CCC MODULE 4 POST TEST EXAM LATEST 2024-2025
ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
CPT Neumann is ready to perform a COA comparison on three different COAs. Which COA analysis
outputs will he use as inputs for his COA comparison? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-War-Game
Results,
Evaluation criteria
CPT Neumann has completed the decision matrix. Should he and the staff rely solely on the outcome of a
decision matrix to determine which COA to recommend? - ANSWER-No. The decision matrix may be
based on highly subjective judgments which can change dramatically during the course of the
evaluation.
What is the difference between the advantages and disadvantages analysis and the decision matrix? -
ANSWER-The advantages and disadvantages analysis uses a narrative, and the decision matrix uses
number for comparison.
What is the purpose of the Course of Action Decision Briefing? - ANSWER-Identify a preferred COA
and make a recommendation.
How can subjective judgments skew the results of the decision matrix? - ANSWER-COA ranks and
criteria weighing may be highly subjective.
What is the purpose of weighting criteria in the decision matrix? - ANSWER-Emphasize one or more
criteria based on a determination of their relative importance.
Why are updated assumptions a key output of COA Comparison? - ANSWER-New information may
change the analysis and comparison of COAs.
After the COA decision briefing, CPT Neumann needs to provide the commander with the COA
comparison outputs for the next step of the MDMP. What outputs does he provide? Select all that apply.
- ANSWER-Updated running estimate,Evaluated and recommended COAs,Updated assumptions.
,Which of the following is a key output from Step 4: COA Analysis and a key input to Step 5: COA
Comparison? - ANSWER-Wargame Results
A new Assistant S-3 approaches CPT Neumann. He cannot remember if there are only one or two
techniques of COA comparison and asks for help in understanding which techniques are used for the
process. Which common technique does CPT Neumann discuss with 2LT Jones to help them understand
COA Comparison? - ANSWER-Decision Matrix
CPT Neumann, the HHC Commander, has examined all evaluated COAs and the recommended COA. He
agrees with most of the recommended COAs, but wants to modify the command post location. What
action follows this modification with most of the recommended COAs? - ANSWER-The staff wargames
the new COA and presents the results to the commander with a recommendation.
What versions of the evaluated COAs go to the commander during the COA approval process? -
ANSWER-All that are evaluated.
If there are details that need to be expanded upon in the WARNORD issued after COA approval, they are
to be communicated in what way? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-In person, video teleconference.
If the commander rejects all COAs, what step in the process does the staff return to? - ANSWER-COA
Development
In the COA approval process, one key output in particular is created to support execution of the COA.
What output is this? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Commander's Critical Information Requirements
Commanders must include the risks they are willing to accept in the final planning guidance. If time
allows commanders use a video teleconference to discuss acceptable risk with ________. Select all that
apply. - ANSWER-Adjacent commanders,
Subordinate commanders,
Senior commanders
, CPT Neumann, Bravo Company commander, just sat though the Battalions OPORD Briefing (the plansto-
operations transition). At the conclusion of the briefing, the responsibility for developing and
maintaining the plans now belongs to ________. - ANSWER-The CUOPS Cell
INCORRECT
The superior officer
The COS
What orders production key input becomes the plans concept of operations? - ANSWER-COA Statement
Plans and orders _______ ensures the base plan and all attachments are complete and in agreement. -
ANSWER-Reconciliation
1LT Jameson, the new BN Chemical Officer, is unclear what her responsibility is during the orders
production process. Who can assist her in determining what attachments she has to write? -
ANSWERChief or Staff / XO
CPT Neumann is working with the staff through COA approval. 1LT Rock has given CPT Neumann the
updated running estimates, the recommended COA, and updated assumptions. However, CPT Neumann
says he is still missing a key input necessary to decide. Which of the following does CPT Neumann still
need? - ANSWER-Evaluated COAs
Which of the following elements are orders production key inputs? - ANSWER-Approved COA with any
modifications,
Refined commander's intent, CCIRs, and EEFIs,
Updated assumptions.
