MCF PUBLIC AFFAIRS TEST WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
#13
Right to know - correct answer The public's right to know is not strictly a legal concept
supported by the Constitution or an act of Congress
Need to know - correct answer The concept often used to protect certain information
from potential enemies of the U.S.
SAPP - correct answer Security, Accuracy, Propriety, Policy
OPSEC - correct answer Operations Security
Principles of Information - correct answer Maximum Delivery, Minimum Delay
Authority responsible for releasing DOD information - correct answer The Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs
DOD Directive 5230.09 - correct answer 1. Accurate & timely information made
available to the public, Congress and news media.
2. Public release of official DOD information is limited only as necessary to safeguard
national security.
Military culture - correct answer Service Values
Obeying rules
Duty
Conformity
Loyalty
Traditional Social Values
Media Culture - correct answer Act as fourth estate
Non-conformist
Individualistic
Progressive Social Values
Lacking Internal Rules
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest - correct answer Bribery & Graft
Compensation from other sources
Additional Pay or allowance
Commercial dealings involving dod employees
Libel - correct answer a published false statement that is damaging to a person's
reputation; a written defamation. Intentional & permanent in nature.
Research - correct answer Gather info to describe and understand the situation.
#13
Right to know - correct answer The public's right to know is not strictly a legal concept
supported by the Constitution or an act of Congress
Need to know - correct answer The concept often used to protect certain information
from potential enemies of the U.S.
SAPP - correct answer Security, Accuracy, Propriety, Policy
OPSEC - correct answer Operations Security
Principles of Information - correct answer Maximum Delivery, Minimum Delay
Authority responsible for releasing DOD information - correct answer The Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs
DOD Directive 5230.09 - correct answer 1. Accurate & timely information made
available to the public, Congress and news media.
2. Public release of official DOD information is limited only as necessary to safeguard
national security.
Military culture - correct answer Service Values
Obeying rules
Duty
Conformity
Loyalty
Traditional Social Values
Media Culture - correct answer Act as fourth estate
Non-conformist
Individualistic
Progressive Social Values
Lacking Internal Rules
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest - correct answer Bribery & Graft
Compensation from other sources
Additional Pay or allowance
Commercial dealings involving dod employees
Libel - correct answer a published false statement that is damaging to a person's
reputation; a written defamation. Intentional & permanent in nature.
Research - correct answer Gather info to describe and understand the situation.
