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Data Literacy for Army Leaders

Final DSR Assessment: Data Literacy for Army Leaders

Passing score: 80% · Retakes allowed

1. You receive a readiness report showing that 80% of units are at full operational capability. However, you notice that the report does not specify how many units are included in the total. What should you do?

Accept the report as is; 80% is a strong figure.Request clarification on the total number of units represented.Assume the total is 100 units, which makes the percentage valid.Ignore the percentage and focus on individual unit reports.

2. An AI system recommends increasing the supply of a specific type of equipment based on a report showing a 50% increase in usage over the past month. What is the most critical question to ask before acting on this recommendation?

What is the total number of units using the equipment?What caused the increase in usage for this equipment?Is there a historical trend of usage for this equipment?How does this recommendation align with our budget?

3. While reviewing a staff report, you notice that it mentions a 30% reduction in incidents over the past year but fails to mention that the reporting criteria were changed midway through the year. How should you respond?

Accept the report; a reduction is always positive.Inquire about the reporting criteria changes and their impact on the data.Request more data from the previous year to compare.Focus on the percentage reduction without questioning the criteria.