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Air Force PDG Study Guide, 1 Oct 2011

Chapter 14 - Communicating in Today's Air Force

Multiple Choice Test Answers



Section 14F - Electronic Communications and the Internet



90. A vital element for e-mail messaging security is the implementation of _________ for identity management.

A. SIPRNET and the automatic message handling system (AMHS)

*B. public key infrastructure (PKI) and common access cards (CAC)

C. the need to know and the secure telephone equipment (STE)

D. appropriate classification marking and courier service

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91. The ______ is the core messaging system of record for the DoD and the Air Force.

*A. Defense Message System (DMS)

B. Automatic Message Handling System (AMHS)

C. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

D. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

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92. Air Force electronic messaging is divided into two classes:

A. NIPRNET and SIPRNET

B. Class A and Class C

C. Post Office Protocol (POP) and the IP-based Domain Name System (DNS)

*D. organizational DMS High Grade Service (HGS) and Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) e-mail

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93. Air Force electronic messaging is divided into two classes. Which class includes organizational messages that require a message release authority, are directive in nature, commit resources, make formal requests, or provide a command position?

A. Class A

B. Post Office Protocol (POP) mail

C. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) e-mail

*D. organizational DMS High Grade Service (HGS)

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94. Air Force electronic messaging is divided into two classes. Which class includes messages by an individual or organizational group/role that do not commit or direct an organization?

A. Class C

B. Post Office Protocol (POP) mail

*C. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) e-mail

D. organizational DMS High Grade Service (HGS)

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95. When transmitting official taskings via e-mail:

A. send them to organizational addresses using HGS; not to individual addresses

B. the sender is responsible to ensure the intended receiver receives the tasking

C. the receiver is responsible to ensure the tasking is accurate

*D. all of these answers

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96. Before subscribing to, or participating in, electronic message newsgroups other than official Air Force internal information products, individuals must

*A. obtain written approval from the commander

B. have their supervisor's and NCOIC's written permission and file AF Form 800, Request to Use the Internet

C. submit DD Form 877, forward results to Pentagon Security, request an AFOSI background check of the target

D. all of these answers

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97. Individual responsibilities when using official e-mail are

A. ensure the chain of command is followed when e-mailing superiors

B. ensure e-mail is not auto-forwarded from the .mil domain to local internet service providers

C. ensure slogans, quotes, special backgrounds, digital images, unusual fonts, etc. are not routinely added to official or individual e-mail

*D. all of these answers

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98. The purpose of the Privacy Act of 1974 is

A. to prevent government from exploiting its unrestricted access to personal records

B. to respond to the 1973 event which became the worst espionage loss in American history

C. to take a preemptive approach to national security by limiting terrorist access to information

*D. to ensure the security and confidentiality of records and to protect individuals against an invasion of personal privacy

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99. The Air Force maintains two types of web pages or sites: Air Force public web pages or sites that are intended for viewing by the general public via the internet and

A. a secure Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS)

B. an internal official network accessible only by commissioned officers

C. My Enlisted Development Plan (MyEDP), a web-based resource, and enlisted development tool

*D. Air Force private web pages or sites that are intended for a limited audience, specifically .mil and .gov users

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100. Participating in non-DoD or non-government chat lines, chat groups, or open-forum discussions to or through a public site, is strictly prohibited unless

A. it is for official purposes

B. it was approved through the Global Information Grid Waiver Board

C. it was authorized by the ICANN Independent World Internet Authority

*D. both A and B

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Section 14G - Conducting an Effective Interview



101. All job interviews are designed with one goal in mind:

A. to avoid hiring non-productive troublemakers

*B. to find the right person for a particular job

C. to award a position to the most deserving veteran

D. to hire without regard to gender, race, age, or ethnic origin

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102. Although the Air Force job interview requires preparation and practice, Airmen should realize that interviews

*A. are a two-way communication process

B. are a one-way communication process

C. are not the place to expose your experience and qualifications

D. are mandatory military appointments and speaking or volunteering information is not allowed

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103. The purpose of the interview is to find the best SNCO for the job. However, interviews can be conducted in several different ways:

A. individual interview or panel interview

B. phone interview

C. application by mail interview

*D. both A and B

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104. Interviews can be conducted in several different ways: individual interview, panel interview, or by phone. Which type is frequently used when organizations are filling a managerial position?

A. individual interview

B. phone interview

*C. panel interview

D. application by mail interview

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105. Interviewing is a 3-step process:

A. the introduction, the delivery, and the summary

B. the application, the appearance, and the job award

C. the introduction, elaborating or expanding, and the conclusion

*D. pre-interview preparation, actual interview, and post-interview actions

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106. Most SNCOs will be interviewed in one of two ways: by phone or in person. If conducted by phone, the interview begins the moment you pick up the phone and ends

*A. once you hang up

B. when the interviewer says it ends

C. when you feel comfortable that you succeeded

D. after you get the job

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107. Most SNCOs will be interviewed in one of two ways: by phone or in person. If conducted in person, the interview begins the moment you get out of your car and ends

*A. when you drive out of the parking lot

B. when the interviewer says it ends

C. when you determine it's appropriate

D. when you close the door behind you

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108. In job interviews, potential employers judge you on how you look and act, not just on what you say. Research shows that 65 percent of meaning in any interaction is conveyed

*A. nonverbally

B. by a person's diction

C. by the condition of your uniform

D. by a firm handshake; adjust the grip for women

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109. Once the interview is complete, two things will increase your chances of success and help you learn from your experience:

A. send a short thank-you note to the organization with which you interviewed

B. make a few notes about the interview and what you would change or improve

C. mail a gift to the host and convey that another unit is competing to hire you

*D. both A and B

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