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Which of the following security program areas would you find practitioners who train and/ or advise Original Classification Authorities in the application of the process for making classification determinations? A. Information Security B. Physical Security C. Personnel Security D. Industrial Security - ANSWER****A. Information Security Which of the following security program areas would you find practitioners working with a facility's Antiterrorism Officer to deploy defensive measures designed to reduce the facility's vulnerability from terrorist attacks? A. Information Security B. Physical Security C. Personnel Security D. Industrial Security - ANSWER****B. Physical Security When a classified data spill occurs, who is responsible for ensuring that policy requirements for addressing an unauthorized disclosure are met? a. Activity Security Manager b. Information Assurance Staff c. Information Assurance Manager d. Information Assurance Officer - ANSWER****A
There are five information assurance attributes that are important to protect and defend DoD networks and information. If there was a loss in non- repudiation, what would this cause in relation to information assurance?** a. Data is no longer reliable, accurate, nor trusted. b. Data may potentially be available to unauthorized users via electronic form. c. General communications are no longer trusted. d. Potential of unauthorized access to classified data. e. Data is no longer available to authorized users, and missions cannot be conducted. - ANSWER****B Which of the following examples describes a security violation rather than a security infraction? a. On a busy day, Karen printed classified documents on the printer in her open storage/secure room. She forgot about the documents and they remained on the printer for about an hour before she retrieved them. b. Karen was late for a meeting in a different area of her building. She put a classified document in a folder she believed was marked for carrying classified materials. When handing out the materials, Karen realized that the folder was not marked for carrying classified materials, she had put the documents in the wrong folder. c. At the end of the day, Karen was leaving and taking with her unclassified documents she would review at home. When she began to review those documents that night, she realized that classified materials had slipped in between the unclassified materials. d. Karen was working a mission rela - ANSWER****C The inability to deny you are the sender of an email would be an indication of a lapse in:** a. Non-Repudiation b. Confidentiality c. Integrity d. Availability - ANSWER****A. Non-repudiation Unauthorized disclosure and loss of privacy is a lapse in:** a. Confidentiality b. Integrity
DoD reciprocally accepts existing national security eligibility determinations or clearances from other Government agencies in accordance with which of the following policy documents? a. Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M- 05 - 24, "Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 - Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors,". b. Executive Order 13467, "Reforming Processes Related to Suitability for Government Employment, Fitness for Contractor Employees, and Eligibility for Access to Classified National Security Information". c. Sections 301 and 7532 of title 5, United States Code. d. Executive Order 13526, "Classified National Security Information". - ANSWER****B Review of Tier 5 on an individual disclosed that the subject had been a member of an anarchist organization dedicated to disestablishing existing Federal laws and overthrowing the U.S. government by any means necessary, including violence. Although the subject terminated his membership with the organization upon learning he would be investigated for a clearance for his new position, he still maintains social contact with several members of the anarchist organization. Based on this information, which of the following adjudicative guidelines is most appropriate for an adjudicator to apply to the case? a. Psychological Conditions b. Foreign Preference c. Allegiance to the United States d. Criminal Activity - ANSWER****C
- Which of the following is considered an element of the Personnel Security Program (PSP)? a. Risk Assessment and Analysis b. Implementation c. Classification d. Continuous Evaluation - ANSWER****D Limited access to classified information for specific programs may be approved for non-U.S. citizens only under which of the following conditions? a. The subject is eligible to access material marked by a foreign government that is equivalent to a U.S. Top Secret classification marking.
