Apprentice Cryptologic Language Analyst Practice Test

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• Which command has three ICBM wings, two B-52 bomber wings, and the only B-2 bomber wing?
• Which command coordinates with nations in its AOR to promote peace and stability by planning training missions and providing humanitarian assistance?
• How many crew members are on the Compass Call crew?
• Airpower is defined as the ability to project military power or influence through the control and exploitation of air, space, and cyberspace to achieve objectives. Which domains are involved?
• What field studies efficiency in working environments?
• Airpower is defined by which Air Force doctrine publication?
• Which of the following is a statutory member of the NSC?
• What term is the command power normally negotiated between participating nations before the start of coalition operations?
• Off-duty injuries must be reported when?
• Which aircraft uses noise jamming to prevent communications essential to command and control?
• What is the primary mission focus of the MQ-9 Reaper?
• Which body has function to advise and assist the President on national security and foreign policies?
• A combination of two or more military departments operating under a single Joint Force Commander (JFC) is known as what?
• Which two RPAs are identified as being used by the DoD across multiple theaters?
• Which title outlines the main federal criminal code and deals with federal crimes and criminal procedure, including procedures not covered under the UCMJ?
• What is the primary purpose of the RC-135V/W Rivet Joint's sensor suite?
• An establishing authority normally disestablishes an operational JTF when the mission is complete but can also transition it into a ____ JTF.
• Which command's mission includes deterring aggression and conflict, defending U.S. and allied freedom of action, delivering space combat power for the Joint/Combined force and developing space forces to advance U.S. and allied interests in, from and through the space domain?
• In addition to intelligence collection, the U-2 supports which type of missions?
• Which command's mission describes enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression, and fighting to win when necessary?
• What is the minimum number of mission flight crew members for the RC-135V/W Rivet Joint, given a mission crew size range of 21 to 27?
• What dBA level is associated with permanent hearing loss after 1 hour of exposure?
• Which command is the USAF component of USSOCOM, providing combat ready Special Operations Forces to conduct and support global special operations missions?
• The area of responsibility from the waters off the West Coast of the United States to the western border of India, and from Antarctica to the Northern Pacific Ocean, belongs to which command?
• Which command is responsible for cradle-to-grave oversight of aircraft, electronic systems, missiles, and munitions?
• Which statement best characterizes a Remotely Piloted Aircraft?
• Grand Forks AFB hosts which Global Hawk squadron?
• Which statement correctly describes 90 dBA in relation to hearing protection requirements?
• Which command is responsible for Asia-Pacific security by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, and deterring aggression?
• The U-2 operates worldwide to provide tactical and strategic intelligence to warfighters and national decision-makers, and also supports humanitarian and rescue missions. Which option best captures this scope?
• Which command's mission is to direct, synchronize, and coordinate cyberspace planning and operations to defend and advance national interests in collaboration with domestic and international partners?
• Which MAJCOM is the Cobra Ball assigned to?
• Which command defends the U.S. through control and exploitation of air and space by supporting Global Engagement, and is not a force held in reserve for war or contingency operations?
• The MQ-9 Reaper operates from which bases?
• Long and narrow wings give the ____ glider-like characteristics and allow it to quickly lift heavy sensor payloads to unmatched altitudes.
• What best describes how an operational JTF differs from a standing JTF?
• There are____ geographic based COCOMs
• Which title of the United States Code outlines the roles, missions, and organization of the armed forces and the Department of Defense?
• Which of the following is a regular attendee of the NSC?
• Which wing is associated with the RC-135V/W Rivet Joint stationed at Offutt AFB, Nebraska?
• COCOMs that operate in clearly-defined areas of responsibility (AOR) and have a regional military focus are described as what?
• What is the nickname of the U-2S aircraft?
• Which command's name explicitly includes the term 'Global Strike'?
• Which term describes Joint Task Forces originally established as an operational JTF but become standing due to an enduring mission that is projected to continue indefinitely?
• Which term describes the arrangement between two or more nations for common action?
• Which statement about the U-2's altitude capabilities is true?
• What is the Predator's inventory number listed?
• The standard 8-hour workday baseline is used for evaluating which type of occupational exposure?
• Which command directs air operations in the European and African theaters?
• Which command is associated with civil support and Homeland Security, and relates to NORAD?
• A Joint Task Force is established when the scope or complexity requires more than one department. Which option best states this condition?
• In organizing air assets, which criterion is commonly used to categorize aircraft?
• Beale AFB is located in which state?
