312-85 Requirements Planning Direction And Review Practice Question
An intelligence analyst is drafting the collection management framework during the planning phase. Which TWO activities are key components of collection management? (Choose TWO)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Tasking collection assets and monitoring the flow of raw intelligence data
Collection management involves identifying and acquiring sources to answer intelligence requirements while monitoring collection performance.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Tasking collection assets and monitoring the flow of raw intelligence data
Why this is correct
Tasking sources and overseeing data flow are core operational responsibilities of collection management.
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Conducting corporate financial payroll audits
Why it's wrong here
Payroll audits are performed by accounting or human resources departments.
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Configuring office building climate control thermostats
Why it's wrong here
Thermostat configuration is facilities management, unrelated to intelligence collection.
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Writing custom assembly code for rootkit deployment
Why it's wrong here
Writing rootkit assembly code is offensive malware development, outside collection management.
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Identifying and evaluating intelligence sources and collection feeds against stated PIRs
Why this is correct
Matching sources to PIRs ensures the collection mechanism is targeted and effective.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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