Air Force Cybersecurity Practice Test

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• What term describes a collection of computing environments under a single authority with secure access controls?
• Different cyber mission types are referred to as?
• Which unit is responsible for various cyber operations including directory services, client protection, vulnerability assessment, and firewall operations?
• What is the fundamental philosophy for effective Data Center Operations & Management program?
• Which cybersecurity approach presumes no trusted connections and uses continuous verification?
• What term refers to primary sources of international law that establish rules and guidelines for cybersecurity and international cooperation?
• Which term is described as the front line defense between the DoD and the Internet?
• Which term refers to the publication describing joint planning operations?
• Which group conducts daily activities associated with AFNET operations and is responsible for a set number of AF installations and MAJCOM?
• The acronym DACO stands for what?
• If you are prioritizing organizational procedures and governance in network design, which domain/layer is being considered?
• If you are examining how data is stored and managed in an enterprise, which domain/layer is the focus?
• Which term denotes an architecture consisting of 14 racks of equipment connected through a switch fabric for routing, CND, and monitoring services?
• What provides the authority to direct global DODIN Operations and Defensive Cyberspace Operations-Internal Defense Measures to all DOD Components?
• Which term is charged with life cycle management of Air Force weapon systems, including IT-based weapon systems?
• Which unit is associated with capabilities across the Air Force Information Network (AFIN)?
• Which term refers to the specific methods and guidelines for conducting cyber operations effectively?
• Which term provides the legal framework for the roles and organization of the U.S. military services and the Department of Defense?
• Which principle emphasizes fairness in offense and defense, guiding ethical conduct in cyberspace operations and conflict?
• What concept empowers decision makers with threat data?
• What is the name of the threat level framework used by military and government to signal security posture?
• Which domain/layer focuses on applications and information systems within an enterprise network?
• Which layer of the security model is prone to malware, phishing, exploitation of known vulnerabilities, insider threats, and device theft or loss?
• Which term refers to formal written agreements between states establishing cybersecurity rules?
• Which dissemination and execution role is responsible for cyber strategies and plans in support of Air Force and Joint warfighters?
• Which program provides a cost-effective, risk-based approach for cloud service adoption by the Federal Government?
• Which term is used to describe the tactical level weapon system conducting daily AFNET operations and responsible for a fixed number of installations and MAJCOMs?
• Which platform supports domain name resolution (the service used to map domain names to IP addresses)?
• Which act encompasses the Wiretap Act, Stored Communications Act, and Pen Register/Trap & Trace Act?
• Which concept represents forces mutually supporting each other during the same vulnerability window, emphasizing coordinated and collaborative action in cyberspace operations?
• Which translates IP addresses to domain names?
• Which system focuses on vulnerability discovery and remediation within cyberspace?
• Which framework is paired with MITRE's ATT&CK for cyber engagement and threat interaction?
• Which component is associated with ADCON (Administrative Control) in cyberspace operations?
• Which role supports virtual/physical storage servers and maintains their mission even in an emergency or outage?
• Which tool is used to store and manage network object information?
• Which term is associated with the Internet Access Point that handles lifecycle aspects of Air Force weapon systems?
• Which concept highlights the benefits of centralized data management for cost savings and mission execution?
• Which tool is used by the 83rd Network Operations Squadron to store and manage network object information?
• Which role maintains mission even in the event of an emergency or an outage?
• Which principle governs the conditions under which States may resort to the use of force, guiding international law and military actions?
• Which term focuses on the design and arrangement of operations to achieve strategic objectives within the operating environment?
• Which term refers to the Cyber Security and Control System used in air force cyberspace operations?
• Which document stands for National Security Strategy?
• Which term describes dangers arising from individuals with legitimate access to sensitive systems and data?
• Which term is U.S. Cyber Command's action arm, responsible for executing cyber operations to defend against and respond to cyber threats?
• Which capability provides planning, execution, and assessment of cyber strategies to support joint warfighters?
