29 Hour Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) Practice Test

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• What is Physical Security and its role in AT/FP?
• What is PII and how should it be handled in daily operations?
• What are OPSEC indicators? Give an example.
• What is the purpose of a standard operating procedure (SOP) in a unit?
• OPSEC stands for and core purpose?
• What does ISR stand for and what is its primary purpose?
• What are the core elements of Information Operations (IO)?
• Which set correctly lists three intelligence disciplines and a brief example of each?
• Sustainment focuses on which activity?
• Which statement best characterizes C. burnetii?
• Define phishing and why it threatens DoD information security.
• For post-exposure prophylaxis of anthrax, which statement is true regarding penicillins?
• What do AT and FP stand for and what is their primary purpose?
• Which biosafety level is designated for handling lethal agents for which there are no vaccines or countermeasures?
• Which of the following is an OPSEC indicator?
• Which is the third step in the four steps of Operational Risk Management (ORM)?
• What is the most likely natural method of human exposure to and acquisition of Q fever infections?
• What is a Joint Air-Ground Operation concept?
• Which of the following is not a characteristic of tier 1 agents?
• Why is situational awareness essential in joint operations?
• FRAGORD modifies what?
• Which statement describes the intracellular localization of C. burnetii?
• Which country deliberately did not follow the 1972 Biological Weapons Convention even after signing?
• Which organism is the causative agent of plague?
• Which agent has foodborne gastrointestinal infections as one of its forms?
• What is the role of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS)?
• What are key legal considerations in operations?
• What is an OPORD?
• What is 'continuity planning' and why is it essential?
• Which technologies are utilized for agent identification?
• Which disease is primarily associated with aerosols from infected animals?
• Which antibiotic class is preferred for treatment of anthrax due to CNS penetration?
• Which process ensures a system meets security requirements prior to operation?
• What is data minimization and why is it important?
• For treatment of anthrax disease, IV ciprofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones with CNS penetration are recommended over doxycycline as the primary therapy.
• Which LOAC principle states that attacks must not cause collateral damage excessive in relation to the direct military objective?
• Francisella tularensis is the causative agent of which disease?
• What is the role of Rules of Engagement (ROE) in a mission?
• Which of the following best lists the core elements of Information Operations (IO)?
• What is the purpose of incident reporting procedures in the DoD?
• Which organism is the causative agent of brucellosis?
• What is the general rule for handling sensitive information in daily operations?
• Which description best captures Physical Security measures?
• Which term describes a concept-level plan for potential operations?
• For decontamination of clothing and equipment, what is the correct bleach concentration?
• Which joint function is primarily responsible for gathering information and analysis to support planning?
• Which statement best defines 'risk to force'?
• What is a WARNORD?
• In JOPP, what is the purpose of Mission Analysis?
• What is Host Nation Support (HNS)?
• What is a force multiplier?
• COMSEC addresses?
• LRN stands for?
• Which statement about the distribution of type B tularemia is true?
• What is the primary outcome of effective incident reporting procedures?
• What are the three components of the CIA triad in information security?
• Which Of The Following Best Defines An Epidemic?
• What is the most common clinical presentation of natural tularemia infection?
• C. burnetii is a bacterium with which characteristics?
• Which of the following is not a DoD biological identification level?
• Which of these biological agents could make an ideal bio-terrorist weapon?
• What does the CIA triad stand for in information security?
• In ORM, what is the purpose of the 'supervise and review' step?
• DoD biological identification levels include both initial screening and confirmatory testing?
• Forms of disease observed with plague patients do NOT include which form?
• Which principle emphasizes collecting only essential data to minimize exposure?
• Sustainment in joint operations refers to:
• Which term describes the ability to anticipate threats by understanding environmental elements?
• Which transmission-based precautions are most appropriate to prevent a disease that spreads by close respiratory contact or secretions?
• The Laboratory Response Network is primarily responsible for what activity?
• Which statement is NOT a component of the CIA triad?
• What is the typical incubation period between exposure and the development of symptoms for oculoglandular tularemia?
• What is a nonlethal weapon and its strategic rationale?
• Which condition would heighten public health concern?
• Which statement describes the intracellular lifestyle of C. burnetii?
• OPSEC and COMSEC differ in that:
• In the OPSEC cycle, which step comes fourth?
• What is the purpose of Joint Doctrine?
• What is a red team in military planning and why is it used?
• Which biosafety level is indicated for the suite?
• Which of the following lists the eight steps of JOPP in correct order?
• In livestock on farms with known C. burnetii activity, which reproductive outcome is commonly observed?