• Which command's air component is headquartered at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii?
• What is the primary mission role of the Global Hawk?
• Which command is responsible for planning and executing deployment and distribution to support global operations?
• Which command's mission includes providing our Nation's specialized airpower capable across the spectrum of conflict, with the slogan Any Place, Any Time, Anywhere?
• Who typically holds the top position within the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
• Base of U-2 is associated with which unit and location?
• What is the composition of the RC-135V/W Rivet Joint mission flight crew (21–27 crew)?
• Which title outlines how the services should conduct war?
• The Predator family is used primarily against which type of targets?
• What does Cobra Ball primarily do with foreign radar signals?
• What is the Compass Call inventory count?
• Which command conducts global operations in partnership with other combatant commands, services, and U.S. government agencies to deter and detect strategic attacks against the United States?
• Which command is responsible for command of U.S. nuclear capabilities, global ISR, and communications?
• RC-135U Combat Sent is associated with which MAJCOM?
• Which term defines the ability to project military power through air, space, and cyberspace?
• What is the name of the eye rest rule that helps prevent digital eye strain?
• At which dBA level can permanent hearing loss be expected after only 2 hours?
• Which base hosts the Davis-Monthan AFB-based Compass Call unit?
• Where is RC-135U Combat Sent based?
• Beale AFB is home to which reconnaissance squadron operating the Global Hawk?
• On average, how many times do humans blink per minute?
• What term refers to major USAF subdivisions that have primary responsibility over a specific portion of the USAF mission?
• Which command is primarily responsible for global ISR and communications, as well as nuclear capabilities?
• Which U.S. military command has an area of responsibility that includes Latin America south of Mexico, the waters adjacent to Central and South America, and the Caribbean?
• Which body of senior uniformed leaders advises the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council on military matters?
• The Joint Chiefs of Staff is defined by which statute?
• Which role is explicitly listed as part of the Compass Call crew?
• What endurance is described for the RQ-4 Global Hawk?
• Which President created the National Security Council?
• Increasing the sound level by 3 dBA reduces the safe exposure time by what factor?
• Which unit operates Base Cobra Ball from Offutt AFB, Nebraska?
• MAJCOM of U-2
• Which platform is a single-seat, single-engine, high-altitude/near space ISR platform providing SIGINT, IMINT, and MASINT?
• Which command is described as integral to the day-to-day USAF mission and not a reserve force?
• Which descriptor best fits the MQ-9 Reaper's endurance?
• OSHA is a branch of which U.S. government department?
• Which command manages the USAF portion of the United States' nuclear arsenal, including three ICBM wings, two B-52 bomber wings, and the only B-2 bomber wing?
• Established in response to a SECDEF-approved military operation or crisis.
• How many RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft are in inventory?
• Which command has mission statement 'Powering the world's greatest Air Force... We develop, deliver, support and sustain war-winning capabilities'?
• What is the power that the POTUS cannot relinquish and applies to all US forces?
• Geographic COCOMs are distinguished by operating in which manner?
• Which of the following is a non-member advisor to the NSC?
• Title 53 of the United States Code is reserved for the addition of what type of laws?
• Which command has PACAF as its air component?
• Which two squadrons operate the Global Hawk?
• Which characteristic is used to classify aircraft in most air forces?
• Which command's mission includes deterring illegal activities associated with illicit trafficking and conducting multinational military exercises to strengthen partnerships?
• Which element provides laser illumination in the Global Hawk's targeting system?
• Which organization is primarily responsible for establishing joint doctrine for the armed forces?
• An arm's-length distance from the screen is approximately how many inches?
• For every __ dBA increase, the safe exposure time is cut in half.
• Airpower exploits the ______ of the operational environment; the electromagnetic spectrum; and time to leverage speed, range, flexibility, precision, tempo, and lethality.
• Permanent hearing loss is expected after only 1 hour of exposure at 94 dBA. What duration does this statement specify?
• The Base Compass Call unit is the 55th Electronic Combat Group stationed at which base?
• What is the Mission Control Element's (MCE) primary responsibility during the ISR mission?
• Which body includes the President, Vice President, and several secretaries as statutory members?
• Which command is the primary force provider of combat airpower to America's warfighting commands, operating fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, battle-management, and electronic-combat aircraft?
• What is the official compilation and codification of the general and permanent federal statutes of the United States called?
• Which command's mission is 'Provide combat-ready forces to fly, fight & win'?
• Which command is tasked with rapid global mobility, providing airlift and aerial refueling for all services?
