Joint Forces Staff College > SEJPME - Pre-Test SEJPME ii Questions & Answers (2021) Latest. All Answers Correct.
Pre-Test
1) The U.S. continues to
... [Show More] become more dependent on the global domain within the information
environment consisting of the interdependent network of information technology infrastructures,
including the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded processors and
controllers. It is imperative that we safeguard this domain known as _____.
information
space
networks
cyberspace (correct)
2) In addition to serving as a liaison to State, local, and other Federal agencies, who serves as the
federal emergency management agency (FEMA) single point of contact for DoD support during DSCA
operations?
Local Coordinating Officer (LCO)
State Coordinating Officer (SCO)
Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO)
Defense Coordinating Officer (DCO) (correct)
3) The foremost value of joint force leaders is _____. [Remediation Accessed :N]
physical courage
competence
experience
integrity (correct)
4) Leaders should look for which of the following warning signs that are suggestive of trauma
spectrum disorders?
memory loss
nightmares
depression
all of the answers are correct (correct)
5) Select the answer that matches the following definition. Focuses on planning and execution of
operations using operational art to develop strategies, campaigns, and operations and employ military
forces by integrating ends, ways, and means. [Remediation Accessed :N]
Political level
Operational level (correct)Strategic level
Tactical level
6) To be successful, a joint force commander must be able to influence and coordinate a diverse
coalition of joint and multinational forces as well as civilian agencies and groups. What are some of the
civilian groups the JFC must consider? (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N]
State and local militias
Multinational forces
Nongovernmental organizations (correct)
Host nation agencies (correct)
7) Which of the following National Intelligence leadership positions advises the Secretary of
Defense and Deputy Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, combatant commanders
(CCDRs), and USD(I) on all matters concerning military and military-related intelligence. [Remediation
Accessed :N]
Director of National Intelligence
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
Joint Staff Directorate for Intelligence, J2
Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (correct)
8) Military operations vary in scope, purpose and _____ across a range that spans from military
engagement to major operations and campaigns. [Remediation Accessed :N]
contingencies
conflict intensity (correct)
expected outcome
end state
9) _____ is/are actions taken directly against terrorist networks and indirectly to influence and
render global and regional environments inhospitable to terrorist networks. [Remediation Accessed :N]
Antiterrorism
Counterinsurgency
Counterterrorism (correct)
Stability operations
10) Which of the following are some of the key elements of the shape phase of joint operations?
(Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N]
stability operations (correct)organizing and training (correct)
balance and simultaneity
conduct of rehearsals (correct)
11) A logistics synchronization matrix allows joint logistician to monitor progress by which two of
the following? [Remediation Accessed :N]
displaying the timeline in which the logistician must complete tasks
displaying the level of risk in which the logistician must operate
displaying the logistician's responsibilities for integration (correct)
displaying the logistician's critical tasks (correct)
12) Which of the following provides plans, policy, and guidance on Service member issues?
Personnel Services Division
Director's Action Group
Personnel Readiness Division (correct)
Joint Manpower Division
13) A forward deployed force and prepositioned assets, forces with organic movement
capability, significantly contribute to the _____ of response. [Remediation Accessed :N]
Strength
Flexibility
Timeliness (correct)
Success
14) _____ emphasizes planning for the next phase of operations or sequels to the current
operation. [Remediation Accessed :N]
Future plans (correct)
Future operations plans
Current operations plans
Theater-strategic plans
15) The _____ involves attaining a clear understanding of the CCDR's strategic objectives, and it
is the most important step in the JOPP for the Joint Force Commander. If this step is done incorrectly, all
planning steps which follow could be flawed. [Remediation Accessed :N]
first step, Planning Initiation
second step, Mission Analysis (correct)third step, Course of Action Development
fifth step, Course of Action Approval
16) According to doctrine, what does the staff focus on during planning? [Remediation
Accessed :N]
Determining available resources to support the end state
Developing effective plans and orders, and helping the commander make related decisions
(correct)
Determining whether the commander's situational awareness needs to be updated
Developing courses of action that are all reasonable and executable
17) The _____ stage of the commander's decision cycle includes determination of the impact of
events as they relate to overall mission accomplishment.
assess (correct)
plan
direct
monitor
18) The joint communications system assists the JFC in C2 of military operations. [Remediation
Accessed :N]
False
True (correct)
19) Joint fires destroys a vital logistics chain delaying the delivery of needed electronics to an
enemy surface-to-air missile site causing it to be unable defend an arms manufacturing plant which is
then easily destroyed without the loss of a single aircraft. This situation is an example of a(an) _____.
[Remediation Accessed :N]
indirect effect (correct)
direct effect
joint fires
unplanned target
20) Which of the following describes non-public or commercial individuals and businesses,
academia, and religious groups?
Private sector (correct)
U.S. agency
Intergovernmental organizationNongovernmental organization
21) The _____ exercise ADCON through their respective Service Chiefs over the Service.
