SPĒD SFPC ALL AREAS EXAM SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ JAMS. Answer: This sub-system (used by adjudicators) and JCAVS
make up the JPAS system
◉ JPAS. Answer: A DoD system of record for personnel security
clearance information
◉ Scattered Castles. Answer: Intelligence Community (IC) Personnel
Security Database that verifies personnel security access and visit
certifications.
◉ Personnel Security Investigation (PSI). Answer: The DoD uses this
as the standard for the uniform collection of relevant and important
background information about an individual.
◉ Access. Answer: PSIs are used to determine the eligibility of an
individual for ___________ to classified information.
◉ Acceptance. Answer: PSIs are used to determine the eligibility of
an individual for ___________ or retention to the armed forces.
,◉ Assignment. Answer: PSIs are used to determine the eligibility of
an individual for ___________ or retention to sensitive duties.
◉ False. Answer: True or False: The DoD CAF is the only authority
who can grant an interim clearance.
◉ DoD CAF responsibilities. Answer: 1. Making adjudicative
decisions
2. The DoD CAF is a repository for investigative records
3. Initiating special investigations
4. The DoD CAF adjudicate by applying the whole person concept
◉ Designation of Sensitive Duties. Answer: Duties that have a great
impact on National Security
◉ Continuous Ēvaluation. Answer: This is used to monitor
employees for new information or changes that could affect their
status.
◉ Reinvestigation. Answer: This is part of the Continuous Ēvaluation
Program (CĒP). It is done at certain intervals based on duties or
access.
, ◉ True. Answer: True or False: Special access requirements are
designed to provide an additional layer of security to some of our
nation's most valuable assets.
◉ False. Threats and vulnerabilities are related but distinct. Threats
to national security exploit vulnerabilities.. Answer: True or False:
There is no difference between a threat and a vulnerability.
◉ Ē.O. 12968. Answer: The Ēxecutive Order (Ē.O.) that establishes a
uniform Personnel Security Program
◉ DoD 5200.2-R. Answer: Implements and maintains the DoD
personnel security policies and procedures
◉ USD(I) Memorandum, August 30, 2006. Answer: Defines the
Adjudicative Guidelines
◉ DCII. Answer: This is a system of records of fraud investigations
◉ SII. Answer: This is a system of records of PSIs conducted by OPM
◉ Scope. Answer: This refers to when adjudicators must ensure that
an investigation meets the minimum timeframe and element
requirements before reviewing the investigation.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ JAMS. Answer: This sub-system (used by adjudicators) and JCAVS
make up the JPAS system
◉ JPAS. Answer: A DoD system of record for personnel security
clearance information
◉ Scattered Castles. Answer: Intelligence Community (IC) Personnel
Security Database that verifies personnel security access and visit
certifications.
◉ Personnel Security Investigation (PSI). Answer: The DoD uses this
as the standard for the uniform collection of relevant and important
background information about an individual.
◉ Access. Answer: PSIs are used to determine the eligibility of an
individual for ___________ to classified information.
◉ Acceptance. Answer: PSIs are used to determine the eligibility of
an individual for ___________ or retention to the armed forces.
,◉ Assignment. Answer: PSIs are used to determine the eligibility of
an individual for ___________ or retention to sensitive duties.
◉ False. Answer: True or False: The DoD CAF is the only authority
who can grant an interim clearance.
◉ DoD CAF responsibilities. Answer: 1. Making adjudicative
decisions
2. The DoD CAF is a repository for investigative records
3. Initiating special investigations
4. The DoD CAF adjudicate by applying the whole person concept
◉ Designation of Sensitive Duties. Answer: Duties that have a great
impact on National Security
◉ Continuous Ēvaluation. Answer: This is used to monitor
employees for new information or changes that could affect their
status.
◉ Reinvestigation. Answer: This is part of the Continuous Ēvaluation
Program (CĒP). It is done at certain intervals based on duties or
access.
, ◉ True. Answer: True or False: Special access requirements are
designed to provide an additional layer of security to some of our
nation's most valuable assets.
◉ False. Threats and vulnerabilities are related but distinct. Threats
to national security exploit vulnerabilities.. Answer: True or False:
There is no difference between a threat and a vulnerability.
◉ Ē.O. 12968. Answer: The Ēxecutive Order (Ē.O.) that establishes a
uniform Personnel Security Program
◉ DoD 5200.2-R. Answer: Implements and maintains the DoD
personnel security policies and procedures
◉ USD(I) Memorandum, August 30, 2006. Answer: Defines the
Adjudicative Guidelines
◉ DCII. Answer: This is a system of records of fraud investigations
◉ SII. Answer: This is a system of records of PSIs conducted by OPM
◉ Scope. Answer: This refers to when adjudicators must ensure that
an investigation meets the minimum timeframe and element
requirements before reviewing the investigation.
