NS4-U6 - The Basics of Effective Communication Quiz 102

In regards to information security, the number of people in the chain of command _______.

• Size does not matter

• Can include friends

• Can include interested personnel

• Should be reduced to the absolute minimum

What should be done if there appears to be a communications failure?

• Show initiative and request additional information.

• Show initiative and repeat information to confirm accuracy.

• Assume that the listener is not smart enough to understand your message.

• Both a and b

When a subordinate thinks something is wrong, it is the responsibility of the junior to ensure that the senior is fully apprised in a timely fashion as to what has gone on.

• True

• False

When people understand the mission, values, standards, and expectations, they can _______.

• Ask a lot more questions

• Waste a lot of time

• Do what needs to be done

• Expect minimum guidance

When discussing the future, an officer should _________.

• Not continue into an area where he/she is not on firm ground

• Use conjecture to fill in the leadership

• Offer plans that are still preliminary

• Make a guess about what can happen

Officers should keep subordinates informed about the mission and the plans to accomplish the mission.

• True

• False

Communications systems used in front-line units tend to be more vulnerable to code breaking and listening by the enemy.

• True

• False

The same rules apply for both electronic communications and person-to-person communications.

• True

• False

Who should NOT be included in the chain of command?

• Subordinates and superiors

• A nice person who is really interested

• Supporting units

• Those with a need to know

The way an officer speaks, writes, and thinks should convey the image of an educated person.

• True

• False