Adjudication refers to the Department of Defense standard procedure for collecting information about an individual's background, activities, and personal behavior for the purpose of making a personnel security determination.
a. True
b. False
b. False
A determination of an individual's trustworthiness for a position that does not require access to classified information is an example of an adjudicative decision.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The adjudication process involves an examination of a sufficient period of a person's life to make an affirmative determination that the person is an acceptable risk.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The adjudication process uses the whole person concept as a guide for determining the categories of information that must be collected and evaluated against the adjudication criteria.
a. True
b. False
b. False
A determination of special access eligibility for employees whose duties involve exceptionally sensitive information is an example of an adjudication decision.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The only type of adjudication decision DoD Central Adjudication Facilities [CAF] are allowed to make deals with the granting of security clearances.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Adjudication decisions balance the interests of national security against the interests of the individual.
a. True
b. False
a. True
When an individual's loyalty, trustworthiness, or reliability is in doubt, the adjudication decision is always made in favor of national security.
a. True
b. False
a. True
A Central Adjudication Facility's responsibilities include making eligibility determinations.
a. True
b. False
a. True
A Central Adjudication Facility serves as a central repository for personnel security investigative records.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing factors that adjudicators' consider when evaluating the relevance of individual's conduct or behavior.
Jo says that adjudicators consider factors such as the nature, extent, and seriousness of an individual's conduct or behavior.
Chris says that adjudicator's consider factors such as the individual's age and maturity at the time of the conduct or behavior.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing factors that
adjudicators' consider when evaluating the relevance of individual's conduct or behavior.
Jo says that adjudicators consider factors such as the frequency and recency of the conduct.
Chris says that adjudicator's consider factors such as the potential for pressure, coercion, exploitation, or duress.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing the adjudication guidelines.
Jo says that the adjudicative guidelines provide guidance on how to evaluate information gathered on an individual against the thirteen primary areas of security concerns.
Chris says that each adjudicative guideline lists and describes the guideline's basis or concern, disqualifying conditions, and mitigating conditions.
Who
is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing adjudication guidelines.
Jo says that mitigating conditions - situations that reduce the severity of the disqualifying conditions - always outweigh the disqualifying conditions in a case.
Chris says that existence of disqualifying conditions automatically results in a denial or revocation of access eligibility.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing eligibility determinations.
Jo says that adjudicators make final determination of eligibility based on the application of the adjudication guidelines.
Chris says that making the final determination of eligibility remains the responsibility of the specific department or agency.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
b. Chris is correct
The Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI] is the approved personnel security investigation standard for non-critical sensitive civilian positions.
a. True
b. False
b. False
The Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI] is the approved personnel security investigation standard for critical sensitive positions.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Civilian position sensitivity designations vary based on the investigative requirements applicable to a position.
a. True
b. False
b. False
The Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI] and the Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI] are the only two Personnel Security Investigations approved for the initial issuance of clearance eligibility for all civilian position designations.
a. True
b. False
b. False
The Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI] is the personnel security investigation standard for non-sensitive positions requiring Top Secret clearance eligibility.
a. True
b. False
b. False
The Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI] is the personnel security investigation standard for noncritical-sensitive positions requiring Top Secret clearance eligibility.
a. True
b. False
b. False
The National Agency Check with Local Agency and Credit Check is the personnel security investigation standard for special-sensitive positions.
a. True
b. False
b. False
This designation is applied to positions that include duties associated with special programs such as Special Access Programs [SAP].
a. Critical-Sensitive
b. Non-Critical Sensitive
c. Non-Sensitive
d. Special-Sensitive
a. Critical-Sensitive
This designation is applied to positions that include duties that require access to "Secret" information.
a. Critical-Sensitive
b. Non-Critical Sensitive
c.
Non-Sensitive
d. Special-Sensitive
b. Non-Critical Sensitive
This designation is applied to positions that include duties with a need to access "Confidential" information.
a. Critical-Sensitive
b. Non-Critical Sensitive
c. Non-Sensitive
d. Special-Sensitive
b. Non-Critical Sensitive
This designation is typically associated with fiduciary duties requiring the highest degree of public trust.
a. Critical-Sensitive
b. Non-Critical Sensitive
c. Non-Sensitive
d. Special-Sensitive
a. Critical-Sensitive
This designation is applied to positions that include duties that require access to Sensitive Compartmented Information [SCI].
a. Critical-Sensitive
b. Non-Critical Sensitive
c.
