Basic COMSEC Policies and Procedures Exam Study Questions and Answers

Basic COMSEC Policies and Procedures Exam Study Questions and Answers Poor COMSEC practices do not increase the probability of information being modified or used against us by the enemy to gain leverage and/or INTEL on U.S. objectives. (U1-1.02) - ANSWER-True What is the protective measure taken to ensure the authenticity of information? (U1-1.01) - ANSWER-COMSEC TEMPEST is a countermeasure of which of the following COMSEC Componet? (U1-1.03) - ANSWER- Emission Security What type of information is needed by an adversary to develop measures or tactics to increase their ability to exploit our vulnerabilities? (U1-1.02) - ANSWER-Mission Critical Information The use of COMSEC denies adversaries access to mission critical information and valuable intelligence that could be used to provide a clear picture of our _______. (U1-1.02) - ANSWER-Dispositions, Intentions, Weaknesses (All of the above) What system is used to distribute, control, and safeguard COMSEC material? (U1-2.04) - ANSWER- CMCS Which entity is responsible for the Administrative oversight of subordinate commands? (U1-2.05) - ANSWER-Local Element Copyright © OLIVIAWEST2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright ©Stuvia International BV Page 2/15 What is the purpose of Tier 0? (U1-2.06) - ANSWER-Centralized key management for all forms of COMSEC key Who is the Commanding Officer's primary advisor on matters concerning the security and handling of COMSEC material and the associated records, reports, and audits? (U1-2.07) - ANSWER-COMSEC Manager What office is responsible for shipping ready for issue equipment for the Navy? (U1-2.05) - ANSWER- CMIO KAMs are not considered COMSEC related information. (U2-1.03) - ANSWER-False KAO is short title identifier for a Cryptographic Operators manual. (U2-1.04) - ANSWER-True What is the type of key that protects traffic on a circuit? (U2-1.01) - ANSWER-TEK What does the first " A " represent in the following short title: AEAD ? (U2-1.02) - ANSWER-Allied After verifying a command's assigned mission and communications capabilities the _________ determine a command's authorized COMSEC material allowance. (U2-1.05) - ANSWER-CNO, CMC, COGARD TISCOM, FLTCINCs, and/or ISICs The primary difference between CONAUTH and CA/CMDAUTH is Traditional vs Modern Key. (U2-2.09) - ANSWER-True Command Authorities manage Modern Key Assets for a department, agency, or organization. (U2-2.09) - ANSWER-True Copyright © OLIVIAWEST2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright ©Stuvia International BV Page 3/15 What type of message will a CONAUTH send to promulgate effective and supersession information? (U2- 2.08) - ANSWER-STATUS How often must a COMSEC Account review their holdings to ensure a continuing need for the quantity and all types of all COMSEC material held? (U2-1.06) - ANSWER-Annually What type of accounts are Command Authorities responsible for establishing and managing? (U2-2.09) - ANSWER-User Representatives Ordering Closed Partition Keys requires a CF Form 1205 and a CF Form 1206. (U2-3.13) - ANSWER- True Which of the following forms are required in order to establish a DAO code? (U2-3.11) - ANSWER-CF Form 1202 What tool is available for download to track Modern Key expiration? (U2-3.12) - ANSWER-Modern Key Tracker How is Modern key obtained? (U2-3.10) - ANSWER-Ordered from COMSEC Central Facility A change in which of the following will justify an increase or decrease in an account's ROB level? (U2- 1.07) - ANSWER-Operational Requirements Self-assessments must be conducted at least semi-annually. (U3-1.02) - ANSWER-True Self-assessments must be maintained on file for how long? (U3-1.02) - ANSWER-2 years How often must a Commanding Officer perform spot checks? (U3-1.01) - ANSWER-Quarterly How many spot checks may a Commanding Officer delegate each year? (U3-1.01) - ANSWER-2 Copyright © OLIVIAWEST2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright ©Stuvia International BV Page 4/15 Who can the CO delegate 2 spot checks to at the command? (U3-1.01) - ANSWER-XO A manager must ensure that the names of persons having regular duty assignments in the facility are listed on a formal access list. (U3-2.04) - ANSWER-True How long after a Change of Command occurs does the CO have to sign new appointment letters? (U3- 2.03) - ANSWER-Within 60 days Which of the following positions requires an appointment letter signed by the Commanding Officer? (U3- 2.03) - ANSWER-Alternate manager All COMSEC users must sign what document acknowledging access to COMSEC material? (U3-2.03) - ANSWER-SD-572 Which of the following is not an example of when an access list should be updated? - ANSWER- Biennial