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In preparation for the MCF PA Exam 1.
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1
Which of the following help you evaluate the effectiveness of your communication?
Lessons learned
Analytics for online products
Face-to-face conversations
All of the above
2
It’s possible to copyright your work created as part of your official duties.
True
False
3
PAG is a package of info that can be provided to the media to answer pertinent questions relating to defense info & ops.
False
True
4
How can you summarize command vs. public information?
Internal communication vs. external communication
Internal communication vs. public communication
Military communication vs. external communication
Military communication vs. public communication
5
Who considers themselves the fourth estate when it comes to serving as a watchdog over our nation’s three branches?
Public figures
News media
Limited figures
Government officials
6
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for information should be approached with a spirit to _______, not ________.
Release, withhold
Avoid, identify
Withhold, give
Identify, hide
7
Which of the following is a conflict of interest?
Bribery and graft
Panhandling
Using a restaurant’s military discount
Product endorsement
8
Policy guidance on military social media use
Service Public Affairs Policy
DOD Instruction 5040.02
DOD instruction 8550.01
Privacy Act of 1974
9
Service visual information policy gives guidance on ______________.
Media pools
Service Internet-based capabilities
Visual and pictorial representation, with or without sound
Principles of Information
10
What limits the DOD’s public release of information?
The current political climate
The national budget
The commander’s approval
The safeguarding of OPSEC
11
What process should you use to help you effectively reach your audience?
IDEA
ERID
DIRE
RIDE
12
Which distribution method is only available to overseas military audiences?
Social media
Billboards
Commander’s call
AFN
13
Law that keeps citizens “in the know”
Privacy Act of 1974
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Service Public Affairs Policy
DOD Instruction 5040.02
14
If you do this, you could damage your credibility and possibly violate copyright laws.
Intrusion
Plagiarize
Slander
Libel
15
Which of the following is an example of bribery?
Receiving money to promote a type of firearm to your branch of service.
Being paid to speak about military service at an organization's banquet
A sergeant buys a car from his subordinate’s brother.
Being paid to work part-time as a bouncer at a bar during off-duty time
16
Key publics are segments of the internal audience essential to the short-term accomplishment of command objectives.
False
True
17
How can you avoid plagiarism problems?
By not sharing on social media
By attributing the work of others
All of the above
By applying the Fair Use Doctrine
18
Of the four SAPP limitations, which one is the most important?
Proximity
Policy
Security
Accountability
19
Ensures credibility of official DOD imagery
Privacy Act of 1974
DOD instruction 8550.01
Service Public Affairs Policy
DOD Instruction 5040.02
20
This concept is often used to protect certain information from potential enemies of the United States.
Maximum disclosure, minimum delay
Need to know
Right to know
Democracy
21
Which one of these audiences is a key public?
GS5-9 civilian employees
Retirees
Family members
Service members
22
Who is responsible for releasing information at the seat of government?
The Under-Secretary of Public Affairs
The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs
The Chairman of Public Affairs
The Chief of Public Affairs
23
Info about activities or capabilities of the U.S. military or allies that could degrade mission effectiveness is ...?
Classified Information
Prohibited Information
Critical Information
Essential Information
24
It is acceptable to wear your uniform to a political rally.
True
False
25
Military members are not allowed to accept discounts, even if they are available to all military personnel.
True
False
26
What package of info can military communicators and PAOs use to support the public discussion of defense info and ops?
Public affairs regulations
Public affairs guidance
Talking points
DOD directives
27
You need to know what is critical information on your base so that you can protect it when developing products.
False
True
28
How do the information needs of non-deployed forces, family members and friends change throughout a unit’s deployment?
They'll want more info at first, and the need will lessen as time goes on.
They'll want more info at first & the need will stay high as time goes on.
They'll want less info at first & the need will lessen as time goes on.
The'll want less info at first & the need will stay high as time goes on.
29
“Command information” is defined as communication by ...
the Secretary of Defense directed to the public
by a military organization directed to an internal audience
a military organization directed to an external audience
by the President to a military audience
30
Which quality represents the military cultures?
Conformist
Progressive social values
Nonconformist
Individualistic
31
Protects individual privacy
Privacy Act of 1974
DOD Instruction 5040.02
Service Public Affairs Policy
DOD instruction 8550.01
32
The free flow of general and military info shall be made available to service members and their families without ___?
A. Censorship
Neither
Both
B. Propaganda
33
What are the two major provisions of DOD’s policy on releasing information?
Secure and timely information made available to the public
Secure and accurate information made available to the public
Plausible and timely information made available to the public
Accurate and timely information made available to the public
34
The code of morals of a particular person, group, religion or profession is called _______.
Professional Ethics
Professional Morals
Professional Demeanor
Professional Honor
35
Which of the following is NOT releasable under the Privacy Act of 1974?
Home of record
Duty status
All of the above
Home address
36
What is the key difference between “command information” (CI) and “public information (PI)?”
CI targets everyone. PI targets internal audiences only.