b. The subject will only have one-time access to specific material, after which the material will be appropriately destroyed or returned to the originating U.S. agency c. The subject will only have access to classified U.S. documents containing Foreign Government Information (FGI) originating from the foreign country of which the subject is a citizen. d. The prior 10 years of the subject's life can be appropriately investigated. - ANSWER****D Which of the following is the investigative requirement for access to Single Integrated Operational Plan-Extremely Sensitive Information (SIOP- ESI)? a. Individual has a valid favorably adjudicated Tier 5 or Single Scope Background (SSBI) Investigation. b. Individual has a valid favorable adjudicated Tier 3 or National Agency Check with Local Agency Check (NACLC) investigation. c. Individual has a valid favorably adjudicated Tier 3 or Access National Agency Check with Written Inquiries and Credit Check (ANACI) investigation. d. Individual has a valid favorably adjudicated Tier. - ANSWER****A Which of the following is not qualifying criteria for personnel assigned to nuclear weapons personnel reliability assurance positions? a. Individual must be a U.S. Citizen b. Individual has a security clearance eligibility in accordance with the position c. Individual is subject to a periodic reinvestigation every three years d. Individual must be continuous evaluated - ANSWER****C Which of the following is correct regarding the investigation requirement for initial assignment to a Presidential Support Activities (i.e. Yankee White) Category 2 position? a. Favorably completed Tier 5/Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) within 36 months preceding selection. b. Favorably completed Tier 3/National Agency Check with Local Agency Check (NACLC) within 36 months preceding selection. c. Favorably completed Tier 5/SSBI within 24 months preceding selection. d. Favorably completed Tier 3/NACLC within 24 months preceding selection. - ANSWER****A
a. LAAs shall only be granted access at the Secret and Confidential levels. b. A favorably completed and adjudicated Tier 3 or National Agency Check with Local Agency Check (NACLC). investigation within the last five years is required. c. An LAA is the same as a security clearance eligibility. d. Access to classified information Is not limited to a specific program or project. - ANSWER****A
- Which of the following is not considered when making a security clearance eligibility determination? a. Education Level b. Alcohol consumption c. Financial considerations d. Psychological Conditions - ANSWER****A A position designated as a DoD noncritical-sensitive civilian position may fall under any of the following criteria, EXCEPT: a. A position not requiring eligibility for access to classified information, but having the potential to cause significant or serious damage to the national security. b. A position requiring eligibility for access to Top Secret information. c. A position requiring eligibility for access to confidential information. d. A position requiring eligibility for access to secret information. - ANSWER****B What information must a statement of reasons (SOR) include? a. SOR must state why an unfavorable national security eligibility determination is being proposed. b. SOR must explain each security concern and state the specific facts that trigger each security concern. c. The SOR must identify applicable adjudicative guideline(s) for each concern, and provide the disqualifying conditions and mitigating conditions for each guideline. d. All of the Above - ANSWER****D Which type of briefing is used to obtain confirmation that a cleared employee agrees never to disclose classified information to an unauthorized person? a. Special Briefings - Courier
b. Original Classification Authority (OCA) Briefing c. Special Briefings - Non-Disclosure d. Debriefing - ANSWER****C ___________is the security system performance goal of immediate indication of deliberate attempts, security probing and warning for inadvertent or mistaken intention is an example of which system security capability? a. Detect b. Assessment c. Deterrence d. Delay - ANSWER****C Two security professionals - Paul and Ashley - are discussing secure rooms, containers, and vaults. Paul says weapons or sensitive items such as funds, jewels, or precious metals should not be stored in the same security container as classified information. Ashley says the General Service Administration approves security containers used to store classified information. Who is correct? a. Paul is correct b. Ashley is correct c. Paul and Ashley are both correct d. Paul and Ashley are both incorrect - ANSWER****C Which of the following is not a distinct phase of the Intrusion Detection System? a. Detection b. Control c. Assessment d. Response - ANSWER****B Which of the following would be considered a public safety crime? a. Theft of ammunition shipment for the purpose of criminal or gang related activity. b. Theft of sensitive, proprietary information relating to US aerospace and defense technologies.
F. Physical Security G. Research and Technology Protection H. Information Assurance - ANSWER****E. Personnel Security Two security professionals - Paul and Ashley - are discussing security program areas. Paul says that Information Security practitioners train and/or advise Original Classification Authorities in the application of the process for making classification determinations. Ashley says that Physical Security practitioners work with a facility's Antiterrorism Officer to deploy defensive measures designed to reduce the facility's vulnerability from terrorist attacks. Who is correct? A. Paul is correct B. Ashley is correct C. Paul and Ashley are both correct D. Paul and Ashley are both incorrect - ANSWER****C. Paul and Ashley are both correct Two security professionals - Paul and Ashley - are discussing security program areas. Paul says that Information Security practitioners work with a facility's Antiterrorism Officer to deploy defensive measures designed to reduce the facility's vulnerability from terrorist attacks. Ashley says that Personnel Security practitioners train and/or advise Original Classification Authorities in the application of the process for making classification determinations. Who is correct? A. Paul is correct B. Ashley is correct C. Paul and Ashley are both correct D. Paul and Ashley are both incorrect - ANSWER****D. Paul and Ashley are both incorrect Which of the following is a true statement regarding the special handling requirements of Foreign Government Information (FGI)?
