SPĒD SAPPC: INFOSEC QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
hSecurity Infraction - This event cannot reasonably be expected to and does not result in the loss,
compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information
DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1-4 - The manual that governs the DoD Information Security Program
E.O. 13526 - The executive order that governs the DoD Information Security Program
32 CFR Parts 2001 & 2003, "Classified National Security Information; Final Rule" - The Information
Security Oversight Office (ISOO) document that governs the DoD Information Security Program
Security Violation - An event that results in or could be expected to result in the loss or compromise of
classified information
Unauthorized Disclosure - Communication or physical transfer of classified or controlled unclassified
information to an unauthorized recipient
Termination Briefing - This briefing is given when an individual's employment is terminated, clearance
eligibility is withdrawn, or if the individual will be absent from duty for 60 days or more. It is also given to
those who have been inadvertently exposed to classified information.
Foreign Travel Briefing - This briefing that applies to cleared personnel who plan to travel in or through
foreign countries, or attend meetings attended by representatives of other countries.
Refresher Briefing - This briefing is presented annually to personnel who have access to classified
information or assignment to sensitive duties.
Secret - Unauthorized disclosure of this information could reasonably be expected to cause serious
damage to our national security.
Top Secret - Unauthorized disclosure of this information could reasonably be expected to cause
exceptionally grave damage to our national security.
Confidential - Unauthorized disclosure of this information could reasonably be expected to cause
damage to our national security.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - The act regarding the withholding information from public release;
framework and guidance for evaluation for public release for info to be exempt are from the 9 distro
statements
Derivative Classification - This is defined as the incorporating, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in
new form any information that is already classified.
Derivative classification process - 1. Observe and respect the OCA original classification determination
, 2. Apply required markings
3. Use only authorized sources
4. Use caution when paraphrasing or restating classified information extracted form a classified source
document
5. Always take the appropriate steps to resolve any doubts you have
Original Classification - This is defined as an initial determination that information requires, in the
interest of national security, protection against unauthorized disclosure.
Compilation - This is defined as unclassified information or classified information (at a lower level) that
when the information is combined or associated reveals additional factors that qualifies for classification.
Original Classification Authority - The term used to identify individuals specifically authorized in writing
to make initial classification decisions.
Security Classification Guides (SCG) - This contains classification levels, special requirements and
duration instructions for programs, projects, plans, etc.
Original Classification Process - The six step process an OCA applies in making classification
determinations. 1. Determine if the information is official government information 2. Determine if the
information is eligible to be classified 3. Determine if there is a potential for damage to national security
if unauthorized release occurs 4. Assign a level of classification 5. Make a decision about the duration of
classification 6. Communicate the decision
Declassification - The authorized change in the status of information goes from classified information to
unclassified information
Declassification systems - Scheduled, Automatic, Mandatory, Systematic
Automatic declassification - The declassification system where Permanently Valuable Historical records
are declassified when they are 25 years old
Systematic declassification review - The declassification system where information exempted from
automatic declassification is reviewed for possible declassification
Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) - The declassification system where the public can ask for
classified information be review for declassification and public release
Scheduled Declassification - The declassification system where an OCA, at the time the information is
originally classified, sets a date or event for declassification
Custodians - People who are in possession of, or who are otherwise charged with safeguarding classified
information
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
hSecurity Infraction - This event cannot reasonably be expected to and does not result in the loss,
compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information
DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1-4 - The manual that governs the DoD Information Security Program
E.O. 13526 - The executive order that governs the DoD Information Security Program
32 CFR Parts 2001 & 2003, "Classified National Security Information; Final Rule" - The Information
Security Oversight Office (ISOO) document that governs the DoD Information Security Program
Security Violation - An event that results in or could be expected to result in the loss or compromise of
classified information
Unauthorized Disclosure - Communication or physical transfer of classified or controlled unclassified
information to an unauthorized recipient
Termination Briefing - This briefing is given when an individual's employment is terminated, clearance
eligibility is withdrawn, or if the individual will be absent from duty for 60 days or more. It is also given to
those who have been inadvertently exposed to classified information.
Foreign Travel Briefing - This briefing that applies to cleared personnel who plan to travel in or through
foreign countries, or attend meetings attended by representatives of other countries.
Refresher Briefing - This briefing is presented annually to personnel who have access to classified
information or assignment to sensitive duties.
Secret - Unauthorized disclosure of this information could reasonably be expected to cause serious
damage to our national security.
Top Secret - Unauthorized disclosure of this information could reasonably be expected to cause
exceptionally grave damage to our national security.
Confidential - Unauthorized disclosure of this information could reasonably be expected to cause
damage to our national security.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - The act regarding the withholding information from public release;
framework and guidance for evaluation for public release for info to be exempt are from the 9 distro
statements
Derivative Classification - This is defined as the incorporating, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in
new form any information that is already classified.
Derivative classification process - 1. Observe and respect the OCA original classification determination
, 2. Apply required markings
3. Use only authorized sources
4. Use caution when paraphrasing or restating classified information extracted form a classified source
document
5. Always take the appropriate steps to resolve any doubts you have
Original Classification - This is defined as an initial determination that information requires, in the
interest of national security, protection against unauthorized disclosure.
Compilation - This is defined as unclassified information or classified information (at a lower level) that
when the information is combined or associated reveals additional factors that qualifies for classification.
Original Classification Authority - The term used to identify individuals specifically authorized in writing
to make initial classification decisions.
Security Classification Guides (SCG) - This contains classification levels, special requirements and
duration instructions for programs, projects, plans, etc.
Original Classification Process - The six step process an OCA applies in making classification
determinations. 1. Determine if the information is official government information 2. Determine if the
information is eligible to be classified 3. Determine if there is a potential for damage to national security
if unauthorized release occurs 4. Assign a level of classification 5. Make a decision about the duration of
classification 6. Communicate the decision
Declassification - The authorized change in the status of information goes from classified information to
unclassified information
Declassification systems - Scheduled, Automatic, Mandatory, Systematic
Automatic declassification - The declassification system where Permanently Valuable Historical records
are declassified when they are 25 years old
Systematic declassification review - The declassification system where information exempted from
automatic declassification is reviewed for possible declassification
Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) - The declassification system where the public can ask for
classified information be review for declassification and public release
Scheduled Declassification - The declassification system where an OCA, at the time the information is
originally classified, sets a date or event for declassification
Custodians - People who are in possession of, or who are otherwise charged with safeguarding classified
information
