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All individuals in public trust positions are subject to periodic reinvestigations every how many years?

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Five (5)

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What investigation tiers are used for suitability determinations?

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Tiers 1, 2 & 4.
Tier 1 - designated as low risk, non-sensitive for physical / logical access. Uses form SF-85
Tier 2 - designated as moderate risk, non-sensitive. Uses form SF-85P
Tier 4 - designated High risk, non-sensitive. Uses form SF-85P

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What investigation tiers are used for national security positions (access to classified)?

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Tiers 3, & 5.
Tier 3 - non-sensitive, and requires one of the following access; Confidential, Secret, or Limited. Use form SF-86
Tier 5 - critical-sensitive, or special-sensitive, and requires one of the following access; Top Secret, SCI, or Q. Uses form SF-86

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What is the Central Verification System (CVS)?

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OPM’s (now DCSA’s) centralized reciprocity database. Allows for information sharing between government organizations.

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What is the Position Designation Automated Tool?

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OPM’s system to determine type of investigation needed based on level of risk and sensitivity.

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What are the standards of evidence in a suitability case?

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  1. The evidence must establish conduct.
  2. The gov has burden of proof.
  3. All facts must be supported by a preponderance of evidence.
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What document would you consult for regulations governing suitability investigations?

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Title 5, CFR Part 731
Outlines OPM regulations for investigations and adjudications.

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What are some suitability actions?

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  1. Cancellation of eligibility, or reinstatement of eligibility
  2. Debarment from employment with the DoD
  3. Removal from position.
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What is NOT a suitability action?

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  1. Withdrawal of job offer
  2. Non-selection for position
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What are SSBI - Initial investigation for military, gov civilians, and contractors used for?

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  1. Special-sensitive positions
  2. Critical-sensitive positions
  3. Limited Access Authorization (LAA)
  4. Top Secret clearance eligibility
  5. IT level-1 duties
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What are ANACI - initial investigations for gov civilians?

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  1. Noncritical-sensitive positions
  2. Confidential & Secret clearance eligibility
  3. IT level-2 duties
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Name three different types of approved classified materials storage areas.

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  1. GSA-approved storage containers.
  2. Vaults (including modular vaults)
  3. Open storage areas (secure rooms, SCIFS, and bulk storage areas).
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What are construction requirements for vault doors?

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  1. Constructed of metal
  2. Hung on non-removable hinge pins, or interlocking leaves.
  3. Equipped with a GSA-approved combo lock.
  4. Emergency egress hardware (deadbolt or metal bar extending across width of door).
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What are the five requirements for Derivative Classification?

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  1. Observe & respect the OCH’s original classification determination.
  2. Apply the required markings
  3. Only use authorized sources
  4. Use caution when paraphrasing
  5. Always take the appropriate steps to resolve any doubts you have.
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What are the four types of Declassification systems?

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  1. Scheduled
  2. Automatic
  3. Mandatory review
  4. Systematic review
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What is scheduled Declassification?

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Instructions that consist of either a date or event for declassification.

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What is Automatic declassification?

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Classified records that have been determined to have a permanent historical value, will be automatically declassified on Dec 31st of the year that is 25-years from the original classification determination.
(There are 9-types of info that may be classified beyond 25-years. Those use the 25X instructions.)

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What is Mandatory declassification review (MDR)?

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A method of declassifying information based on requesting a review to see if classification is still necessary.

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What is Systematic declassification?

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A program to review classified records after a certain age.

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What are the options an OCA has when determining declassification?

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  1. Specific date
  2. Specific event
  3. By the 50X1-HUM exemption
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What type of information does not provide declassification instructions?

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Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data (RD and FRD)

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What are the purposes of the forms SF-701 & SF-702?

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SF-701 - the “Activity Security Checklist” used to record end of day checks.
SF-702 - the “Security Container Check-sheet” used to record opening & closing of the secure container.

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What does the term Information System refer to?

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A set of resources organized for the collection, storage, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, disposition, display or transmission of information.

