17X MISSION ASSURANCE
DAY 1 PRACTICE EXAM
Question 1: What is the primary objective of Department of Defense Information
Network (DoDIN) Operations?
Choices:
1) To execute o�ensive cyber strikes against nation-state actors 2) To operate, secure, and defend DoD networks and mission systems 3) To conduct physical intelligence gathering 4) To develop software exploits for tactical use
Correct Answer: To operate, secure, and defend DoD networks and mission systems
Explanation: DoDIN Operations focus on operating, securing, defending, and maintaining the networks required to project power.Page 1
Question 2: In the context of 17X operations, what does the CIA triad stand for?
Choices:
1) Cyber Intelligence Agency 2) Con�dentiality, Integrity, Availability 3) Control, Information, Access 4) Command, Intelligence, Action
Correct Answer: Con�dentiality, Integrity, Availability
Explanation: The CIA triad stands for Con�dentiality, Integrity, and Availability, the core principles of information security.
Question 3: Which of the following is a primary focus of Defensive Cyberspace
Operations (DCO)?
Choices:
1) Hunting and responding to adversary activity on internal networks 2) Establishing enduring tactical communications in isolated environments 3) Engaging adversaries on foreign networks 4) Developing o�ensive payloads and tools Correct Answer: Hunting and responding to adversary activity on internal networks Explanation: DCO involves hunting and responding to adversary activity on DoD networks to prevent e�ects of critical consequence.Page 2
Question 4: What principle ensures that data has not been intentionally or
accidentally altered during transmission?
Choices:
1) Con�dentiality 2) Authentication 3) Integrity 4) Availability
Correct Answer: Integrity
Explanation: Integrity guarantees that data remains uncorrupted and unaltered from its original state.Question 5: Which term describes the DoD's globally interconnected, end-to-end set of information capabilities and processes?
Choices:
1) NIPRNet 2) SIPRNet 3) DoDIN
4) DISN
Correct Answer: DoDIN
Explanation: The DoDIN (Department of Defense Information Network) is the overarching framework of DoD's globally interconnected networks.Page 3