17X Mission Assurance Day 1 Practice Test

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• Which aspect of the global supply chain poses operational security risks for the DoD?
• Which of the following is an abbreviation for Industrial Control Systems?
• Which of the following is an example of an IT system?
• What does SIPR stand for in the context of military cyberspace?
• What does DCS stand for in control systems?
• What does OPSEC stand for in military terminology?
• What does the acronym CO stand for?
• In the context of control systems, what does an HMI primarily facilitate?
• For small business cybersecurity training, which department has significant involvement?
• Who is responsible for developing partnerships for unaffiliated critical infrastructure sectors?
• Which agency is partnered with the financial sector?
• Which ownership space includes unaffiliated/unaligned cyberspace?
• Which ownership space includes cyberspace owned and/or protected by the US, its mission partners, and the DoD?
• What does increased dependence on foreign vendors primarily affect in the context of the DoD?
• What is included in the Physical Network Layer?
• What characteristic differentiates Cyber Physical Systems from traditional systems?
• What does the Logical Layer include?
• Which layer includes digital representations of an actor or entity's identity in cyberspace?
• What is one potential risk of globalization for the DoD?
• Which agency provides reports on cyber intelligence and threats to U.S. government and commercial partners?
• Which goal of PPD 21 focuses on refining functional relationships within the government?
• Which DoD cyberspace domain is classified up to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)?
• What type of engagement does Key Leader Engagement represent?
• What is referred to by the physical dimension of the Information Environment?
• In which dimension is the command and control of military forces mainly exercised?
• What is a significant risk associated with the DoD's procurement of IT products from foreign vendors?
• What challenge is associated with the interaction between new technology and existing systems?
• What does the cognitive dimension of the Information Environment refer to?
• What is the primary focus of PPD 21?
• Which agency collaborates with information technology?
• Military Deception is a component of which type of operations?
• Which dimension is responsible for conveying the commander's intent?
• What type of cyberspace is defined as being controlled by parties other than the DoD or mission partners?
• Which emerging concept is related to Cyber Physical Systems (CPS)?
• Which agency focuses on small business cybersecurity training and awareness?
• Which agency focuses on partnerships with dams?
• Which layer is abstracted from the physical layer?
• Controllers in a Cyber Physical System are responsible for?
• Which agency is responsible for investigating cyber crime and ransomware?
• Which domain is specifically used for top-secret information in the DoD?
• Which DoD cyberspace domain is primarily used by most DoD members for daily operations?
• Which department coordinates computer crime prosecution with state, county, and local governments?
• Which of the following is NOT considered a type of IT?
• The Information Environment encompasses which types of data?
• What type of systems do fuel and pump stations fall under?
• Which of the following options best describes a Distributed Control System (DCS)?
• Which challenge is indicated by the phrase "all of cyberspace is owned by someone"?
• Which domain is primarily used for classified communications in the DoD?
• What is the meaning of HMI in the context of control systems?
• How are Cyber Attacks attributed?
• Which of these is an example of Operational Technology?
• Who directs the critical infrastructure policy in the United States?
• What does the term 'network' refer to in the context of Cyber Physical Systems?
• Which component is essential for understanding the transmission within the Information Environment?
• In what year was the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) established?
• Which of the following is NOT a security goal of Cyber Physical Systems (CPS)?
• Which dimension focuses on how individuals interpret images and actions?
• Which infrastructure sector is NOT specifically mentioned as partnering with DHS (CISA)?
• Which of the following is a type of Cyber Physical System (CPS)?
• Which agencies work together in the food and agriculture sector?
• What is Weather considered in the context of military operations?
• Which agency collaborates with communications infrastructure?
• Which of the following is categorized as a non-state actor threatening DoD cyberspace?
• DoDIN Operations are part of which operational category?
• Which agency is involved with healthcare and public health partnerships?
• Which challenge deals with the incomplete understanding of new technologies like AI and IoT?
• What is the role of the Department of Homeland Security in critical infrastructure?
