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  • Who is the final authority to waive career field education training plan (CFETP) requirements to include the completion of the Air Force Specialty (AFS) career development course (CDC)?
  • The primary purpose for maintaining records is to ensure?
  • What best describes the disclosure of information that could adversely affect national security?
  • Which component of theater deployable communications (TDC) serves as the backbone of a deployed communication network?
  • Which landline transmission medium is primarily used for voice communications?
  • Which theater deployable communications (TDC) equipment characteristic requires equipment modules to be expandable and packaged for deployment in standard 19-inch rack mounted transit cases?
  • Which of the following is a primary category of software?
  • The ability to move about without being tethered by wires in wireless technology is referred to as what?
  • When corresponding via email, which practice does not follow proper email etiquette?
  • What is the recommended length for emails to ensure clarity and brevity?
  • Which role includes duties such as providing assistance, managing staging areas, and records training?
  • Which transmission protocol provides the IP address for a device that knows its MAC address?
  • In what situation would you need to use AF Form 1109?
  • Which theater deployable communications (TDC) equipment characteristic emphasizes minimizing size, weight, and power requirements?
  • What is a common type of data communication format used by modems?
  • Which document is essential for joint force planning and deployments of AEF?
  • A comprehensive term that specifies the destruction, salvage, and donation of records, or the transfer to a staging area or records center; and the transfer of records from one organization to another is called a?
  • What function allows the DOD to reach a large audience through various personal communication devices in real-time?
  • What determines the cutoff for active records?
  • This component of the Global Information Grid consists of those items that are necessary to directly connect the warfighter to the global network?
  • Which discipline focuses on protecting data in computer systems against unauthorized access?
  • Which function or organization has a mission that varies from providing small flyaway communication packages to rapidly deploying Expeditionary Air Base (EAB) communications packages?
  • How are non-internet protocols sent across the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network?
  • How are IPv6 addresses expressed to be more user-friendly?
  • Which 3D Air Force Specialty (AFS) responsibilities include the installation and maintenance for large scale network wiring in support of fixed and deployed operations?
  • Which system is designed for rapid detection and identification of airborne targets?
  • What rule establishes the percent of data that should be local to a segment and the percentage of data that should be destined to traverse a bridge to the other segment?
  • What Unicast address scope consists of privately routable addresses that do not route outside the site?
  • What is one key function of the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS)?
  • Which system asset can provide several air traffic control services in a standalone or combined manner?
  • Which is an internet protocol encryption device that can be directly connected to Red local area networks?
  • What is the core function of an operating system?
  • What type of record management is focused on the long-term preservation of records?
  • What form is used with a transfer report for COMSEC packages?
  • Which system is designed to track and correlate radar inputs from various ranges on a monitor?
  • Which type of software is typically included with an operating system?
  • At what Open System Interconnect layer are common data compression and encryption schemes used?
  • For which exception will federal records centers accept records having less than 3 years of retention?
  • When are final reports of a communication security incident due?
  • Which network protocol has the Department of Defense chosen as its standard to govern the flow of information?
  • Which type of accreditation requires regular review to maintain status?
  • Who is appointed at each base-level unit to perform records management?
  • What encryption device is certified to secure all classification levels and categories and is able to encrypt trunk-level high-speed circuits?
  • A logical group of records is called a/an?
  • What system provides secure voice and data communications to senior officials during special airlift missions?
  • What places AEF forces in a "ready to deploy" state?
  • Which type of record is permanent and must not be amended?
  • How is responsiveness provided in the Defense Switched Network?
  • What is the title of the Air Force Information Assurance Program?
  • Which command and control structure utilizes nuclear hardened equipment for survivability?
  • Who assists with the identification of qualified subject matter experts (SME) for the development of the specialty knowledge test (SKT) and career development course (CDC)?
  • Which is a common port that contains Hyper Text Transfer Protocol servers and proxies?
  • What directory is always identified by the slash symbol (/) and is in the "a" partition?
  • Which document authorizes the creation of the Department of Defense (DOD) as the executive component of government and established all subordinate agencies including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps?
  • Which of the following is not considered an official government record?
  • An organized collection of data or data structures is known as a/an?
  • What system provides critical mission connectivity between the US and allied forces?
  • Which organization manages sourcing of individual augmentations and Joint Manning Document authorizations?
  • Where can official guidance on individual security clearances be found?
