Virginia Tech Corps of Cadet (VTCC) Guidon Practice Test

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• Which term can also refer to the VTCC canine ambassador?
• Which term is used to describe a fictional creature in a cadet's dorm that lures them to sleep?
• Which alumni co-founded the VTCC Alumni Association in 1991?
• Timothy D. Sands holds which position at Virginia Tech?
• Who is the Assistant Commandant for Recruiting?
• What is the Half-Staff Protocol for the flag?
• Who was the first female cadet added to the Pylons?
• Which of the following best describes how to interpret the term Guidon?
• Which statement is true about the 35th Commandant of Cadets?
• Which statement is true about the VTCC leadership roles?
• Which motto means "Actions not words"?
• Ensign Sarah J. Mitchell is from which class year?
• In cadet room etiquette, what does three knocks signify?
• Which term refers to a unit's flag?
• Forge the Future is the motto of which battalion?
• Which Class of 1907 Marine is famous for the phrase 'Retreat, hell no!' in WWI?
• Who is the Department Head for Naval ROTC Battalion?
• What is the motto of the 1st Battalion?
• Mike Company motto is which phrase?
• Which of the following best describes 'Growley'?
• Which term denotes the VTCC cannon and also a fifth-year cadet?
• Fullhart Plain was named in honor of which Commandant?
• The Gold Citation Cord is named in honor of which person?
• Which WWII MOH recipient smothered a grenade with his body in Bougainville?
• Which battalion is Col. Bob Shelton Deputy Commandant for?
• Which of the following is a motto of November Company?
• Which of the following is true about Brig. Gen. Dwayne Edwards?
• Who is the Department Head for Citzen-Leader Track (VPI Battalion)?
• Lance Jones holds which role?
• NOT one of the eight values represented by the Pylons?
• Captain James P. McGrath III serves as Director of which center?
• Who is the Regimental Executive Officer for Fall 2026?
• Which of the following correctly identifies the VTCC Regimental Commander for Fall 2026?
• What is the motto of Charlie Company?
• Which term is the nickname for the Regimental Band of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets?
• The Medal of Honor recipient who navigated the damaged B-17 served in which war?
• In 1892, which significant Corps history milestone occurred?
• Stealing includes taking what?
• Growley refers to what?
• Which motto corresponds to the Oscar Company?
• Who is the Regimental Command Sergeant Major for Fall 2026?
• The Cannon Name 'Skipper' originated in honor of which individual?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between the primary and secondary purposes of dragging?
• Which two symbols are part of the Corps Crest?
• Which term describes a period of time served as punishment for excessive demerits?
• What is Chicken Fleece?
• Which motto means "Provide an example"?
• What is the motto of Alpha Company?
• Non Sibi, Sed Omnibus expresses which idea?
• ECQ stands for?
• In what year were women admitted to Virginia Tech for the first time as full-time civilian students?
• Which motto belongs to the Highty-Tighties?
• Which description best fits General James H. Lane's role in VTCC history?
• In what year did participation in the Corps of Cadets become voluntary for VT students?
• Which war is associated with the Medal of Honor recipient who navigated the damaged B-17?
• First Commandant of Cadets and writer of the first cadet regulations, known as the 'Father of the Corps'?
• Which of the following is one of the eight values represented by the Pylons?
• Which option lists the motto of the November Company?
• Who is the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the 2nd Battalion?
• What event is associated with the year 1892 in Corps history?
• Which term corresponds to a punishment period for excessive demerits?
• What is the motto Ut Prosim associated with the VT Corps history?
• Which motto means "First Among Equals"?
• Where is the AA Card placed to indicate a cadet's whereabouts?
• Which command is given by cadets to come to attention and clear a walking path?
• Who led the first American forces in combat near Montdidier in World War I?
• Which of the following is among the eight values?
• Which Regimental Commander from the Class of 1949 promoted understanding between veterans and cadets?
• The translation "Fortune favors the bold" corresponds to which motto?
• Who is the Senior Enlisted Advisor for 2nd Battalion?
• Which term denotes a high-ranking cadet officer?
• Who is the Director of the Highty-Tighties Regimental Band?
• Where is the Cenotaph located?
• What is the primary purpose of dragging?
• On October 1, 1872, the college opened with how many cadets?
• Who is the Deputy Commandant for 1st Battalion?
• Which WWII MOH recipient was a B-17 navigator who navigated a damaged plane despite severe wounds?
• Which description most accurately applies Brig. Gen. Craig Alia?
• What is the ceremonial area in front of Lane Hall where walking or playing on grass is prohibited?
• Who is the Senior Enlisted Advisor for 4th Battalion?
• The Department Head for Air Force ROTC Detachment 875 holds which rank?
• The Rock Memorial is located between which two buildings?
• Who is the Department Head for Air Force ROTC (Detachment 875)?
• According to the Federal Flag Code, when should the flag be displayed?
• Which Vietnam War MOH recipient saved his patrol by throwing himself on a grenade?
• Which option lists the VPI Battalion Companies?
• Which battalion has the motto 'Strength from Unity, Pride Through Perseverance'?
• Under the Honor Code, lying includes what?
• Alton Harper Jr. and Homer Hickam are from which Class year?