Non-Sensitive
d. Special-Sensitive
a. Critical-Sensitive
This designation is applied to positions that include both critical-sensitive and non-critical sensitive duties.
a. Critical-Sensitive
b. Non-Critical Sensitive
c. Non-Sensitive
d. Special-Sensitive
a. Critical-Sensitive
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing the position sensitivity designations.
Jo says that sensitivity of the position's most important duty determines its position sensitivity.
Chris says that a position may be designated as critical-sensitive even though the position does not have any requirement for accessing classified information.
Who is correct?
a. Joe is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Joe and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
b. Chris is correct
The Single Scope Background Investigations [SSBI] is the personnel security investigation standard approved for the initial issuance of "Secret" clearance eligibility for military positions.
a. True
b. False
b. False
The Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI] is the personnel security investigation standard approved for the initial issuance of clearance eligibility for noncritical-sensitive military positions.
a. True
b. False
b. False
The National Agency Check with Local Agency and Credit Check is the personnel security investigation standard approved for the initial issuance of "Top Secret" clearance eligibility for military positions.
a. True
b. False
b. False
The Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI] is the personnel security investigation standard approved for the initial issuance of "Confidential" clearance eligibility for military positions.
a. True
b. False
b. False
The Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI] is the only personnel security investigation standard approved for the initial issuance of clearance eligibility for military positions.
a. True
b. False
b. False
The Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI] is the personnel security investigation standard approved for the initial issuance of "Top Secret" clearance eligibility for military positions.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Two security professionals- Jo and Chris- are discussing Limited Access Authorizations.
Jo says that Limited Access Authorizations are granted to U.S. citizens when classified access is needed to perform temporary duty assignments.
Chris says that Limited Access Authorizations grant local nationals temporary eligibility to access "Top Secret" information.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both
incorrect
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
A security clearance represents a favorable determination that an individual is eligible for access to classified information.
a. True
b. False
a. True
A security clearance guarantees that any individual will be granted access to classified information.
a. True
b.
False
b. False
Only U.S. Citizens may be granted a security clearance.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Any individual with an official need-to-know to conduct assigned duties will be granted a security clearance.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Non-U.S. Citizens are restricted from receiving security clearances.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Non-U.S. Citizens are restricted from gaining access to classified information.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Civilians in non-sensitive positions may receive security clearances.
a. True
b. False
b. False
An individual must have a need for "regular access" to classified or sensitive information to establish a need for a security clearance.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Ease of movement within a facility is an accepted justification for obtaining a security clearance.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Individuals whose background investigation and adjudication is in process may be granted an interim security clearance by the local command.
a. True
b. False
a. True
All employees are eligible for an interim security clearance.
a. True
b. False
b. False
A clearance application must be submitted and reviewed in order for a local command to be able to grant an interim security clearance to an individual.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Individuals with dual citizenship are restricted from receiving security clearances.
a. True
b. False
b. False
U.S. Citizenship is a threshold criterion for SCI access eligibility.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Two security professionals- Jo and Chris- are discussing continuous evaluation procedures.
Jo says that the continuous evaluation of an individual's trustworthiness is the responsibility of and is carried out by the commander, manager, or supervisor.
Chris says that the Department of Defense's continuous evaluation program exists to ensure that an individual's need-to-know is periodically reviewed and evaluated.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
Requesting a Personnel Security Investigations [PSI] is a security officer responsibility under the Department of Defense's Personnel Security Program.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Only an investigative agency can initiate a Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] request.
a. True
b. False
b. False
The security office uses e-QIP to initiate the Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] process.
a. True
b. False
b. False
The security office reviews and approves the individual's e-QIP electronic questionnaire prior to forwarding it to OPM for military and civilians or DISCO for DoD contract employees -next step in the process.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Before an individual can start completing the required e-QIP electronic questionnaire, the security office needs to initiate the request in JPAS.
a. True
b. False
a. True
An individual can self-initiate the Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] process by accessing e-QIP through the office of Personnel Management's website.
a. True
b. False
b. False
The Privacy Act advisement needs to be executed each time information is requested from the subject of an investigation.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The Privacy Act advisement states the principal purposes for which the information being collected will be used.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The Privacy Act advisement needs to state any routine uses of the information being collected.
a.