• Which term is responsible for defending the Air Force Information Network from cyber threats?
• An analytical framework underpinning planning, crucial for developing effective military strategies and operations is known as?
• Which are the three pillars of cybersecurity?
• Which tool is used for searching, monitoring, visualizing, and analyzing machine data by the 26th Network Operations Squadron?
• Which term provides protection, defense, and support to other cyber units?
• Which component is associated with OPCON (Operational Control) in cyberspace operations?
• Which term highlights the risk from authorized users who may abuse their access?
• Which document guides the strategic planning and execution of military operations in cyberspace?
• Which data analytic tool is leveraged by operators to query data from gateway traffic and identify malicious vectors?
• Which term corresponds to the role of maintaining continuous situational awareness and direction of the AF's underlying network infrastructure?
• Which term provides continuous situational awareness of the Air Force's network infrastructure?
• Which tool is used for managing vulnerabilities in cyber systems?
• Which concept centers on cultural adoption and enablement within the DoD cybersecurity strategy?
• Which document establishes the missions, command responsibilities, and geographic areas of responsibility of the combatant commands?
• Which process minimizes disruptions to IT systems and services while making critical changes or updates?
• Which area/aspect of network management deals with repair and upkeep of network components?
• Which term describes refining organizational understanding in missions?
• If you are evaluating the physical environment and conditions surrounding network assets, which domain/layer should you analyze?
• Which layer is specifically labeled as the 'Human' or Physical Layer?
• Which role would most likely monitor and enforce endpoint security across client devices?
• Which term is associated with the planning cell responsible for setting planning timelines and assigning mission tasks?
• Which term refers to a threat actor who is new to hacking and seeks knowledge?
• Which term best describes a centralized data center implementation that yields security and cost benefits?
• Which architecture consists of 14 racks of equipment connected through a switch fabric, providing routing, CND, and monitoring services?
• The layer described as the weakest link in digital security, often involving human factors, is which?
• Which term encompasses the elements necessary for launching and delivering cyber operations?
• Which term describes the network used in industrial contexts for security improvements?
• Which term best describes a data analytics platform used to monitor and analyze network security data across systems?
• Which initiative provides a logical starting point for mid-Tier network security stacks within the Joint Information Environment?
• Which regional facility houses core enterprise services equipment?
• Who advises the President and Secretary on operational policies and programs, including the global integration of military operations?
• Which concept emphasizes controlling access by applying least privilege and continuous verification across cyberspace?
• Which layer is generally regarded as the weakest link in digital security?
• Which term describes an architecture consolidating the Air Force enclave to a few entry points, enabling cyber weapon system processes and effects on traffic, ensuring comprehensive cybersecurity?
• Which term is described as a joint publication describing operational design and the joint planning process, essential for effective joint military operations?
• The acronym DIRLAUTH stands for what?
• Which term is considered the front line defense between DoD and the Internet, safeguarding against cyber threats and unauthorized access?
• Execution arm for cyberspace operations is associated with which wing?
• If an organization needs to coordinate large software updates with minimal user impact, which process would be most appropriate?
• In Air Force cyber doctrine, which term amplifies instructions for planning, execution, and assessment across both Air Force and Joint requirements?
• Which unit provides capabilities across the Air Force Information Network (AFIN)?
• Missions in response to adversary activity or threats correspond to which term?
• Which principle governs acceptable use of force under international law, guiding military conduct in armed conflicts?
• Which strategic document outlines priorities for national security, both at home and abroad?
• Which role ensures that IT infrastructure remains operational and available during outages?
• Which term provides the link between national strategic guidance and joint planning, guiding the development and execution of military strategies and operations?
• Which term provides point-to-cloud, scalable, and transport independent services, ensuring secure and efficient network operations?
• Establishes planning timeline and assigns mission tasks, ensuring effective planning and coordination in cyberspace mission execution. Which role is this?