• Who is the Senior Enlisted Advisor for 1st Battalion?
• Which term denotes a high-ranking cadet officer?
• Which branch was the first ROTC unit established at Virginia Tech?
• Who is the Deputy Commandant for 2nd Battalion?
• Antoine and Julien Gaujot are notable for which distinction?
• What is the secondary purpose of dragging?
• Bud refers to?
• Which motto belongs to Alpha Company?
• Non Sibi, Sed Omnibus belongs to which company?
• What does the Flaming Grenade on the Corps Crest symbolize?
• Lt. Col. Rewa Mariger holds which role?
• Dr. Frances Keene holds which role at Virginia Tech?
• In this context, Ace means?
• Major General William H. Seely III is known for which VTCC role?
• Who is the Department Head for Army ROTC (New River Battalion)?
• What does four knocks signal in cadet room etiquette?
• Who is the Senior Enlisted Advisor for 3rd Battalion?
• What is a Cenotaph?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the new cadet haircut policy?
• Which motto translates to "I do not yield"?
• Forge Week is the official term for which period?
• The Upper Quad memorial is dedicated to which cadet?
• Which award is given annually to the company accumulating the most overall points in Corps competition?
• Which motto expresses the translation of 'Fortune favors the bold'?
• Who is the Deputy Commandant for 3rd Battalion?
• What does five knocks indicate in cadet room etiquette?
• Who is the President of the VTCC Alumni Board?
• What is the motto of the 2nd Battalion?
• Which motto corresponds to Echo Company?
• Which motto means "Do not let difficulties get you down"?
• Which pair conceived and led the creation of the Skipper cannon?
• Which Medal of Honor recipient led tanks and assaulted on D-Day?
• Which Medal of Honor recipient served in the Vietnam War?
• Which colors were adopted as the school colors alongside the Ut Prosim motto and VPI name?
• Which individual held the Regimental Executive Officer role for Fall 2026?
• What does Ut Prosim mean?
• Which Classof 1907 Marine is associated with the WWI line ‘Retreat, hell no!’?
• Cadets render a salute to the Rock Memorial as they pass within how many paces?
• Audentes Fortuna Juvat is the motto of which company?
• The Rice Center for Leader Development is led by which individual?
• Which term refers to the Commandant's staff entering on official business?
• Who was the WWI Medal of Honor recipient and the first native Virginian to receive the medal?
• In VTCC slang, which term's definition is Marathon Call to Quarters, maintaining quiet study standards throughout the entire day?
• In what year did Virginia Tech's Corps adopt the school colors, Ut Prosim motto, and VPI name?
• Which term refers to the Commandant's staff, officers, or regimental staff entering on official business?
• In 1934, the YMCA Student Handbook was officially renamed to what?
• Which term refers to a fictional creature in a cadet's room that induces sleep?
• Who served as the 36th and interim Commandant of Cadets during the 2024 leadership transition?
• Non Timebo Mala belongs to which company?
• Who is listed as the President of the VTCC Alumni Board?
• Who led the first American forces in combat near Montdidier in World War I?
• Which motto means "I will fear no evil"?
• Tolerating means what under the code?
• Which term refers to the Regimental Band of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets?
• Which motto is the Hotel Company's motto?
• Which individual is commonly recognized as the 'Father of the Corps' at VTCC?
• Who was the VAMC President in 1878 who clashed with General Lane over military training?
• What does AA Card stand for?
• Which motto belongs to the Oscar Company?
• Which group comprises the VPI Battalion Companies?
• Which statement best describes the Cadet Honor Code?
• How many companies are listed as the VPI Battalion Companies?
• Which Regimental Commander from the Class of 1949 promoted understanding between veterans and cadets?
• The Rock Memorial commemorates service in which war?
• If a cadet mentions 'Competence & Character', which company is being described?
• What is the motto of Delta Company?
• Lance Jones is the Senior Enlisted Advisor for which battalion?
• Gary Boward is the President of which organization?
• Which term was a historic term for a freshman cadet (used 1873-1934)?
• Which of the following is the motto used by November Company?
• What is the primary purpose of sounding off?
• Cadet Colonel Robert Farris served as which VTCC post for Fall 2026?
• ECQ is used for which of the following?
• What symbol on the Corps Crest represents a presidential citation awarded for Spanish-American War service?
• Who is the Governor of Virginia in the VTCC Chain of Command?
• Which Korean War MOH recipient defended Pork Chop Hill?
• Praebate Exemplium is the motto of which company?
• Who became the first Black student to graduate from Virginia Tech in 1958?
• How should a flag that is no longer fit for display be disposed of?
• How should the flag be raised and lowered according to the Federal Flag Code?
• What change occurred in 1973 regarding women in VT's Corps of Cadets?
• What is the motto of Bravo Company?
• On October 1, 1872, the college opened with how many cadets in one battalion?
• Which statement about flag display hours correctly reflects the Federal Flag Code?
• Ne Te Molesti Deprimant belongs to which company?
• Which value is included among the Pylons?
• What do the Four Golden Stars on the Crest represent?
• Which is the November Company Motto?
• Which person is the Director of the Rice Center for Leader Development?
• In 1896, which naming change occurred for the Virginia Tech institution?
• Cheating is defined as what?