True
b. False
a. True
The Privacy Act advisement must specify how the information will be collected.
a. True
b. False
b. False
The Privacy Act advisement needs to indicate the potential consequences of refusal to provide information.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The Privacy Act advisement needs to specify whether provision of information is voluntary or mandatory.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The Privacy Act advisement calls for the subject to be informed of the government agent's authority to collect information.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Two security professionals- Jo and Chris- are discussing the Privacy Act of 1974.
Jo says that the Act provides the federal government the authority to collect personal information for the purpose of conducting Personnel Security Investigations.
Chris says that the Act regulates the federal government's authority to collect personal information on an individual.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both
correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
Two security professionals- Jo and Chris- are discussing the use and release of Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] records.
Jo says that individuals with official need-to-know can access PSI records.
Chris says that military and civilian officials can have access to PSI records to determine initial and continuing suitability for military service or civilian employment.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
Two security professionals- Jo and Chris- are discussing the safeguarding of Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] records.
Jo says that there are no requirements to safeguard or protect investigative reports that do not contain classified information.
Chris says that investigative reports containing classified information must be protected according to its overall classification level.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
b. Chris is correct
Official users of Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] records must control and account for the PSIs in their possession.
a. True
b. False
a. True
To obtain a copy of a Personnel Security Investigation [PSI], the eligible user must send a request to the investigating agency.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Only the investigating agency can release Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] records to a subject or the subject's representatives.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Unauthorized release of Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] records is a violation of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] records must be double-wrapped if they are going to be mailed or transported.
a. True
b. False
a. True
This system allows applicants to electronically enter, update, and transmit their personal investigative data over a secure Internet connection to their employing agency or security office for review and approval of the personnel security
investigation request.
a. e-QIP
b. JAMS
c.
JCAVS
d. Scattered Castles
e. Live Scan
a. e-QIP
This system allows a security office to review and approve completed electronic personnel security questionnaires.
a. e-QIP
b. JAMS
c. JCAVS
d. Scattered Castles
e. Live Scan
c. JCAVS
This system completely automates investigation forms [e.g., SF 85, SF 86].
a. e-QIP
b. JAMS
c. JCAVS
d. Scattered Castles
e. Live Scan
a. e-QIP
This system notifies applicants of potential errors in the information they are entering into an electronic personnel security questionnaire.
a. e-QIP
b. JAMS
c. JCAVS
d. Scattered Castles
e. Live Scan
a. e-QIP
This system allows an individual to update investigations by simply making changes on existing stored forms.
a. e-QIP
b. JAMS
c. JCAVS
d. Scattered Castles
e. Live Scan
a. e-QIP
This system provides security offices the ability to constantly update accesses and related information in real-time.
a. e-QIP
b. JAMS
c. JCAVS
d. Scattered Castles
e. Live Scan
c. JCAVS
This system is used by Adjudicators to record eligibility determinations and command access decisions.
a. e-QIP
b. JAMS
c. JCAVS
d. Scattered Castles
e. Live Scan
b. JAMS
SCI [Sensitive Compartmented Information] determinations require this Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] type.
a. Access National Agency Check with Inquiries
[ANACI]
b. Entrance National Agency Check [ENTNAC]
c. National Agency Check [NAC]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
SIOP-ESI [Single Integrated Operation Plan-Extremely Sensitive Information] determinations require this Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] type.
a. Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI]
b. Entrance
National Agency Check [ENTNAC]
c. National Agency Check [NAC]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
PSA [Presidential Support Activities] determinations require this Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] type.
a. Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI]
b. Entrance National Agency Check [ENTNAC]
c. National Agency Check
[NAC]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
Controlled positions that provide support functions to the Nuclear PRP [Personnel Reliability Program] require this Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] type completed within five years prior to assignment to the position.
a. Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI]
b. Entrance National
Agency Check [ENTNAC]
c. National Agency Check [NAC]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
a. Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI]
Critical positions within a Nuclear PRP require this Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] type completed within five years prior to assignment to the position.
a. Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI]
b. Entrance National Agency
Check [ENTNAC]
c. National Agency Check [NAC]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
The Chemical PRP requires this Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] type.
a. Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI]
b. Entrance National Agency Check [ENTNAC]
c. National Agency Check [NAC]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation
[SSBI]
a. Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI]
Assignment to a NATO position requiring a final "Top Secret" clearance requires this Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] type.
a. Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI]
b. Entrance National Agency Check [ENTNAC]
c. National Agency Check [NAC]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing the Department of Defense [DoD] Personnel Security Program [PSP].