• What is the purpose of the Cyber-Persona Layer?
• Which agency coordinates investigations and extradition with international law enforcement?
• Which agency is responsible for developing offensive and defensive cyber capabilities?
• Which threat is commonly linked to state-sponsored activities?
• In cyberspace context, which challenge is indicated by the term "replication of software-based capabilities"?
• What type of challenges does DoD face due to its procurement strategies involving foreign vendors?
• What do interconnected devices and computers in OT primarily do?
• How does foreign procurement complicate security for the DoD?
• What does the DoD's reliance on foreign satellites imply about its operational practices?
• What category does electricity generation fall under?
• Which of the following best describes the processing aspect of the Information Environment?
• Which of the following is NOT a recognized threat to DoD cyberspace?
• What is a key factor that contributes to the fragility of supply chains for the DoD?
• What kind of functions does the Logical Layer perform?
• What is the primary purpose of Cyberspace Operations?
• Accidents and natural hazards are considered what type of threat to DoD cyberspace?
• What agency partners with chemical infrastructure?
• Which agencies partner with government facilities?
• What type of technology are personal computers classified as?
• What is critical infrastructure?
• Which of these is NOT considered a method for attributing cyber attacks?
• Which dimension of the Information Environment is primarily concerned with human understanding?
• Who conducts threat assessments on U.S. government networks and information systems?
• What is the primary purpose of NIPR within the DoD cyberspace domains?
• What term describes the process of monitoring and controlling physical processes through computer-based systems?
• What is the term for a system that uses sensor feedback to make real-time corrections for greater accuracy?
• The Information Environment focuses on which three processes?
• What is the primary focus of IT systems compared to OT systems?
• Which challenge is characterized by "no/low cost for replication of software-based capabilities"?
• What aspect is part of the definition of attribution in cyberspace?
• What is the role of CISA in incident management?
• True or False: CISA was elevated from the Department of Homeland Security.
• The communication network in a Cyber Physical System consists of?
• What challenge is highlighted by the DoD's reliance on commercial infrastructure?
• Which layer contains IT devices and infrastructure within the physical domain?
• Which agency is responsible for partnering with the defense industrial base?
• What is the role of actuators in Cyber Physical Systems?
• In terms of operational leadership for critical infrastructure, which agency is primarily involved?
• What does NIPR stand for?
• Which type of actors are primarily associated with criminal organizations?
• In which dimension is the processing of individual decision-making and group norms emphasized?
• What is a primary characteristic of a Closed Loop System?
• What does JWICS stand for?
• What dimension is defined by its tangible and real-world characteristics?
• Which of the following reflects the interdependence seen in modern supply chains?
• What does Operational Technology primarily involve?
• Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) is sometimes referred to as?
• RTU is an acronym for which of the following?
• What does the information dimension of the Information Environment emphasize?
• What is CISA also responsible for in addition to operational lead?
• What does the challenge describing "no stateless maneuver space" refer to?
• Which layer focuses primarily on the physical infrastructure of cyberspace?
• Which agency is tasked with establishing cybersecurity standards?
• Which agency is responsible for risk analysis and assessment?
• What is considered when attributing a cyber attack related to geographic location?
• What are some of the different threats to DoD Cyberspace?
• What is the primary focus of Operations in the Information Environment?
• What challenge is associated with revealing how a capability functions?
• Who develops and publishes cybersecurity standards?
• Which agency partners with nuclear reactors, materials, and waste?
• Which type of actor typically represents challenges through non-geographical means?
• What kind of products does the DoD procure that is relevant to supply chain challenges?
• Which statement is true about Cyber Physical Systems?
• What does the Information Environment primarily influence?
• Which department is involved in international information sharing and threat alerts?
• What does SIPR stand for?
• Electromagnetic Warfare is categorized as what type of operations?
• Which type of actors are typically involved in Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)?
• Which of the following challenges relates to globalization in the context of cyberspace?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three dimensions of the Information Environment?
