CDASA Topic 2 Exam 2025 Questions
and Answers
____________________________ is the analytical process used by joint
intelligence organizations and other intelligence products in support of the Joint
Force Commander's decisionmaking process. - --CORRECT ANSWER--Joint
Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (JIPOE)
True or False: JIPOE and IPB products are generally the same in purpose, focus,
and level of detail. - --CORRECT ANSWER--False. The JIPOE supports the Joint
Force Commander (JFC) by determining the probable intent and most likely
adversary COA and other relevant actors throughout the OE (macro approach);
IPB supports the individual operations of the component commands (micro
approach). JIPOE and IPB analyses support each other while avoiding a
duplication of analytic effort.
The purpose of JIPOE is to support the JFC by determining the probable
____________________________ and most likely
____________________________ for the adversary and other relevant actors
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, throughout the OE, whereas the IPB is specifically designed to support the
individual operations of the component commands.
a. Intent and COA
b. Threat and COA
c. Capacity and intent
d. None of the above - --CORRECT ANSWER--a. Intent and COA
What are the four steps of the JIPOE process? - --CORRECT ANSWER--1.
Define the Operational Environment
2. Describe impact of the Operational Environment
3. Evaluate adversary and other relevant actors
4. Determine the COA for the adversary and other relevant actor COAs
In Step 1 of the JIPOE process, the joint force staff assists the JFC and
component commanders in defining the OE. There are components 7
components of Step 1; which are described below? Select all that apply.
a. Describe the OE
b. Counter Adversary Deception and Surprise
c. Define the Mission and JFC's Intent
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and Answers
____________________________ is the analytical process used by joint
intelligence organizations and other intelligence products in support of the Joint
Force Commander's decisionmaking process. - --CORRECT ANSWER--Joint
Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (JIPOE)
True or False: JIPOE and IPB products are generally the same in purpose, focus,
and level of detail. - --CORRECT ANSWER--False. The JIPOE supports the Joint
Force Commander (JFC) by determining the probable intent and most likely
adversary COA and other relevant actors throughout the OE (macro approach);
IPB supports the individual operations of the component commands (micro
approach). JIPOE and IPB analyses support each other while avoiding a
duplication of analytic effort.
The purpose of JIPOE is to support the JFC by determining the probable
____________________________ and most likely
____________________________ for the adversary and other relevant actors
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, throughout the OE, whereas the IPB is specifically designed to support the
individual operations of the component commands.
a. Intent and COA
b. Threat and COA
c. Capacity and intent
d. None of the above - --CORRECT ANSWER--a. Intent and COA
What are the four steps of the JIPOE process? - --CORRECT ANSWER--1.
Define the Operational Environment
2. Describe impact of the Operational Environment
3. Evaluate adversary and other relevant actors
4. Determine the COA for the adversary and other relevant actor COAs
In Step 1 of the JIPOE process, the joint force staff assists the JFC and
component commanders in defining the OE. There are components 7
components of Step 1; which are described below? Select all that apply.
a. Describe the OE
b. Counter Adversary Deception and Surprise
c. Define the Mission and JFC's Intent
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