Exit Test Overview

This Exit Test will allow you to show your understanding of important module objectives. The test is worth 100 points.

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Instructions
Objectives
Timing
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Completion

Instructions

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Objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to . . .

Identify and explain the unique contributions of each branch of the U.S. military to national security. [NMSS 3.1.1]
Explore the National Defense Authorization Act and describe its significance in shaping military budget and policy. [NMSS 3.1.1]
Explore the impact of constitutional changes, particularly the War Powers Resolution of 1973, on the roles and responsibilities of the military. [NMSS 4.1.3]
Evaluate the relationship between the President and Congress regarding military action affects national security and defense strategies. [NMSS 4.1.3]
Identify key agencies involved in U.S. homeland security and defense, such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FBI, CIA, and TSA, and explain their specific roles. [NMSS 3.1.2]
Describe the functions of the National Guard and Reserves, particularly how they support domestic defense and respond to national emergencies. [NMSS 3.1.2]
Understand and explain U.S. counterterrorism strategies, including intelligence gathering, security operations, and international partnerships to prevent terrorist threats. [NMSS 3.1.4]
Analyze the importance of coordination among different agencies and military components in maintaining national security and responding to various threats. [NMSS 3.1.1]
Evaluate how U.S. homeland security policies have evolved in response to modern challenges like terrorism, cyber threats, and natural disasters. [NMSS 3.1.4]
Explain what global military cooperation is and identify its key components, including alliances, joint exercises, and peacekeeping operations. [NMSS 1.1.5]
Describe how military alliances, such as NATO and regional partnerships, contribute to international security and stability. [NMSS 1.1.5]
Assess the benefits of global military cooperation, such as enhanced security and crisis management, while also identifying challenges like differing national interests and resource constraints. [NMSS 1.1.5]
Explore examples of global military cooperation, including joint military exercises or peacekeeping missions, to illustrate how countries work together to address security issues. [NMSS 1.1.5]

Timing

This test will take you approximately 20 minutes.

Grading

After you submit the test, you will be able to see your score when clicking on the activity or looking in your grade book. Your score may not appear until your teacher grades it if there are any essay questions.

Completion

You will know you have completed the quiz once you have submitted your answers and received a score. Also, a checkmark will appear next to the activity in the module once complete. You may go back and review your answers after submitting them.

Before You Test

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I am required to be observed by a facilitator during this assessment.
I may not use any resources or tools (human or electronic) during this assessment unless specifically approved by my teacher for this course in the test instructions. Items I will not use unless approved include:

- A second computer
- Tablet, phone, calculator, or other electronic devices
- Class or course notes
- Textbook
- Any other means of cheating, plagiarism, or dishonest participation that could be considered in violation of the academic dishonesty policy

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