Critical Thinking And Intelligence Fundamentals Quiz
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What do you understand with organizational bias? How can you influence a person's thinking in a certain way? What are the different types of reasoning? Check out our online quiz and see how aware are you with intelligence fundamentals and critical thinking. Good luck!
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Which of the following defines critical thinking as a process by which the analyst improves the quality of their thinking by applying the scientific elements of reasoning and logic to gather, evalutate, and use information effectively?
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Field Manual 2-33.3
- B.
Field Manual 3-23.4
- C.
Field Manual 2-33.4
- D.
Field Manual 4-23.2
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C. Field Manual 2-33.4Explanation
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A _________ is a declarative statement that has yet ot be established as true.
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hypothesisExplanation
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A ________ enables us to repeat an action we've taken before without going through all the mental steps of the original act.
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biasExplanation
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Critical thinking is using reasoning to arrive at logical conclusions.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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A. TrueExplanation
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In this type of bias, individuals have a natural tendency to assume others think and perceive the world in the same way they do.
- A.
Organizational bias
- B.
Cultural bias
- C.
Personal bias
- D.
Cognitive bias
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B. Cultural biasExplanation
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This type of bias occurs when analysis is affected by the specific goal or preconceived ideas of an organization. Common viewpoints amongst a small group of coworkers can lead to this.
- A.
Organizational bias
- B.
Cultural bias
- C.
Personal bias
- D.
Cognitive bias
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A. Organizational biasExplanation
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Analysts preferring one type of intelligence source over another (e.g., imagery vs signals, classified vs open source, etc) is an example of what type of bias?
- A.
Organizational bias
- B.
Cultural bias
- C.
Personal bias
- D.
Cognitive bias
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C. Personal biasExplanation
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This is an unconscious belief which influences the act of knowing or making a judgment call.
- A.
Organizational bias
- B.
Cultural bias
- C.
Personal bias
- D.
Cognitive bias
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D. Cognitive biasExplanation
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________ are patterns of expectations that influence one to think in certain ways.
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MindsetsExplanation
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Mindsets are a consolidation of all of our biases, beliefs, and some knowledge about a particular subject.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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A. TrueExplanation
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__________ is a form of patterning by perceiving a similarity between events or things because of superficial features.
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StereotypingExplanation
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When an analyst unconsciously ascribes attributes of one event to the other is an example of what type of bias?
- A.
Patterns
- B.
Mindset
- C.
Personal bias
- D.
Cultural bias
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A. PatternsExplanation
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To calculate or think by forming a new statement based on statements already known or discovered, or to infer based on evidence is known as ________.
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reasonExplanation
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There are four types of reasoning.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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B. FalseExplanation
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Which type of reasoning is concluding something is true based on a general rule?
- A.
Deductive reasoning
- B.
Inductive reasoning
- C.
Abductive reasoning
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A. Deductive reasoningExplanation
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Which type of reasoning is concluding something is true through logical conclusions based on facts?
- A.
Deductive reasoning
- B.
Inductive reasoning
- C.
Abductive reasoning
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B. Inductive reasoningExplanation
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Which type of reasoning is concluding something is true by testing hypotheses with evidence?
- A.
Deductive reasoning
- B.
Inductive reasoning
- C.
Abductive reasoning
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C. Abductive reasoningExplanation
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________ is a systematic application of reason to a particular branch of knowledge.
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LogicExplanation
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Questions of _________ usually have one answer and require little to no reasoning.
- A.
Fact
- B.
Preference
- C.
Judgment
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A. FactExplanation
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Questions of _________ have more than one answer involing the target's point of view.
- A.
Fact
- B.
Preference
- C.
Judgment
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B. PreferenceExplanation
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Questions of _________ are answered by interpreting facts and observations. These types of questions are the most common in intelligence analysis.
- A.
Fact
- B.
Preference
- C.
Judgment
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C. JudgmentExplanation
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__________ is a mental point of view of a particular subject or its parts.
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Purpose
- B.
Perspective
- C.
Inference
- D.
Information
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B. PerspectiveExplanation
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_______ is the goal in all reasoning.
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PurposeExplanation
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These are unstated reasons or theories, which are essential in arriving at a conclusion. They bridge the gap between what is known and what is unknown in order to derive logical conclusions.
- A.
Concepts
- B.
Implications
- C.
Assumptions
- D.
Questions
Correct Answer
C. AssumptionsExplanation
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A(n) ___________ is an intellectual act by which we conclude something is true based on something else being true, or seeming to be true.
- A.
Purpose
- B.
Concept
- C.
Perspective
- D.
Inference
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D. InferenceExplanation
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____________ are clusters or ideas that are the result of abstract thinking.
