SPeD SFPC (Security Fundamentals
Professional Certification) Exam Questions
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3 levels of classification - ANSWER>>TS - grave damage to national security
S - serious damage to national security
C - damage to national security
Original Classification - ANSWER>>This is defined as an initial determination that
information requires, in the interest of national security, protection against
unauthorized disclosure.
Original Classification Authority - ANSWER>>Request for OCA contains mission
justification and position title Delegated in writing by the president to the
occupant of the position, not to an individual by name, not able to delegate
further unless "acting" Specifies the highest level of the OCA can classify a piece
of information and their jurisdiction Must go through training prior to exercising
their authority and at least 1x a year A demonstrable and continuing need for
such authority at least 2x a year
6 steps to OCA decision process - ANSWER>>Gov't Info - Determine if the
information is official government information or has it already been classified by
another OCA Eligibility - determine if the information is eligible for classification
(not a smokescreen)Impact/harm - determine if potential for damage to national
security if release occurs Designation - assign a level of classification Duration -
determine duration of classification Guidance - communicate decision via SCG or
properly marked source document
SCG Format - ANSWER>>General instructions
,Overall efforts
Performance and capabilities
Specifications
Critical elements
Vulnerabilities and weaknesses
Administrative data
Hardware
5 Requirements of Derivative Classification - ANSWER>>1. Observe and respect
OCAs original classification determination
2. Apply the required markings
3. Only use authorized sources
4. Use caution when paraphrasing
5. Take appropriate steps to resolve any doubts
Authorized Sources - ANSWER>>SCG, properly marked source documents,
DD254When there is a conflict, the SCG takes precedence
Extracting - ANSWER>>When information is taken directly from an authorized
classification guidance source and is stated verbatim in a new or different
document
Paraphrasing/Restating - ANSWER>>When information is taken from an
authorized source and is re-worded in a new of different document
Be careful to ensure that the classification has not been changed
Revealed by - ANSWER>>Applies when derivative classifiers incorporate classified
information from an authorized source into a new document that is not clearly or
explicitly stated in the source document but a reader can deduce the classified
information from the new document by performing some level of additional
interpretation or analysis
,Declassification - ANSWER>>The authorized change in the status of information
from classified to unclassified Instructions are placed on the front of a document
and usually appear as declassify on and the date or declassify on and the event
Instructions not applied to RD (determined by DOE) or FRD (deterred by DOE and
DoD)
SF-312 - ANSWER>>Classified Information Non-Disclosure Agreement
Contractual agreement between the US Gov't and cleared employee that must be
executed as a condition of access
Agreement to never disclose classified information to an unauthorized person
(clearance, NTK, SF-312)
Unauthorized Disclosure could... - ANSWER>>- Inhibit our national defense
capabilities
- Adversely affect our foreign relations
DoD Component Requirements - ANSWER>>Agencies add their own requirements
to ensure security measures are effective for their unique missions
Designate a Senior Agency Official to oversee the program
Appoint a Security Manager for education and training
ISCAP (Interagency Security Classifications Appeals Panel) - ANSWER>>Established
by EO 12958
Receives guidance from EO 13526
Provides public and users of the classification system with a forum for further
review of classification decisions
Classification challenges
Exceptions from Automatic Declassification "File Exemption Series
Mandatory Declassification Review Appeals
Inform Decisions
, Incident Reporting - ANSWER>>Incidents that result in significant consequence or
may become public must be promptly reported to the OUSD(I)
Espionage
Unauthorized disclosure to public media
Involving creation or continuation of a SAP against regulation
Defense operations that could cause harm to national security
Inner Mailing Wrapping - ANSWER>>Address to official gov't activity or contractor
Complete return address to your office
Conspicuously marked with the highest level of classified information
Include applicable special markings "RD"
Sealed to minimize possibility of access without leaving evidence of tampering
Handcarrying - ANSWER>>Must be done by an appropriately cleared gov't or
contractor employee
Written authorization always required
Letter of authorization if traveling on commercial airline
Written statement (DD Form 2501) if another mode of transportation
Material should be double wrapped - briefcase is outer layer if locked
Items may be opened en route as a last resort if required by customs or police but
must be opened out of sight of the general public
STIP (Scientific and Technical Information Program) - ANSWER>>Not a control
marking but a program that implements distribution control statements on
scientific and technical information
Improves acquisition data sources
Disseminated technical information efficiently
Prevents loss of technical information to US adversaries and competition
Aids transfer of technical information to qualified researches in industry and gov't
Initial Orientation - ANSWER>>DoDM 5200.01 Vol 3
Required prior to allowing access to classified information
All personnel in the organization (civilians, military, contractor support)
Professional Certification) Exam Questions
With Solved solutions
3 levels of classification - ANSWER>>TS - grave damage to national security
S - serious damage to national security
C - damage to national security
Original Classification - ANSWER>>This is defined as an initial determination that
information requires, in the interest of national security, protection against
unauthorized disclosure.
