JKO VCAT Saudi Arabia Questions and Answers

Your view of the world is predominately shaped by which of the following?

Your own background, personal history, and experiences.

Which of the following is generally true about any country?

Most countries are culturally varied from region to region.

When uncertain of how to proceed with an engagement, what is the best thing you can do?

Act on the information you do have, and ask questions.

Which of the following can you be certain will be true?

Each of your encounters will be unique.

Some of the countries that border Saudi Arabia are:

Iraq, Yemen, and Oman.

Saudi Arabia has which system of government?

Monarchy

The population of Saudi Arabia is about:

75% sunni, 25% shia.

Most Saudis are ___ Muslim

Sunni

It is appropriate to ask about your counterpart's:

health.

All of the following are true about Saudi Arabia EXCEPT:

The average temperature in December is 50 F.

True or false? The rich and the poor in Saudi Arabia have equal access to public and social services, such as internet, highways, and waste disposal.

FALSE

Women are allowed to serve in which government position?

Consultative Assembly

Who are the mutawa?

Volunteer morality police

True or false? Victims of sexual assault in Saudi Arabia are often punished.

True

To prevent Arab Spring uprisings, the Saudi government:

Built schools and clinics in poor areas.

In Saudi Arabia, the most commonly spoken dialect of Arabic is:

Hijazi

Saudi Arabia's legal code is based on:

Wahhabi interpretation of Shariah law.

The Islamic calendar stars in the year that:

An assassination attempt was made against Muhammad.

True or false? Migrant workers that report abuse are usually compensated by the government.

FALSE

True or false? There are many tribes within one clan.

FALSE

What portion of Saudis age 15 and older can read and write?

91% of men and 82% of women.

Select the statement that describes homosexuality in Saudi Arabia.

Homosexuality is strictly punished.

Because petroleum, Saudi Arabia is a major exporter of:

plastics

Which country imports the most Saudi oil?

Tribes divide themselves into ___ based on family.

clans

Compared to other branches of Islam, Wahhabism is more:

Orthodox

You've scheduled a meeting with a local counterpart to discuss your training exercises. You arrived on time, but have been waiting for almost two hours. What should you do?

Wait as long as possible or your counterpart to arrive.

Yusuf just arrived for lunch. How would you greet him?

Salaam 'aleykum, sayidee.

Which of the following is the best reason to learn some of the local language?

To show your counterparts that you respect their culture.

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of training exercises in the Arabian Peninsula?

Building relationships with the host nation and exchanging knowledge.

Thank your counterpart for the tea she offered.

Shukran 'ala al shaay.

True or false? So long as you focus on cooperation while working in your host nation, you will likely be successful in your mission.

True

If attending a cultural event, such as a celebration in a traditional tent, which of the following would be appropriate to wear?

Business casual dress.

Which of the following is generally true about perceptions of time in the Arabian Peninsula?

People value their relationships with others more than strict timelines.

Respond appropriately to your counterpart: Kaif Halek?

Ana bikheyr, shukran.

Which of the following greetings could you expect after working several months with counterparts in the Arabian Peninsula?

A kiss on the cheek between male counterparts.

If you have a friendly working relationship with your military counterparts, which of the following is the best way to address one another?

Rank, then first name.

It's a hot day in your country of deployment. Today, you've already met with several counterparts and shared tea with them. This is your final meeting. Listen to what your counterpart says and choose the best response. Have some more tea.

I would love some tea, thank you. (ALWAYS DRINK THE G****** TEA.)

Which of the following is true about building trust with your counterparts?

- Your counterpart will take time to get to know you on a personal level, and you should do the same.

True or false? If you've been drinking tea with counterparts all afternoon, it's acceptable to decline further offers of tea.

FALSE

When faced with a discussion on politically or culturally sensitive topics, which of the following courses of action will be best for building rapport in the Arabian Peninsula?

Approach the topic respectfully, and be as honest as you're comfortable and capable of being.

The Dewaniya is a cultural event specific to which country?

Kuwait

Which of the following is the celebration at the end of Ramadan, where locals will return to their hometowns for tree days?

Eid al-Fitr

Which of the following describes the general structure of militaries in the Arabian Peninsula?

- Hierarchically structured, where officers are often the only decision makers.

In the militaries of the Arabian Peninsula, which of the following is true?

Class and social ranking has a large influence on military rank.

Ask your counterpart how HER family is doing:

Keyf Haalik?

What's the primary reason that non-commissioned officers won't publicly offer opinions or ideas?

They won't be willing to undercut a superior's authority.

True or false? Gift-giving is an important part of hospitality, and the more impressive the gift, the better.

FALSE

Which is the best way to offer criticism when you want to improve your counterparts' strategies?

- Make suggestions as a member of their team, and use terms like "we" and "us."

Tell your counterpart that he's BEEN SUCH A GOOD BOY!

amal mumtaaz.

True or false? If you are working with a counterpart who has some good ideas on how to complete the mission, you should encourage him to take initiative and responsibility for making decisions.

TRUE

Which of the following is an effective way of exchanging training knowledge with your counterparts?

Get input about their goals, collaborate on details, and share the workload.