SPēD SFPC EXAM: ALL AREAS 2026/2027
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Methods to send top secret information - correct answer-ONLY
6 methods
1. direct contact
2. cryptographic systems
3. Defense Courier Service (DCS)
4. Department of State Courier Service
5. DoD Component Courier Service
6. Cleared courier/escort
True or False: Hand carrying classified information should only
be done as a last resort - correct answer-True
Responsibilities of couriers - correct answer-1. Ensure
preparation of all documents (e.g., personal travel documents,
inventory of classified materials [two copies: one for courier,
one in security office], letter of authorization [for commercial air
travel, one per flight])
2. do not discuss material in public
3. do not deviate from authorized travel schedule
,4. do not leave materials unattended/unsecured
5. do not store material in unauthorized manner
6. do not open material en-route
7. can open package at customs (must be away from public
view and must reseal package)
8. protect material in case of emergency
9. inventory material upon return
10. ultimately: liable and responsible for materials
When is a DD Form 2501 Courier Authorization Card issued? -
correct answer-When a continuing need is identified
True or False: When someone is carrying classified information,
written authorization is always required - correct answer-True.
Microfiche destruction method - correct answer-Burned,
shredded, destroyed with chemicals that destroy imprints
Typewriter ribbon destruction method - correct answer-Burned
or shredded
,Floppy disk destruction method - correct answer-Burned,
overwritten, or demagnetized
Document destruction method - correct answer-Burned,
shredded, or chemically decomposed of
Videotape destruction method - correct answer-Burned,
shredded, or demagnetized
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) -
correct answer-Requires government-wide development and
implementation of standard for secure and reliable forms of
identification for Federal employees and contractors.
DoD 5200.08-R - correct answer-Physical Security Program
regulation
Describe the following cyber security principles critical to the
protection of information and information networks: least
privilege, defense-in-depth, situational awareness. - correct
, answer-Least privilege: The principle that a security
architecture should be designed so that each entity is granted
the minimum system resources and authorizations that the
entity needs to perform its function.
Situational Awareness: Within a volume of time and space, the
perception of an enterprise's security posture and its threat
environment; the comprehension/meaning of both taken
together (risk); and the projection of their status into the near
future.
Defense-in-depth: Security strategy integrating people,
technology, and operations capabilities to establish variable
barriers across multiple layers and missions of the organization.
National Security Council (NSC) - correct answer-Provides
overall policy direction for the Information Security Program
Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) - correct answer--
Oversee and manages information security program under
guidance of NSC.
-NSC provides overall policy direction
-ISOO is the operating arm
-Annual report to president about each agency's security
classification program, analysis and reports
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Methods to send top secret information - correct answer-ONLY
6 methods
1. direct contact
2. cryptographic systems
3. Defense Courier Service (DCS)
4. Department of State Courier Service
5. DoD Component Courier Service
6. Cleared courier/escort
True or False: Hand carrying classified information should only
be done as a last resort - correct answer-True
Responsibilities of couriers - correct answer-1. Ensure
preparation of all documents (e.g., personal travel documents,
inventory of classified materials [two copies: one for courier,
one in security office], letter of authorization [for commercial air
travel, one per flight])
2. do not discuss material in public
3. do not deviate from authorized travel schedule
,4. do not leave materials unattended/unsecured
5. do not store material in unauthorized manner
6. do not open material en-route
7. can open package at customs (must be away from public
view and must reseal package)
8. protect material in case of emergency
9. inventory material upon return
10. ultimately: liable and responsible for materials
When is a DD Form 2501 Courier Authorization Card issued? -
correct answer-When a continuing need is identified
True or False: When someone is carrying classified information,
written authorization is always required - correct answer-True.
Microfiche destruction method - correct answer-Burned,
shredded, destroyed with chemicals that destroy imprints
Typewriter ribbon destruction method - correct answer-Burned
or shredded
,Floppy disk destruction method - correct answer-Burned,
overwritten, or demagnetized
Document destruction method - correct answer-Burned,
shredded, or chemically decomposed of
Videotape destruction method - correct answer-Burned,
shredded, or demagnetized
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) -
correct answer-Requires government-wide development and
implementation of standard for secure and reliable forms of
identification for Federal employees and contractors.
DoD 5200.08-R - correct answer-Physical Security Program
regulation
Describe the following cyber security principles critical to the
protection of information and information networks: least
privilege, defense-in-depth, situational awareness. - correct
, answer-Least privilege: The principle that a security
architecture should be designed so that each entity is granted
the minimum system resources and authorizations that the
entity needs to perform its function.
Situational Awareness: Within a volume of time and space, the
perception of an enterprise's security posture and its threat
environment; the comprehension/meaning of both taken
together (risk); and the projection of their status into the near
future.
Defense-in-depth: Security strategy integrating people,
technology, and operations capabilities to establish variable
barriers across multiple layers and missions of the organization.
National Security Council (NSC) - correct answer-Provides
overall policy direction for the Information Security Program
Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) - correct answer--
Oversee and manages information security program under
guidance of NSC.
-NSC provides overall policy direction
-ISOO is the operating arm
-Annual report to president about each agency's security
classification program, analysis and reports
