Intelligence Analysis Methods Flashcards
6 cards from real FBI practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Intelligence Analysis Methods flashcards as text
Which structured analytic technique uses a matrix to systematically evaluate competing hypotheses against available evidence?
Answer: Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH)
ACH is a structured technique that systematically evaluates multiple hypotheses against evidence to reduce cognitive bias.
What is 'confirmation bias' in the context of intelligence analysis?
Answer: Seeking information that supports existing beliefs while ignoring contradictory evidence
Confirmation bias is the tendency to favor information that confirms preexisting beliefs, which can skew analytical conclusions.
In intelligence analysis, what does 'HUMINT' refer to?
Answer: Human Intelligence gathered from human sources
HUMINT is intelligence collected from human sources such as informants, defectors, or direct observation.
What is the purpose of a 'Key Assumptions Check' in structured analytic techniques?
Answer: To identify and challenge assumptions underlying an analytic line
A Key Assumptions Check explicitly identifies and challenges the assumptions analysts rely on to reach their conclusions.
Which type of intelligence product provides policymakers with short, timely summaries of current developments?
Answer: Current Intelligence
Current intelligence provides up-to-date, concise assessments of ongoing events for decision-makers.
What analytical technique involves adopting the perspective of an adversary to identify potential vulnerabilities or courses of action?
Answer: Red Team Analysis
Red Team Analysis involves analysts thinking like an adversary to identify alternative actions or expose analytical blind spots.