YNC MOCK ADVANCEMENT EXAM
2024-2025 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
AND VERIFIED QUESTIONS
What is the speed of service and prosign for Routine messages? - ANS-R / 6 hours
In relation to the POW/MIA Table what symbolizes the everlasting hope for a joyous reunion with those
yet unaccounted for? - ANS-The yellow candle and its yellow ribbon
Who is responsible for implementing the ISP and shall have direct access to the commanding officer? -
ANS-Security Manager
What article of the UCMJ provides that an accused has the right to be represented before a general or
special court-martial or at an investigation under Article 32, UCMJ, by military counsel of his own
selection if that counsel is reasonably available? - ANS-Article 38
What is a combination of two non-code words that may or may not be classified and may or may not
have a classified meaning known as? - ANS-Exercise term
Who is responsible for proper handling, accountability, and stowage of Navy-wide examinations? - ANS-
Individual command
Which instruction would you consult concerning foreign visitors, whether or not the visitor requires
access to classified, or CUI or material? - ANS-SECNAVINST 5510.34A
What program is a computerized database that provides for the standardization, centralized
management and issuance of all DON SCGs? - ANS-RANKIN
,What type of jurisdiction with military authorities do Federal civil authorities have over offenses
committed by military personnel that violate both the Federal Criminal Law and the UCMJ? - ANS-
Concurrent
Who is responsible for directing the implementation of the information assurance (IA) program within
the command? - ANS-IAM
Who is the chairman of the general mess advisory board? - ANS-Food services officer
After the initial discovery of a loss or compromise of classified material does the command have to
initiate and complete a preliminary investigation (PI)? - ANS-72 hours
How often should the Personnel Security Appeals Board convene? - ANS-Monthly
Which of the following are principles of using credit? - ANS-Each of the above
The sensitivity level that has the Potential for inestimable impact and/or damage is known as? - ANS-
Special Sensitive (SS)
What does line eight contain? - ANS-Those to info to CC
Who is any individual authorized to draft, release and/or process electronically transmitted messages? -
ANS-User
What is entered in block 21 (billet subcategory) if there is no billet subcategory code? - ANS-NA (do not
leave blank)
Titles of officers in what grade and above should precede their names? - ANS-Commander
What consists of monitors and electronic sensors designed to detect, not prevent, an attempted
intrusion? - ANS-Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
, What determines whether a message is considered operational or administrative in nature? - ANS-
Content
Within the DON, who is responsible for the investigation of actual, suspected, or alleged national
security incidents? - ANS-NCIS
What is destined for two or more addressees, but is of such a nature the drafter determines that no
addressee needs nor should be informed of the other addressees? - ANS-Book
What is the TIR required for advancement from E-8 to E-9 - ANS-36 months
The Military Cash Awards Program (MILCAP) provides monetary recognition of up to what maximum
amount? - ANS-$25,000
Terrorists _____ may include attracting publicity for a group's cause, demonstrating the group's power
or the existing government's lack of power, extracting revenge or causing government overreaction. -
ANS-objectives
What term should you designate appendices by? - ANS-"APPENDIX"
What is a key component of an effective continuous evaluation program? - ANS-Effective security
education program
Who provides overall policy guidance on information and personnel security matters? - ANS-National
Security Council (NSC)
What is crucial for heading off inquiries on overdue replies for controlled correspondence routed for
action? - ANS-Track Correspondence
Signature authority should be delegated to what level? - ANS-Lowest legal and practical level
2024-2025 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
AND VERIFIED QUESTIONS
What is the speed of service and prosign for Routine messages? - ANS-R / 6 hours
In relation to the POW/MIA Table what symbolizes the everlasting hope for a joyous reunion with those
yet unaccounted for? - ANS-The yellow candle and its yellow ribbon
Who is responsible for implementing the ISP and shall have direct access to the commanding officer? -
ANS-Security Manager
What article of the UCMJ provides that an accused has the right to be represented before a general or
special court-martial or at an investigation under Article 32, UCMJ, by military counsel of his own
selection if that counsel is reasonably available? - ANS-Article 38
What is a combination of two non-code words that may or may not be classified and may or may not
have a classified meaning known as? - ANS-Exercise term
Who is responsible for proper handling, accountability, and stowage of Navy-wide examinations? - ANS-
Individual command
Which instruction would you consult concerning foreign visitors, whether or not the visitor requires
access to classified, or CUI or material? - ANS-SECNAVINST 5510.34A
What program is a computerized database that provides for the standardization, centralized
management and issuance of all DON SCGs? - ANS-RANKIN
,What type of jurisdiction with military authorities do Federal civil authorities have over offenses
committed by military personnel that violate both the Federal Criminal Law and the UCMJ? - ANS-
Concurrent
Who is responsible for directing the implementation of the information assurance (IA) program within
the command? - ANS-IAM
Who is the chairman of the general mess advisory board? - ANS-Food services officer
After the initial discovery of a loss or compromise of classified material does the command have to
initiate and complete a preliminary investigation (PI)? - ANS-72 hours
How often should the Personnel Security Appeals Board convene? - ANS-Monthly
Which of the following are principles of using credit? - ANS-Each of the above
The sensitivity level that has the Potential for inestimable impact and/or damage is known as? - ANS-
Special Sensitive (SS)
What does line eight contain? - ANS-Those to info to CC
Who is any individual authorized to draft, release and/or process electronically transmitted messages? -
ANS-User
What is entered in block 21 (billet subcategory) if there is no billet subcategory code? - ANS-NA (do not
leave blank)
Titles of officers in what grade and above should precede their names? - ANS-Commander
What consists of monitors and electronic sensors designed to detect, not prevent, an attempted
intrusion? - ANS-Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
, What determines whether a message is considered operational or administrative in nature? - ANS-
Content
Within the DON, who is responsible for the investigation of actual, suspected, or alleged national
security incidents? - ANS-NCIS
What is destined for two or more addressees, but is of such a nature the drafter determines that no
addressee needs nor should be informed of the other addressees? - ANS-Book
What is the TIR required for advancement from E-8 to E-9 - ANS-36 months
The Military Cash Awards Program (MILCAP) provides monetary recognition of up to what maximum
amount? - ANS-$25,000
Terrorists _____ may include attracting publicity for a group's cause, demonstrating the group's power
or the existing government's lack of power, extracting revenge or causing government overreaction. -
ANS-objectives
What term should you designate appendices by? - ANS-"APPENDIX"
What is a key component of an effective continuous evaluation program? - ANS-Effective security
education program
Who provides overall policy guidance on information and personnel security matters? - ANS-National
Security Council (NSC)
What is crucial for heading off inquiries on overdue replies for controlled correspondence routed for
action? - ANS-Track Correspondence
Signature authority should be delegated to what level? - ANS-Lowest legal and practical level
