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The DoD 8500 policy series represents the Department's information assurance strategy. Which of
the following objectives are defined by the DoD 8500 series? Each correct answer represents a
complete solution. Choose all that apply.
Suggested Answer: B, C, D
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The various objectives of the DoD 8500 series are as follows:
Protecting information
Defending systems
Providing command and control and situational awareness
Making sure that the information assurance is integrated into processes
Increasing security awareness throughout the DoD's workforce
12 comments · newest first
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Moon
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure about A? Sounds too broad!
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Tegan
12 months ago
C is a must, no doubt!
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Mozell
12 months ago
B? Really? That seems off.
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Xochitl
12 months ago
I think D is also included.
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Veronika
1 year ago
A is definitely part of it!
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Belen
1 year ago
Command and control sounds familiar, but I can't recall if it's specifically mentioned in the DoD 8500 objectives.
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Sheron
1 year ago
I remember practicing a similar question, and I think protecting information is definitely part of the DoD 8500 series.
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Chauncey
1 year ago
I think providing IA certification and accreditation is definitely one of the objectives, but I'm not entirely sure about the others.
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Izetta
1 year ago
I feel like defending systems is related, but I’m not confident if it’s explicitly listed in the series.
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Erinn
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a straightforward question about project management. I'll need to think carefully about the key purpose of a Product Status Account.
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Lorrine
1 year ago
I'm feeling pretty good about this one. The question is asking about the analyze phase, so I think the right answer is to identify stakeholders and the project team, as well as discuss implementation timelines and barriers. Those seem like the key things to focus on in that phase.
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Jodi
1 year ago
Wait, what's Benford's Law again? I always get confused by these statistical terms. I'll probably need to eliminate some options first.