a. When the classification marking on a document containing FGI is not in English, or when the foreign government marking requires a different degree of protection than the same U.S. classification designation, a U.S. marking that results in a degree of protection equivalent to that required by the foreign government shall be applied. b. A U.S. document containing FGI cannot be declassified or downgraded below the highest level of FGI contained in the document without the permission of the foreign government or international organization that originated the information. c. Those holding security clearances issued by the U.S. government cannot access U.S. documents containing FGI without written consent from the originating foreign government. d. The receiving DoD Components must maintain re - ANSWER****B Which of the following is a requirement for access to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) information? a. Personnel has been subject of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), including a National Agency Check (NAC) on the spouse and all members of the individual's immediate family of 18 years of age or over who are United States citizens other than by birth or who are resident aliens. b. Personnel has been subject of a favorably adjudicated background investigation (BI) (10-year scope), Tier 5, current within five years prior to the assignment, and completed a NATO brief. c. Personnel has been subject of a favorably adjudicated BI (10-year scope), Defense National Agency Check with Inquiries (DNACI)/ National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or NACI Entrance National Agency Check (ENTNAC), current within five years prior to the assignment. d. Personnel requiring access to NATO COSMIC (Top Secret) or - ANSWER****B According to Executive Order 13556, which of the following is considered a type of controlled unclassified information (CUI)? a. Communications Security (COMSEC) Information b. Declassified Information c. Law Enforcement Sensitive (LES) Information d. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Information - ANSWER****C. Law Enforcement Sensitive Information What is the purpose of marking classified materials?
a. Criminal activity b. Economic espionage c. Treason d. Terrorism - ANSWER****B When a Terrorism Threat Level is escalated from LOW to MODERATE, a DoD Component Head should employ which of the following countermeasures? a. Cease all flying except for specifically authorized operational sorties. b. Direct the execution of advance site reviews to facilitate the antiterrorism planning process. c. Encourage dependent family members to complete Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training before any travel outside the continental United States (OCONUS). d. Conduct an immediate Terrorism Vulnerability Assessment for off-installation housing, schools, daycare centers, transportation. - ANSWER****C Requests for authorizing disclosure of classified information during visits must include all the following information, EXCEPT: a. The explanation of the government purpose to perform when disclosing classified information. b. The subject of the meeting, scope of classified topics and classification level c. Expected time and location of the meeting. d. The main content of the invitation to send to the participants. - ANSWER****C Two security professionals - Paul and Ashley
- are discussing the security procedures for visits and meetings. Paul says visits must serve a specific U.S. Government purpose. Ashley says DoD Components should, as a minimum, establish procedures that include verification of the identity, personnel security clearance, access (if appropriate), and need-to- know for all visitors. Who is correct? a. Paul is correct b. Ashley is correct c. Paul and Ashley are both correct d. Paul and Ashley are both incorrect - ANSWER****A
Executive Order 12829, signed in January 1993, mandated that which of the following entities be responsible for implementing and monitoring the National industrial Security Program (NISP)? a. Director of the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) b. Secretary of Defense c. National Security Council (NSC) d. Director, Defense Security Services (DSS) - ANSWER****A What is the role of the government contracting activity (GCA), or cleared prime contractor, when a contractor that does not have a Facility Clearance (FCL) wants to bid on a Request for Proposal (RFP) that requires access to classified information? a. The GCA must issue a formal letter rejecting the contractor's bid since the contractor does not have the requisite FCL. b. The contractor must submit a sponsorship request to DSS, who will decide whether to allow the contractor to bid on the contract. c. The GCA must sponsor the contractor for a facility security clearance by submitting a sponsorship request to DSS, which initiates the facility clearance process. d. The GCA must ensure that the all owners and senior management of the uncleared contractor are U.S. citizens and are eligible to be processed for a personnel security clearance. - ANSWER****C What is the purpose of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)? a. To codify and publish uniform policies and procedures for acquisition by all executive agencies. b. To manage DoD funds and prioritize the development of vital research and technology. c. To provide small businesses and minority owned companies an opportunity to compete in the government acquisition process. d. To promote uniform standards and best practices of technology acquisition across U.S. industry. - ANSWER****A What is the role of the security professional during the "Award Contract" step of the contracting process? a. To ensure the appropriate classification level for the bid, and to define unique security requirements associated with the product. b. To interface with the Cognizant Security Organization (CSO) to ensure oversight is performed and review results of and previous assessments on behalf of component. c. To ensure that the contractor follows proper safeguarding and disposition guidance.