• Which term defines nontransferable command authority in cyberspace operations?
• Which capability provides outbound DNS query processing to improve network efficiency and security?
• What does DACO stand for in the context of cyberspace operations?
• Which domain/layer focuses on the technological infrastructure and components in an enterprise network?
• Which term encompasses the operational focus areas Resolve, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover, and Continuous Validation & Assessment for Air Force cybersecurity missions?
• Which collection includes military necessity, humanity, proportionality, distinction, and honor, guiding military conduct and behavior in armed conflicts?
• Enhancing security posture in cyber missions is described as?
• Which document outlines the Defense Department's plan to achieve military objectives, guiding military decision-making and operations?
• Which category includes legacy and new mission types such as Resolve, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover, and Continuous Validation & Assessment?
• Which wing is the execution arm for cyberspace operations?
• Which US Code title covers amended federal laws for cyber-attacks?
• Which term refers to a secure, isolated group of computing environments under one authority?
• Which term represents securing operations to prevent threats in cyber missions?
• Which platform associated with Palo Alto Networks is used to manage dynamic block lists?
• Evaluation of operator response to emergency events in cyber operations is known as what?
• Which domain/layer focuses on the physical surroundings and conditions when architecting an enterprise network?
• Which manages network traffic through network devices and services to protect key mission systems from unauthorized network activity?
• Which organization controls the flow of external and inter-base traffic through standard Air Force Gateways and JRSS?
• What term denotes the plan outlining the desired effects and objectives of a cyber operation?
• Which tool is used for network protocol analysis and packet sniffing with a three-pane packet browser?
• Which device is described as a firewall capable of collecting and manipulating network traffic, providing advanced security features?
• A cognitive approach supporting skill, knowledge, experience, creativity, and judgment, essential for effective military operations is called what?
• What term describes the combined physical, virtual, or logical connectivity of an organization's users, devices, systems, and applications?
• Which cybersecurity model emphasizes continuous verification and strict access controls for every request?
• Which provision provides the legal basis for the roles, missions, and organization of each of the services as well as the Department of Defense, guiding the structure and operations of the U.S. Armed Forces?
• Which term refers to a framework that governs the collection and use of intelligence in accordance with legal and policy requirements?
• Which provides operational level command and control with situational awareness of Air Force cyberspace forces, networks, and mission systems?
• Which document translates national interests into prioritized objectives, guiding defense policies and operations?
• What term refers to the notice informing users of consent to monitoring of their activities?
• Which term describes the focus on detection of cyberspace incidents and rapid response and mitigation in cybersecurity operations?
• Which term provides point-to-cloud, scalable, transport independent services?
• Which term acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers, enhancing network security and privacy?
• Which US Code title addresses the shift of legal authority for cyber operations from the Coast Guard to the Department of the Navy?
• Tasks for reconnaissance mission success are linked to which unit?
• Which designation includes functions such as ADCON, OPCON, and serving as JFHQ-Cyber representative?
• Which tool is designed to automatically identify and fix vulnerabilities in cyber systems?
• Which security perimeter connects BITI to AFIN and protects local network communication?
• Encompass Resolve, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover, and Continuous Validation & Assessment, outlining the key operational focus areas in Air Force cybersecurity missions. Which term matches this description?
• Which unit is associated with conducting cyberspace operations to ensure centralized coordination and direction?
• Which term refers to the set of mission types used in cyber operations?
• Which platform is utilized by network management operators to update Access Control Lists and running configurations for secure routing and manipulation of network traffic?
• Which framework contains best practices for IT Service Management?
• What is the designation for a validated high-priority target for immediate engagement in cyberspace operations?
• Which role ensures client systems in the area of responsibility are secured by using DISA mandated Endpoint Security Solution products?
• What term describes individuals with the necessary knowledge and qualifications for cyber operations?
• What does JRSS stand for?
• Which term is the fundamental philosophy for data center operations and management?
