SFPC TEST ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
What is the responsibility of the Information Security Oversight Office, ISOO? - (ANSWER)To oversee
and manage the information security policy under NSC (National Security Council)
What is the responsibility of the National Security Council (NSC)? - (ANSWER)To provide the overall
policy direction for the Information Security Program. It also assists the president in developing and
issuing National Security Policies.
NSC exercises its guidance through primarily who? - (ANSWER)ISOO
What is the USD(I) and their responsibility? - (ANSWER)The Under Secretary of Defense for
Intelligence has the primary responsibility for providing guidance, oversight, and approval authority of
policies and procedures that govern the DoD Information Security Program (by issuing the DoD
Instruction 5200.01).
What are the 5 requirements for Derivative Classification? - (ANSWER)1) Observe and respect the
OCAs Original class determination
2) Apply the required markings
3) Only use authorized sources
4) Use caution when paraphrasing
5) Always take the appropriate steps to resolve any doubts you have
What are 4 types of Declassification Systems? - (ANSWER)Scheduled, automatic, mandatory, and
systematic
What is scheduled declassification? - (ANSWER)Instructions consist of either a date or event for
declassification
What is Automatic Declassification? - (ANSWER)Classified records that have been determined to have
permanent historical value, will be automatically declassified on December 31st of the year that is 25
years from the date of its original classification. (9 total categories)
,What is Mandatory Declassification review or MDR? - (ANSWER)Another method of declassifying
information, based on requesting a review of the information to see if classification is still necessary.
What are options an OCA has when determining a classification? - (ANSWER)Specific Date, Specific
Event, or by the 50X1-HUM Exemption
What does OCA stand for and what is their job? - (ANSWER)Original Classification Authority,
determines how much damage could be done if the information was not protected. In so gives the
information a classification level.
What type of information does not provide declassification instructions? - (ANSWER)Restricted Data
and Formerly Restricted Data
What are the purposes of the SF701 and SF702? - (ANSWER)SF701: Activity Security Check List, used to
record end of day checks.
SF702: Security Container Check List, used to record opening and closing of a security container.
What does the term information system refer to? - (ANSWER)Refers to a set of information resources
organized for the collection, storage, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination,
disposition, display, or transmission of information.
What does COMSEC stand for? - (ANSWER)Communication Security (specifically tele communications)
How is classified information prepared for transportation? - (ANSWER)Packaged and sealed in ways
that minimize risk of accidental exposure and facilitates detection of tampering
Requirements to hand Carry Classified Information are? - (ANSWER)1) Should only be done as a last
resort
2) Written Authorization is required
3) Courier must be briefed
What must be included in a Courier Briefing? - (ANSWER)1) Courier's liability for the materials
,2) Material cannot be left unattended
3) Should not be opened enroute (unless customs)
4) No public discussion
5) Follow an authorized travel route and schedule
6) In case of ER, protect classified material
7) All travel documents must be valid and current
When can Secret Information be sent via USPS? - (ANSWER)Only when it is most effective means
considering security, time, cost, and accountability
List 3 approved methods for destroying classified material? - (ANSWER)1) Burning
2) Shredding
3) Pulverizing
4) Disintegrating
5) Pulping
6) Melting
7) Chemical Decomposition
8) Mutilation to preclude recognition
What agency created the destruction standard that DOD uses? - (ANSWER)NSA (National Security
Agency)
What is NATO stand for and how many countries are in it? - (ANSWER)North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (28 countries)
What does FOIA stand for and what is it? - (ANSWER)The Freedom of Information Act, recognized the
need to withhold certain information from the public and provides framework on how to release
sensitive information.
What are the 9 FIOA exemption categories? - (ANSWER)1) National Defense
, 2) DOD personnel practices
3) Statues
4) Trade secrets
5) Litigation
6) Personal and private
7) Law Enforcement
8) Regulation of financial institutions
9) Well Location
What is STIP and what does it stand for? - (ANSWER)Scientific and Technical Information Program,
established to aid the transfer of technical information to qualified researchers in the U.S> industry
and government agencies.
What are the 10 Common Briefings? - (ANSWER)1) Initial
2) Indoctrination
3) Annual refresher
4) Debriefing
5) Courier
6) NATO
7) Non-Disclosure Briefing (authorized access)
8) Foreign Travel Brief
9) Attestation (SAP Briefing)
10) Antiterrorism, Force Protection (AT/FP)`
What must the initial briefing accomplish? - (ANSWER)Define classified information and provide
reasons on why it needs to be protection.
What must a briefing accomplish? - (ANSWER)Emphasizes an individual's continued responsibility to
protect classified information in which they have access to.
