MISSION ASSURANCE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
Three dimensions of the Information Environment (IE)? - (ANSWER)1. Cognitive
2. Information
3. Physical
Three parts of Cyberspace Operations (CO)? - (ANSWER)1. Logical layer
2. Physical network layer
3. Cyber-persona layer
What are the 3 types of ownership in cyberspace ? - (ANSWER)1. Blue
2. Grey
3. Red
What technical and non-technical means are used to attribute cyber attacks ? - (ANSWER)Attackers IP
address, Attackers political goals, attackers ttps
How do CO relate to Operation in the IE (OIE)? - (ANSWER)CO is an overlapping subset of OIE that can be
executed independently to or in concert with other OIE missions
What are the 3 primary DoD Cyberspace domains ? - (ANSWER)NIPR, SIPR, JWICS
What are the 4 threats to DoD cyberspace? - (ANSWER)1. State actors
2. Non- state actors
3. Individuals
4. Accidents/ Natural Hazards
What are the 4 challenges to DoD cyberspace ? - (ANSWER)1. Geography
2. Technology
3. Private industry and public infrastructure
, MISSION ASSURANCE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
4. Globalization
What is the overall purpose of Mission Assurance (MA)? - (ANSWER)Preparedness for war and
modernization of key capabilities
What are the 4 pillars of DoD MA? - (ANSWER)1. Identify and prioritize critical missions
2. Develop and implement a comprehensive MA risk management construct
3. Use risk informed decision making to optimize risk reduction solutions
4. Partner with non DoD entities, when allowed by law, to reduce risk
Which agency, under the US Dept of Commerce, provides standards? - (ANSWER)NIST
Which NIST special publication series focuses on cybersecurity ? - (ANSWER)SP 800
What are the 3 components of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)? - (ANSWER)1. Cores
2. Tiers
3. Profile
What are the 3 sub components of NIST CSF Tiers? - (ANSWER)1. Risk management process
2. Integrated risk management program
3. External participation
What are the three inputs to a NIST CSF Cybersecurity profile? - (ANSWER)1. Business objectives
2. Threat environment
3. Requirements and controls
What are the 5 core functions of the NIST CSF and the primary focus of each? - (ANSWER)1. Identify-
identifying potential risks
SOLUTION
Three dimensions of the Information Environment (IE)? - (ANSWER)1. Cognitive
2. Information
3. Physical
Three parts of Cyberspace Operations (CO)? - (ANSWER)1. Logical layer
2. Physical network layer
3. Cyber-persona layer
What are the 3 types of ownership in cyberspace ? - (ANSWER)1. Blue
2. Grey
3. Red
What technical and non-technical means are used to attribute cyber attacks ? - (ANSWER)Attackers IP
address, Attackers political goals, attackers ttps
How do CO relate to Operation in the IE (OIE)? - (ANSWER)CO is an overlapping subset of OIE that can be
executed independently to or in concert with other OIE missions
What are the 3 primary DoD Cyberspace domains ? - (ANSWER)NIPR, SIPR, JWICS
What are the 4 threats to DoD cyberspace? - (ANSWER)1. State actors
2. Non- state actors
3. Individuals
4. Accidents/ Natural Hazards
What are the 4 challenges to DoD cyberspace ? - (ANSWER)1. Geography
2. Technology
3. Private industry and public infrastructure
, MISSION ASSURANCE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
4. Globalization
What is the overall purpose of Mission Assurance (MA)? - (ANSWER)Preparedness for war and
modernization of key capabilities
What are the 4 pillars of DoD MA? - (ANSWER)1. Identify and prioritize critical missions
2. Develop and implement a comprehensive MA risk management construct
3. Use risk informed decision making to optimize risk reduction solutions
4. Partner with non DoD entities, when allowed by law, to reduce risk
Which agency, under the US Dept of Commerce, provides standards? - (ANSWER)NIST
Which NIST special publication series focuses on cybersecurity ? - (ANSWER)SP 800
What are the 3 components of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)? - (ANSWER)1. Cores
2. Tiers
3. Profile
What are the 3 sub components of NIST CSF Tiers? - (ANSWER)1. Risk management process
2. Integrated risk management program
3. External participation
What are the three inputs to a NIST CSF Cybersecurity profile? - (ANSWER)1. Business objectives
2. Threat environment
3. Requirements and controls
What are the 5 core functions of the NIST CSF and the primary focus of each? - (ANSWER)1. Identify-
identifying potential risks