• Important infection control measures to remember with plague patients do NOT include which of the following?
• What is the proper biosafety level for this suite?
• In the Joint Targeting Cycle, what is the first step?
• What is Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP)?
• Protection in joint operations is defined as:
• How often should airflow be checked for a PAPR system?
• Of the CDC and USDA select agents discussed, how many diseases are not zoonotic?
• Name three intelligence disciplines and a brief example of each.
• How do the Privacy Act and FOIA differ in terms of disclosure?
• Which LOAC principle requires that combatants differentiate between military targets and civilians/civilian objects?
• What is the role of a Joint Force Commander (JFC)?
• Brucella spp. is a facultative intracellular coccobacillus. Intracellular survival in which cell type is important in the pathogenesis of brucellosis and lesion development?
• What is MEDEVAC and its purpose?
• If C. burnetii suspected and/or confirmed samples or cultures are being handled in a laboratory, at what biosafety level (BSL) should personnel be working?
• Name an essential element of an OPORD's Execution section.
• Why is cultural awareness valuable in multinational or joint operations?
• What is the best definition for epidemiology?
• In ORM, which step involves assessing risk and determining the level of risk?
• Fires in joint operations are defined as:
• MOPP stands for which protective posture?
• Which disease is most commonly associated with abortions in livestock?
• Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of AT/FP?
• What does EO stand for in the DoD, and what is its purpose?
• Variable beta-lactam resistance has been identified among naturally occurring Bacillus anthracis isolates; therefore penicillins should not be initially used for post-exposure prophylaxis.
• Name two common physical AT/FP measures at a facility.
• Which is the first step in the four steps of ORM?
• If a disease outbreak is suspected but the agent is not identified, which precautionary approach is recommended?
• What is risk to force and how is it managed in operations?
• Name the four general humanitarian principles used in humanitarian operations.
• What does the LOAC principle of proportionality require?
• Which of the following best describes the purpose of FOIA?
• Yersinia pestis infection can occur in which animal species?
• Which of the following is NOT a core element of Information Operations (IO)?
• What is 'situational awareness' in the context of security and operations?
• Which is an essential element of an OPORD's Execution section?
• Which statement best reflects the truth about plague occurrence and laboratory confirmation?
• After inhalation, which cell type is involved in the intracellular survival of C. burnetii?
• C. burnetii is a facultative intracellular coccobacillus. Once inhaled and trapped in the lungs, intracellular survival in what cell type is important in the pathogenesis of Q fever?
• Which of the following best describes the role of operational risk management in DoD operations?
• Which of the following agents has foodborne gastrointestinal infections as one of its forms?
• Where does the test occur?
• List the LOAC principles that govern conduct of operations (distinct from policy).
• What is Mission Command?
• Clinical or subclinical meningitis may occur in patients with inhalational or systemic anthrax.
• Define OPSEC.
• What are the five steps of Operational Risk Management (ORM)?
• Which hand washing aspect is most important?
• Which statement about PII handling is accurate?
• In the OPSEC cycle, which step comes second?
• Which statement about C. burnetii best captures its intracellular lifestyle?
• Which bleach concentration is appropriate for decontaminating clothing and equipment?
• What is the most common clinical finding in livestock on farms where C. burnetii is highly suspected and/or endemic?
• In the OPSEC cycle, which step comes first?
• What is the purpose of security clearances?
• What is the optimal particle size range for aerosol delivery of a bio-agent?
• Which statement best describes CONPLAN and OPLAN?
• What does the LOAC principle of distinction require?
• What does Information Operations (IO) broadly aim to do?
• What is an information assurance (IA) accreditation/authorization process?
• Which statement is NOT a factor that makes foods more vulnerable to attack?
• How should a service member handle a media inquiry when a Public Affairs Officer is not available?
• What is the most likely natural method of human exposure to Brucella spp. infections?
• What is the primary objective of Equal Opportunity in the DoD?
• Which statement best defines the LOAC principle of distinction?
• Which particle size range is considered optimal for aerosol delivery of a bio-agent?
• Which statement about SHARP training best describes its impact?
• Why is interoperability important in multinational operations?
• Movement and Maneuver in joint operations is defined as:
• Which is the fourth step in the ORM process?
• What is the Privacy Act's relevance to DoD information?
• What is Equal Opportunity in the military context?
• Which joint function provides protection of forces, civilians, and critical assets?
• Which statement about ethics and law is accurate?
• How does a service member practice good cyber hygiene?
• What is the purpose of an OPORD in joint operations?