  • Which document should be referenced for compliance with local clearance and approval procedures for posting information to the internet?
  • The path between the operating system and external hardware goes through what program?
  • Which of these is an example of an Exterior Gateway Protocol?
  • For media with classified information, which form would you leave unmarked?
  • What is the name of the standard all-purpose shell most commonly used?
  • What does a COMSEC incident refer to?
  • Which form is relevant for transferring COMSEC material?
  • This type of bridge is used to convert one Data Link layer protocol to another.
  • Which system provides support for features such as Windows System Resource Manager and Metadirectory Services?
  • How many peripherals can a Universal Serial Bus manage simultaneously?
  • Which of the following represents data compression techniques?
  • Which enlisted training element is assigned by the supervisor in accordance with AFI 362201?
  • What is the guidance for posting information on Air Force web sites?
  • What do routing algorithms initialize and maintain to aid the process of path determination?
  • Who typically oversees the maintenance of records within an organization?
  • Which organization developed several wireless standards to meet modern demands of security, speed, and flexibility?
  • Which of these is NOT a category of the operating system's tasks?
  • What is the proper method for destroying records to avoid compromise?
  • What provides conduit for Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System data transmission from one location to another?
  • What is generally the first step in the records management process?
  • Which security program involves identifying critical information and analyzing friendly actions during military operations?
  • What are two anti-virus programs that the Air Force uses?
  • Windows operating systems traditionally function in one of two network models. Which model does not operate using centralized user accounts?
  • What is the purpose of the standardized tactical entry point terminal?
  • What should be applied across Liquid Crystal Display material to alter its alignment and light polarizing properties?
  • What is a formal set of rules and conventions that govern how computers exchange information over a network medium?
  • Which system can operate in both Control Reporting Center and Control Reporting Element configurations?
  • Which 3D Air Force Specialty (AFS) responsibilities include the deployment, sustainment, troubleshooting, and repairing of standard radio frequency (RF) line-of-sight, wideband and ground based satellite devices?
  • What IPv4 reserved address is used for loop back?
  • Which document should be referenced for guidance on "Web management and Internet use"?
  • What layer of the Open System Interconnect model defines the electrical, mechanical, procedural, and functional specifications for links between communicating network systems?
  • What is the default classful subnet mask on class B networks?
  • This characteristic of the Global Information Grid ensures seamless transmission of information between different service branches?
  • The Global Positioning System program is responsible for maintaining GPS time to within how many seconds of universal time code?
  • At what Open System Interconnect layer do routers operate?
  • What technology transmits analog or digital bits of information over significant distances?
  • What is the maximum asynchronous data rate for the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN)?
  • In what year did the Joint Staff and Armed Services consolidate their ideas as the first drafts of joint and Armed Services doctrine circulated around the DOD?
  • Which system utilizes commercial satellite technology to deliver critical information to warfighters?
  • Which major system incorporates the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES)?
  • The Strategic Automated Command and Control System (SACCS) is known for its use of what technology?
  • What are examples of Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) operations?
  • Which enlisted training element is defined as an integrated bundle of expert knowledge and organizational skills inherent to a particular career field?
  • Which of the following is classified as a non-official document?
  • Which application within TCP/IP is used to send and receive files?
  • Which system is utilized at over 600 sites within the global information grid (GIG)?
  • What topology defines the way in which devices communicate, and data is transmitted throughout the network?
  • When labeling "secret" information, which designation would you use?
  • The main function of the Data Service Unit is to?
  • What form is used as a cover sheet to protect Privacy Act material?
  • Which document serves as the basis for holding military members accountable for breaches in binding instruction and law?
  • Which segment of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) may be a person in the deployed Area of Responsibility or a person sitting in a fixed location thousands of miles from combat?
  • What is the main purpose of a file management system?
  • Marking the records for filing is considered which step of file management?
  • What characteristic defines records in final format?
  • In what year did the Air Force finalize and publish its information operations (IO) doctrine?
  • What is a remotely piloted or self-piloted aircraft that carries various payloads called?
  • What type of Defense Switched Network precedence call cannot be preempted?
  • Which organization is responsible for the design, acquisition, and single systems management of the Defense Switched Network?
  • What type of publication provides "how to" documents within the Air Force?
  • Which document describes procedures for storing and handling records in the Air Force?
  • Which network transmits emergency action messages (EAM) from the NMCC?
  • Who is responsible for creating unique passwords for the office of primarily responsibility (OPR) records custodian?
