Joint Staff Operations Security (OPSEC) (1 hr.) Questions with Solutions

Joint Staff Operations Security (OPSEC)
(1 hr.)

Match the OPSEC Cycle with the action associated with the step.

a)This step identifies the information that must be protected and why it needs to be
protected.
b)Identifies who the unauthorized recipient is, the intentions of the unauthorized
recipient, and the unauthorized recipient's capabilities.
c)Identifies the weaknesses the unauthorized recipient can exploit to uncover critical
information.
d)Identifies the impact to the mission if the unauthorized recipient exploits a
vulnerability and the overall impact of the unauthorized recipient learning our critical
information.
e)Identifies the actions that need to be taken to protect critical information.
f)Identifies if appropriate measures were put in place and if any adjustments are
needed to protect critical information. - answera. Identification of Critical Information and
OPSEC Indicators

b. Identification and Analysis of Relevant Threats
c. Analysis of Vulnerabilities

d. Assessment of Risks

e. Application of Appropriate Countermeasures

f. Periodic Assessment of Effectiveness

____________ are like pieces of a puzzle an unauthorized recipient uses to reveal a
picture of our operations. - answerIndicators

The following should be considered when assessing risk. (Select all that apply) -
answerWhat's the cost of avoiding risk?
Will something you do or say provide an indicator to the unauthorized recipient?
What's the effect on the mission?
The consequences of your actions.
How will an unauthorized recipient benefit from the indicator?

Which is not an example of an OPSEC countermeasure? - answerSudden change to a
predictable routine.