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What is COMSEC?

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Communication Security.
Defined as the protection resulting from all measures designed to deny unauthorized persons, information of value that might be derived from the possession and study of telecommunications, and to ensure the authenticity of such communications. This includes crypto security , emissions, transmission, and physical security of COMSEC material & information.

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How is classified information prepared for transportation?
Classified material needs to be prepared for shipment, packaged and sealed in ways that minimize risk of accidental exposure and facilitates detection of tampering.
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What are the requirements to hand-carry classified information?
1. Should only be done as a last resort. 2. Written authorization is required. 3. Courier must be briefed.
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What must be included in a Courier Briefing?
1. Courier’s liability for the materials. 2. Material cannot be left unattended. 3. Should not be opened en route (unless customs require it). 4. No public discussion 5. Follow an authorized travel route & schedule. 6. In case of E.R., protect classified material 7. All travel documents must be valid & current.
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When can Secret information be sent via US Postal Service (USPS)?
Only when it is the most effective means when considering security, time, cost and accountability.
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List three approved methods for destroying classified material.
Burning Shredding Pulverizing Disintegrating Pulping Melting Chemical decomposition Mutilation to preclude recognition
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Which agency creates the destruction standard that the DoD uses?
The NSA
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What is NATO?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Is an alliance of 28 countries from North America & Europe, committed to fulfilling the goals of the North Atlantic Treaty signed on April 4, 1949. Documents need to be safeguarded & marked in compliance with U.S. Security Authority for NATO (USSAN).
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List three FOIA exemption categories.
National defense DoD personnel practices Statutes Trade Secrets Litigation Personal & Private Law Enforcement Regulation of financial institutions Well location
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What is FOIA?
Freedom of Information Act. Recognizes the need to withhold certain types of information from public release, therefore, establishes the guidance & framework for evaluating information for release to the public. The FOIA provides that, for info to be exempt from mandatory release, it must first fit into one of the nine qualifying categories & there must be a legitimate government purpose served by withholding it.
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What is STIP?
The DoD’s “Scientific & Technical Information Program.” It is not a control marking. It was established to improve & enhance the acquisition of data sources, to prevent redundant research, to disseminate technical information efficiently, to prevent the loss of technical information to U.S. adversaries & competitors.
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List five common security briefings.
Initial Indoctrination Annual refresher Debriefing Courier NATO Non-disclosure Foreign Travel Attestation Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection
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What must an initial briefing accomplish?
1. Define classified information & CUI. 2. Explain the importance of protecting such information. 3. Provide a basic understanding of security policies & principles. 4. Notify personnel of their responsibilities within the security program.
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What must a debriefing accomplish?
1. Emphasizes continued responsibility to protect classified information. 2. Instructions for reporting any unauthorized attempt to gain access to such information . 3. Advise on the prohibition against retaining material once they depart the organization. 4. Remind of the potential civil & criminal penalties for the failure to fulfill their continuing security responsibilities.
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In what circumstances is a Foreign Travel briefing required?
1. For individuals with SCI/SAP access. 2. Attendance at meetings where foreign nationals are likely to be present.
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Which DoD policy document establishes the requirements & minimum standards for developing classified guidances?
DoD Manual (DODM) 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program, Volumes 1 through 4
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Which policy document provides guidance to all government agencies on classification downgrading, declassification, & safeguarding of classified national security information?
ISOO 32 CFR parts 2001 & 2003, Classified National Security Information Final Rule
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What are the six steps for an OCA to classify information?
1. Confirm the info is owned/controlled by the gov. 2. Confirm the info is eligible for classification. 3. Determine the impact. 4. Determine the classification level. 5. Determine the classification duration. 6. Provide guidance.
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What are the four steps to determine if information is eligible for classification?
1. Is the information official? 2. Is it under any prohibition or limits? 3. Is it already classified? 4. Does it fall into on of the 8-categories of classified information?
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List 4 of the 8 categories of classified information.