Jo says that the DoD PSP establishes the standards, criteria, and guidelines governing personnel security determinations.
Chris says that the DoD PSP ensures that individuals granted access to classified information or assigned to sensitive duties are loyal, trustworthy, and reliable.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing the Department of Defense [DoD] Personnel Security Program [PSP].
Jo says that the DoD PSP employs a comprehensive background investigative process to establish whether an individual needs access to classified information.
Chris says that the DoD PSP employs a comprehensive background investigation process to establish whether an individual has a need-to-know.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
This element involves an evaluation of information contained in Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] reports and results in a judgment concerning an individual's security clearance eligibility.
a. Position Sensitivity Designation
b. Investigation
c. Adjudication
d. Continuous Evaluation
e. Reinvestigation
Continuous Evaluation
This element involves monitoring employees for new information that could affect their security clearance eligibility status.
a. Position Sensitivity Designation
b. Investigation
c. Adjudication
d. Continuous Evaluation
e. Reinvestigation
d. Continuous Evaluation
This element results in a report that contains background information about the person selected for a sensitive duty.
a. Position Sensitivity Designation
b. Investigation
c. Adjudication
d.
Continuous Evaluation
e. Reinvestigation
b. Investigation
This element is conducted at certain intervals depending on an individual's duties or access.
a. Position Sensitivity Designation
b. Investigation
c. Adjudication
d. Continuous Evaluation
e. Reinvestigation
e. Reinvestigation
This element is conducted on a case-by-case basis when unfavorable information that could affect an individual's security clearance eligibility arises.
a. Position Sensitivity Designation
b. Investigation
c. Adjudication
d. Continuous Evaluation
e. Reinvestigation
e. Reinvestigation
Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] results are used to determine an individual's eligibility to perform on government classified contracts.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] results are used to determine an individual's eligibility for security clearance.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] results are used to determine an individual's eligibility for sensitive duties without access.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] results serve as a basis for local commander's trustworthiness decisions.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] results are used to determine eligibility for special programs.
a. True
b. False
a. True
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing personnel security investigations [PSI].
Jo says that a PSI is an inquiry conducted by an authorized investigative agency into an individual's activities for the purpose of making a personnel security determination.
Chris says that the Department of Defense uses PSIs as the standard for the uniform collection of relevant and important information about an individual, such as honesty, reliability, character, loyalty, and trustworthiness.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing personnel security investigations [PSI].
Jo says that military, civilian, and contractor personnel affiliated with the Department of Defense are all subject to PSIs as the basis for security determinations.
Chris says that the investigative agency that conducts background investigations for the Department of Defense is the Office of Personnel Management [OPM].
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing personnel security investigations [PSI].
Jo says that the steps of personnel security investigations commonly used during an initial inquiry are the: [1] NAC, [2] ENTNAC, [3] ANACI, and [4] SSBI.
Chris says that the type of investigation is based on the sensitivity of the position for which an individual is being considered.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b.
Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
b. Chris is correct
This Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] type involves a records check of designated agencies of the federal government that maintain records system with information relevant to making a personnel security determination.
a. Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI]
b. National
Agency Check [NAC]
c. National Agency Check with Local Agency and Credit Checks [NACLC]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
b. National Agency Check [NAC]
This Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] type is no longer used to determine eligibility for access to classified information.
a. Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI]
b. National Agency Check [NAC]
c. National
Agency Check with Local Agency and Credit Checks [NACLC]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
b. National Agency Check [NAC]
This Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] is conducted on enlisted military members and contract employees who require access to "Confidential" and "Secret" information.
a. Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI]
b. National Agency Check [NAC]
c.
National Agency Check with Local Agency and Credit Checks [NACLC]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
c. National Agency Check with Local Agency and Credit Checks [NACLC]
This Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] combines the NAC with written inquiries to law enforcement agencies, former employers and supervisors, references, schools, and creditors.
a. Access National Agency Check with
Inquiries [ANACI]
b. National Agency Check [NAC]
c. National Agency Check with Local Agency and Credit Checks [NACLC]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
a. Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI]
This Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] is conducted on non-U.S. citizens for Limited Access Authorizations.
a. Access National Agency Check with Inquiries [ANACI]
b.