The ________ is conducted throughout the MDMP process. It allows the higher commander to learn
how subordinates intend to accomplish their mission and identifies problems within their subordinates
concept of operations. - ANSWER-Backbrief
ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
CPT Neumann is ready to perform a COA comparison on three different COAs. Which COA analysis
outputs will he use as inputs for his COA comparison? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-War-Game
Results,
Evaluation criteria
CPT Neumann has completed the decision matrix. Should he and the staff rely solely on the outcome of a
decision matrix to determine which COA to recommend? - ANSWER-No. The decision matrix may be
based on highly subjective judgments which can change dramatically during the course of the
evaluation.
What is the difference between the advantages and disadvantages analysis and the decision matrix? -
ANSWER-The advantages and disadvantages analysis uses a narrative, and the decision matrix uses
number for comparison.
What is the purpose of the Course of Action Decision Briefing? - ANSWER-Identify a preferred COA
and make a recommendation.
How can subjective judgments skew the results of the decision matrix? - ANSWER-COA ranks and
criteria weighing may be highly subjective.
What is the purpose of weighting criteria in the decision matrix? - ANSWER-Emphasize one or more
criteria based on a determination of their relative importance.
Why are updated assumptions a key output of COA Comparison? - ANSWER-New information may
change the analysis and comparison of COAs.
After the COA decision briefing, CPT Neumann needs to provide the commander with the COA
comparison outputs for the next step of the MDMP. What outputs does he provide? Select all that apply.
- ANSWER-Updated running estimate,Evaluated and recommended COAs,Updated assumptions.
,Which of the following is a key output from Step 4: COA Analysis and a key input to Step 5: COA
Comparison? - ANSWER-Wargame Results
A new Assistant S-3 approaches CPT Neumann. He cannot remember if there are only one or two
techniques of COA comparison and asks for help in understanding which techniques are used for the
process. Which common technique does CPT Neumann discuss with 2LT Jones to help them understand
COA Comparison? - ANSWER-Decision Matrix
CPT Neumann, the HHC Commander, has examined all evaluated COAs and the recommended COA. He
agrees with most of the recommended COAs, but wants to modify the command post location. What
action follows this modification with most of the recommended COAs? - ANSWER-The staff wargames
the new COA and presents the results to the commander with a recommendation.
What versions of the evaluated COAs go to the commander during the COA approval process? -
ANSWER-All that are evaluated.
If there are details that need to be expanded upon in the WARNORD issued after COA approval, they are
to be communicated in what way? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-In person, video teleconference.
If the commander rejects all COAs, what step in the process does the staff return to? - ANSWER-COA
Development
In the COA approval process, one key output in particular is created to support execution of the COA.
What output is this? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Commander's Critical Information Requirements
Commanders must include the risks they are willing to accept in the final planning guidance. If time
allows commanders use a video teleconference to discuss acceptable risk with ________. Select all that
apply. - ANSWER-Adjacent commanders,
Subordinate commanders,
Senior commanders
, CPT Neumann, Bravo Company commander, just sat though the Battalions OPORD Briefing (the plansto-
operations transition). At the conclusion of the briefing, the responsibility for developing and
maintaining the plans now belongs to ________. - ANSWER-The CUOPS Cell
INCORRECT
The superior officer
The COS
What orders production key input becomes the plans concept of operations? - ANSWER-COA Statement
Plans and orders _______ ensures the base plan and all attachments are complete and in agreement. -
ANSWER-Reconciliation
1LT Jameson, the new BN Chemical Officer, is unclear what her responsibility is during the orders
production process. Who can assist her in determining what attachments she has to write? -
ANSWERChief or Staff / XO
CPT Neumann is working with the staff through COA approval. 1LT Rock has given CPT Neumann the
updated running estimates, the recommended COA, and updated assumptions. However, CPT Neumann
says he is still missing a key input necessary to decide. Which of the following does CPT Neumann still
need? - ANSWER-Evaluated COAs
Which of the following elements are orders production key inputs? - ANSWER-Approved COA with any
modifications,
Refined commander's intent, CCIRs, and EEFIs,
Updated assumptions.
The ________ is conducted throughout the MDMP process. It allows the higher commander to learn
how subordinates intend to accomplish their mission and identifies problems within their subordinates
concept of operations. - ANSWER-Backbrief
