3D154 V1 Self Test Questions

Front 1

What is a CFETP used for?

Back 1

The CFETP makes sure that individuals receive viable training at appropriate career points.

Front 2

Define an Air Force Specialty and its relationship to an Air Force Specialty Code?

Back 2

An AFS is a group of positions that require common qualifications. AFS(s) are classified in a manner logically grouped with a five-digit-alphanumeric code called AFSC.

Front 3

A group of positions that requires common qualifications.

Back 3

AFS.

Front 4

Combined with other elements, identifies a specific job.

Back 4

Identifier.

Front 5

Identifies the level of training or experience.

Back 5

Skill level.

Front 6

A logical grouping of personnel with related qualifications.

Back 6

Subdivision.

Front 7

A five digit alphanumeric grouping of qualifications and requirements.

Back 7

AFSC.

Front 8

What is the purpose of Spectrum Operations?

Back 8

To inventory, manage and control installation frequencies to include: nominating and assigning, coordinating frequency needs, analyzing requirements, and determining compatibility of RF equipment with the proper mode of radio wave propagation.

Front 9

List the AFSCs that qualify for entry into the 3D1X4 career field.

Back 9

3D0XX, 3D1XX, 1A3X1, 1C4X1, 1C5X1, 1N5X1.

Front 10

You have just been selected for entry into the Spectrum Operations career field, what is the one action that will help you better prepare you for your training?

Back 10

You can review basic Algebra operations or take a college Algebra class to ensure you have the required prerequisites skills for the course.

Front 11

What AFSC entity initiates an interference report?

Back 11

The user or using activity.

Front 12

Why must you keep abreast of changes in your field of expertise?

Back 12

To make sure you are meeting your customer’s current and future frequency requirements.

Front 13

The function that the spectrum manager plays a key role in.

Back 13

Joint Operations.

Front 14

Required to support RF operations to the warfighter.

Back 14

Frequency requests.

Front 15

A planning publication maintained by SO technicians.

Back 15

JCEOIs.

Front 16

Submitted by users to request support to resolve frequency issues.

Back 16

Interference reports.

Front 17

Used to request changes to equipment for use in the DOD inventory.

Back 17

DD Form 1494.

Front 18

Which AFSC plans communications requirements for the installation?

Back 18

3D1X2, Cyber Transport Systems.

Front 19

Which career field is most closely associated with Spectrum Operations?

Back 19

3D1X3, RF Transmission Systems.

Front 20

Performs hardware and software operations.

Back 20

3D1X1

Front 21

Performs PMIs on RF dependent systems for internal base support.

Back 21

3D1X3

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Configures routers, switches, and circuits.

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3D1X2

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Controls maintenance on ILS, TACAN, and ATC RF equipment.

Back 23

3D1X6

Front 24

Clears ASR faults and maintains meteorological equipment.

Back 24

3D1X5

Front 25

What important factor should you consider before you coordinate any frequency requirements with the MAJCOM Spectrum Operations office?

Back 25

The type of environment of your high-powered radios transmitters.

Front 26

What type of energy can cause radiation burns?

Back 26

RF energy.

Front 27

Above what frequency do signals pass through the body and cause heat to internal tissue and organs?

Back 27

10 kHz.

Front 28

What three programs cover radiation hazards to personnel, fuels, and explosives in the in-garrison fixed or tactical environments?

Back 28

(1) HERP. (2) HERF. (3) HERO.

Front 29

What factors of human beings can determine the level of absorption of electromagnetic energy?

Back 29

Dimensions of the body, electrical properties of the skin tissue, and their height.

Front 30

What is the primary goal of HERO guidance?

Back 30

To collect, develop, and provide the data needed by the operational commander and planners to manage conflicts between ordnance and RF emitters employed in a joint environment.

Front 31

What Spectrum Operations function assists ground and weapons safety personnel in separating weapons from potentially harmful RF radiation?

Back 31

EMR surveys.

Front 32

What area of safety does AFOSH Standard 48–9 cover?

Back 32

Radio Frequency Radiation (RFR) Safety Program.

Front 33

What types of materials does COMSEC include?

Back 33

Keys, equipment, devices, documents and software that holds or describes cryptographic logic, and other items for COMSEC functions.

Front 34

What are individuals called who have access to COMSEC materials?

Back 34

Users.

Front 35

What is the multipurpose form used for COMSEC accounting transactions?

Back 35

Standard Form (SF) 153, COMSEC Material Report.

Front 36

What form is used to record daily, shift, or other local inventories of COMSEC material?

Back 36

AFCOMSEC Form 16, COMSEC Account Daily-Shift Inventory.