[Remediation Accessed :N]
Functional Combatant Commanders
Secretaries of the Military Departments (correct)
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Combatant Commanders
22) Intelligence should increase the commander's understanding of the threat and adversary's
probable intentions, end states, objectives, most likely and most dangerous COAs, strengths, and critical
capabilities. This allows the J2 to _____. [Remediation Accessed :N]
approve the command Joint Manning Document
direct Joint Reception, Staging, Onward movement and Integration (RSO&I)
identify, define, and nominate objectives which are consistent with the threat and are relevant
to the JFC's mission and intent (correct)
define Commander's Critical Information Requirements (CCIR)
23) Commanders at most operational-level headquarters have observed that CCIRs are
developed to support three major activities. One of these major activities is "prioritization of limited
resources." The other two are _____. [Remediation Accessed :N]
commander decision-making and branch planning
commander decision-making and understanding the complex environment (correct)
well-defined decision points and non-lethal actions
sequel planning and collection analysis
24) Which of the following statements concerning operational-level branch and sequel planning
is TRUE?
Branch and sequel planning, at the operational level, results in precise, predictive decision points
with associated CCIRs
Much of the information precipitating operational commanders' major decisions across all event
horizons will likely come off the JOC floor, rather than through other venues.
Some branch and sequel planning at the operational level may not result in precise, detailed
predictive decision points with associated CCIRs. (correct)
Decision points supporting branch and sequel execution are normally extremely well defined and
quantitative requiring minimal commander interface for decision.25) Knowledge management (KM) and information management (IM) are two distinct activities
that are necessary aspects in today's headquarters decision-making. Which two overarching insights
clearly delineate their distinctions?
KM is people-centric. IM is information technology-centric. (correct)
KM is technology-centric. IM is people-centric.
KM focuses on the rules, procedures, applications, and tools. IM focuses on the players gaining
and sharing knowledge to aid decision making.
KM balances the need-to-share with the need-to-know. IM leverages the different perspectives
of the myriad of players.
26) What information management (IM) activity is normally a theater-level decision because of
its significant second order effects, such as interoperability within the joint force, fielding and premission training? [Remediation Accessed :N]
battle rhythm development maintenance procedures
determination of the networks, databases, and software applications (correct)
use of commander's critical information requirements (CCIR) to guide and prioritize information
flow
development of procedures into a formalized, authoritative document
27) Always consider your interorganizational stakeholders in terms of force tracking. Current best
practices in force tracking include the use of periodic reporting, liaison officers, and _____. [Remediation
Accessed :N]
establishing working groups and cells
loaning stakeholders blue force trackers (correct)
holding daily accountability musters
limiting stakeholders' range of operations
28) To conduct specific mission sets throughout the entire joint operations area, what do many
joint force commanders choose to establish?
geographically-oriented components and/or task forces
functionally-oriented components and/or task forces working in concert with geographicallyoriented components or task forces (correct)
sole focus on a geographically-based command such as the regional commands in Afghanistan
29) How should the supported commander address lack of support issues? [Remediation
Accessed :N]
The supported commander should immediately adjust priorities to meet desired outcomes.Lack of support is common in a complex environment. The supported commander should expect
this and have an alternate plan ready.
The supported commander should bring lack of support issues immediately to the establishing
authority.
The supported commander should bring lack of support issues to the supporting commander
first, and if necessary to the establishing authority for resolution. (correct)
30) Which of the following links design activities to more detailed planning commonly associated
with the joint operation planning process (JOPP)? [Remediation Accessed :N]
operational planning team (OPT)
the joint operation planning and execution system (JOPES)
an operational approach (correct)
the Commander's Decision Cycle
31) Which of the following describes a best practice joint task force (JTF) headquarters use to
enrich design? [Remediation Accessed :N]
Standing JTFs have a tendency to revisit design activities often, to ensure all efforts have been
adequately explored.
JTFs focus on ensuring the design products are kept at the highest classification levels to prevent
inadvertent disclosure to certain external stakeholders.
Standing JTFs collaborate with numerous external stakeholders in their supporting role, gaining
an understanding of the larger crisis faced by the supported combatant commander.
JTFs share design products and thoughts with subordinate units and external stakeholders as
early and often as possible. (correct)
32) Which statement best describes what is meant by the term "battle for the narrative?"
[Remediation Accessed :N]
struggle to be first to control the messages that only the adversaries will hear in order to inform
and/or influence their beliefs and perspectives
challenge of constructing similar strategic narratives distributed throughout multiple networks to
reinforce the beliefs, perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors of our coalition partners and host nation
governments
race to exploit and change the perceptions of our international partners in order to forward the
goals and intentions of the U.S. Government and its allies
ongoing "information war" between competing nations, entities, and/or ideologies to gain
superiority over the adversary's narrative and align communication efforts (correct)33) Commanders have recognized the need for some form of staff organization that can _____ to
inform or influence the audiences in support of desired outcomes. (Select all that apply.) [Remediation
Accessed :N]
remain passive in the information environment
synchronize actions, words, and images (correct)
direct communication strategy through a stove-piped process
craft the themes and messages (correct)
34) Planning for communication strategy involves the careful alignment of themes and messages
with interagency organizations and other stakeholders.
