Capabilities-Based Assessments (CBAs) are defined as

• A. Only apply to material
• B. identify capability shortfalls and possible mitigations
• C. Focus on training alone
• D. Require large budget

Answer: (B)

Capabilities-Based Assessments examine what a mission requires in terms of capability and compare that to what is actually available. The goal is to uncover capability shortfalls and propose practical mitigations to close those gaps, drawing on a mix of materiel, personnel, training, doctrine, and processes. They’re not limited to material, nor to training alone, and they don’t hinge on a large budget—the value lies in identifying gaps and outlining feasible ways to address them.