E-2 Multiple Choice (Chapters 19 - 23)

Question 1

Operational effectiveness is enhanced when decision makers apply Operations Security only during the final stages of planning T/F

Answer 1

False

Question 2

What documents provide guidance for managing classified information and controlled unclass information

Answer 2

DoDM 5200.1 Volumes 1 and 4
DoDM 5200.1 Volumes 2 and 3
AFI 31-401

Question 3

If internal pages contain FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY or UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY information, the markings must appear only at the bottom T/F

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Commanders and supervisors continually observe and evaluate subordinates after a security clearance is granted, reporting unfavorable conduct and conditions that affect ___ or ____

Answer 4

Trustworthiness or eligibility

Question 5

Installation commanders determine and prioritize installation assets in the first step of the Integrated defense process. What are the remaining three steps

Answer 5

Analyzing threats and the operating environment
Assessing installation vulnerabilities
Making prudent ID decisions

Question 6

Who should the DFC coordinate with to conduct base defense tasks for terrain outside the base boundary but within the BSZ

Answer 6

Local, state and federal agencies in the CONUS
The host Nation OCONUS
the area commander OCONUS

Question 7

The Area of operations commander will establish a BDOC to coordinate and direct Tactical Control of ID forces and supporting capabilities T/F

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Commanders achieve the Integrated defense effect of assess through

Answer 8

Cognizance, readiness and awareness of all AF personnel, who understand threat Tactics, Techniques and Procedures

Question 9

____ is an Integrated Defense effect achieved by deliberately layering defensive applications to progressively weaken or hinder the enemy’s efforts

Answer 9

Delay

Question 10

Intelligence fusion cell is an analytical methodology providing predictive intelligence to warfighters for planning and executing operations T/F

Answer 10

False

Question 11

In relation to Integrated Defense desired effects, it is preferred to ___- a threat, but if that doesn’t succeed, the next ideal effect would be to ____ the threat

Answer 11

Deter; Detect

Question 12

After friendly forces are warned of the threat, attempts are made to ____ the threat; if that doesn’t succeed, it must be____

Answer 12

Defeat; Delayed

Question 13

In which part of the Intelligence preparation of the Operational Environment process is collected data analyzed and the factors affecting operations, equipment and personnel described

Answer 13

Part 2

Question 14

What takes place during Part 3 of the intelligence preparation of the Operational Environment process

Answer 14

Historical data, existing intelligence analyses and other reports about adversaries operating in the geographic area of concern are collected

Question 15

The integrated defense Risk management process provides the ability to produce effects based integrated defense plan by using a standardized model to identify risks and develop risk management strategies, to all the following except

Answer 15

Intelligence Fusion Cells and subject matter experts

Question 16

The Integrated defense risk management process identifies at risk assets and aids the ___ in generating the Criticality assessment and the risk assessment products

Answer 16

Integrated Defense Working Groups (IDWG)

Question 17

The IDRMP components are influenced by the evolving situation monitored through the intelligence preparation of the Operational Environment cycle. The first component is RA. The other three components are

Answer 17

Risk tolerance decisions
Course of Action determination
Decision and implementation

Question 18

The four IDRMP components are performed in seven steps. What is the first step

Answer 18

Develop the Criticality Assessment

Question 19

Which statement describes what is accomplished during step 1 of the integrated defense risk management process

Answer 19

Identify assets worthy of protection and use certain criteria to measure asset value or consequence of loss

Question 20

A quantitative measurement of risk can be determined by using the equation: Risk = Asset criticality multiplied by (Threat multiplied by vulnerability) T/F

Answer 20

False

Question 21

During which step of the IDRMP is the risk assessment developed

Answer 21

Step 4

Question 22

If information required to assess risks is deficient in step 5 of the IDRMP what should be developed or modified to guide the intelligence community’s collection efforts

Answer 22

A command critical intelligence requirement

Question 23

What provides flexible planning and execution opportunities that allow owners or users of PL 1, PL2, PL3 and PL 4 assets to become actively involved in their defense

Answer 23

Integrated Defense

Question 24

What should be operationalized in order to maint optimal situational awareness through the BB and BSZ

Answer 24

Force Protection Intelligence (FPI)

Question 25

All of this resources are assigned PL1

Answer 25

Nuclear Weapons Aircraft designated to transport the President of the US Designated C3 facilities

Question 26

PL2 resources include

Answer 26

Designated space and launch systems

Question 27

The ___ style of conflict management involves a combination of low assertiveness and high cooperation

