Mary Rose O.

Bantog 27 May 2020

MA – CDDS Tarlac Group

SITUATION: Your country is in a race to colonize the moon. It wants to gain strategic
positioning and assert control over its minerals. Your government is sending a team of four
volunteers to choose and prepare the site on the moon for future missions. These people must be
able to survive the 3-day journey to the moon and the return flight. Moreover, they must live in a
very severe conditions until they establish the first outpost. This process could take several
months. Survival is not guaranteed. Which four would you choose to make the first team to
travel?
Character Reason/s you choose this Reason/s you rejected this
person person
Expert in survival - Survival in not the main
technique issue to the situation, so
he/she will not be
helpful to achieve the
mission.
Computer/Communication - Computer and
s communication expert
Expert is needed for this
mission because
he/she will ensure
survival of the
volunteers and
maintain good
communication with
the people left on the
Earth.
Doctor - Doctor can solve
medical issues before,
during and after the
mission. He/she might
be helpful in the
sustaining the
wellness of the
volunteers. Food
intake outside the
Earth is different.
Instructor in flying and - Has an extensive
navigation knowledge about
navigation which is
important in preparing
and going to the site
on the moon for the
future mission.
Astronaut Trainee - Insufficient experience
 Mechanical Engineer
Geology Professor
Chef
Retired Photojournalist
Scout
- Skilled in the system
and components of
machineries.
performing instructional duties
and responsibilities in
accordance with the philosophy,
mission, policies and procedures
of the college is not necessary
for this mission
Skills will not be needed
because there’s no gravity in the
moon no need for him/her to
cook.
Too old for this kind of mission
Lack of skills needed for the
mission like navigation, health
issues and computer and
communications.

Why were certain people not selected?

- Though they are experts, their skills/expertise are not needed to support the success of the
mission.
- Their requirements are not suitable for the vacant position.
What criteria did they use?
- I based my answers on the applicants’ ability to live and move without ease outside the
Earth.
- Young and helpful to achieve such mission.
Who would they choose if they are to select the 5th one?
- The astronaut trainee because he might still contribute to the mission because his
learnings can be beneficial. Basic knowledge is important.