Analytic Tradecraft Standards

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What is a key aspect of presenting analytic judgements in products?

Focusing on the most likely outcome, ignoring other possibilities

Avoiding difficulty judgements to minimize the risk of being wrong

Including all possible outcomes, regardless of likelihood

Expressing judgements as clearly and precisely as possible (correct)

Why should analytic products properly distinguish between underlying intelligence information and analysts' assumptions and judgements?

To ensure the analyst's assumptions are not influencing the judgement (correct)

To make the judgement more persuasive to the customer

To ensure all possibilities are considered

To improve the credibility of the analyst

What should analytic products do when presenting uncertain information?

Present uncertain information as if it were certain

Only present certain information, ignoring uncertain details

Present uncertain information with clear explanations (correct)

Avoid presenting uncertain information altogether

Why should analytic products address the implications of their judgements?

To help customers understand the judgements' relevance Signup and view all the answers

What should analytic products do when dealing with alternative scenarios?

Incorporate analysis of alternative scenarios Signup and view all the answers

Why should analytic products use clear and logical argumentation?

To ensure the judgement is accurate and clear Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of analytic products in terms of customer relevance?

To address the implications of the information and analysis they provide Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of analytic tradecraft standards in terms of uncertainty?

Properly expressing and explaining uncertainties with major analytic judgments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of analytic products in terms of presenting information?

To present a clear main analytic message up front Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of analytic tradecraft standards in terms of sources and data?

Properly describing the quality and credibility of underlying sources and data Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of incorporating analysis of alternatives in analytic products?

To incorporate alternative perspectives and considerations Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of analytic products in terms of argumentation?

Using clear and logical argumentation Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of properly describing the quality and credibility of underlying sources, data, and methodology?

Evaluating the relevance of sources to the analytical question Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of analysis of alternatives?

To mitigate surprise and risk by imagining possible futures Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an assumption and a judgement?

Assumptions are suppositions used to frame an argument, while judgements are conclusions based on underlying intelligence information Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to incorporate analysis of alternatives in analytic products?

To consider plausible alternative hypotheses, especially when major judgements must address significant uncertainties or complexity Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of properly expressing and explaining uncertainties with major analytic judgements?

Clearly stating the uncertainties and their implications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of distinguishing between underlying intelligence information and analysts' assumptions and judgements?

To clarify the basis for the judgements and avoid confusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos de Carácter Personal 15/1999?

To protect and guarantee the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the regulation that came into force in May 2016 and modified some aspects of the LOPD?

Reglamento General de Protección de Datos Signup and view all the answers

When did the Reglamento General de Protección de Datos come into force?

May 2016 Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO)?

To analyze and apply data protection regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the law that incorporates important novelties in data protection, including the security of paper files?

Real Decreto 1720/2007 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Evaluación de Impacto en Protección de datos (EIPD)?

To assess the impact of data protection on organizations Signup and view all the answers

What does the risk matrix consist of?

Intencionalidad, Circunstancias, and Tendencia Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum value for Circunstancias?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What does a Valor de Probabilidad (VP) of 50 indicate?

Muy Probable (Very Likely) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Tendencia category?

To analyze the frequency of similar events Signup and view all the answers

How is the Valor de Probabilidad (VP) calculated?

A + B + C = VP Signup and view all the answers

What is the interpretation of a Valor de Probabilidad (VP) between 19 and 49?

Moderately Likely Signup and view all the answers