1. Military plans / weapon systems 2. Foreign Gov Intelligence (FGI) 3. Intelligence activities / sources/ methods 4. Foreign relations activities 5. Scientific/Technology or Economic matters relating to National Security. 6. Safeguarding nuclear materials or facilities. 7. Vulnerabilities or capabilities related to National Security.
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What’s not a reason to classify information?
1. Concealment of a crime or error. 2. Prevent embarrassment 3. Restrain competition 4. Prevent or Delay public release
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How is the level of classification determined by the OCA?
1. Probable impact 2. Verbal determination must be followed by written confirmation within seven days. 3. Be prepared to present reason in a court of law. 4. be prepared to provide a written description of damage
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Describe net national advantage?
Information that is or will be valuable to the U.S. either directly or indirectly.
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What must be included on a SCG cover page?
1. Name of system, Plan, Program, or Project. 2. The date. 3. The office issuing the guide, ID’d by name or personal identifier and position. 4. The OCA approving the guide 5. A statement of super-cession, if necessary. 6. A distribution statement.
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What must be submitted when requesting DoD original classification authority (OCA)?
Requests must specify the position title for which the authority is requested, provide a brief mission specific justification for the request, & be submitted through established organizational channels. When authority is granted to a position, that authority is documented by an appointment letter.
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When will agency grant a request for OCA?
Requests will be granted only when any existing SCGs are insufficient to address the information in question, and when it is impractical to refer decisions to another OCA.
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What topics must be covered in a derivative classification briefing?
1. Principles of derivative classification. 2. Classification levels. 3. Duration of classification identification. 4. Classification prohibitions & limitations. 5. Sanctions. 6. Classified challenges. 7. Security Classification Guides (SCG). 8. Information sharing.
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What are your responsibilities when derivatively classifying information?
To observe & respect the original classification authority’s decision, and only use authorized sources to determine derivative classification.
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List & define the three methods used to derivatively classify information.
1. Extracting - taken directly from an authorized source. 2. Paraphrasing - re-wording in a new or different document. 3. Generating - taken from one form & generated into another form or medium (document to a video)
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List and define the key concepts you must use to determine the classification level of the material you create?
1. Contained In - Info used from an authorized source with no additional interpretation or analysis. 2. Revealed By - Info that is not clearly or explicitly stated in the source document. 3. Compilation - Combining or associating unclassified individual elements of information to reveal an additional classified information.
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What factors should you consider before granting state-of-the-art status?
1. If the information is known in other countries. 2. If the information has been published. 3. What has already been accomplished in the field. 4. Remember to solicit the opinions of technical experts in the field.
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Who can declassify DoD info?
1. Secretary of Defense (War) 2. Secretaries of the Military Departments 3. Officials delegated by the OCA 4. Officials delegated as declassification authorities
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Termination Briefing.
The briefing is given when an individual employment is terminated, clearance eligibility is withdrawn, or if the individual will be absent from duty for 60 days or more. It is also given to those who have been inadvertently exposed to classified information.
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Foreign Travel Briefing
This briefing applies to cleared personnel who plan to travel in or through foreign countries, or attend meetings attended by representatives of other countries.
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Refresher Briefing
This briefing is presented annually to personnel who have access to classified information or assignment to sensitive duties.
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How is the level of classification determined by the OCA?
1) Probable Impact. 2) Verbal determination must be followed by written confirmation within 7 days. 3) Be prepared to present reason in a court of law. 4) Be prepared to provide a written description of damage.
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What is the manual that governs the DoD Information Security Program?
DoD Manual 5200.01 vol 1-4
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What is the executive order that governs the DoD Information Security Program?
EO 13526
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What is the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) document that governs the DoD Info Security Program?
32 CFR Parts 2001 & 2003 “Classified National Security Information Final Rule”
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An event that results in or could be expected to result in the loss or compromise of classified information.
Security Violation
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Communication or Physical transfer of classified or controlled unclassified information to an unauthorized recipient.
Unauthorized Disclosure
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