SFPC EXAM PREP ACTUAL 2026 QUESTIONS
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What are the 5 elements of 1. Designation
PERSEC? 2. Investigation
3. Adjudication
4. Reinvestigation
5. Continuous Evaluation
What is the 5 criteria adjudicators 1. Honesty
use when determining eligibility for 2. Reliability
a security clearance? 3. Character
4. Loyalty
5. Trustworthiness
Define continuous evaluation uninterrupted assessment of an individual for
retention of a security clearance eligibility or a
continuing assignment to sensitive duties
, What does the Continuous Monitors employees for new information or
Evaluation Program (CEP) do? changes since the last investigation or
reinvestigation
What the prerequisites for interim 1. Valid need for access
clearance eligibility? 2. Favorable review of SF-86
3. All minimum requirements are met
What are the 4 civilian personnel 1. Special-sensitive
designations? 2. Critical-sensitive
3. Noncritical-sensitive
4. Nonsensitive
What are special-sensitive Civilian position with potential for inestimable
positions? damage to NS or inestimable adverse impact to
the efficiency of the DoD/Military; consists of
SCI, SAP, or positions the DoD component head
determines to be at a higher level of security
What are critical-sensitive A civilian NS position that has the potential to
positions? cause exceptionally grave damage to NS;
consists of TOP SECRET duties, fiduciary duties or
designation from DoD component head
What are noncritical sensitive A civilian NS position with the potential to cause
positions? significant or serious damage to NS; consists of
positions requiring access to
CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET info
Define the Hatch Act of 1939 Established the initial guidelines for personnel
security - requiring employees to pledge
allegiance to the US
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Terms in this set (74)
What are the 5 elements of 1. Designation
PERSEC? 2. Investigation
3. Adjudication
4. Reinvestigation
5. Continuous Evaluation
What is the 5 criteria adjudicators 1. Honesty
use when determining eligibility for 2. Reliability
a security clearance? 3. Character
4. Loyalty
5. Trustworthiness
Define continuous evaluation uninterrupted assessment of an individual for
retention of a security clearance eligibility or a
continuing assignment to sensitive duties
, What does the Continuous Monitors employees for new information or
Evaluation Program (CEP) do? changes since the last investigation or
reinvestigation
What the prerequisites for interim 1. Valid need for access
clearance eligibility? 2. Favorable review of SF-86
3. All minimum requirements are met
What are the 4 civilian personnel 1. Special-sensitive
designations? 2. Critical-sensitive
3. Noncritical-sensitive
4. Nonsensitive
What are special-sensitive Civilian position with potential for inestimable
positions? damage to NS or inestimable adverse impact to
the efficiency of the DoD/Military; consists of
SCI, SAP, or positions the DoD component head
determines to be at a higher level of security
What are critical-sensitive A civilian NS position that has the potential to
positions? cause exceptionally grave damage to NS;
consists of TOP SECRET duties, fiduciary duties or
designation from DoD component head
What are noncritical sensitive A civilian NS position with the potential to cause
positions? significant or serious damage to NS; consists of
positions requiring access to
CONFIDENTIAL/SECRET info
Define the Hatch Act of 1939 Established the initial guidelines for personnel
security - requiring employees to pledge
allegiance to the US