• Francisella tularensis subsp. holarctica - (type B) is found in what continents?
• What is the primary purpose of the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP)?
• What is Civil-Military Operations (CMO)?
• Which statement best defines Logistics in military terms?
• Current CDC recommendations for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to aerosolized B. anthracis spores include 60 days of oral antibiotics and a three dose series of AVA.
• What is the difference between OPCON and TACON?
• Tularemia is caused by which type of biological agent?
• What is the Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLE) and its role?
• In handling sensitive information, what is the purpose of a chain of custody?
• What is the most common clinical finding in livestock affected by brucellosis?
• Define chain of custody and its significance in handling sensitive information.
• What defines a security posture?
• Which agency issues updated guidance for anthrax exposure management?
• What is Interoperability?
• LOAC principle of proportionality says what?
• During JOPP, which step involves comparing potential courses of action to select the best option?
• Define PII and why it must be safeguarded.
• Which statement is accurate regarding the organism C. burnetii?
• Which is NOT a core component of a robust information security program?
• What is the role of Public Affairs in joint operations?
• Which country deliberately did not follow the 1972 Biological Weapons Convention even after signing?
• When should hand washing be performed?
• Which of the following is NOT a factor that makes a particular food more vulnerable to potential use as a vehicle for attack?
• Which order directs forces in execution of an operation?
• Which practice represents the most cost-effective method to prevent the spread of germs?
• Regarding Q fever infection, all of the following are true Except
• What are ROE and who issues them?
• MOPP level IV is equivalent to BSL-3.
• Unity of effort involves coordination across which entities?
• Which statement about C. burnetii is accurate?
• What is the purpose of the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP)?
• Current measures for prevention and control of plague include which of the following?
• Continuity of Operations (COOP) and its purpose?
• Which LOAC principle requires evaluating the proportionality of an attack before launching it?
• What is meant by 'end state' in a targeting cycle?
• What is the purpose of Civil-Military Operations in disaster response?
• What is the appropriate bleach to water solution for decontaminating equipment or Tyvek suits?
• What does Sustainment provide to the force?
• What are the effective defenses against phishing?
• What is the purpose of a Hazard Severity and Probability rating in ORM?
• PAPR stands for which respirator type?
• If a naturally occurring disease requires a vector for spread and the competent vector is missing, this is an example of which clue?
• Which option best summarizes the pathogenic behavior of C. burnetii after inhalation?
• Name the four humanitarian principles.
• Brucella spp. are best described as which type of organism?
• Why is ongoing SHARP training important for service members?
• What does ISR provide?
• What are common DoD classification levels?
• Which are the key components of a robust information security program?
• What is the difference between Ethics and Law in military operations?
• Name a basic physical security measure used to protect facilities.
• There are seven classical species of Brucella. Which is considered the most virulent Brucella spp. for humans?
• Unity of command ensures what in joint operations?
• Which statement best describes tularemia's potential as a bio weapon according to the material?
• What is a FRAGORD?
• Which LOAC principle specifically requires taking feasible precautions to avoid or minimize incidental harm to civilians?
• Which of the following is NOT a level of Force Protection Condition (FPCON)?
• In acute brucellosis, the most common clinical finding is?
• Which characteristic of tularemia makes it particularly attractive as a bio weapon?
• What precautionary measures would you take if there is an outbreak and the causative agent is not yet determined?
• Which joint function deals with logistics, supply, and maintenance to support operations?
• Naturally occurring outbreaks of food- and waterborne disease and agricultural diseases have occurred from contamination with
• Which joint function involves delivering firepower to support operations?
• AVA is not currently licensed for PEP, and thus it would have to be given under investigational new drug (IND) protocol or an emergency use authorization (EUA).
• What are the typical levels of Force Protection Condition (FPCON)?
• Which element contributes most to reducing vulnerabilities in a security posture?
• Which joint function focuses on movement and maneuver of forces to achieve objectives?
• How would you describe Host Nation Support (HNS) in relation to military operations?
• C. burnetii is best described as which type of organism?
• What is the concept of unity of effort?
• What can cause an epidemic in an unexpected area?
• Which of the following is an example of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?
• How should risk management be treated during operations?
• What does SHARP stand for and what is its objective?
• What is the most efficient and cost efficient way to prevent the spread of germs?
• Which statement correctly describes C. burnetii?
• How is risk management treated during operations?
• What is the purpose of 'risk management integration' in daily DoD operations?
• Which of the following is a major phase of the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP)?
• Which is the best definition for epidemic?
• What is noncombatant immunity?
• In military planning, a red team is used to do what?