• The 20-20-20 rule aims to prevent which issue?
• Where should your eyes be in relation to the top of the monitor?
• The MQ-9 Reaper is designed to destroy or disable time-sensitive targets with what combination?
• How many functional COCOMs are there?
• Cobra Ball data is used for arms treaty compliance verification and development of U.S. strategic defense and theater missile defense concepts.
• Which command's mission includes delivering space combat power for the Joint/Combined force and developing space forces to advance U.S. and allied interests in, from, and through the space domain?
• Which command's mission is to project and sustain forces, wherever and whenever they are needed, and to synchronize and deliver full-spectrum deployment and distribution solutions?
• What is the Global Hawk's inventory number range?
• COCOMs that operate globally according to a specific mission or task are described as what?
• Which OSHA standard number defines hearing conservation and permissible exposure limits?
• Most aircraft can be sorted by their
• What are the two crew positions in the Predator system?
• Compass Call is assigned at MAJCOM level to which MAJCOM?
• Air Force employs capabilities with a broader focus on theater-wide and national-level objectives. Which two objective types are emphasized?
• Which command's area of responsibility includes the Arctic Ocean as part of its scope?
• Which command is tasked with conducting special missions in collaboration with other COCOMs and U.S. government agencies to counterterrorism?
• Which group provides strategic direction to the armed forces as a whole, reviews major materiel and personnel requirements, and establishes joint doctrine?
• Which command has Africa as its area of responsibility?
• According to 50 U.S. Code § 3021, National Security Council, the named members are referred to as
• Which command's area of responsibility includes the entirety of Europe, large portions of Asia, parts of the western Middle East (Israel, Turkey, Cyprus), the Arctic Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean?
• Coalitions are an arrangement between two or more nations for common action. Coalitions are also known as what?
• What term describes commands with a broad, continuing mission under a single command composed of forces from two or more services?
• The three domains central to Airpower are?
• Airpower exploits the third dimension of the operational environment. Which term completes this statement?
• Which organization is the air component for both USEUCOM and USAFRICOM?
• Which squadrons contribute aircrew to Cobra Ball?
• Which term is identified and designated to support operation plan execution or specific on-call missions, such as national special security events, on a contingency basis?
• Which officials are listed as members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
• Which phrase best describes combining air, space, and cyberspace to project power?
• Which aircraft is described as armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft primarily used as an intelligence-collection asset with a multispectral targeting system?
• What type of signals does Cobra Ball locate and analyze?
• Which aircraft is described as an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft larger and more powerful than the MQ-1 Predator?
• Which command's mission states it coordinates with nations in its AOR to plan training missions, provide humanitarian assistance, and develop strategies for promoting peace and stability in the region?
• 85 dBA can be heard over a standard U.S. workday for how many hours?
• The U-2 inventory count is what number?
• The MQ-9 Reaper is assigned to which Major Command?
• Which base hosts the Base Compass Call unit?
• What unit is used to describe the hearing level in this context?
• Which statement about the RQ-4 Global Hawk is accurate?
• Which dBA level is just below the legal limit and is associated with a maximum safe exposure time of 4 hours?
• Which aircraft flies Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed missions to collect optical and electronic data on ballistic targets?
• What dBA level is the legal limit in the U.S. without mandatory hearing protection?
• What is the minimum mission flight crew for Cobra Ball?
• Which command's area of responsibility includes the land, air, and sea of the continental United States (CONUS), Alaska, Canada, and Mexico?
• Which secretary is explicitly named as a statutory member along with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State?
• Air Force doctrine describes power projection as the deliberate exploitation of air, space, and cyberspace to achieve objectives. Which statement best describes this concept?
• The Cobra Ball is equipped with a sophisticated array of optical and electronic sensors, recording media, and communications equipment; it provides leaders and the defense community with vital information to make policy decisions.
• MAJCOMs are directly subordinate to ____ at the Pentagon.
• What is the National Security Council described as?
• On-duty injuries must be reported immediately to whom?
• Which command's motto is 'Rapid Global Mobility... Right Effects, Right Place, Right Time'?
• Which platform employs offensive counter-information and electronic attack capabilities in support of U.S. and Coalition tactical forces?
• How many crew members typically operate a U-2?
• The USAF protects US interests by combining which three elements in a lethal mix that culminates in Airpower?
• If the exposure is 85 dBA for 8 hours, what is the maximum safe exposure time at 88 dBA?
• What is the range of the mission flight crew size for the RC-135V/W Rivet Joint, depending on mission requirements?
