DOD Operations Security (OPSEC) 2

Question 1

What is a 'vulnerability' in the context of the DOD OPSEC process?

Accepted Answer

A weakness that allows an adversary to collect critical information or prevent mission accomplishment

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A software flaw in a classified information system

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A personnel shortage that reduces unit combat effectiveness

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An unclassified document stored in a classified container

Question 2

Which step of the OPSEC process involves weighing the potential impact of a loss of critical information against the cost of protective measures?

Accepted Answer

Assess Risk

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Identify Critical Information

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Analyze Vulnerabilities

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Analyze Threats

Question 3

A unit publishes its training schedule on a public Facebook page. In OPSEC terms, this is an example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

OPSEC indicator and potential vulnerability

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Authorized information release

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Classified information spillage

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Required transparency measure under FOIA

Question 4

What does a Critical Information List (CIL) primarily help commanders do?

Accepted Answer

Focus OPSEC efforts by listing specific information that must be protected

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Identify all personnel who require security clearances

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Document security violations for disciplinary action

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Classify and mark all sensitive documents within a command

Question 5

In OPSEC, the term 'friendly force information requirements' (FFIR) refers to:

Accepted Answer

Information the commander needs about friendly forces to plan and execute operations

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Intelligence reports requested from allied nations

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Data submitted to OPSEC officers after mission completion

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Communications protocols between coalition partners

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the relationship between OPSEC and classification?

Accepted Answer

OPSEC protects unclassified information that could be exploited when combined with other data

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OPSEC only applies to classified information and systems

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OPSEC and classification are the same process with different names

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Classification supersedes OPSEC in all cases where both apply

Question 7

What is 'aggregation' in the context of OPSEC?

Accepted Answer

Combining multiple pieces of unclassified information to deduce sensitive or critical information

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The process of consolidating classified documents into one secure location

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Grouping personnel by security clearance level for briefing purposes

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The collection of after-action reports from multiple operations