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Name: Score:160 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 160
When selecting SATs, what is Framing?
the financial implications of the intelligence operation
the historical background of the issue being analyzed
the nature of the problem aka the type of question that will be asked- informational,
relational, causal, explanatory interpretive, speculative
the ethical considerations surrounding intelligence gathering
Term 2 of 160
Who maintains a 24/7 direct support element at the NJOIC?
NGA
UNIL
CIA
DIA
Term 3 of 160
Acronym to remember the 9 analytic tradecraft standards
Can you evaluate all relevant data before making a decision
What are the key factors influencing your argument's validity
Should U Decide Alternatives are Relevant to your Argument, trace a Line Accurately to
the Visual
How do you assess the impact of your argument on stakeholders
,Term 4 of 160
What is outside-in thinking analysis?
-helps narrow the range of possible answers to an intelligence question
-prompts the elimination of ones that are most inconsistent with available evidence
-then allows focus on considering the hypothesis that remain
-can also help identify reporting gaps and the assumptions underlying analytic
judgements
- can be used to understand past events as well a the future
-makes the strongest possible case for an assessment that opposes a prevailing view
-uses the same information, but calls into question such factors as the assumptions
underpinning the prevailing view, the relevance and reliability of its sourcing and
consistency of its argumentation
-particularly useful in situations whose outcome depends on the action of a single
variable
-assesses the strength of the reporting on which their judgements are based
-prompts examination of source credibility, reporting gaps and clarity and corroboration
of reporting
-helps to establish level of confidence in judgements that account for weaknesses in
information
-encourages analysts to look at a variety of factors that could influence the
development of a situation or shape its consequences, including implications for the US
-ex: STEEPM- prompts the review of the social, technological, economic, environmental,
political and military aspects of a problem
Term 5 of 160
Who does the Joint Staff Director for Intell (J-2) receive direction from?
CJCS aka Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The chief of staff of the army
The director of national intelligence
The secretary of defense
,Term 6 of 160
What does the JFC J-2s provide higher echelons and subordinate commands with?
clan collection and ci outside usa
an analysis of international trade agreements and their impacts
a detailed report on civilian casualties in conflict zones
a single, coordinated intell picture by fusing national and theater intel into all source
estimates/assessments
Term 7 of 160
What is ICD 710?
Nro
Nga
Nsa
Classification Management and Control Marking Systems
Term 8 of 160
What format should sourcing information in covered analytic products be in?
It should be presented as a verbal summary during meetings
It should be a summary of the main findings in the report
It should include personal notes from the analyst
It should be in the form of Source reference citations (SRCs), appended reference
citations (ARCs), source descriptors, and source understanding
, Term 9 of 160
What is a qualifier in an argument defined as?
-a word or phrase use to express the limits or scope of a claim
-used when evidence indicates that claim has limits of application or information gaps
require assumptions about the extent of applicability
-includes words such as" most, several and some
1. they are broadly applicable to all types of intell questions
2. the reflect the analytic tradecraft standards
3. they are easy to learn and apply
4. they represent a balance between creative & critical approaches to intelligence
problems
-a refutation or challenge to a claim
-should be acknowledged or incorporate (concede), refuted (demonstrated as wrong
when related to the claim) or proven irrelevant to the claim
-useful in situations where reporting is limited and, as a result, assessments are based
heavily on assumptions
-key assumptions are the ones that must be true in order for analytic judgements to be
valid
-articulating assumptions helps analysts to understand, an explain the basis of their
assessments
Term 10 of 160
DIA manages & coordinated all matters related to _________ Attaches
Economic
Environmental
Defense
Diplomatic
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