a. Research and Technology SAP b. Operations and Support SAP c. Acquisition SAP d. Intelligence SAP - ANSWER****C Which type of briefing is used to identify security responsibilities, provide a basic understanding of DoD security policies, and explain the importance of protecting government assets? a. Indoctrination Briefing b. Original Classification Authority (OCA) Briefing c. Foreign Travel Briefing d. Debriefing - ANSWER****A Which type of briefing is used to reinforce the information provided during the initial security briefing and to keep cleared employees informed of appropriate changes in security regulations? a. Annual Refresher Briefings b. Indoctrination Briefings c. Attestation Briefings d. Courier Briefings - ANSWER****A Which step of the Operations Security (OPSEC) process would be applied when conducting exercises, red teaming and analyzing operations? a. Conduct a Risk Assessment b. Apply OPSEC Countermeasures c. Conduct a Threat Analysis d. Conduct a Vulnerability Analysis - ANSWER****B Which step of the Operations Security (OPSEC) process would be applied when identifying potential adversaries and the associated capabilities and intentions to collect, analyze, and exploit critical information and indicators?
a. Conduct a Vulnerability Analysis b. Conduct a Threat Analysis c. Conduct a Risk Assessment d. Apply OPSEC Countermeasures - ANSWER****B Please determine which of the following is an element of an Operations Security (OPSEC) Assessment. a. Small in scale and focused on evaluating the effectiveness of the OPSEC program. b. Conducted on an annual basis. c. Uses external resources collectively to conduct with or without the use of indigenous resources. d. Determines the likelihood that critical information can be protected based on procedures that are currently in place. - ANSWER****C To provide access to Social Media sites, the DoD agency must provide all of the following, EXCEPT: a. Protection against malware and advance threats. b. Blocked access to prohibited sites and content. c. Individual compliance with Joint Ethics Regulations and guidelines. d. Constant monitoring to deter inappropriate site access. - ANSWER****D Who's responsibility is it during the categorize steps to identify a potential impact (low, moderate, or high) due to loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability if a security breach occurs?** a. Information System Owner (ISO) b. Information Owner (IO) c. Information System Security Manager (ISSM) d. Authorizing Official (AO) - ANSWER****B Please determine which of the following is an example of reportable foreign intelligence contacts, activities, indicators, and behaviors. a. Authorizing others to acquire unauthorized access to classified or sensitive information systems. b. Unauthorized downloads or uploads of sensitive data.
d. Assess Security Controls e. Authorize f. Monitor Security Controls - ANSWER****B One responsibility of the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) during Step 6 of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) is:** a. Review and approve the security plan and system-level continuous monitoring strategy developed and implemented by the DoD Components. b. Monitor the system for security relevant events and configuration changes that affect the security posture negatively. c. Determine and documents a risk level in the Security Assessment Report (SAR) for every non- compliant security control in the system baseline. d. Coordinate the organization of the Information System (IS) and Platform Information Technology (PIT) systems with the Program Manager (PM)/System Manager (SM), Information System Owner (ISO), Information Owner (IO), mission owner(s), Action Officer (AO) or their designated representatives. - ANSWER****B What family of controls does Security Functionality Verification belong to?** a. System and Communications Protection b. Maintenance c. System and Information Integrity d. Audit and Accountability - ANSWER****C What does "AO" stand for? - ANSWER****Authorizing Official What is a SAR as related to cyber security? - ANSWER****System Assessment Report What activities occur when authorizing the system? (select all that apply) a. Implement decommissioning strategy b. Develop, review, and approve Security Assessment Plan
c. Prepare the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) d. Submit security authorization package - ANSWER****C & D What activities occur when assessing security controls? (Select all that apply) A. prepare the plan of action and milestones (POA&M) B. conduct final risk determination C. Develop, plan, and approve Security Assessment Plan D. Prepare Security Assessment Report - ANSWER****C & D What activities occur when monitoring security controls? (Select all that apply) A. Prepare the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) B. Develop, review, and approve Security Assessment Plan C. Implement decommissioning strategy D. Determine impact of changes - ANSWER****C & D What are the cybersecurity attributes? Select all that apply. A Confidentiality B Integrity C Availability D Authentication E Non-repudiation - ANSWER****All of the above Why do you need to be aware of cybersecurity? A To uphold all elements of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual B To appropriately manage risk by mitigating threats and vulnerabilities C To examine your own actions and activities to uphold personal accountability D To ensure all appropriate measures are taken to protect a place and ensure only people with permission enter and leave it - ANSWER****B
