TBS PHASE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
define Operational Security (OPSEC), - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The process to deny the enemy critical
information about us.
identify immediate actions for safeguarding suspected classified material - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Report all security violations or suspected compromises, including espionage attempts, to
the security manager immediately.
identify the levels of classified materials security classification - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Top Secret -
2. Secret
3. Confidential - -
4. Unclassified -
top secret - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅- unauthorized disclosure can be expected to cause exceptionally
grave damage to national security. Orange cards
Secret - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅unauthorized disclosure could be expected to cause serious damage to
national security. Red card indicator
Confidential - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅- could be expected to cause identifiable damage to national
security- blue cards
Unclassified - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅any other material not marked
identify procedures for classified material spillage or compromise - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Report all
security violations or suspected compromises, including espionage attempts, to the security manager
immediately.
, Use classified material in a controlled environment that limits the number of people who have access to
it.
Cover or close material if uncleared personnel approach.
Never leave classified material unsecured.
Never take classified material home.
Memorize safe combinations; written records of combinations are only maintained in the CMCC and
may not be held by any individual.
Store nothing valuable with classified material.
Do not discuss classified material with anyone other than cleared personnel with need to know.
Destroy material exactly when told using the prescribed method.
identify the procedures for reporting persons suspected of espionage - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅report
the incident or person immediately to your chain of command, security manager, S-2 Intelligence
Officer, or Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS
identify the methods used by foreign agents to collect information - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Exploiting
or stealing classified equipment and technology
2. Illegally transferring U.S. technology from third countries
3. Covert espionage.
4. Recruitment of Americans to a foreign cause or the exploitation of human intelligence.
5. Cyber attacks
identify procedures for handling of "For Official Use Only" materials - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅
identify ways to safeguard personally identifiable information (PII) in - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1.
Ensuring that PI/PII contained in a system of records, , is protected so that the security and
confidentiality of the information is preserved.
,2. Not disclosing any information contained in a system of records
3. Not maintaining unpublished official files.
4. Safeguarding the privacy of individuals and confidentiality of PI/PII contained in a system of records.
5. Properly marking all FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE - Any misuse or unauthorized
disclosure can result in both civil and criminal penalties."
6. Not maintaining privacy sensitive information in public folders.
7. Reporting any unauthorized disclosure of PI/PII f
.
8. DON activities shall not maintain records describing how an individual exercises his/her rights
guaranteed by the First Amendment
define personally identifiable information (PII - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Any information or
characteristics that may be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as their name, social
security number, or biometric records. PII falls under the sub-classification For Official Use Only (FOUO).
Communications
Security (COMSEC - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Measures and controls taken to deny unauthorized persons
information derived from telecommunications systems and ensure authenticity of such communications
Classified Information - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Official information which has been determined to
require, in the interests of national security, protection against unauthorized disclosure and which has
been so identified by the assignment of a security classification
Classified Material - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A document or any media upon which classified information
is recorded or embodied.
, Security - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The establishment of a protected environment for classified
information and materials
Access - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The ability and opportunity to obtain knowledge of classified
information or possession of classified materials.
Need to Know - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The necessity for access to knowledge or possession of classified
information in order to carry out official military or government duties.
Clearence - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅An administrative determination by a designated authority that an
individual is eligible for access to classified information of a specific classification designation or less.
The 3 big - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Clearence , CCES and need to know
Original classification - not you - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The Secretary of the Navy severely restricts the
power to classify new material or information which is not derived from previously existing material or
information
Derivative Classification Authority- ME - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅This power is inherent to all personnel
who work with classified materials and information. Specifically, if you produce or extract classified
material or information from other classified material, you are responsible for classifying the newly
created material to the appropriate level. This authority must be exercised daily to ensure security.
Clearences - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Top Secret- 5 years max, based on one single scoop background
investigation
2. Secret- 10 years max, i
3. Confidental- 15 years
define Operational Security (OPSEC), - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The process to deny the enemy critical
information about us.
identify immediate actions for safeguarding suspected classified material - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Report all security violations or suspected compromises, including espionage attempts, to
the security manager immediately.
identify the levels of classified materials security classification - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Top Secret -
2. Secret
3. Confidential - -
4. Unclassified -
top secret - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅- unauthorized disclosure can be expected to cause exceptionally
grave damage to national security. Orange cards
Secret - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅unauthorized disclosure could be expected to cause serious damage to
national security. Red card indicator
Confidential - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅- could be expected to cause identifiable damage to national
security- blue cards
Unclassified - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅any other material not marked
identify procedures for classified material spillage or compromise - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Report all
security violations or suspected compromises, including espionage attempts, to the security manager
immediately.
, Use classified material in a controlled environment that limits the number of people who have access to
it.
Cover or close material if uncleared personnel approach.
Never leave classified material unsecured.
Never take classified material home.
Memorize safe combinations; written records of combinations are only maintained in the CMCC and
may not be held by any individual.
Store nothing valuable with classified material.
Do not discuss classified material with anyone other than cleared personnel with need to know.
Destroy material exactly when told using the prescribed method.
identify the procedures for reporting persons suspected of espionage - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅report
the incident or person immediately to your chain of command, security manager, S-2 Intelligence
Officer, or Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS
identify the methods used by foreign agents to collect information - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Exploiting
or stealing classified equipment and technology
2. Illegally transferring U.S. technology from third countries
3. Covert espionage.
4. Recruitment of Americans to a foreign cause or the exploitation of human intelligence.
5. Cyber attacks
identify procedures for handling of "For Official Use Only" materials - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅
identify ways to safeguard personally identifiable information (PII) in - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1.
Ensuring that PI/PII contained in a system of records, , is protected so that the security and
confidentiality of the information is preserved.
,2. Not disclosing any information contained in a system of records
3. Not maintaining unpublished official files.
4. Safeguarding the privacy of individuals and confidentiality of PI/PII contained in a system of records.
5. Properly marking all FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE - Any misuse or unauthorized
disclosure can result in both civil and criminal penalties."
6. Not maintaining privacy sensitive information in public folders.
7. Reporting any unauthorized disclosure of PI/PII f
.
8. DON activities shall not maintain records describing how an individual exercises his/her rights
guaranteed by the First Amendment
define personally identifiable information (PII - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Any information or
characteristics that may be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as their name, social
security number, or biometric records. PII falls under the sub-classification For Official Use Only (FOUO).
Communications
Security (COMSEC - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Measures and controls taken to deny unauthorized persons
information derived from telecommunications systems and ensure authenticity of such communications
Classified Information - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Official information which has been determined to
require, in the interests of national security, protection against unauthorized disclosure and which has
been so identified by the assignment of a security classification
Classified Material - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A document or any media upon which classified information
is recorded or embodied.
, Security - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The establishment of a protected environment for classified
information and materials
Access - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The ability and opportunity to obtain knowledge of classified
information or possession of classified materials.
Need to Know - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The necessity for access to knowledge or possession of classified
information in order to carry out official military or government duties.
Clearence - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅An administrative determination by a designated authority that an
individual is eligible for access to classified information of a specific classification designation or less.
The 3 big - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Clearence , CCES and need to know
Original classification - not you - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The Secretary of the Navy severely restricts the
power to classify new material or information which is not derived from previously existing material or
information
Derivative Classification Authority- ME - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅This power is inherent to all personnel
who work with classified materials and information. Specifically, if you produce or extract classified
material or information from other classified material, you are responsible for classifying the newly
created material to the appropriate level. This authority must be exercised daily to ensure security.
Clearences - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Top Secret- 5 years max, based on one single scoop background
investigation
2. Secret- 10 years max, i
3. Confidental- 15 years
