SFPC EXAM Questions with 100%
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1. What are the 5 elements of PERSEC? - ANSWER Designation
Investigation
Adjudication
Reinvestigation
Continuous Evaluation
2. What are the 6 steps of RMF Assessment & Authorization? - ANSWER
Categorize system
Select security controls
Implement security controls
Assess security controls
Authorize system
Monitor security controls
3. What are the 5 types of IS security violations? - ANSWER Unauthorized
access
Data spills
Processing classified info on an unclassified system
Failure to report suspicious contacts
Inadvertent exposure
,4. Define E.O. 13467 (PERSEC) - ANSWER Established an efficient,
reciprocal, and aligned system to investigate and determine suitability and
national security eligibility
5. What the 5 Tiers of National Security adjudication? - ANSWER Tier 1:
non-sensitive, low risk positions
Tier 2: non-sensitive, moderate risk positions
Tier 3: non-critical sensitive positions requiring confidential, secret, or "L"
access eligibility
Tier 4: non-sensitive, high risk public trust
Tier 5: Critical sensitive and special sensitive positions requiring TOP
SECRET, SCI, or Q eligibility
6. What are the requirements for initial assignment to a Presidential Support
Activities (Yankee White) Category 2 position? - ANSWER Favorable
completion of T5 SSBI within 36 months preceding selection
7. What is the purpose of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)? -
ANSWER To codify and publish uniform policies and procedures for
acquisition by all executive agencies
8. What is the objective of JPAS? - ANSWER JPAS uses a centralized
database with computer processing and application programs for standard
DoD PERSEC processes. Comprises JCAVS and JAMS
9. Define and describe CATS - ANSWER Case Adjudication Tracking System
- used by DoD CAF adjudicators to review electronic PSIs completed by
NBIB
,10.What is DISS and what two programs does it replace? - ANSWER Defense
Information System for Security. It replaces CATS and JPAS
11.What is the 5 criteria adjudicators use when determining eligibility for a
security clearance? - ANSWER 1. Honesty
2. Reliability
3. Character
4. Loyalty
5. Trustworthiness
12.Define continuous evaluation - ANSWER uninterrupted assessment of an
individual for retention of a security clearance eligibility or a continuing
assignment to sensitive duties
13.What does the Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) do? - ANSWER
Monitors employees for new information or changes since the last
investigation or reinvestigation
14.What the prerequisites for interim clearance eligibility? - ANSWER 1.
Valid need for access
2. Favorable review of SF-86
3. All minimum requirements are met
15.What are the 4 civilian personnel designations? - ANSWER 1. Special-
sensitive
2. Critical-sensitive
3. Noncritical-sensitive
4. Nonsensitive
, 16.What are special-sensitive positions? - ANSWER Civilian position with
potential for inestimable damage to NS or inestimable adverse impact to the
efficiency of the DoD/Military; consists of SCI, SAP, or positions the DoD
component head determines to be at a higher level of security
17.What are critical-sensitive positions? - ANSWER A civilian NS position
that has the potential to cause exceptionally grave damage to NS; consists of
TOP SECRET duties, fiduciary duties or designation from DoD component
head
18.What are noncritical sensitive positions? - ANSWER A civilian NS position
with the potential to cause significant or serious damage to NS; consists of
positions requiring access to CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET info
19.Define the Hatch Act of 1939 - ANSWER Established the initial guidelines
for personnel security - requiring employees to pledge allegiance to the US
20.What are the objectives of Joint Clearance and Access Verification System
(JCAVS)? - ANSWER 1. Update security accesses
2. Allow communication amongst other offices and CAFs
3. Facilitate management tasks (personnel actions/reports/notifications)
21.What are the 4 characteristics of controls? - ANSWER 1. Testable
2. Measurable
3. Assignable
4. Accountable
Correct Answers | Latest Edition
1. What are the 5 elements of PERSEC? - ANSWER Designation
Investigation
Adjudication
Reinvestigation
Continuous Evaluation
2. What are the 6 steps of RMF Assessment & Authorization? - ANSWER
Categorize system
Select security controls
Implement security controls
Assess security controls
Authorize system
Monitor security controls
3. What are the 5 types of IS security violations? - ANSWER Unauthorized
access
Data spills
Processing classified info on an unclassified system
Failure to report suspicious contacts
Inadvertent exposure
,4. Define E.O. 13467 (PERSEC) - ANSWER Established an efficient,
reciprocal, and aligned system to investigate and determine suitability and
national security eligibility
5. What the 5 Tiers of National Security adjudication? - ANSWER Tier 1:
non-sensitive, low risk positions
Tier 2: non-sensitive, moderate risk positions
Tier 3: non-critical sensitive positions requiring confidential, secret, or "L"
access eligibility
Tier 4: non-sensitive, high risk public trust
Tier 5: Critical sensitive and special sensitive positions requiring TOP
SECRET, SCI, or Q eligibility
6. What are the requirements for initial assignment to a Presidential Support
Activities (Yankee White) Category 2 position? - ANSWER Favorable
completion of T5 SSBI within 36 months preceding selection
7. What is the purpose of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)? -
ANSWER To codify and publish uniform policies and procedures for
acquisition by all executive agencies
8. What is the objective of JPAS? - ANSWER JPAS uses a centralized
database with computer processing and application programs for standard
DoD PERSEC processes. Comprises JCAVS and JAMS
9. Define and describe CATS - ANSWER Case Adjudication Tracking System
- used by DoD CAF adjudicators to review electronic PSIs completed by
NBIB
,10.What is DISS and what two programs does it replace? - ANSWER Defense
Information System for Security. It replaces CATS and JPAS
11.What is the 5 criteria adjudicators use when determining eligibility for a
security clearance? - ANSWER 1. Honesty
2. Reliability
3. Character
4. Loyalty
5. Trustworthiness
12.Define continuous evaluation - ANSWER uninterrupted assessment of an
individual for retention of a security clearance eligibility or a continuing
assignment to sensitive duties
13.What does the Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) do? - ANSWER
Monitors employees for new information or changes since the last
investigation or reinvestigation
14.What the prerequisites for interim clearance eligibility? - ANSWER 1.
Valid need for access
2. Favorable review of SF-86
3. All minimum requirements are met
15.What are the 4 civilian personnel designations? - ANSWER 1. Special-
sensitive
2. Critical-sensitive
3. Noncritical-sensitive
4. Nonsensitive
, 16.What are special-sensitive positions? - ANSWER Civilian position with
potential for inestimable damage to NS or inestimable adverse impact to the
efficiency of the DoD/Military; consists of SCI, SAP, or positions the DoD
component head determines to be at a higher level of security
17.What are critical-sensitive positions? - ANSWER A civilian NS position
that has the potential to cause exceptionally grave damage to NS; consists of
TOP SECRET duties, fiduciary duties or designation from DoD component
head
18.What are noncritical sensitive positions? - ANSWER A civilian NS position
with the potential to cause significant or serious damage to NS; consists of
positions requiring access to CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET info
19.Define the Hatch Act of 1939 - ANSWER Established the initial guidelines
for personnel security - requiring employees to pledge allegiance to the US
20.What are the objectives of Joint Clearance and Access Verification System
(JCAVS)? - ANSWER 1. Update security accesses
2. Allow communication amongst other offices and CAFs
3. Facilitate management tasks (personnel actions/reports/notifications)
21.What are the 4 characteristics of controls? - ANSWER 1. Testable
2. Measurable
3. Assignable
4. Accountable
