UPTP EXAM 2 ACTUAL PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A
PLUS
◉ Identification of Critical Information
Answer: Step 1 of OPSEC process
Define information of protection & analyze how that information
may be inadvertantly compromised
◉ Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI)
Answer: Aspects that, if known by the adversary, would
subsequently lead to failure, or limit the success of the operation
◉ Mission-Sensitive Information
Answer: current operations, suspects, informants, warrants, location
of operations, surveillance
◉ Analysis of the Threat
Answer: Step 2 of OPSEC process. 2 elements of asuming adversary's
perspective: intent & capability
,◉ Adversary
Answer: Anyone who opposes, or acts against, law enforcement's
interests
◉ Ways Adversaries Gather Information
Answer: electronic communications, imagery, trash, open source,
human, computer accessing
◉ Analysis of Vulnerability
Answer: Step 3 of OPSEC process. Enables identification of
indicators that could be exploited
◉ Assessment of Risks
Answer: Step 4 of OPSEC process. Analysis of threat, vulnerability,
and impact in order to resopnd based on priority
◉ Application of Countermeasures
Answer: Step 5 of OPSEC process. Anything that effectively negates
an adversary's ability to exploit vulnerabilities
◉ Agency-Wide Countermeasures
Answer: procedural changes, deception, background checks,
physical security, perception management, speed of execution,
stopping the mission, training and awareness
, ◉ Individual Countermeasures
Answer: limiting web page access, shredding sensitive documents,
sanitizing bulletin boards, monitoring public conversations, not
using email to discuss sensitive operations
◉ Top 3 Factors for LE Vehicle Accident Deaths
Answer: 1. Distracted driving
2. Not wearing seat belts
3. Multi-tasking
◉ Types of Distractions
Answer: Visual, Manual, Cognitive, combination
◉ Visual Distractions
Answer: street signs, pedestrians, moving or parked vehicles,
controls in the car
◉ Manual Distractions
Answer: adjust radio, eat, groom, talk/text on cellphone
◉ LE-Specific Distractions
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A
PLUS
◉ Identification of Critical Information
Answer: Step 1 of OPSEC process
Define information of protection & analyze how that information
may be inadvertantly compromised
◉ Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI)
Answer: Aspects that, if known by the adversary, would
subsequently lead to failure, or limit the success of the operation
◉ Mission-Sensitive Information
Answer: current operations, suspects, informants, warrants, location
of operations, surveillance
◉ Analysis of the Threat
Answer: Step 2 of OPSEC process. 2 elements of asuming adversary's
perspective: intent & capability
,◉ Adversary
Answer: Anyone who opposes, or acts against, law enforcement's
interests
◉ Ways Adversaries Gather Information
Answer: electronic communications, imagery, trash, open source,
human, computer accessing
◉ Analysis of Vulnerability
Answer: Step 3 of OPSEC process. Enables identification of
indicators that could be exploited
◉ Assessment of Risks
Answer: Step 4 of OPSEC process. Analysis of threat, vulnerability,
and impact in order to resopnd based on priority
◉ Application of Countermeasures
Answer: Step 5 of OPSEC process. Anything that effectively negates
an adversary's ability to exploit vulnerabilities
◉ Agency-Wide Countermeasures
Answer: procedural changes, deception, background checks,
physical security, perception management, speed of execution,
stopping the mission, training and awareness
, ◉ Individual Countermeasures
Answer: limiting web page access, shredding sensitive documents,
sanitizing bulletin boards, monitoring public conversations, not
using email to discuss sensitive operations
◉ Top 3 Factors for LE Vehicle Accident Deaths
Answer: 1. Distracted driving
2. Not wearing seat belts
3. Multi-tasking
◉ Types of Distractions
Answer: Visual, Manual, Cognitive, combination
◉ Visual Distractions
Answer: street signs, pedestrians, moving or parked vehicles,
controls in the car
◉ Manual Distractions
Answer: adjust radio, eat, groom, talk/text on cellphone
◉ LE-Specific Distractions
