be considered as cheating.
(ii) Any form of communication will be considered as cheating.
(iii) Candidates deemed to be cheating will obtain a null score for the test, and disciplinary action will be taken.
(iv) Scientific calculators are allowed during the test.
(v) The total and highest obtainable mark for this test is 50 marks, and the passing score is set at 60%, i.e. 30 marks.
(vi) The total duration for this test will be 50 minutes exactly.


If you have any questions or further queries about the test, feel free to contact me on Windows Live Messenger or by e-mail at the following address:

hongyou_1990@hotmail.com

Any candidates (or non-candidates for that matter-of-fact) spamming me will be dealt with separately and exclusively during the course of parades (subject to further decision and contemplation).


SCL Liu Hongyou
Instructor-in-charge of Adventure (2009)
45th Singapore Company