  • How many devices can connect to a FireWire bus?
  • Which resources designated priority is provided when the level of security requires a reasonable degree of deterrence against hostile acts?
  • Instead of using binary, how are IPv4 addresses expressed to be more user-friendly?
  • Which system was initially designed as a troubleshooting tool for military technicians?
  • What authorization generates a file disposition control label for each item listed on the office's file plan?
  • Which function or organization has the goal to manage AF core services, within the AFNetOps community to; reduce training, maintenance costs; increase operational flexibility and capacity to the warfighter?
  • Who bears the responsibility for maintenance of the sustaining base portion of the Defense Information System Network?
  • Which of the following is not one of the four security threats to Wireless Local Area Networks?
  • What Open System Interconnect layer is closest to the end user?
  • Using a range of 1-126 in the first octet of an IPv4 address, what class does it belong to?
  • One of the Windows Server Editions operating systems provides support for high-end, high traffic applications servers. Which Operating system is it?
  • Which 3D Air Force Specialty (AFS) responsibilities include the installation, maintenance, and repair of fixed and deployable air traffic, weather, ground air control, and warning radar systems?
  • What was the first disk operating system developed to operate on a wide range of computer systems?
  • What type of data does a modem modulate onto an analog carrier for transmission?
  • Who may unknowingly or maliciously assist outside parties in gaining access to a network?
  • Which system supports Global, Defense Communication System missions for the Air Forces?
  • Which of the following is not considered an advantage of using wireless technology?
  • Which document is used as the basis for drafting and enforcing all federal laws governing the United States?
  • A logical group of organized data fields containing useful information is referred to as what?
  • Which center is typically aligned under the base communications squadron, provides Tier 3 (local level) on-site, and implements technical and physical network changes?
  • Which accreditation allows for operational capabilities in a designated area effectively?
  • Which tool is fundamental for the information technology task force within the Air Force?
  • An accreditation decision which allows a system to operate in an environment for which it was originally intended is known as?
  • What forwarding method is also known as runtless switching?
  • What form is specifically designated for marking storage media with classified information?
  • Which of the following best describes 'records retention'?
  • Records in draft format have which characteristic?
  • Which center has the overall authoritative source for the status, control, and defense of Air Force networks?
  • Which organization assigns COMMSEC incident report case numbers?
  • What is the first step in merging voice, data and video networks into one integrated network within the Air Force?
  • At what NETOPS level do regional operation centers perform Network Operations for administrative control?
  • An optical communications system is comprised of which components?
  • What is a Data Link layer network device that logically separates a network into two segments or collision domains in Ethernet networks?
  • What is the unclassified term for investigations concerning compromising emanations from data processing equipment?
  • What aligns the requirements with a matching force generation model according to AFPD 104?
  • Who is responsible for establishing training programs for newly appointed base records managers?
  • Which accreditation decision is typically valid for an extended period without reevaluation?
  • When labeling media containing sensitive information, what is the primary consideration?
  • Which network topology combines two or more different physical topologies in a single network?
  • Who primarily manages records at the command level in the Air Force?
  • What describes the ground-to-ground communications infrastructure for secure communication?
  • For a system that requires heightened security measures, which resource priority is appropriate?
  • Which protocol provides messaging to assist with troubleshooting in TCP/IP?
  • Which feature of the Air Force Portal provides a secure environment for group collaboration?
  • The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers divide the Open System Interconnect Data Link Layers into which two sublayers?
  • What is the principle role of device drivers in a computer system?
  • What two main components make up the central processing unit?
  • What type of memory retains data after power is removed?
  • Who has the authority to appoint record custodians within an office of record?
  • Which system provides the capability to identify, sequence, and separate aircraft at deployed locations in any weather?
  • What type of network uses tunneling and security protocols for communication over the public Internet?
  • Which system aims to enhance connectivity and flexibility while addressing manpower challenges?
  • Which feature allows users to log in once and gain access to all applications on the Air Force Portal?
  • What is the difference between a hub router and a premise router?
  • What type of information does "sensitive but unclassified" refer to?
  • Who is the advisor for all matters affecting the career field?
  • What encryption device is capable of loading up to 500 keys?
  • Which pathnames begin at the current working directory?
  • What condition requires increased monitoring of network activities due to a higher risk of attack?
  • Which INFOCON level allows for non-essential networks to be taken offline?
  • What is the central processing unit commonly referred to as?
