Basic COMSEC Policies and Procedures Questions And Answers 2023 (A+) Poor COMSEC practices do not increase the probability of information being modified or used against us by the enemy to gain leverage and/or INTEL on U.S. objectives. (U1 -
1.02) - Answer -True What is the protective measure taken to ensure the authenticity o f information? (U1 -
1.01) - Answer -COMSEC TEMPEST is a countermeasure of which of the following COMSEC Componet? (U1 -
1.03) - Answer -Emission Security What type of information is needed by an adversary to develop measures or tactics to increase their abili ty to exploit our vulnerabilities? (U1 -1.02) - Answer -Mission Critical Information The use of COMSEC denies adversaries access to mission critical information and valuable intelligence that could be used to provide a clear picture of our _______. (U1 -
1.02) - Answer -Dispositions, Intentions, Weaknesses (All of the above) What system is used to distribute, control, and safeguard COMSEC material? (U1 -2.04) - Answer -CMCS Which entity is responsible for the Administrative oversight of subordinate commands? (U1-2.05) - Answer -Local Element What is the purpose of Tier 0? (U1 -2.06) - Answer -Centralized key management for all forms of COMSEC key Who is the Commanding Officer's primary advisor on matters concerning the security and handling of COMSEC material and the associated records, reports, and audits? (U1-2.07) - Answer -COMSEC Manager What office is responsible for shipping ready for issue equipment for the Navy? (U1 -
2.05) - Answer -CMIO KAMs are not considered COMSEC related information. (U2 -1.03) - Answer -False KAO is short title identifier for a Cryptographic Operators manual. (U2 -1.04) - Answer -
True What is the type of key that protects traffic on a circuit? (U2 -1.01) - Answer -TEK What does the first " A " represent in the following short title: AEAD 0000034354? (U2 -
1.02) - Answer -Allied After verifying a command's assigned mission and communications capabilities the _________ determine a command's authorized COMSEC material allowa nce. (U2 -1.05) - Answer -CNO, CMC, COGARD TISCOM, FLTCINCs, and/or ISICs The primary difference between CONAUTH and CA/CMDAUTH is Traditional vs Modern Key. (U2 -2.09) - Answer -True Command Authorities manage Modern Key Assets for a department, agency, or organization. (U2 -2.09) - Answer -True What type of message will a CONAUTH send to promulgate effective and supersession information? (U2 -2.08) - Answer -STATUS How often must a COMSEC Account review their holdings to ensure a continuing need for the quant ity and all types of all COMSEC material held? (U2 -1.06) - Answer -
Annually What type of accounts are Command Authorities responsible for establishing and managing? (U2 -2.09) - Answer -User Representatives Ordering Closed Partition Keys requires a CF Form 1205 and a CF Form 1206. (U2 -
3.13) - Answer -True Which of the following forms are required in order to establish a DAO code? (U2 -3.11) - Answer -CF Form 1202 What tool is available for download to track Modern Key expiration? (U2 -3.12) - Answer -
Modern Key Tracker How is Modern key obtained? (U2 -3.10) - Answer -Ordered from COMSEC Central Facility A change in which of the following will justify an increase or decrease in an account's ROB level? (U2 -1.07) - Answer -Operational Requirements Self-assessments must be conducted at least semi -annually. (U3 -1.02) - Answer -True Self-assessments must be maintained on file for how long? (U3 -1.02) - Answer -2 years How often must a Commanding Officer perform spot checks? (U3 -1.01) - Answer -
Quarterly
1.02) - Answer -True What is the protective measure taken to ensure the authenticity o f information? (U1 -
1.01) - Answer -COMSEC TEMPEST is a countermeasure of which of the following COMSEC Componet? (U1 -
1.03) - Answer -Emission Security What type of information is needed by an adversary to develop measures or tactics to increase their abili ty to exploit our vulnerabilities? (U1 -1.02) - Answer -Mission Critical Information The use of COMSEC denies adversaries access to mission critical information and valuable intelligence that could be used to provide a clear picture of our _______. (U1 -
1.02) - Answer -Dispositions, Intentions, Weaknesses (All of the above) What system is used to distribute, control, and safeguard COMSEC material? (U1 -2.04) - Answer -CMCS Which entity is responsible for the Administrative oversight of subordinate commands? (U1-2.05) - Answer -Local Element What is the purpose of Tier 0? (U1 -2.06) - Answer -Centralized key management for all forms of COMSEC key Who is the Commanding Officer's primary advisor on matters concerning the security and handling of COMSEC material and the associated records, reports, and audits? (U1-2.07) - Answer -COMSEC Manager What office is responsible for shipping ready for issue equipment for the Navy? (U1 -
2.05) - Answer -CMIO KAMs are not considered COMSEC related information. (U2 -1.03) - Answer -False KAO is short title identifier for a Cryptographic Operators manual. (U2 -1.04) - Answer -
True What is the type of key that protects traffic on a circuit? (U2 -1.01) - Answer -TEK What does the first " A " represent in the following short title: AEAD 0000034354? (U2 -
1.02) - Answer -Allied After verifying a command's assigned mission and communications capabilities the _________ determine a command's authorized COMSEC material allowa nce. (U2 -1.05) - Answer -CNO, CMC, COGARD TISCOM, FLTCINCs, and/or ISICs The primary difference between CONAUTH and CA/CMDAUTH is Traditional vs Modern Key. (U2 -2.09) - Answer -True Command Authorities manage Modern Key Assets for a department, agency, or organization. (U2 -2.09) - Answer -True What type of message will a CONAUTH send to promulgate effective and supersession information? (U2 -2.08) - Answer -STATUS How often must a COMSEC Account review their holdings to ensure a continuing need for the quant ity and all types of all COMSEC material held? (U2 -1.06) - Answer -
Annually What type of accounts are Command Authorities responsible for establishing and managing? (U2 -2.09) - Answer -User Representatives Ordering Closed Partition Keys requires a CF Form 1205 and a CF Form 1206. (U2 -
3.13) - Answer -True Which of the following forms are required in order to establish a DAO code? (U2 -3.11) - Answer -CF Form 1202 What tool is available for download to track Modern Key expiration? (U2 -3.12) - Answer -
Modern Key Tracker How is Modern key obtained? (U2 -3.10) - Answer -Ordered from COMSEC Central Facility A change in which of the following will justify an increase or decrease in an account's ROB level? (U2 -1.07) - Answer -Operational Requirements Self-assessments must be conducted at least semi -annually. (U3 -1.02) - Answer -True Self-assessments must be maintained on file for how long? (U3 -1.02) - Answer -2 years How often must a Commanding Officer perform spot checks? (U3 -1.01) - Answer -
Quarterly
