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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 - correct 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 - correct answer -B. Physical Security Which of the following security programs areas would you find practitioners involved with processes that monitor employees for new information that could affect their security clearance eligibility status? A. Foreign Disclosure B. Information Security C. International Security D. Operations Security E. Personnel Security F. Physical Security G. Research and Technology Protection H. Information Assurance - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answer -C. Law Enforcement Sensitive Information What is the purpose of marking classified materials? a. To alert holders to the presence of classified information, how to properly protect it, and for how long. b. To deter foreign adversaries from committing actions aimed at accessing such information. c. To provide guidance for interpretation and analysis of classified information. d. To alert holders to the methods used to collect classified information. - correct answer -A What is included in the markings of classified information? a. Derivative classifier as the authority to make declassification determinations. b. Agencies and authorities that have previously accessed the classified information. c. Document holder as the sole authority to make transfer and dissemination determinations. d. Sources and reasons for the classification. - correct answer -C What is the purpose of the Controlled Access Program Coordination (CAPCO) register? a. To identify the categories, types, and levels of Special Access Programs (SAPs.) b. To define the authorities for classifying, declassifying, and regrading sensitive documents. c. To identify the official classification and control markings, and their authorized abbreviations and portion markings. d. To define the requirements, restrictions, and measures necessary to safeguard classified information from unauthorized disclosure. - correct answer -C 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 - correct answer -A There are five information assurance attributes that are important to protect and defend DoD networks and information. If
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". - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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. - correct 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. - correct 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 - correct 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. - correct answer -A Which of the following adjudication processes refers to a person's identifiable character traits and conduct sufficient to decide whether employment or continued employment would or would not protect the integrity or promote the efficiency of the Federal service? a. Homeland Security Presidential Directory (HSPD) 12 credentialing b. National security adjudication c. Suitability adjudication d. Continuous evaluation - correct answer -C All unclassified DoD information in the possession or control of non-DoD entities on non-DoD information systems, to the extent provided by the applicable grant, shall minimally be safeguarded under which of the following standards? a. Information holders must use the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) to transmit such information. b. Such information may be store in an open storage area, provided the room is equipped with an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) with the personnel responding to an alarm within 15 minutes of the alarm annunciation. c. Such information must be stored in a General Services Administration (GSA)-approved security container equipped with a lock meeting FF-L-2740 standards. d. Organizational wireless connections holding such information must be encrypted, and those accessing such information must use encrypted wireless connections where available when traveling. - correct answer -D Copies of personnel security investigative reports must be destroyed by DoD recipient organizations, within how many days following completion of the necessary personnel security determination? a. 30 days b. 45 days c. 60 days d. 90 days - correct answer -D Which of the following limitations is true regarding Limited Access Authorization (LAA) to non-U.S. citizens? 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. - correct 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 - correct 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. - correct 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 - correct answer -D
c. Security-in-depth d. Point security - correct answer -C The stealing of sensitive, proprietary information related to U.S. aerospace and defense technologies with the intent to provide such information to a foreign adversary is an example of which type of threat to DoD assets? a. Criminal activity b. Economic espionage c. Treason d. Terrorism - correct 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. - correct 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. - correct 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 - correct 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) - correct 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. - correct 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. - correct 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. d. To review and define the specific security requirements with the contracting officer - specifically, block 13 of DD Form 254.
