DFMC Test 1-Class 20B with complete
solutions
5 Steps of Decision Making Process - ANSWER- 1. Identify the Issue 2. Analyze
the Issue 3. Develop Alternatives 4. Evaluate the Alternatives 5. Make a
Recommendation 14 words, 5 steps
Name 3 Critical thinking tools (Identify the Issue) - ANSWER- 1. Brainstorming 2.
Fishbone (cause and effect) 3. 5 Wise
What is the most IMPORTANT step of decision support? - ANSWER- Identifying
the Issue
What is the deliverable in Identifying the Issue? - ANSWER- Issue Statement
The purpose of using the BLUF is to: (Bottom Line Up Front) - ANSWER- lay the
foundation for the justification
Definition of Decision Support - ANSWER- enabling decision makers (other than
ourselves) to make informed decisions that optimize resources and improve
mission effectiveness
Key to successful decision support (5) - ANSWER- 1. Critical Thinking 2. Broad
Perspective 3. Creativity 4. Analysis 5. Communication Skills
Most difficult of the 5 steps of decision making - ANSWER- Analyze the Issue
What year was the CFO Act passed? - ANSWER- 1990
What prompted the passing of the CFO Act? (4) - ANSWER- 1. no single
accountable CFO for the country 2. no appropriate practices applicable to federal
governments circumstances 3. no conformity and standardized financial
solutions
5 Steps of Decision Making Process - ANSWER- 1. Identify the Issue 2. Analyze
the Issue 3. Develop Alternatives 4. Evaluate the Alternatives 5. Make a
Recommendation 14 words, 5 steps
Name 3 Critical thinking tools (Identify the Issue) - ANSWER- 1. Brainstorming 2.
Fishbone (cause and effect) 3. 5 Wise
What is the most IMPORTANT step of decision support? - ANSWER- Identifying
the Issue
What is the deliverable in Identifying the Issue? - ANSWER- Issue Statement
The purpose of using the BLUF is to: (Bottom Line Up Front) - ANSWER- lay the
foundation for the justification
Definition of Decision Support - ANSWER- enabling decision makers (other than
ourselves) to make informed decisions that optimize resources and improve
mission effectiveness
Key to successful decision support (5) - ANSWER- 1. Critical Thinking 2. Broad
Perspective 3. Creativity 4. Analysis 5. Communication Skills
Most difficult of the 5 steps of decision making - ANSWER- Analyze the Issue
What year was the CFO Act passed? - ANSWER- 1990
What prompted the passing of the CFO Act? (4) - ANSWER- 1. no single
accountable CFO for the country 2. no appropriate practices applicable to federal
governments circumstances 3. no conformity and standardized financial
