SAPPC CERTIFICATION STUDY SHEET 2026
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Briefly define a Special Access Program (SAP)?
Answer: A program established for a specific class of classified
information that imposes safeguarding and access requirements that
exceed those normally required for information at the same
classification level.
◉ List three enhanced security requirements for protecting Special
Access Program (SAP) Information within Personnel Security?
Answer: Access Rosters
Billet Structures (if required)
Indoctrination Agreement
Clearance based on an appropriate investigation completed within
the last 5 years
Individual must materially contribute to the program in addition to
having the need to know
All individuals with access to SAP are subject to a random
counterintelligence-scope polygraph
◉ Identify the four Cognizant Security Agencies (CSA)?
Answer: Department of Defense (DoD)
,Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
Department of Energy (DoE)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
◉ Describe the CSA's role in the National Industrial Security
Program (NISP)?
Answer: To establish an industrial security program to safeguard
classified information under its jurisdiction.
◉ List three factors for determining whether U.S. companies are
under Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)?
Answer: Record of economic and government espionage against the
U.S. targets
Record of enforcement/engagement in unauthorized technology
transfer
Type and sensitivity of the information that shall be accessed
The source, nature and extent of FOCI
Record of compliance with pertinent U.S. laws, regulations and
contracts
◉ Define the purpose and function of the Militarily Critical
Technologies List (MCTL)?
Answer: Serves as a technical reference for the development and
implementation of DoD technology, security policies on
, international transfers of defense-related goods, services, and
technologies as administered by the Director, Defense Technology
Security Administration (DTSA). Formulation of export control
proposals and export license review.
◉ List three primary authorities governing foreign disclosure of
classified military information?
Answer: Arms Export Control Act
National Security Decision Memorandum 119
National Disclosure Policy-1
International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR)
E.O.s 12829, 13526
Bilateral Security Agreements
DoD 5220.22-M, "NISPOM,"
◉ Briefly describe the purpose of the DD Form 254?
Answer: Convey security requirements and classification guidance,
and provide handling procedures for classified material received
and/or generated on a classified contract.
◉ List the three main policies that govern the DoD Information
Security Program?
Answer: E.O. 13526
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Briefly define a Special Access Program (SAP)?
Answer: A program established for a specific class of classified
information that imposes safeguarding and access requirements that
exceed those normally required for information at the same
classification level.
◉ List three enhanced security requirements for protecting Special
Access Program (SAP) Information within Personnel Security?
Answer: Access Rosters
Billet Structures (if required)
Indoctrination Agreement
Clearance based on an appropriate investigation completed within
the last 5 years
Individual must materially contribute to the program in addition to
having the need to know
All individuals with access to SAP are subject to a random
counterintelligence-scope polygraph
◉ Identify the four Cognizant Security Agencies (CSA)?
Answer: Department of Defense (DoD)
,Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
Department of Energy (DoE)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
◉ Describe the CSA's role in the National Industrial Security
Program (NISP)?
Answer: To establish an industrial security program to safeguard
classified information under its jurisdiction.
◉ List three factors for determining whether U.S. companies are
under Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)?
Answer: Record of economic and government espionage against the
U.S. targets
Record of enforcement/engagement in unauthorized technology
transfer
Type and sensitivity of the information that shall be accessed
The source, nature and extent of FOCI
Record of compliance with pertinent U.S. laws, regulations and
contracts
◉ Define the purpose and function of the Militarily Critical
Technologies List (MCTL)?
Answer: Serves as a technical reference for the development and
implementation of DoD technology, security policies on
, international transfers of defense-related goods, services, and
technologies as administered by the Director, Defense Technology
Security Administration (DTSA). Formulation of export control
proposals and export license review.
◉ List three primary authorities governing foreign disclosure of
classified military information?
Answer: Arms Export Control Act
National Security Decision Memorandum 119
National Disclosure Policy-1
International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR)
E.O.s 12829, 13526
Bilateral Security Agreements
DoD 5220.22-M, "NISPOM,"
◉ Briefly describe the purpose of the DD Form 254?
Answer: Convey security requirements and classification guidance,
and provide handling procedures for classified material received
and/or generated on a classified contract.
◉ List the three main policies that govern the DoD Information
Security Program?
Answer: E.O. 13526
