CDASA AC Exam With Questions and Correct Answers
Why provide sourcing information? - Answer-- to enhance the credibility and transparency
of analysis
- to assist customers in making informed decisions based on the quality and scope of source
underlying the analysis
Source Reference Citation - Answer-- an endnote
- must be used each time a source is directly cited
Appended Reference Citation - Answer-- descriptive elements about information that relates
to analysis in a supplemental way; may provide context/background
- optional
Source Descriptor - Answer-- a brief narrative of factors that indicate the credibility of a
source (e.g. age, technical elements of collections, possible DnD, etc.)
- should be included in the main body of the text. If not, it MUST be in the SRC
- for PAI only, analysts can develop their own source descriptor verbiage if information is not
from IC-produced open source report
Source Summary Statement - Answer-- an explanation of the quality, credibility, and validity
factors of sources on which an analytic product is based
- strongly encouraged, especially with complex products
- should cover strengths/weaknesses of source base, which sources are most important to
key judgements, etc.
What are the components of a SRC? - Answer-- classification of endnote
- classification of extracted information
- overall classification of source
- page number if applicable
, - identification [of owner/publisher]
- source identifier (e.g. a serial # for retrieval)
- title [of the source document]
- source descriptor
- other (date of issuance, page number if applicable)
ICD 710 - Answer-Classification Management and Control Marking System
Retention of Analytic Products - Answer-- unusual sources: 1 year
- products with a specified time horizon: 5 years or the time horizon, whichever is shorter
What is the purpose of Analytic Standards? (ICD 203) - Answer-- to serve as core principles
of intel analysis
- to provide foundational assessment criteria for review of IC products
- to furnish a common base for IC education/training
- to promote a common ethic in achieving analytic rigor
What are the 5 Analytic Standards? - Answer-Analysis must be...
- objective
- independent
- timely
- based on all available information (inclusive)
And address the..
- 9 Analytic Tradecraft Standards
Objective (Analytic Standard) - Answer-- Perform functions with awareness of personal
assumptions and reasoning
- Employ reasoning techniques and practical mechanisms that reveal and mitigate bias
Why provide sourcing information? - Answer-- to enhance the credibility and transparency
of analysis
- to assist customers in making informed decisions based on the quality and scope of source
underlying the analysis
Source Reference Citation - Answer-- an endnote
- must be used each time a source is directly cited
Appended Reference Citation - Answer-- descriptive elements about information that relates
to analysis in a supplemental way; may provide context/background
- optional
Source Descriptor - Answer-- a brief narrative of factors that indicate the credibility of a
source (e.g. age, technical elements of collections, possible DnD, etc.)
- should be included in the main body of the text. If not, it MUST be in the SRC
- for PAI only, analysts can develop their own source descriptor verbiage if information is not
from IC-produced open source report
Source Summary Statement - Answer-- an explanation of the quality, credibility, and validity
factors of sources on which an analytic product is based
- strongly encouraged, especially with complex products
- should cover strengths/weaknesses of source base, which sources are most important to
key judgements, etc.
What are the components of a SRC? - Answer-- classification of endnote
- classification of extracted information
- overall classification of source
- page number if applicable
, - identification [of owner/publisher]
- source identifier (e.g. a serial # for retrieval)
- title [of the source document]
- source descriptor
- other (date of issuance, page number if applicable)
ICD 710 - Answer-Classification Management and Control Marking System
Retention of Analytic Products - Answer-- unusual sources: 1 year
- products with a specified time horizon: 5 years or the time horizon, whichever is shorter
What is the purpose of Analytic Standards? (ICD 203) - Answer-- to serve as core principles
of intel analysis
- to provide foundational assessment criteria for review of IC products
- to furnish a common base for IC education/training
- to promote a common ethic in achieving analytic rigor
What are the 5 Analytic Standards? - Answer-Analysis must be...
- objective
- independent
- timely
- based on all available information (inclusive)
And address the..
- 9 Analytic Tradecraft Standards
Objective (Analytic Standard) - Answer-- Perform functions with awareness of personal
assumptions and reasoning
- Employ reasoning techniques and practical mechanisms that reveal and mitigate bias
