ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER -The problem
Which is the Army's framework for exercising mission command? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Operation Process
What is the concerted efforts associated with the command and control activity of execution?
Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -INCORRECT:
Seize and retain initiative
Build and maintain momentum
What do commanders conceptualize from understanding the current situation, mission, and
desired end state? - CORRECT ANSWER -An operational approach to attain the end state
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Troop Leading Procedures
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Concepts of Operations
Which are the functions of preparation? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Ensure forces and resources are positioned,
Develop a common understanding of the plan,
Task-organize and integrate the force.
,Which of the four operations activities focuses on helping CPT Neumann understand a situation
and his role in an upcoming operation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Preparation
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Execution
Based on the MDMP, what is the first task CPT Neumann should complete after receiving a new
mission? - CORRECT ANSWER -Alert the staff of the pending planning requirements
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Execution
What tends to be the focus of assessment during the operations process activities? Select all that
apply. - CORRECT ANSWER -Level of destruction of enemy units,
Status of friendly force,
Terrain gained or lost,
Objectives secured.
What helps answer the "where," "what," and "why" about the progress toward accomplishing a
task or achieving an objective? - CORRECT ANSWER -Assessment
What are the four major activities performed during operations? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1. Plan
2. Prepare
3. Execute
4. Assess
, 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Assigning and adjusting tasks, control measures, and task organization.
What is planning? - CORRECT ANSWER -The art and science of understanding a
situation, envisioning a desired future, and laying out effective ways of bringing that future about
What is the art and science of understanding a situation, envisioning a desired future, and laying
out effective ways of bringing that future about? - CORRECT ANSWER -Planning
What are the major activities of execution? - CORRECT ANSWER -Directing Action,
Decisionmaking,
Assessing.
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. -
CORRECT ANSWER -Enemy activities and capabilities,
Facts,
Friendly force status
Theater army headquarters are resourced with the main command post and a ______ command
post. - CORRECT ANSWER -INCORRECT:
Tactical
A staff exists to assist the commander in understanding and visualizing an operation. This is
achieved by_______. - CORRECT ANSWER -Maintaining Running Estimates
A staff officer should be able to provide an updated running estimate to their commander
___________. - CORRECT ANSWER -On demand