• What term describes network reconfiguration for enhanced security?
• Which document stands for National Defense Strategy?
• Which term is used to describe the plan outlining the desired effects and objectives of a cyber operation?
• Which term is the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC)?
• National security systems adhering to NIST standards are governed by which US Code title?
• Which option does NOT represent a pillar of cybersecurity?
• Which term describes simulating attacker behavior to test defenses?
• Which term is associated with the organization that handles JFHQ-Cyber representation and ADCON/OPCON responsibilities?
• Which cyber weapon system is responsible for various operational tasks associated with AFNET operations and defense?
• Which suite of applications is used to centrally manage and protect the DoDIN by deterring and denying adversary actions?
• In the Risk Management Framework, which step is responsible for maintaining ongoing situational awareness about security and privacy posture?
• Which term represents the golden age of network security, emphasizing firewalls, VPNs, and DMZs to control network access?
• Which term describes control by a single authority directing cyberspace missions?
• Which term covers the examination of the legal aspects and implications of cyber operations?
• Which frameworks are used for cyber engagement and threat interaction?
• Which US Code title governs wiretapping and digital communications storage?
• Which term denotes a network boundary device that controls traffic between SDP and a firewall?
• Which FCAPS aspect gathers user and network usage statistics?
• Which three items provide strategic guidance for USCYBERCOM as listed in the material?
• What term refers to the threat level system used by the military and government to indicate the appropriate security measures?
• Which item is specifically described as tools used by VMOs to remediate vulnerabilities on AFNet?
• Which term is primarily responsible for providing information technology infrastructure for the DoD, ensuring secure and efficient information systems?
• Which tools are used by VMOs to provide remediation capabilities to vulnerabilities on the AFNet?
• Which item governs traditional military activities and covert operations, providing a legal framework for military operations?
• Which term describes the condition in which no force controls cyberspace, illustrating its complex and dynamic nature?
• Conducted by the 616th OC for cyberspace operations, ensuring centralized coordination and direction in critical cyberspace initiatives and operations. Which term describes this arrangement?
• Which concept guides the strategic approach to cybersecurity within the Department of Defense by focusing on cultural adoption, information security, technology acceleration, and enablement?
• What term describes a limited set of rights the community has agreed to follow, shaping cybersecurity practices and ethical standards?
• Which general term defines the types of orders issued for network operations and maintenance?
• What term describes data collected to understand threat actor motives and behaviors?
• Which data analytics tool is used to query gateway traffic to identify malicious vectors?
• Which cyber weapon system handles AFNET operations and defense tasks?
• What is the detailed plan of action for isolating faults and restoring service in cyber operations?
• Which constitutional amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government?
• What term describes authority granted by a commander to a subordinate to directly consult or coordinate an action?
• Which term refers to an initiative providing a logical starting point for mid-Tier network security stacks within the Joint Information Environment?
• Which platform is used to update the dynamic block list when interacting with viruses and other security threats?
• Which concept provides strategic direction for cyber initiatives and operations in the military?
• Which layer focuses on managing and controlling user access to an organization's systems, applications, and data?
• Which term is described as the Internet Access Point responsible for life cycle management of Air Force weapon systems?
• Which domain/layer focuses on organizational and operational aspects when architecting an enterprise network?
• Which term comprises surveillance, reconnaissance, access, escort, secure, strike, SCAR, and threat emulation as traditional cybersecurity operation objectives?
• Which term describes law derived from consistent state practice and accepted as legally binding in cyberspace?
• What strategy involves setting up multiple partitioned storage drives to enhance data storage and fault tolerance?
• What strategy expands focus beyond maintaining the Air Force Enterprise network and moves toward cyberspace defense for Air Force weapon and mission systems?
• Which security model emphasizes strict access controls and does not trust insiders by default?
• RAID stands for which of the following?
• What framework is used for decision making in cyber operations?