Front 37

If you work in a 24-hour facility, and the COMSEC security containers are kept open all the time, when, if ever, should you perform inventories of the COMSEC material?

Back 37

At the end of each shift.

Front 38

For other than shift workers, when should you inventory COMSEC material that is stored in a locked or sealed container?

Back 38

On days the containers are opened.

Front 39

What is the name given to the controls afforded to Top Secret material?

Back 39

Two-person integrity (TPI).

Front 40

What types of COMSEC material must be stored in a GSA-approved steel container?

Back 40

All COMSEC material must be stored in a GSA-approved container.

Front 41

How should the inner wrapper of COMSEC material destined for shipment be marked?

Back 41

With the “To” and “From” addresses clearly marked and the package stamped top and bottom, front and back, with the highest classification of COMSEC material in the package.

Front 42

What type of COMSEC incident has occurred when a person is captured by a known or suspected hostile intelligence entity?

Back 42

Personnel.

Front 43

What type of COMSEC incident has occurred when equipment malfunctions adversely affect the crypto-security of a machine, auto-manual, or manual crypto system?

Back 43

Cryptographic.

Front 44

Which AFSSI sets Air Force policy for EMSEC?

Back 44

AFSSI 7700, Emission Security.

Front 45

What does EMSEC deny the enemy when implementing all its security measures?

Back 45

Information of value.

Front 46

What determines the need for control of compromising emanations and countermeasures for systems that process classified information?

Back 46

Emissions security countermeasure reviews.

Front 47

What is the term used to describe any action, device, procedure, or technique that reduces the vulnerability of an AIS?

Back 47

Countermeasures.

Front 48

Processing what type of information, without complying with EMSEC procedures, would be a reportable security incident?

Back 48

Classified.

Front 49

Computer Security (COMPUSEC) is a component of which overall security discipline?

Back 49

Information Assurance.

Front 50

Name the three types of malicious logic.

Back 50

(1) Trojan horse. (2) Viruses. (3) Worm programs.

Front 51

Initializing a disk, erasing files, and hiding files are examples of what type of computer services?

Back 51

Operating system features.

Front 52

Name the word-processing feature that allows you to mark, copy, or move blocks of text from one place to another.

Back 52

Cut-and-paste buffers.

Front 53

Name four computer-related items that may be classified.

Back 53

Magnetic tape, magnetic disk packs, diskettes, and compact disks, printed listings, working materials, and internal memory.

Front 54

At what classification would a radio frequency authorization (RFA) listing be classified if it contained all US Army frequency assignments?

Back 54

Confidential.

Front 55

What is the minimum classification a computer must operate in order to use the Confidential Frequency Assignment Record System (FARS) database disk?

Back 55

Unclassified.

Front 56

Who handles the day-to-day security needs of all areas in a unit requiring special access?

Back 56

Unit security manager.

Front 57

Who must accompany an uncleared individual in a controlled or restricted area?

Back 57

A cleared escort.

Front 58

How often must entry authorization lists be reviewed?

Back 58

Every 30 days.

Front 59

Why must you never mix classified and unclassified documents in a stack on your desk?

Back 59

So that classified documents are not left unattended..

Front 60

What must never be placed on the outer wrapper of classified material that is being mailed?

Back 60

Classification markings.

Front 61

What causes most security violations?

Back 61

Improper handling of classified material.

Front 62

To whom should you report violations of security?

Back 62

Security manager, supervisor, security manager, or commander.

Front 63

The United States, along with how many other member nations, makes up the ITU?

Back 63

193

Front 64

Which organization within the ITU is charged with documenting frequencies used internationally and to aid decisions in conferences?

Back 64

International Frequency Registration Board (IFRB).

Front 65

Which overall organization within the ITU studies technical questions relating to radio communications and issues recommendations on them?

Back 65

International Radio Consultative Committee (IRCC).

Front 66

Which sector within the ITU studies technical, operating, and tariff questions?

Back 66

International Telecommunications Union Technology (ITU-T) sector.

Front 67

Which sector within the ITU contributes to the growth and development of telecommunications throughout the world, especially with developing countries?

Back 67

International Telecommunications Union Development (ITU-D) sector.

Front 68

Who provides secretarial support before and after each international conference?

Back 68

General secretariat.

Front 69

What are the three different types of services listed in the ITU frequency table of allocations?

Back 69

(1) Primary. (2) Permitted. (3) Secondary.

Front 70

Which organization maintains the international frequency list?

Back 70

The Radio Communication Bureau.

Front 71

What legislation established separate control of federal and civil use of the RF spectrum?

