NISP EXAM 3 ACTUAL SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which adjudicative technique(s) is/are employed to ensure a
review is conducted that is fair and free of bias?
Answer: The whole person concept X
◉ Maintaining accurate records, conducting security briefings, and
reporting required information are all part of managing a Personnel
Security Program (PSP).
Answer: TRUE
◉ If a contractor facility has an FCL at the Secret level, then what is
the highest level of classified access an employee receiving an initial
PCL could be granted?
Answer: Secret
◉ Only the DoD CAF can grant and/or deny eligibility.
Answer: TRUE
, ◉ A personnel security clearance eligibility determination issued by
one agency cannot be accepted by another agency even if the
determination is based on a current investigation of sufficient scope.
Answer: FALSE
◉ If an unfavorable adjudicative determination is made by the DoD
CAF, the applicant may appeal the determination to whom?
Answer: DOHA
◉ The ________________ develops and implements a facility's security
program
Answer: FSO
◉ After the applicant has completed the SF-86 and provided both
signed release forms to the FSO, the FSO reviews the applicant's
security package for what reason?
Answer: To ensure it is adequate and complete
◉ Which investigation type is required for a reinvestigation for a
Secret clearance?
Answer: Tier 3R
◉ When is an applicant required to submit fingerprints in addition
to his/her security application?
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Which adjudicative technique(s) is/are employed to ensure a
review is conducted that is fair and free of bias?
Answer: The whole person concept X
◉ Maintaining accurate records, conducting security briefings, and
reporting required information are all part of managing a Personnel
Security Program (PSP).
Answer: TRUE
◉ If a contractor facility has an FCL at the Secret level, then what is
the highest level of classified access an employee receiving an initial
PCL could be granted?
Answer: Secret
◉ Only the DoD CAF can grant and/or deny eligibility.
Answer: TRUE
, ◉ A personnel security clearance eligibility determination issued by
one agency cannot be accepted by another agency even if the
determination is based on a current investigation of sufficient scope.
Answer: FALSE
◉ If an unfavorable adjudicative determination is made by the DoD
CAF, the applicant may appeal the determination to whom?
Answer: DOHA
◉ The ________________ develops and implements a facility's security
program
Answer: FSO
◉ After the applicant has completed the SF-86 and provided both
signed release forms to the FSO, the FSO reviews the applicant's
security package for what reason?
Answer: To ensure it is adequate and complete
◉ Which investigation type is required for a reinvestigation for a
Secret clearance?
Answer: Tier 3R
◉ When is an applicant required to submit fingerprints in addition
to his/her security application?