- correct answer -D What is the purpose of DD Form 254? a. To convey security classification guidance and to advise contractors on the handling procedures for classified material. b. To document the formal agreement between the US government and a cleared contractor in which the contactor agrees to maintain a security program in compliance with the NISPOM and the government agrees to security guidance and program oversight. c. To validate details regarding the foreign ownership, control or influence affecting that cleared contractor facility. d. It replaces the actual contract document for any contract requiring access to classified information. - correct answer -A As part of Operations Security (OPSEC), a program coordinator should use which of the following tools to assess assets as part of the risk management process for critical information? a. Critical Information List b. Threat vulnerability matrix c. Risk Rating Table d. Security Classification Guide - correct answer -A What is the role of the Special Access Program Oversight Committee (SAPOC) during the maintenance phase of the Special Access Program (SAP) lifecycle? a. To ensure that the SAP has adequate Internal Review and Audit Compliance (IRAC) support, including accessed auditors at supporting offices, to meet program audit needs. b. To review existing programs annually to determine whether to revalidate them as SAPs. c. To provide oversight of SAP program and budget accomplishments. d. To provide oversight of SAP audits and inspections. - correct answer -B Which of the following describes a Special Access Program (SAP) that is established to protect sensitive research, development, testing and evaluation, modification, and procurement activities? a. Research and Technology SAP b. Operations and Support SAP c. Acquisition SAP d. Intelligence SAP - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answer -A Which step of the Operations Security (OPSEC) process would be applied when conducting exercises, red teaming and
c. Implement Security Controls d. Assess Security Controls e. Authorize f. Monitor Security Controls - correct answer -A At what step of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) would you develop a system-level continuous monitoring strategy?" ** a. Categorize Information System b. Select Security Controls c. Implement Security Controls d. Assess Security Controls e. Authorize f. Monitor Security Controls - correct 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. - correct 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 - correct answer -C What does "AO" stand for? - correct answer -Authorizing Official What is a SAR as related to cyber security? - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct answer -C & D What are the cybersecurity attributes? Select all that apply. A Confidentiality
B Integrity C Availability D Authentication E Non-repudiation - correct 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
- correct answer -B What are the cybersecurity drivers? A NIST 800-30 Rev 1 Guide for Conducting Risk Assessments B DoD 8530.01 Cybersecurity Activities Support to DoD Information Network Operations C DoD 8510.01 Risk Management Framework D DoD 8500. E DoD Security Policy - correct answer -All of the above Which skills do security personnel need? A. Protect information systems. B. Identify all cybersecurity concepts. C. Identify fundamental cybersecurity concepts that are related to the protection of classified and controlled unclassified information. D. Examine their role in protecting DoD's information systems and the information they process, transmit, and store. - correct answer -D What is the primary responsibility of security personnel? A Monitor, evaluate, and provide advice to the Secretary of Defense B Protect classified information and controlled unclassified information C Direct the operation of and assure the security of the global DoD network D Coordinate all DoD network operations - correct answer -B What is security personnel's primary skill in relationship to cybersecurity? A Analyze duties B Manage risk C Execute training D Respond to incidents - correct answer -B What are the components of the Risk Management System? (Select all that apply) A Revision B Analysis C Evaluation D Assessment E Mitigation - correct answer -C, D & E What are the steps in the Risk Management Framework (RMF)? (Select all that apply) A Monitor Security Controls B Categorize System C Authorize System D Assess Security Controls E Select Security Controls F Implement Security Controls - correct answer -All of the above What threat environments should you consider? (Select all that apply) A Adversarial B Environmental
A Authorizing Official (AO) B US Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) C Security personnel D DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO) - correct answer -B The cybersecurity attributes are confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and: A Validity B Non-repudiation C Architecture D Stability - correct answer -B True or false? Cybersecurity is important so that risk is eliminated. True False - correct answer -False Select ALL of the correct responses. What are the Risk Management Framework (RMF) steps designed to mitigate risk? A Categorize System B Select Security Controls C Implement Security Controls D Assess Security Controls - correct answer -B & C What activities occur in Step 4 of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assess Security Controls? A Develop, plan, and approve Security Assessment Plan B Prepare the Security Assessment Report (SAR) C Conduct remediation actions on non-compliant security controls D All of the above - correct answer -D Select ALL of the correct responses. What are all cybersecurity attributes susceptible to? A Vulnerabilities B Threats C Disclosure D Authorization - correct answer -A & B Select ALL of the correct responses. Which of the following are cybersecurity skill standards needed by security personnel? A Identify and manage all cybersecurity concepts B Explain their role in protecting DoD's information systems C Identify fundamental cybersecurity concepts that are related to the protection of classified and controlled unclassified information D Conduct assessment and evaluation of all IT systems - correct answer -B & C Which steps of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) are designed to evaluate risk? A. Assess Security Controls, Monitor Security Controls, Categorize System B. Assess Security Controls, Implement Security Controls, Authorize System C. Implement Security Controls, Monitor Security Controls, Authorize System D. Assess Security Controls, Monitor Security Controls, Authorize System - correct answer -D In which step of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) would you implement the decommissioning strategy? A. Step 3 - Implement security controls B. Step 4 - Assess security controls C. Step 5 - Authorize system D. Step 6 - Monitor security controls - correct answer -D What evolving threats are attempts by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system?
A. Insider Threat B. Social Media C. Cyber Attack D. Mobile Computing - correct answer -C What is the first step in the Risk Management Framework (RMF)? A. Categorize System B. Authorize System C. Implement Security Controls D. Select Security Controls E. Assess Security Controls F. Monitor Security Controls - correct answer -A Select ALL of the correct responses. What is included in the security authorization package? A Security Assessment Report (SAR) B Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) C Security Plan D None of the above - correct answer -A, B & C