Back 71

Communications Act of 1934.

Front 72

Who is responsible for developing and implementing policy for use of the RF spectrum by USGovernment users (including military)?

Back 72

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

Front 73

Who publishes the NTIA manual?

Back 73

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

Front 74

Under what circumstances can the US Government have the nation’s total telecommunications resources at their disposal?

Back 74

In time of war or national emergency.

Front 75

Which office within the NTIA strives to advance the strategic interests and international competitiveness of the United States?

Back 75

Office of International Affairs (OIA)

Front 76

Which office within the NTIA assists in the development of educational and public telecommunications services?

Back 76

Office of Telecommunication Applications (OTA).

Front 77

Which office within the NTIA implements policies and procedures for domestic issues regarding the use of the RF spectrum by federal users in the United States?

Back 77

Office of Spectrum Management (OSM).

Front 78

What is the NTIA’s chief engineering and research office?

Back 78

Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS).

Front 79

Who is responsible for preparing wide-range studies of the US telecommunication industry and the policies that affect it?

Back 79

Office of Policy Analysis and Development (OPAD).

Front 80

Who regulates frequencies assigned to state and local governments?

Back 80

Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Front 81

Who does the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Spectrum and Support report directly to?

Back 81

Assistant Secretary of Defense, Network Information and Integration (ASD/NII).

Front 82

Who serves as the DOD focal point for spectrum matters in support of the unified commands, military departments, and defense agencies?

Back 82

Joint Spectrum Center (JSC).

Front 83

What organization was created to ensure compatible operation of C-E systems at national service test and training ranges?

Back 83

DOD Area Frequency Coordinator (AFC).

Front 84

Who would you need to coordinate with before operating frequencies in Florida, east of 38º west?

Back 84

DOD Eastern Area Frequency Coordinator (AFC).

Front 85

If you wanted to perform an exercise in New Mexico, with whom would you coordinate your frequency requirements?

Back 85

DOD White Sands area frequency coordinator (AFC).

Front 86

Who is designated as the focal point for national spectrum issues within the DOD?

Back 86

Strategic Planning Office (SPO).

Front 87

Who is the US Air Force senior military officer that is responsible for RF spectrum management?

Back 87

SAF/CIO A6.

Front 88

Who is responsible for providing curriculum input and support to AETC’s Spectrum Operations Apprentice Course, Spectrum Analyzer Operations Apprentice Course, and Joint Task Force Spectrum Management schools?

Back 88

Air Force Frequency Management Agency (AFSMO).

Front 89

Who makes sure that wartime and contingency spectrum management procedures are incorporated into the appropriate operation or concept plan appendices?

Back 89

MAJCOMs.

Front 90

Who performs staff assistance visits when required?

Back 90

MAJCOMs.

Front 91

Who is responsible for all electromagnetic radiation emanating from an Air Force installation?

Back 91

Installation commander.

Front 92

Who maintains the installations’ current RFA listing?

Back 92

Installation spectrum manager.

Front 93

Who is responsible for establishing a frequency management customer education and training program?

Back 93

Installation spectrum manager.

Front 94

What regulation do DOD AFCs use to schedule the use of frequencies for their range commanders?

Back 94

ACP 190 (C), Guide to Spectrum Management Military Operations.

Front 95

Non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) frequency requests are processed through which office?

Back 95

European Command (EUCOM) Joint Frequency Management Office (JFMO) Europe

Front 96

All non-warfighting frequency requests in the European Theater pass through which office?

Back 96

HQ United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE) Frequency Management Office (FMO).

Front 97

Which office is responsible for passing Air Force frequency requests to HQ PACOM/J6?

Back 97

HQ Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)/SCCS.

Front 98

Which service(s) does the Joint Frequency Management Office (JFMO) Korea frequency management office provides support to?

Back 98

All military services.

Front 99

Which Air Force unit initially receives all Air Force frequency requests for the Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR)?

Back 99

USAFCENT/A6XI.

Front 100

Which office, located at MacDill AFB, Florida is responsible for all services’ frequency requests for the Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR)?

Back 100

Central Command/J6 (CENTCOM)/J6.

Front 101

The AFSOUTH/A6X spectrum management office process frequency and equipment allocation requests for which AOR?

Back 101

Southern Command/J6 (SOUTHCOM)/J6.

Front 102

What form is used to request spectrum allocation?

Back 102

DD Form 1494, Application for Equipment Frequency Allocation.

Front 103

Before you can use a system overseas, what host nation requirements must be met?

Back 103

An approved DD Form 1494 must be coordinated with the host nation and any host nations restrictions and/or exceptions must be followed.