• Which dimension is characterized by human-centric perspectives such as attitudes and beliefs?
• What dimension is concerned with the locations and methods for handling information?
• What is Military Information Support Operations an example of?
• Which DoD cyberspace domain is classified up to TOP SECRET, including all SCI categories?
• Offensive/Defensive Cyber falls under which type of operations?
• Which agency partners with regulated critical infrastructure sectors?
• Which layer is driven by logic programming that operates network components?
• What agency partners with the energy sector?
• True or False: Industrial Control Systems (ICS) enable operational technology (OT).
• Which of the following best describes water distribution?
• Which agency is responsible for stopping attacks on U.S. and allied critical infrastructure at the source?
• In which dimension do actions directly impact the flow of information?
• Civil Affairs is considered which type of operations?
• Who conducts persistent engagement of adversaries to defend national interests at a level below armed conflict?
• IP addresses and ports are features of which Cyberspace Layer?
• What does PLC stand for?
• Which of the following systems is primarily focused on data flow?
• The lines between BLUE, GREY, and RED space are often blurry or unclear, leading to issues with what?
• What is the implication of using foreign satellites in defense operations?
• Which agency takes the lead on risk analysis and assessment?
• Which dimension describes the material characteristics that affect people and information systems?
• What function do sensors perform in a Cyber Physical System?
• Which layer is responsible for the interaction between users and their systems?
• Which dimension emphasizes the management and protection of data?
• What is described as operating without feedback and executing commands regardless of the output?
• Cell phones are primarily an example of which type of system?
• Which agency is tasked with freezing foreign assets?
• What is the primary focus of the cognitive dimension in the context of the Information Environment?
• What agency partners with commercial facilities?
• Which agency is responsible for water partnerships?
• Which agency is involved with partnerships in critical manufacturing?
• What is one of the strategic goals of PPD 21?
• Which type of system executes pre-defined tasks based solely on input commands without adjusting to outcomes?
• Which of the following is one of the different DoD Cyberspace Domains?
• Which layer describes a scenario where multiple users may use the same account and a single user may have multiple accounts?
• Which of the following is a challenge that arises from globalization for the DoD's supply chain?
• What significant action did PPD 21 undertake?
• What does the acronym SCADA stand for?
• Which of the following is NOT a DoD Cyberspace Domain?
• Which DoD cyberspace domain is classified up to SECRET//NOFORN?
• Which layer is comprised of user accounts and account roles/relationships?
• Which agencies work together in the transportation systems sector?
• What does CPS stand for?
• Which of the following best describes an IED's role in control systems?
• What are the four components typically found in Cyber Physical Systems (CPS)?
• Who is responsible for enforcing sanctions within the U.S.?
• What technology do routers and switches belong to?
• What type of system would a toaster be classified as, based on its operation without feedback?
• What does OT stand for in the context of technology?
• Which agency focuses on international cybersecurity cooperation?
• What term is used to describe areas of cyberspace where ownership is ambiguous?
• Which type of technology includes routers and switches?
• What does IED stand for in the context of control systems?
• Which policy is associated with critical infrastructure?
• Which challenge is described by the reliance on fragile global supply chains by the DoD and the Defense Industrial Base?
• Which ownership space includes cyberspace owned or controlled by an adversary?
• Which agency collaborates with emergency services?
• Which agency serves as the operational lead for critical infrastructure?
• What is one way to describe the operational risk of undersea fiber optic cables for the DoD?
• What type of operations does Public Affairs fall under?
• Which group is classified under Non-State Actors that poses a threat?
• Which cyberspace domain is used by the Intelligence Community (IC) for operations?
• Who handles information sharing in critical infrastructure?
• Which organization provides cryptography products and services?
• Which of the following is a challenge to DoD Cyberspace?
• How does CO relate to Operations in the Information Environment (OIE)?
• Which agency is designated for partnership development in critical infrastructure?
• Which domains do Cyberspace Operations create effects in?
• Identify the three layers in the Cyberspace Layer Model.