- A.
Concepts
- B.
Implications
- C.
Assumptions
- D.
Inferences
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A. ConceptsExplanation
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Intellectual standards involve ways to sanity check each element of reasoning as it is performed to ensure one hasn't gone astray in the analysis.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Intellectual standards are guidelines or criteria used to evaluate the quality and validity of reasoning. These standards help individuals to critically assess their own thinking and ensure that they have not made any errors or mistakes in their analysis. By applying these standards, one can ensure that their reasoning is logical, coherent, and based on sound evidence. Therefore, it is true that intellectual standards involve ways to sanity check each element of reasoning to prevent any errors or fallacies.Rate this question:
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This applies to each element of reasoningin order to test hypotheses for truth and correctness. In some cases, it can be definitive (true or false).
- A.
Breadth
- B.
Accuracy
- C.
Depth
- D.
Relevance
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B. AccuracyExplanation
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This element of reasoning refers to how broad or narrow of a perspective the analyst may have when solving a problem.
- A.
Breadth
- B.
Accuracy
- C.
Depth
- D.
Relevance
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A. BreadthExplanation
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The goal of this element of reasoning is to get your point across clearly by elaboration and by giving examples or illustrations.
- A.
Precision
- B.
Logic
- C.
Accuracy
- D.
Clarity
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D. ClarityExplanation
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This element of reasoning refers to how deep or shallow the analysis is. It involves comprehending the potential complexities of a problem.
- A.
Depth
- B.
Logic
- C.
Breadth
- D.
Significance
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A. DepthExplanation
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If a conclusion doesn't seem to make sense or things don't match up, the analyst might have to assess his or her thinking process using this element of reasoning.
- A.
Precision
- B.
Relevance
- C.
Logic
- D.
Fairness
Correct Answer
C. LogicExplanation
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In your thought process and conclusion, which element of reasoning is the level of detail within your hypothesis? Think to yourself, is it exact enough for a decision maker to use?
- A.
Precision
- B.
Relevance
- C.
Clarity
- D.
Accuracy
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A. PrecisionExplanation
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This element of reasoning refers to how the evidence applies to both the original question and your hypothesis.
- A.
Accuracy
- B.
Clarity
- C.
Relevance
- D.
Significance
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C. RelevanceExplanation
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This element of reasoning weighs the relevance of the information as it applies to the decision maker's circumstances. It begs the questions "how does the information matter?" and "what is the impact?"
- A.
Relevance
- B.
Significance
- C.
Depth
- D.
Logic
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B. SignificanceExplanation
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This element of reasoning is used to maintain a high standard of objectivity throughout our analysis.
- A.
Fairness
- B.
Significance
- C.
Precision
- D.
Breadth
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A. FairnessExplanation
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The National Security Council (NSC) was created as a result of the National Security Act of ______.
- A.
1957
- B.
1942
- C.
1947
- D.
1952
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C. 1947Explanation
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Which of the following is not a member of the NSC?
- A.
President
- B.
Vice President
- C.
DIRNSA
- D.
SECDEF
- E.
Secretary of State
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C. DIRNSAExplanation
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This is an independant intelligence agency responsible to the Presiden through the DNI and was created with the signing of the National Security Act of 1947.
- A.
CIA
- B.
NSA
- C.
DIA
- D.
NRO
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A. CIAExplanation
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The DNI, appointed by the President with Senate approval, serves as the head of the IC.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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A. TrueExplanation
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This agency's mission is to provide timely, objective military intelligence to warfighters, defense policy makers, and force planners.
- A.
NSA
- B.
CIA
- C.
DIA
- D.
NGA
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C. DIAExplanation
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Who maintains operational control of all US military forces conducting SIGINT collection, processing, and reporting?
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DIRNSAExplanation
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This is the Army's SCE.
- A.
INSCOM
- B.
AFISRA
- C.
NETWARCOM
- D.
MCIA
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A. INSCOMExplanation
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This is the Navy's SCE.
- A.
INSCOM
- B.
AFISRA
- C.
NETWARCOM
- D.
MCIA
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C. NETWARCOMExplanation
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This is the Air Force's SCE.
- A.
INSCOM
- B.
AFISRA
- C.
NETWARCOM
- D.
MCIA
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B. AFISRAExplanation
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This is the Marine Corps' SCE.
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INSCOM
- B.
CGI
- C.
NETWARCOM
- D.
MCIA
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D. MCIAExplanation
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This enables the commanders to deal with the SIGINT system on a rapid, reliable basis.
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CSG
- B.
SCE
- C.
ICE
- D.
NSA
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A. CSGExplanation
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