Answer 27

Accommodating

Question 28

The avoiding style of conflict management is ineffective and should not be sued T/F

Answer 28

False

Question 29

Three factors to consider when selecting a style of conflict management are

Answer 29

Who your dealing with The stakes The situation itself

Question 30

There are ____ steps in the problem solving model at the core of the AF continuous Process Improvement

Answer 30

Eight

Question 31

People are typically the cause of inefficient process so they should help identify barriers and inefficiencies in their jobs T/F

Answer 31

False

Question 32

Step 6 in the 8 step model is

Answer 32

See countermeasures through

Question 33

Step two of the 8 is frustrating for those who want to immediately take action and implement solutions T/F

Answer 33

False

Question 34

Who sets the improvement targets during step 3 (Set improvement targets) of the eight step problem solving model

Answer 34

Process owners and or project sponsors

Question 35

In the 8 step model, improvement targets define the ___ levels required to make an org vision a reality

Answer 35

Performance

Question 36

As a part of step 4 of the 8 step model, how should you validate the correct root cause

Answer 36

Use the same data that defined the problem in Step 1

Question 37

In step 7 (confirm results and process) of the 8 step model, leaders should monitor processes for performance relative to all of the following

Answer 37

The baseline developed in Steps 1 and 2 B-SMART targets established in Step 3 The solution implementation

Question 38

If leaders find target deadlines are not being met in step 7 of the 8 step model, they should evaluate whether to return to step

Answer 38

Step 4: Determine root cause

Question 39

Step ___ isn't the most commonly skipped and under completed step in the 8 step model.

Answer 39

Step 8: Standardize successful processes

Question 40

AF Smart Operations uses all the following CPI methodologies except

Answer 40

Business Process Restructuring

Question 41

Which CPI methodology focuses on workflow, customer value and eliminating process waste

Answer 41

Lean

Question 42

____ is a rigorous and data driven CPI methodology focusing on minimizing waste by reducing process variation

Answer 42

Six Sigma

Question 43

Which CPI methodology optimizes resource utilization by identifying, exploiting, subordinating, elevating and reassessing bottlenecks in the process

Answer 43

Theory of constraints

Question 44

By developi9ng your own sources of power, you will be less depended on other for the ___ you need

Answer 44

Leadership

Question 45

What are the types or point of power

Answer 45

Task power Relationship power Position Power

Question 46

Task power stems from

Answer 46

Being able to help others with a process or procedure they may need to do

Question 47

Do you draw a six pointed start with ten hash marks from the center to the tip of each point to chart your points of power T/F

Answer 47

False

Question 48

The use of ___ frameworks and shortcuts helps us process information quickly and efficiently to simplify our understanding of a complex world

Answer 48

Mental

Question 49

Human minds tend to be risk takers T/F

Answer 49

False

Question 50

How can AMN in a position of responsibility best avoid the human tendency to continue a course of action due to sunk costs, a common decision trap

Answer 50

Properly use a combination of intuitive judgment and formal analysis

Question 51

There is a simple ___ step process to use when communication intuitive decisions, seeking feedback and conveying intent

Answer 51

Five step

Question 52

In critical thinking, reasoning by ___ occurs when we assess a sisti9nao and match it to similar experiences we have encountered, assuming that they are alike

Answer 52

Analogy

Question 53

Analogies do not____

Answer 53

Play a large role in intuition thought at the conscious level

Question 54

Most groups make good decisions T/F

Answer 54

False

Question 55

How do leaders being to consciously structure the group decision making process to encourage critical thinking

Answer 55

Decide who should be involved and how the participants communicate Decide what sort of environment the decision should take place in Decide how the leader will control the decision process

Question 56

For groups of non experts to be most effective, which precondition is the most important

Answer 56

Independent members

Question 57

Independence and hierarchy of group members can neutralize the benefits of group decision T/F

Answer 57

False

Question 58

Indecision results from dysfunction patterns of behavior; It manifests itself as the harmful are cultures of ___

Answer 58

No Yes Maybe

Question 59

Beyond constructed debate in the decision making process, procedural ___ is required to legitimize and support the Orgs decision

Answer 59

Fairness

Question 60

Which perspective on decision making failure rests upon the assumption that decision failures are unavoidable in any highly complex, high risk organization structure

Answer 60

Normal Accident

Question 61

Within the Org environment, ____ drift is similar to normalizing deviance

Answer 61

Practical Drift