Module 4 Operations Process Module Posttest Updated Actual Questions With Correct Answers

MODULE 4 OPERATIONS PROCESS MODULE POSTTEST
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS


Question 1.
What is defined in the context of operations when the commander understands a discrepancy
between the current state of an operational environment and the desired end state?


ANSWER
The problem



Question 2.
Which is the Army's framework for exercising mission command?


ANSWER
Operation Process



Question 3.
What is the concerted efforts associated with the command and control activity of execution? Select
all that apply.


ANSWER
INCORRECT: Seize and retain initiative Build and maintain momentum



Question 4.
What do commanders conceptualize from understanding the current situation, mission, and desired
end state?


ANSWER
An operational approach to attain the end state



Question 5.
CPT Neumann receives an order by his battalion to conduct a training exercise for his company by
T-12. What Army planning methodology would he use to plan for this event?


ANSWER





, Troop Leading Procedures



Question 6.
Which key component of a plan is a statement which directs how subordinate units cooperate to
accomplish the mission and establishes the sequence of actions the force will use to achieve the end
state?


ANSWER
Concepts of Operations



Question 7.
Which are the functions of preparation? Select all that apply.


ANSWER
Ensure forces and resources are positioned, Develop a common understanding of the plan,
Task-organize and integrate the force.



Question 8.
Which of the four operations activities focuses on helping CPT Neumann understand a situation and
his role in an upcoming operation?


ANSWER
Preparation



Question 9.
What type of decisions implement a planned action under the circumstances anticipated in the
order, such as changing a boundary, committing the reserve, or executing a branch plan?


ANSWER
Execution



Question 10.
Based on the MDMP, what is the first task CPT Neumann should complete after receiving a new
mission?


ANSWER






, Alert the staff of the pending planning requirements



Question 11.
What is the act of putting a plan into action by applying combat power to accomplish the mission
and adjusting operations based on changes in the situation?


ANSWER
Execution



Question 12.
What tends to be the focus of assessment during the operations process activities? Select all that
apply.


ANSWER
Level of destruction of enemy units, Status of friendly force, Terrain gained or lost, Objectives
secured.



Question 13.
What helps answer the "where," "what," and "why" about the progress toward accomplishing a task
or achieving an objective?


ANSWER
Assessment



Question 14.
What are the four major activities performed during operations?


ANSWER
1. Plan
2. Prepare
3. Execute
4. Assess



Question 15.






, A new platoon leader approaches CPT Neumann. the 2LT is confused about commander's actions to
direct and lead forces. What actions will CPT Neumann discuss with the platoon leader about
directing action to achieve results during the operations process?


ANSWER
Assigning and adjusting tasks, control measures, and task organization.



Question 16.
What is planning?


ANSWER
The art and science of understanding a situation, envisioning a desired future, and laying out
effective ways of bringing that future about



Question 17.
What is the art and science of understanding a situation, envisioning a desired future, and laying out
effective ways of bringing that future about?


ANSWER
Planning



Question 18.
What are the major activities of execution?


ANSWER
Directing Action, Decisionmaking, Assessing.



Question 19.
When maintaining a running estimate, the commander and each staff element continuously
consider the effects of new information. What do they also update? Select all that apply.


ANSWER
Assumptions, Facts, Friendly force status



Question 20.
Theater army headquarters are resourced with the main command post and a ______ command post.