CI targets military members only. PI target everyone else.
CI targets external audiences. PI targets internal audiences.
CI targets internal audiences. PI targets external audiences.
37
What government agency provides disposition requirements for DOD visual information products?
The DOD Archives
The National Records Archives
The Defense Imagery Management Operations Center
The National Archives and Records Administration
38
This is the principle means of media coverage.
Credentialed reporting
Open and independent reporting
Speak with one voice
Media pool reporting
39
What are the two types of defamation?
Slander and libel
Criticism and ridicule
Slander and ridicule
Criticism and libel
40
What organization is the Visual Information records center for DOD?
DOD Archives
DOD Visual Information Command
The National Archives and Records Administration
Defense Imagery Management Operation Center
41
Why is slander difficult to spread?
Because it’s written and limited to those who read newspapers
None of the above
Because it’s written and limited to those who use social media
Because it’s spoken and limited to those in the immediate area
42
All of the following are distribution methods available to you anywhere in the world, EXCEPT:
AFN
Posters
Social media
Social media
43
How can you summarize the DOD Principles of Information?
Minimum disclosure, maximum delay
Release of official information is unlimited
Maximum disclosure, minimum delay
Public affairs information is unlimited
44
Allows the audience to "tune you out":
Print
Electronic
Oral
Display
45
What three things should a person have before releasing information?
Facts, figures and quotes
Ability, competence and authority
Time, money and means
Plan, practice and permission
46
Which key public is the most isolated from outside news sources and inundated with rumors?
SNCO’s at deployed locations
Junior service members at deployed locations
Family members at their home base
NCO’s at their home base
47
By fully identifying your sources and verifying your facts, you can avoid committing what civil offense?
Libel
Plagiarism
Intrusion
Fraud
48
Which of the following is NOT part of the research step in RIDE?
Determine how to reach target audience?
Who needs to know the information?
What is the timeline for disseminating the product?
What is the information that needs to be disseminated?
49
What is “plagiarism?"
All of the above
Passing off as one’s own the work or ideas of another
Sole reproduction authority of the creator
Glamorizing facts, embellishing quotes or reporting half-truths
50
Which of the following is the primary goal of external or public information?
Communicate with service members and their families, including the Reserves
Tell the public the CO’s goals/policies on various issues that affect them.
Educate the American & international publics through face-to-face contact.
Educate the American & international publics through the mass media.
51
What is the public affairs motto when releasing information to the public?
Release of official information is unlimited
Minimum disclosure, maximum delay
Maximum disclosure, minimum delay
Public affairs information is unlimited
52
Primary public affairs resource
DOD instruction 8550.01
Service Public Affairs Policy
Privacy Act of 1974
DOD Instruction 5040.02
53
What is the minimum compliance standard under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1998?
Information may not be released without the individual’s consent.
Information about an individual’s disability cannot be released.
All images must have alt text to describe the picture.
All people have a right to request access to federal agency records or info
54
Professional ethics is the system or code of morals of a particular person, group, religion or __________.
Branch
Profession
Honoraria
Unit
55
What is the hardest limitation to overcome on the release of information?
Accuracy
Propriety
Policy
Security
56
The best way to disseminate a more in-depth message.
Print
Oral
Display
Electronic
57
Why do DOD and all military services collect, preserve and accession visual information products?
To help analyze defense strategy and national security issues
To provide visual information products to the media
To expedite the flow of information to the public
To meet operational, informational and historical needs
58
Why does the public have a right to know about unclassified military matters?
The public is entitled to know how their tax dollars are being spent.
The public must approve all military matters.
The public must approve all military budgets.
The public has no right to know about military matters.
59
Why is it imperative to maintain and preserve high ethical standards?
A: To avoid conflicts of interest
B: To maintain DOD’s credibility
C: To preserve DOD’s public trust
D: Both b and c
60
To accept a gift from a non-federal source, it must NOT exceed what dollar value?
$25
$100
$20
$50
61
Allows for instant feedback:
Oral
Print
Display
Electronic
62
What is the primary goal of the internal information program?
To create awareness of the organization's goals and its mission
To improve morale so that the military can accomplish its mission
To promote good citizenship and pride in the military services
To provide avenues of feedback for audience members
63
Who makes up your internal audience?
All of the above
U.S. military members
DOD civilians
Local national employees
64
Military public affairs personnel should act as liaisons with the media and not interfere with the reporting process.
False
True
65
Command newsletters, brochures, flyers, installation guides, etc.
Display
Oral
Print
Electronic
66
Allows portions of copyrighted work to be used, so long as the use does not destroy the commercial value of the work.
Copyright Doctrine
Fair Use Charter
U.S. Doctrine Act
Fair Use Doctrine
67
The best way to present powerful symbols.
Electronic
Display
Print
Oral
68
Define command information and its goals.
Increases troops & family members' effectiveness within the organization
Informs internal audience of significant developments affecting them
Keeps the audience informed about what the organization and its goals
all of the above