False
True (correct)
35) Strategic communication _____. (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N]
does not apply to subordinate units
is an integral part of the commander's overall strategy (correct)
seeks to align joint task force actions, words, and images (correct)
it is nested with strategic communication efforts (correct)
36) Which of the following are key elements of a communication strategy?
condition, opportunity, and audience
narrative, theme, and message (correct)
words, actions, and audience
stability, peace, and prosperity
37) Those responsible for identifying and understanding the key audiences are also responsible
for _____. (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N]
assigning which action-agent will engage each of the key audiences (correct)
establishing a separate planning effort
crafting themes and messages (correct)
determining how to inform and/or influence audiences (correct)
38) The communication strategy working group (CSWG) is informed by subordinate units and the
interagency stakeholders, and supports planning across the current operations, future operations, and
future plans event horizons.
FalseTrue (correct)
39) For the execution of a successful communication strategy, staff synchronization _____.
(Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N]
integrates products (correct)
begins at the execution phase of operations
relies on informed commander's guidance (correct)
does not impact actions, words, and images
breaks down staff planning into clearly defined major subsets (correct)
requires cross-talk and cross-representation (correct)
40) What are some of the key billets the commander will need to consider filling right away?
(Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N]
principal staff officers (correct)
Junior enlisted leaders
deputy commander(s) (correct)
J8
Chief of Staff (correct)
41) Which of the following statements BEST defines the purpose of joint headquarters battle
rhythms? [Remediation Accessed :N]
The joint headquarters battle rhythm is a deliberate daily cycle of command and staff activities
that enable the commander to accomplish mission objectives.
The joint headquarters battle rhythm is a deliberate daily cycle of command, staff, and unit
activities intended to provide the commander with a method to track current operational events.
The joint headquarters battle rhythm is a deliberate daily cycle of command and staff activities
intended to control the flow of future operations.
The joint headquarters battle rhythm is a deliberate daily cycle of command, staff, and unit
activities intended to synchronize current and future operations. (correct)
42) Joint intelligence organizations analyze the impact of the operating environment (OE) on
mission accomplishment. Which of the following is not an aspect of the OE? [Remediation Accessed :N]
friendly, adversary, and neutral systems
joint task force (JTF) financials (correct)
physical domains
information environment43) Which of the following provides the necessary upfront direction for the synchronization of
staff planning efforts for both lethal and nonlethal activities? [Remediation Accessed :N]
planning guidance, commander's intent, and an operational framework (correct)
objectives, priorities, and an operational framework
targeting data, diplomatic information military and economic (DIME) data, and planning
guidance
objectives, priorities, and commander's critical information requirements (CCIR)
44) Which of the following statements best defines "targeting"? [Remediation Accessed :N]
core task of the fires function that encompasses many disciplines and requires participation from
many joint force staff elements and components
employment of forces in the operational area through movement in combination with fires to
achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy in order to accomplish the mission
process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to them,
considering operational requirements and capabilities (correct)
entity, object, capability, function, individual, or behavior considered for possible engagement or
other action to support the commander's guidance, intent, or objectives
45) Which of the following can provide another layer of command and control for an area
support role but, if not carefully considered, can replicate existing functions and services that may
already be provided by elements of the joint force? [Remediation Accessed :N]
joint operations support facility
joint logistics command (correct)
joint logistics operation center
joint deployment distribution operations center
46) Which of the following are tools used to maintain accountability for personnel status,
casualty tracking, and reporting? (Select all that apply.) [Remediation Accessed :N]
defense casualty information processing (DCIPS) (correct)
joint flow and system for tracking (JFAST)
joint personnel status and casualty report (JPERSTAT) (correct)
47) Which of the following is a criterion in conducting assessments using measures of
performance (MOP)?
straight forward and are drawn directly from assigned tasks in the plan (correct)
used to assess changes in system behavior, capability, or operational environmentupfront correct determination of measures-of-effectiveness planning
enable an accurate visualization of progress toward mission accomplishment
48) Which of the following statements concerning staff assessment products is FALSE?
Staff assessments should provide recommendations to the commander based upon the
assessment.
Recommendations are normally not developed by the assessment cell, but rather by the
affected/responsible staff focused on specific lines of operation.
Staff assessments products do not necessarily have to support the commander's
requirements, as long as the products provide meaningful information. (correct)
49) Legal and subject matter expertise within staff planning and the Commander's Decision Cycle
fosters _____. [Remediation Accessed :N]
authority identification, understanding, and development (correct)
logistics requirements
battle rhythm coverage plans
intelligence collection
50) These commands are established by combatant commanders when authorized by the
Secretary of Defense through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to conduct operations on a
continuing basis in accordance with the criteria set forth for unified commands. They may be established
on a geographic area basis such as U.S. Forces Japan or on a functional basis such as Special Operations
Command, Pacific. [Remediation Accessed :N]
combatant commands
subordinate unified commands (correct)
joint task forces
functional component commands [Show Less]