• Which entity is listed alongside ADCON and OPCON in the command relationship context?
• Which discipline establishes and maintains the integrity of identified outputs of a project or process and makes them available to stakeholders?
• The acronym UCP stands for what?
• Which concept aids in producing the understanding required of commanders and operators to organize, plan, and grow to understand the environment they are responsible for, essential for effective military leadership and operations?
• Which term best describes a security philosophy that requires verification of every access attempt, regardless of origin?
• Which concept provides long term and intermediate objectives, defines victory or success, and identifies forces, resources, and means to achieve objectives, guiding military planning and decision-making?
• Which concept governs acceptable conduct during armed conflict?
• Which concept is described as focusing resources on solving important defensive challenges and guiding the allocation of cyberspace resources?
• Which term provides access to the management enclave and logically segments Air Force Information Network (AFIN) network traffic for enhanced security?
• Which program aims to replace the Air Force Gateway and strengthen network defense?
• What does ARAD stand for in the context of vulnerability management?
• Which function manages configurations for users and computers?
• Which model is commonly used to structure cyber threat analysis and defenses?
• Which term is established to standardize network operations and improve mission predictability across cyberspace operations?
• For maintaining a centralized directory used across the network for authentication and resource access, which role is responsible?
• Which concept encompasses requirements, collection, analysis, dissemination, and feedback in intelligence operations?
• Which frameworks are used for cyber event analysis and defense?
• Which term is used to describe the process of systematically gathering, analyzing, and disseminating information about threats to inform defense actions?
• Which term refers to control through a large composite force under tactical control, emphasizing distributed decision-making and authority in cyberspace operations?
• Which category includes controls for system and data recovery?
• What is the collection of network security devices called?
• Which term is primarily responsible for providing domain name resolution?
• What does MPCC stand for in the context of cyberspace mission execution?
• Which term governs traditional military activities and provides the legal framework for military operations?
• Which term encompasses DODIN Operations, Defensive Cyber Operations, and Offensive Cyberspace Operations?
• Which term is listed as a separate item after the framework for decision making in cyber operations?
• Levels indicating threat and security measures are called?
• Which statute addresses unauthorized access to computer systems and cybercrime?
• Which facility type houses core enterprise services equipment to support critical operations?
• Which term denotes the ethical standard for cyberspace operations, often cited within LOAC?
• Which cybersecurity principle focuses on least privilege, device validation, multi-factor authentication, and micro-segmentation to enhance access control?
• Replicating adversary tactics for cyber integrity is known as?
• Which agency manages the Defense Information Network (DISN) and associated subdomains?
• Which role identifies and remediates vulnerabilities within the cyberspace terrain and software suites used by Air Force information systems?
• Who provides, operates, and maintains the global directory of the Air Force Information Network?
• Which term serves as an unclassified system providing access to the management enclave?
• What term best describes amplifying instructions for planning, execution, and assessment of Air Force and Joint requirements?
• Which term denotes a Force Protection Condition indicating an increased and predictable threat of terrorism, requiring heightened security measures?
• Which domain/layer focuses on the storage and management of data within an enterprise network?
• Which document governs covert operations, providing legal framework for covert military activities?
• Which document provides Air Force strategic guidance regarding cyberspace and guides the development and implementation of Air Force cyberspace strategies?
• Which term refers to the regulation of intelligence activity to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards?
• Which term describes security stacks implemented between the base SIPRNet Security Domain Points (SDPs) and the DoD SIPRNet, providing Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and Intrusion Detection System (IDS) capabilities?
• What established to standardize network operations and improve mission predictability?
• Which term is used to describe the collection of devices that support network defense?
• Which capability identifies and remediates vulnerabilities within the cyberspace terrain and associated software suites utilized by Air Force information systems and net-centric capabilities?
• Which system provides continuous situational awareness and direction of the Air Force's underlying network infrastructure?
• Which set of strategic documents provides guidance for USCYBERCOM operations?