• Distance from screen should be about how many inches?
• What does AOR stand for in COCOM terminology?
• Within the Global Hawk's multispectral targeting system, which component is used to designate targets for laser-guided effects?
• Which term describes Joint Task Forces that remain in a cadre or reduced-manning status for planning within a service component headquarters until required to conduct operations?
• In Airpower theory, which element is explicitly listed alongside time as a factor exploited to create effects?
• Which statement about the Cobra Ball is true?
• Which of the following is a regular attendee of the NSC?
• The area of responsibility that includes Egypt, the Middle East, and Southwest Asia (minus Israel) belongs to which command?
• Which aircraft is permanently based at Offutt AFB but uses various forward deployment locations worldwide?
• If you have eye symptoms, which professional should you consult?
• Which of the following is a non-member advisor to the NSC?
• Which branch is the nation's most comprehensive provider of military airpower?
• Which command would be most involved in coordinating international space-related defense efforts?
• Compass Call is best described as what type of platform?
• The MQ-9 Reaper is described as which type of aircraft?
• From Cobra Ball data, what is developed to counter foreign radar systems?
• Which aircraft's on-board sensor suite enables the mission crew to detect, identify, and geolocate signals across the electromagnetic spectrum?
• Which command is responsible for recruiting new personnel into the United States Air Force and providing initial training?
• Airpower leverages speed, range, flexibility, precision, tempo, and lethality to create effects from and within which domains?
• How many Combatant Commands are there?
• Under which title does the National Guard remain under control of its respective state?
• Which statement about RC-135U Combat Sent's crew composition is true?
• What is the primary role of the Launch and Recovery Element (LRE) during an ISR mission?
• What is the mission of the United States Air Force (USAF)?
• Which option represents the command that delivers agile air, space, and cyberspace capabilities in support of USINDOPACOM's objectives, uniting allies and partners to enhance regional stability?
• What is the composition of the RC-135V/W Rivet Joint flight crew (the flight crew, not the mission crew)?
• The RC-135V/W Rivet Joint is best described by which primary capability?
• The most common type of JTF is the ____ JTF.
• Which two broad categories describe the main types of Combatant Commands?
• Which command's mission emphasizes utilizing national and international partnerships to build regional cooperation, respond to crises, deter and defeat threats, and support development that increases stability?
• Usually formed for a focused and temporary purpose, and is disbanded when the JTF achieves that purpose.
• Which scenario demonstrates compliance with the 8-hour exposure guideline?
• The phrase 'Airpower defines the ability to project power through control and exploitation of air, space, and cyberspace' is most closely associated with which idea?
• Which organization has the mission to forward project power across air, space, and cyber domains, defend United States interests, demonstrate warfighting readiness, and forge strong partnerships in support of USEUCOM and USAFRICOM campaigns?
• Which remotely piloted aircraft is described as being piloted in nearly every AOR the DoD operates in today?
• What sensors provide the RQ-4 Global Hawk's fused ISR capability?
• The relative loudness of sounds as perceived by the human ear is quantified using which weighting in decibels?
• Which command is the USAF component of USTRANSCOM, with primary mission rapid, global mobility and sustainment; provides airlift and aerial refueling for all services?
• Which title outlines the role of War and National Defense?
• Which U.S. Combatant Command is responsible for defending the United States by strengthening the defense capabilities of African nations in partnership with African governments?
• Which domain is included with Air Force capabilities alongside air and space?
• What is the minimum RC-135U Combat Sent crew?
• Which command conducts research, development, test and evaluation, and provides acquisition services and logistics support to keep our weapons systems ready for war, including cradle-to-grave oversight of aircraft, electronic systems, missiles, and munitions?
• PACAF's mission includes delivering agile air, space, and cyberspace capabilities in support of which command's objectives?
• The proper application of airpower requires a comprehensive ______ of employment and an Airman's ______.
• The 55th Electronic Combat Group is subordinate to which Wing at Offutt AFB, NE?
• When looking at a computer monitor, how many times do people blink on average?
• Offutt AFB is located in which state?
• Which command's mission focuses on securing the United States by engaging partners to enhance the region's peacekeeping abilities, promote human rights, deter illicit trafficking, and conduct multinational military exercises to strengthen partnerships?
• Which statement best represents the Global Hawk crew composition?
• What is one purpose of Cobra Ball data after collection?
• Contingency JTFs are best described as...
• In addition to combat, the MQ-9 Reaper can serve as what secondary role?