What is the responsibility of the Information Security Oversight Office, ISOO? - (ANSWER)To oversee
and manage the information security policy under NSC (National Security Council)
What is the responsibility of the National Security Council (NSC)? - (ANSWER)To provide the overall
policy direction for the Information Security Program. It also assists the president in developing and
issuing National Security Policies.
NSC exercises its guidance through primarily who? - (ANSWER)ISOO
What is the USD(I) and their responsibility? - (ANSWER)The Under Secretary of Defense for
Intelligence has the primary responsibility for providing guidance, oversight, and approval authority of
policies and procedures that govern the DoD Information Security Program (by issuing the DoD
Instruction 5200.01).
What are the 5 requirements for Derivative Classification? - (ANSWER)1) Observe and respect the
OCAs Original class determination
2) Apply the required markings
3) Only use authorized sources
4) Use caution when paraphrasing
5) Always take the appropriate steps to resolve any doubts you have
What are 4 types of Declassification Systems? - (ANSWER)Scheduled, automatic, mandatory, and
systematic
What is scheduled declassification? - (ANSWER)Instructions consist of either a date or event for
declassification
What is Automatic Declassification? - (ANSWER)Classified records that have been determined to have
permanent historical value, will be automatically declassified on December 31st of the year that is 25
years from the date of its original classification. (9 total categories)
,What is Mandatory Declassification review or MDR? - (ANSWER)Another method of declassifying
information, based on requesting a review of the information to see if classification is still necessary.
What are options an OCA has when determining a classification? - (ANSWER)Specific Date, Specific
Event, or by the 50X1-HUM Exemption
What does OCA stand for and what is their job? - (ANSWER)Original Classification Authority,
determines how much damage could be done if the information was not protected. In so gives the
information a classification level.
What type of information does not provide declassification instructions? - (ANSWER)Restricted Data
and Formerly Restricted Data
What are the purposes of the SF701 and SF702? - (ANSWER)SF701: Activity Security Check List, used to
record end of day checks.
SF702: Security Container Check List, used to record opening and closing of a security container.
What does the term information system refer to? - (ANSWER)Refers to a set of information resources
organized for the collection, storage, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination,
disposition, display, or transmission of information.
What does COMSEC stand for? - (ANSWER)Communication Security (specifically tele communications)
How is classified information prepared for transportation? - (ANSWER)Packaged and sealed in ways
that minimize risk of accidental exposure and facilitates detection of tampering
Requirements to hand Carry Classified Information are? - (ANSWER)1) Should only be done as a last
resort
2) Written Authorization is required
3) Courier must be briefed
What must be included in a Courier Briefing? - (ANSWER)1) Courier's liability for the materials
,2) Material cannot be left unattended
3) Should not be opened enroute (unless customs)
4) No public discussion
5) Follow an authorized travel route and schedule
6) In case of ER, protect classified material
7) All travel documents must be valid and current
When can Secret Information be sent via USPS? - (ANSWER)Only when it is most effective means
considering security, time, cost, and accountability
List 3 approved methods for destroying classified material? - (ANSWER)1) Burning
2) Shredding
3) Pulverizing
4) Disintegrating
5) Pulping
6) Melting
7) Chemical Decomposition
8) Mutilation to preclude recognition
What agency created the destruction standard that DOD uses? - (ANSWER)NSA (National Security
Agency)
What is NATO stand for and how many countries are in it? - (ANSWER)North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (28 countries)
What does FOIA stand for and what is it? - (ANSWER)The Freedom of Information Act, recognized the
need to withhold certain information from the public and provides framework on how to release
sensitive information.
What are the 9 FIOA exemption categories? - (ANSWER)1) National Defense
, 2) DOD personnel practices
3) Statues
4) Trade secrets
5) Litigation
6) Personal and private
7) Law Enforcement
8) Regulation of financial institutions
9) Well Location
What is STIP and what does it stand for? - (ANSWER)Scientific and Technical Information Program,
established to aid the transfer of technical information to qualified researchers in the U.S> industry
and government agencies.
What are the 10 Common Briefings? - (ANSWER)1) Initial
2) Indoctrination
3) Annual refresher
4) Debriefing
5) Courier
6) NATO
7) Non-Disclosure Briefing (authorized access)
8) Foreign Travel Brief
9) Attestation (SAP Briefing)
10) Antiterrorism, Force Protection (AT/FP)`
What must the initial briefing accomplish? - (ANSWER)Define classified information and provide
reasons on why it needs to be protection.
What must a briefing accomplish? - (ANSWER)Emphasizes an individual's continued responsibility to
protect classified information in which they have access to.