  • What tool provides essential online resources for the Air Force in one location?
  • What Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol network layer protocol matches a known IP address with a Media Access Control address?
  • What is considered a major benefit of the Air Force Portal?
  • Which form would you use to properly label removable storage media containing "confidential" information?
  • Providing a list of where and why information will be disclosed outside the DOD best describes which mandatory item of a Privacy Act Statement?
  • If a system requires only moderate security measures, which priority should it hold?
  • While using the Red Switch, which feature indicates that you have dialed the correct number at the proper level of security?
  • Besides limiting connections to the Global Information Grid, what other Combat Information Transport Systems initiative will help increase network security?
  • What IPv4 class address is used for networks with about 250 nodes?
  • Which 3D Air Force Specialty (AFS) focuses its attention on the administration of servers and server farms throughout Air Force installations worldwide?
  • As of September 2004, how many total flight hours have coalition unmanned aircrafts flown to support Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM?
  • What is the function of the AF Form 1109?
  • What notation demonstrates zero compression for IPv6?
  • What is the primary goal of the COMSEC program?
  • At which NETOPS level is global management of the defense information infrastructure overseen?
  • Which INFOCON level mandates disconnection of all unclassified dial-up connections?
  • What is the main purpose of the Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS)?
  • At what Open System Interconnect layer do network switches and bridges operate?
  • The 85th Engineering and Installation Squadron is assigned to which command?
  • Which program was created in response to specific Defense Planning Guidance aimed at migrating to an interoperable ground systems architecture?
  • Which 3D Air Force Specialty (AFS) responsibility includes local base helpdesk/client support and "hands-on" maintenance actions?
  • What term refers to unintended signals or noise appearing external to communications equipment?
  • What topology consists of devices connected to a common, shared cable?
  • What is the classification of a fill device when a key has been loaded?
  • Dynamic routing automatically calculates the best path between how many nodes?
  • What Unicast address scope operates within a network segment and does not require a router?
  • What document outlines communication security handling procedures?
  • What basic functions are operational elements of the tasking, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (TPED)?
  • What encryption device may you rarely see due to its lower maximum data rate?
  • What concerns slowed the military's adoption of wireless network technology?
  • What command and control structure supports the President and the Secretary of Defense?
  • What type of network connects networks that are separated by geographical distances?
  • What term describes an occurrence jeopardizing COMSEC material security?
  • What is a mechanism that allows a network device to divide an IP address into a network and host number?
  • What notation demonstrates leading zero compression for IPv6?
  • What method borrows bits from the host field of an IP address to create a subnet?
  • Which function or organization was established to operate with an air expeditionary task force (AETF)?
  • Which service broadcasts via military and commercial satellite communication payloads?
  • In a security hierarchy, which option denotes the highest resource priority?
  • What is the primary focus of the Global Combat Support System (GCSS)?
  • What IPv4 class address is used for multicast addressing?
  • Which publication type includes directive policy statements from the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force?
  • Which structure provides superior connectivity and joint interoperability?
  • What topology consists of cable segments from each computer connected to a centralized component?
  • Which option refers to centralized systems which monitor and control industrial sites, or complexes of systems spread out over large areas?
  • Applications are primarily designed to perform what type of tasks?
  • Which AFI provides guidance on Air Force messaging?
  • Who provides the Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC) with necessary tools for operations?
  • What type of planning data does the Global Combat Support System (GCSS) primarily manage?
  • What type of accreditation is typically needed for systems operating in a high-security environment?
  • Which system focuses on providing exploitable digital imagery to the warfighter in near real-time?
  • Which system is designed for use by the Department of Defense and the Department of State?
  • Which function provides standard descriptions of force packages for contingency planning?
  • Which security program is covered under AFI 10-701?
  • How many bits are in an IPv4 address?
  • Analog modems operate over which voice band range?
  • Which resources designated priority is provided when the level of security requires a significant degree of deterrence against hostile acts?
  • Which system specifically enhances air combat operations?
  • Which document is used for accountability purposes when retirement records are identified and prepared for federal records centers, staging areas or to transfer records to another organization?
  • What is the method called when the entire frame is received and placed into the buffer, an error check is performed, and the frame is sent to the proper port for delivery?
  • Under what program does the Department of Defense collect and disseminate information?
  • Which INFOCON level indicates no apparent terrorist activity against computer networks?
  • Memory management in an operating system is responsible for what function?
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