SAPPC Certification Study Guide (New
2026/ 2027 Update) Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
List three factors that should be considered when determining position sensitivity? -
Correct answer • Level of Access to Classified Information
• IT level needed
• Duties associated with position
List three individuals in the personnel security investigation (PSI) process and
describe their roles? - Correct answer • FSO/Security Manager/Human Resource
Officer: Initiates, Reviews, Forwards investigation to investigation
service provider (ISP)
• Subject: Completes forms and provides additional information if required
• Investigator: Conducts PSI
• Adjudicator: Determines eligibility for National Security access
,Describe the function of e-QIP in the personnel security program (PSP)? - Correct
answer • Initiate investigations
• Complete forms
• Forward forms to ISP
List three factors that a security professional should consider before requesting a
Limited Access Authority (LAA)? - Correct answer • Can a U.S. citizen perform the
duties
• Is classified access limited to Secret or Confidential
• Does the person possess a rare or unusual skill or expertise
List the five steps in the DoD risk management model? - Correct answer Assess
Assets
Assess Threats
Assess Vulnerabilities
Assess Risks
Determine Countermeasures
,Identify the three core components of the risk assessment process? - Correct answer
Asset Criticality
Threat Assessment
Vulnerability Assessment
What is the difference between physical security surveys and physical security
inspections? - Correct answer A physical security survey is a formal, recorded
assessment of an Installation's overall security program; whereas a physical security
inspection is a formal, recorded compliance of physical procedures and measures
implemented by a unit or activity to protect its assets.
Who makes the determination of when physical security surveys and inspections are
required? - Correct answer DoD Component Commanders.
Explain why access control measures are contingent on threat levels? - Correct
answer Based on threat levels, commanders or directors are responsible for
enhancing access control measures to their installations and facilities.
, Explain how visitor identification control methods are used to effectively control
access to facilities? - Correct answer Ensure only authorized personnel and materials
enter and exit from an installation or facility by identifying, verifying, and
authenticating.
Contractors visiting the facility do not require check-in at the front desk if they have a
Common Access Card (CAC) because other control measures will be in place
throughout the facility? True or False - Correct answer False
Hinge pins that are located on the exterior side of emergency exit doors in the SAPF
must be spot welded or have set screws installed to prevent removal of the door? True
or False - Correct answer True
Which of the following man-made barriers could be an appropriate measure to impede
vehicle passage between the parking lot and the building? - Correct answer Bollard or
Berm
Standard Form 702 is (SF-702)? - Correct answer Security Container Check Sheet
2026/ 2027 Update) Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
List three factors that should be considered when determining position sensitivity? -
Correct answer • Level of Access to Classified Information
• IT level needed
• Duties associated with position
List three individuals in the personnel security investigation (PSI) process and
describe their roles? - Correct answer • FSO/Security Manager/Human Resource
Officer: Initiates, Reviews, Forwards investigation to investigation
service provider (ISP)
• Subject: Completes forms and provides additional information if required
• Investigator: Conducts PSI
• Adjudicator: Determines eligibility for National Security access
,Describe the function of e-QIP in the personnel security program (PSP)? - Correct
answer • Initiate investigations
• Complete forms
• Forward forms to ISP
List three factors that a security professional should consider before requesting a
Limited Access Authority (LAA)? - Correct answer • Can a U.S. citizen perform the
duties
• Is classified access limited to Secret or Confidential
• Does the person possess a rare or unusual skill or expertise
List the five steps in the DoD risk management model? - Correct answer Assess
Assets
Assess Threats
Assess Vulnerabilities
Assess Risks
Determine Countermeasures
,Identify the three core components of the risk assessment process? - Correct answer
Asset Criticality
Threat Assessment
Vulnerability Assessment
What is the difference between physical security surveys and physical security
inspections? - Correct answer A physical security survey is a formal, recorded
assessment of an Installation's overall security program; whereas a physical security
inspection is a formal, recorded compliance of physical procedures and measures
implemented by a unit or activity to protect its assets.
Who makes the determination of when physical security surveys and inspections are
required? - Correct answer DoD Component Commanders.
Explain why access control measures are contingent on threat levels? - Correct
answer Based on threat levels, commanders or directors are responsible for
enhancing access control measures to their installations and facilities.
, Explain how visitor identification control methods are used to effectively control
access to facilities? - Correct answer Ensure only authorized personnel and materials
enter and exit from an installation or facility by identifying, verifying, and
authenticating.
Contractors visiting the facility do not require check-in at the front desk if they have a
Common Access Card (CAC) because other control measures will be in place
throughout the facility? True or False - Correct answer False
Hinge pins that are located on the exterior side of emergency exit doors in the SAPF
must be spot welded or have set screws installed to prevent removal of the door? True
or False - Correct answer True
Which of the following man-made barriers could be an appropriate measure to impede
vehicle passage between the parking lot and the building? - Correct answer Bollard or
Berm
Standard Form 702 is (SF-702)? - Correct answer Security Container Check Sheet
