CDSE Certification Preparatory Tools (CPTs) for the
Security Asset Protection Professional Certification
(SAPPC). Content covers Information Security and
is based on the Candidate Handbook, Cpts & CDSE
Course Student Guides
Security Infraction - Answer: 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 - Answer: The manual that governs the DoD
Information Security Program
E.O. 13526 - Answer: The executive order that governs the DoD Information
Security Program
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,32 CFR Parts 2001 & 2003, "Classified National Security Information; Final Rule" -
Answer: The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) document that governs
the DoD Information Security Program
Security Violation - Answer: An event that results in or could be expected to result
in the loss or compromise of classified information
Unauthorized Disclosure - Answer: Communication or physical transfer of
classified or controlled unclassified information to an unauthorized recipient
Termination Briefing - Answer: 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employment is terminated, clearance eligibility is withdrawn, or if the individual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 - Answer: 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 - Answer: This briefing is presented annually to personnel who
have access to classified information or assignment to sensitive duties.
Secret - Answer: Unauthorized disclosure of this information could reasonably be
expected to cause serious damage to our national security.
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, Top Secret - Answer: Unauthorized disclosure of this information could reasonably
be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to our national security.
Confidential - Answer: Unauthorized disclosure of this information could
reasonably be expected to cause damage to our national security.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - Answer: 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 - Answer: This is defined as the incorporating,
paraphrasing, restating, or generating in new form any information that is already
classified.
Derivative classification process - Answer: 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
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