Original Classification Authority - ANSWER>>Request for OCA contains mission
justification and position title Delegated in writing by the president to the
occupant of the position, not to an individual by name, not able to delegate
further unless "acting" Specifies the highest level of the OCA can classify a piece
of information and their jurisdiction Must go through training prior to exercising
their authority and at least 1x a year A demonstrable and continuing need for
such authority at least 2x a year
6 steps to OCA decision process - ANSWER>>Gov't Info - Determine if the
information is official government information or has it already been classified by
another OCA Eligibility - determine if the information is eligible for classification
(not a smokescreen)Impact/harm - determine if potential for damage to national
security if release occurs Designation - assign a level of classification Duration -
determine duration of classification Guidance - communicate decision via SCG or
properly marked source document
SCG Format - ANSWER>>General instructions
,Overall efforts
Performance and capabilities
Specifications
Critical elements
Vulnerabilities and weaknesses
Administrative data
Hardware
5 Requirements of Derivative Classification - ANSWER>>1. Observe and respect
OCAs original classification determination
2. Apply the required markings
3. Only use authorized sources
4. Use caution when paraphrasing
5. Take appropriate steps to resolve any doubts
Authorized Sources - ANSWER>>SCG, properly marked source documents,
DD254When there is a conflict, the SCG takes precedence
Extracting - ANSWER>>When information is taken directly from an authorized
classification guidance source and is stated verbatim in a new or different
document
Paraphrasing/Restating - ANSWER>>When information is taken from an
authorized source and is re-worded in a new of different document
Be careful to ensure that the classification has not been changed
Revealed by - ANSWER>>Applies when derivative classifiers incorporate classified
information from an authorized source into a new document that is not clearly or
explicitly stated in the source document but a reader can deduce the classified
information from the new document by performing some level of additional
interpretation or analysis
,Declassification - ANSWER>>The authorized change in the status of information
from classified to unclassified Instructions are placed on the front of a document
and usually appear as declassify on and the date or declassify on and the event
Instructions not applied to RD (determined by DOE) or FRD (deterred by DOE and
DoD)
SF-312 - ANSWER>>Classified Information Non-Disclosure Agreement
Contractual agreement between the US Gov't and cleared employee that must be
executed as a condition of access
Agreement to never disclose classified information to an unauthorized person
(clearance, NTK, SF-312)
Unauthorized Disclosure could... - ANSWER>>- Inhibit our national defense
capabilities
- Adversely affect our foreign relations
DoD Component Requirements - ANSWER>>Agencies add their own requirements
to ensure security measures are effective for their unique missions
Designate a Senior Agency Official to oversee the program
Appoint a Security Manager for education and training
ISCAP (Interagency Security Classifications Appeals Panel) - ANSWER>>Established
by EO 12958
Receives guidance from EO 13526
Provides public and users of the classification system with a forum for further
review of classification decisions
Classification challenges
Exceptions from Automatic Declassification "File Exemption Series
Mandatory Declassification Review Appeals
Inform Decisions
, Incident Reporting - ANSWER>>Incidents that result in significant consequence or
may become public must be promptly reported to the OUSD(I)
Espionage
Unauthorized disclosure to public media
Involving creation or continuation of a SAP against regulation
Defense operations that could cause harm to national security
Inner Mailing Wrapping - ANSWER>>Address to official gov't activity or contractor
Complete return address to your office
Conspicuously marked with the highest level of classified information
Include applicable special markings "RD"
Sealed to minimize possibility of access without leaving evidence of tampering
Handcarrying - ANSWER>>Must be done by an appropriately cleared gov't or
contractor employee
Written authorization always required
Letter of authorization if traveling on commercial airline
Written statement (DD Form 2501) if another mode of transportation
Material should be double wrapped - briefcase is outer layer if locked
Items may be opened en route as a last resort if required by customs or police but
must be opened out of sight of the general public
STIP (Scientific and Technical Information Program) - ANSWER>>Not a control
marking but a program that implements distribution control statements on
scientific and technical information
Improves acquisition data sources
Disseminated technical information efficiently
Prevents loss of technical information to US adversaries and competition
Aids transfer of technical information to qualified researches in industry and gov't
Initial Orientation - ANSWER>>DoDM 5200.01 Vol 3
Required prior to allowing access to classified information
All personnel in the organization (civilians, military, contractor support)
