IPB Step 2 Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Describe the desired end state of IPB Step 2 - CORRECT ANSWER identify how the
operational environment influences friendly and adversary coas by utilizing terrain analysis,
effects of weather and light, and refinement of requests for information
Key terrain - CORRECT ANSWER any locality or area which affords a marked
advantage to either combatant
Observation - CORRECT ANSWER weather and terrain effects on the ability to see
Fields of fire - CORRECT ANSWER terrain effects on line of sight. The ability to
engage
Cover - CORRECT ANSWER physical protection from bullets , fragments, flame,
nuclear effects, and biological agents
Concealment - CORRECT ANSWER protection from observation
Obstacles - CORRECT ANSWER natural or man-made obstructions employed to
disrupt, fix, turn, or block movement or impose additional losses in personnel, time, and
equipment
Avenues of approach - CORRECT ANSWER air or ground routes used by an attacking
force leading to an objective
Explain the purpose of analyzing area, structures, capabilities, organizations, people, and
events (ASCOPE) - CORRECT ANSWER some effects of civil considerations may
impede overall force activities. Others affect marines directly, preventing them from
functioning to their full capability
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Describe the desired end state of IPB Step 2 - CORRECT ANSWER identify how the
operational environment influences friendly and adversary coas by utilizing terrain analysis,
effects of weather and light, and refinement of requests for information
Key terrain - CORRECT ANSWER any locality or area which affords a marked
advantage to either combatant
Observation - CORRECT ANSWER weather and terrain effects on the ability to see
Fields of fire - CORRECT ANSWER terrain effects on line of sight. The ability to
engage
Cover - CORRECT ANSWER physical protection from bullets , fragments, flame,
nuclear effects, and biological agents
Concealment - CORRECT ANSWER protection from observation
Obstacles - CORRECT ANSWER natural or man-made obstructions employed to
disrupt, fix, turn, or block movement or impose additional losses in personnel, time, and
equipment
Avenues of approach - CORRECT ANSWER air or ground routes used by an attacking
force leading to an objective
Explain the purpose of analyzing area, structures, capabilities, organizations, people, and
events (ASCOPE) - CORRECT ANSWER some effects of civil considerations may
impede overall force activities. Others affect marines directly, preventing them from
functioning to their full capability