Front 104

What AFI provides guidance on systems that are exempt from spectrum certification?

Back 104

AFI 33–118, Electromagnetic Spectrum Management.

Front 105

Since the data in a DD Form 1494 is of a technical nature, who usually completes the information?

Back 105

System design engineer.

Front 106

Besides the six pages of a DD Form 1494, what else may accompany the package?

Back 106

Foreign coordination page, line diagrams, and note to holders.

Front 107

What document gives detailed instructions on filling out the DD Form 1494?

Back 107

DD Form 1494 Preparation Guide.

Front 108

Which page of the DD Form 1494 contains introductory information?

Back 108

General information page

Front 109

Which page of the DD Form 1494 explains how, where, and when the equipment will be used in foreign countries?

Back 109

Foreign coordination page.

Front 110

What is used to depict in pictures or symbols how the system will be employed?

Back 110

Line diagram.

Front 111

What is used to request changes to an already approved DD Form 1494?

Back 111

Note-to-holders (NTH).

Front 112

Normally, how long does a DD Form 1494 take to be approved?

Back 112

One to two-and-a-half years.

Front 113

For a non-space system, when should you start the DD Form 1494 process for the planning or conceptual stage, to make sure you allowed enough lead-time for completion?

Back 113

Not less than 1 year before the planned date of initial operation.

Front 114

Which page of the DD Form 1494 tells the “meat” of what the application is all about?

Back 114

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) general information page.

Front 115

How many separate coordination actions would be required for a piece of equipment that will operate in five different African nations?

Back 115

Five

Front 116

Comments received back from a host nation stating whether or not a piece of equipment can operate in a certain country along with any technical restrictions are known as what?

Back 116

Supportability comments

Front 117

What database contains approved DD Forms 1494, Application for Frequency Allocation, and host nation comments?

Back 117

Host Nation Spectrum Worldwide Database (HNSWD).

Front 118

Who maintains the database?

Back 118

The JSC.

Front 119

For AF systems designed or planned for use outside the US&P, obtain foreign disclosure to governments in advance of what?

Back 119

Coordination.

Front 120

What must be granted before the USMCEB can request combatant commands or Defense Attaché Offices to coordinate the DD Form 1494 with required nations?

Back 120

Foreign release approval.

Front 121

Which office determines if the DD Form 1494 information is releasable to foreign nations?

Back 121

Foreign disclosure office.

Front 122

If a lower disclosure office cannot make a decision to release information to foreign governments, whom do they forward the DD Form 1494 to for the ultimate decision?

Back 122

Headquarters Air Force Foreign Disclosure Office (SAF/IAPD).

Front 123

When proprietary information is involved, what pages of the DD Form 1494 must be marked with an explicit statement describing the Air Force’s policy on proprietary information?

Back 123

an explicit statement describing the Air Force’s policy on proprietary information?

Front 124

To ensure timely program implementation, what stage is the latest that host nation coordination must begin?

Back 124

Stage 1 (planning or conceptual) or stage 2 (experimental) if sufficient data is available, and not later than stage 3 (developmental).

Front 125

What is coordination vital to reducing?

Back 125

Interference.

Front 126

For requirements in the US&P, to whom does the installation spectrum manager send all host installation actions?

Back 126

The host MAJCOM spectrum manager.

Front 127

Who has the primary responsibility for air flight safety in the US&P?

Back 127

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Front 128

If you want to use a frequency that overlaps 75 MHz, with whom must you coordinate the requirement?

Back 128

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Front 129

With whom must you coordinate frequency requirements that fall in the bands 1,435–1,535 MHz and 2,310–2,390 MHz?

Back 129

Aerospace and Flight Test Radio Coordinating Council (AFTRCC).

Front 130

When would you need to coordinate an AF requirement with the FCC?

Back 130

If a military user needs to operate in a non-government frequency band.

Front 131

To what organization would a MAJCOM send a request for a Mystic Star frequency?

Back 131

Air Force Spectrum Management Office (AFSMO).

Front 132

What organization coordinates frequency requests in countries that do not have an in-place Spectrum Management Office?

Back 132

Defense Attaché Office (DAO).

Front 133

Which government licenses US military radio stations operating in Canada?

Back 133

Canada.

Front 134

To what organization should a request for a radio station in Canada in support of a US Air Force mission be sent?

Back 134

Air Force Spectrum Management Office (AFSMO).

Front 135

Within what distance from the border of Mexico must a proposed Air Force terrestrial transmitter be coordinated with the government of Mexico?

Back 135

75 kilometers.