MISSION ASSURANCE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Three dimensions of the Information Environment (IE)? - ANS 1. Cognitive
2. Information
3. Physical
Three parts of Cyberspace Operations (CO)? - ANS 1. Logical layer
2. Physical network layer
3. Cyber-persona layer
What are the 3 types of ownership in cyberspace ? - ANS 1. Blue
2. Grey
3. Red
What technical and non-technical means are used to attribute cyber attacks ? - ANS Attackers
IP address, Attackers political goals, attackers ttps
How do CO relate to Operation in the IE (OIE)? - ANS 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 ? - ANS NIPR, SIPR, JWICS
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, What are the 4 threats to DoD cyberspace? - ANS 1. State actors
2. Non- state actors
3. Individuals
4. Accidents/ Natural Hazards
What are the 4 challenges to DoD cyberspace ? - ANS 1. Geography
2. Technology
3. Private industry and public infrastructure
4. Globalization
What is the overall purpose of Mission Assurance (MA)? - ANS Preparedness for war and
modernization of key capabilities
What are the 4 pillars of DoD MA? - ANS 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? - ANS NIST
Which NIST special publication series focuses on cybersecurity ? - ANS SP 800
What are the 3 components of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)? - ANS 1. Cores
2. Tiers
3. Profile
What are the 3 sub components of NIST CSF Tiers? - ANS 1. Risk management process
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Three dimensions of the Information Environment (IE)? - ANS 1. Cognitive
2. Information
3. Physical
Three parts of Cyberspace Operations (CO)? - ANS 1. Logical layer
2. Physical network layer
3. Cyber-persona layer
What are the 3 types of ownership in cyberspace ? - ANS 1. Blue
2. Grey
3. Red
What technical and non-technical means are used to attribute cyber attacks ? - ANS Attackers
IP address, Attackers political goals, attackers ttps
How do CO relate to Operation in the IE (OIE)? - ANS 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 ? - ANS NIPR, SIPR, JWICS
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, What are the 4 threats to DoD cyberspace? - ANS 1. State actors
2. Non- state actors
3. Individuals
4. Accidents/ Natural Hazards
What are the 4 challenges to DoD cyberspace ? - ANS 1. Geography
2. Technology
3. Private industry and public infrastructure
4. Globalization
What is the overall purpose of Mission Assurance (MA)? - ANS Preparedness for war and
modernization of key capabilities
What are the 4 pillars of DoD MA? - ANS 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? - ANS NIST
Which NIST special publication series focuses on cybersecurity ? - ANS SP 800
What are the 3 components of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)? - ANS 1. Cores
2. Tiers
3. Profile
What are the 3 sub components of NIST CSF Tiers? - ANS 1. Risk management process
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