National Agency Check [NAC]
c. National Agency Check with Local Agency and Credit Checks [NACLC]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
This Personnel Security Investigation [PSI] is conducted on personnel who require access to "Top Secret" and critical Special Access Program Information.
a. Access National Agency Check with Inquiries
[ANACI]
b. National Agency Check [NAC]
c. National Agency Check with Local Agency and Credit Checks [NACLC]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
d. Single Scope Background Investigation [SSBI]
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing personnel security investigations [PSI].
Jo says that most common types of PSIs for the Continuous Evaluation Program are the NACLC, ANACI, and SSBI.
Chris says that the Department of Defense uses OPM [Office of Personnel Management] to conduct PSIs.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
b. Chris is correct
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing personnel security investigations [PSI].
Jo says that the Single Scope Background Investigation meets the investigative standard for "Top Secret" access.
Chris says that the Single Scope Background Investigation's scope is either the last 10 years or to age 18, whichever is the shorter period.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing due process.
Jo says that the clearance eligibility process ends when the Central Adjudication Facility [CAF] either grants eligibility to an applicant, or proposes denial or revocation of eligibility for an applicant and issues a Statement of Reasons [SOR].
Chris says that the due process begins when the CAF issues the SOR.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d.
Jo and Chris are both incorrect
a. Jo is correct
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing Statements of Reasons [SOR].
Jo says that a SOR package describes the reasons for the proposed denial as specifically as national security and privacy considerations permit.
Chris says that a SOR package provides detailed instructions and materials that prepare the local command and the applicant for a potential due process phase.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
The SOR POC must deliver the SOR package to the applicant.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The SOR POC must obtain a receipt with the applicant's reasons.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The SOR POC must provide the applicant with an explanation of the consequences of the denial.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The SOR POC must assist the applicant to develop a SOR reply.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing an applicant's potential SOR reply options.
Jo says that, upon receipt of the SOR package, an applicant can choose to do nothing and allow the decision to become final.
Chris says that, upon receipt of the SOR package, an applicant can choose to request information used to prepare the SOR.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are
both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing replies to a Statement of Reasons [SOR] package.
Jo says that, upon receipt of the SOR package, an applicant can choose to respond to the SOR in writing.
Chris says that, upon receipt of a reply to the SOR package, the local command has the option to add its own position to the reply prior to forwarding it to the Central Adjudication Facility.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing a potential Central Adjudication Facility [CAF] response to an applicant's SOR reply.
Jo says that, upon receipt of the reply to the SOR, the CAF has 90 days to make a final determination.
Chris says that, upon receipt of the reply to SOR, the CAF must notify both the local command and the applicant of its final determination.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b. Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
Two security professionals - Jo and Chris - are discussing the standard appeal procedures.
Jo says that, upon receipt of the reply to the Statement of Reasons [SOR], the Central Adjudication Facility [CAF] can choose to issue a Letter of Denial [LOD] to the local command.
Chris says that, upon receipt of the LOD package, the local command must terminate all classified access, terminate assignment to sensitive duties, and update local records.
Who is correct?
a. Jo is correct
b.
Chris is correct
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
d. Jo and Chris are both incorrect
c. Jo and Chris are both correct
When authorized, the local command can grant interim security clearances - based on minimum standards - to individuals who may need access before the Central Adjudication Facility has made a final determination.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The Secretary of Defense, Component Secretaries, and their designees may grant, deny, or revoke personnel security clearances.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The authority to grant, deny, or revoke access to SCI is a function of the Senior Officials of the Intelligence Community [SOIC].
a. True
b. False
a. True
Access of an individual with a Limited Access Authorization is limited only to the approved program or project.
a. True
b. False
a. True
The local command may grant an eligible applicant a one-time access for up to 90 days without a new Personnel Security Investigation [PSI].
a. True
b. False
a. True
The local command may grant an eligible applicant a one-time access upon completion of a favorable local records check.
a. True
b. False
a. True
One-time access cannot be used to gain access to COMSEC, SCI, NATO, FGI, or SAP information.
a. True
b. False
a. True