PFMC EXAM 1 WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
What are some characteristics of critical thinkers? - ANSWER-Reasonable, reflective,
and aligned with intellectual standards
What are some traits of good critical thinkers? - ANSWER-They raise vital questions,
gathers & assesses relevant information, effectively comes to well-reasoned
conclusions, thinks open minded, and communicated effectively
What are the characteristics of a "Vision" - ANSWER-o Defines the optimal desire
future/provide guidance and inspiration as to what and organization is focused on
achieving.
o What all employees understand their work every day ultimately contributes
What are characteristics of a "Mission" - ANSWER-o Defines the present state or
purpose of the organization
o What it does, for who and how it does it
What does a "Goal" provide? - ANSWER-o Desired future state in a particular area or
theme
What is the SAF/FM Mission? - ANSWER-Maximize Resources for our Nation's Air
Force
What are the components of a SWOT analysis? - ANSWER-o Strengths
o Weaknesses
o Opportunities
o Threats
What does the "Evaluate the Alternatives" step determine? - ANSWER-The best set of
criteria to evaluate alternatives based on issue identification and desired end state
What are the two levels of measurement? - ANSWER-Quantitative and Qualitative
What level of measurement provides an interval difference between numbers? -
ANSWER-Quantitative
What is the purpose of Part 2 of the "Analyze the Issue" step? - ANSWER-o Develop
Evaluation Criteria
o Reveals and documents preferences
o Evaluates the "Good"
• What do we have to work with?
• Context
SOLUTIONS
What are some characteristics of critical thinkers? - ANSWER-Reasonable, reflective,
and aligned with intellectual standards
What are some traits of good critical thinkers? - ANSWER-They raise vital questions,
gathers & assesses relevant information, effectively comes to well-reasoned
conclusions, thinks open minded, and communicated effectively
What are the characteristics of a "Vision" - ANSWER-o Defines the optimal desire
future/provide guidance and inspiration as to what and organization is focused on
achieving.
o What all employees understand their work every day ultimately contributes
What are characteristics of a "Mission" - ANSWER-o Defines the present state or
purpose of the organization
o What it does, for who and how it does it
What does a "Goal" provide? - ANSWER-o Desired future state in a particular area or
theme
What is the SAF/FM Mission? - ANSWER-Maximize Resources for our Nation's Air
Force
What are the components of a SWOT analysis? - ANSWER-o Strengths
o Weaknesses
o Opportunities
o Threats
What does the "Evaluate the Alternatives" step determine? - ANSWER-The best set of
criteria to evaluate alternatives based on issue identification and desired end state
What are the two levels of measurement? - ANSWER-Quantitative and Qualitative
What level of measurement provides an interval difference between numbers? -
ANSWER-Quantitative
What is the purpose of Part 2 of the "Analyze the Issue" step? - ANSWER-o Develop
Evaluation Criteria
o Reveals and documents preferences
o Evaluates the "Good"
• What do we have to work with?
• Context
