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