CDSE STEPP PARSEC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+

CDSE STEPP PARSEC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+ The Personnel Security Program (PSP) comprehensive investigative background process applies to which of the following persons? Select all that apply. DOD contractors Persons who require access to classified information or who are assigned to national security sensitive duties Members of the Armed Forces Identify the functions of the Hatch Act of 1939. Select all that apply. both It limits certain political activities of federal employees. and It ensures Federal employees receive advancement based on merit rather than political affiliation. and more Which Executive Order has the following function: Transferred primary responsibility for federal government background investigations from OPM to DOD. E.O. 13869 Which document established standard requirements for conducting federal background investigations according to a five-tiered model? not DODM 5200.02 National security position designations are based on which of the following? Select all that apply. Duties by which the occupant could bring about an adverse effect on national security Access to classified information Which of the following best describes "national security eligibility?" A favorable determination for access to classified information or assignment to a national security sensitive position prior to granting access Identify responsibilities for which critical-sensitive designation applies. Select all that apply. . National security policy-making or policy-determining positions not Unique intelligence-related information Individuals requiring access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) in the performance of their duties may require which of the following A more extensive national security background investigation National security eligibility grants access to classified information. False Circumstances may arise where an urgent operational or contractual exigency exists for cleared DOD personnel to have one-time or short-duration access to classified information at a higher level than authorized by the existing eligibility level True Match each FIS tier to its description. critical tier 5 non-sensitive, low risk tier 1 non-sensitive, moderate risk tier 2 non-critical-sensitive tier 3 John's preliminary background investigation flagged a potential issue that requires resolution before his investigation can be finalized. What needs to occur before John's background investigation can be adjudicated? not Intervention by John's DOD organization The adjudicative process is: not used to investigate and clear federal civilian employees and military personnel for access to special compartmented information. Identify the purpose for "Continuous Evaluation" (CE). To assure the ongoing trustworthiness of an individual, even after reaching a personnel security determination The Continuous Evaluation process supplements scheduled periodic reinvestigations of all cleared persons. True Which of the following issues may draw attention in the Continuous Evaluation (CE) process for a person with national security eligibility? Select all that apply. Physical altercations or significant destruction of U.S. Government property and An incident or behavior that will be reported to the Military Department CI Organization and An abrupt and significant change in an individual's appearance or behavior suggesting impaired judgment or stability Identify Security Specialist responsibilities. Select all that apply. Evaluate information for Temporary (or Interim) National Security Eligibility Train personnel on requirements for the Personnel Security Program In your role as a Security Specialist, you learn that John often fails to place security sensitive documents in a safe, secure, locked location at the end of the day. John's actions represent which of the reportable actions: An unwillingness to comply with rules and regulations or to cooperate with security requirements Individuals who have access to classified information or hold a sensitive position must follow strict reporting requirements for what primary reason? To recognize and avoid personal behaviors and activities that may adversely affect continued national security eligibility True/False. Annual or refresher briefings are unnecessary for those personnel who have had no security violations in a 12-month period. False Identify the function of Executive Order 13467. Select all that apply. Authorizes continuous evaluation of personnel who hold an active security clearance. Designates the Director of National Intelligence as the "Security Executive Agent" with responsibility over security and public trust clearance processing. What was the prevailing means of appointing federal employees prior to the Civil Service Act of 1883? not the civil service system Match each statement with its applicable security policy. Establishes requirements for conducting background investigations for the five-tiered investigative model. = Federal Investigative Standards Serves as the mandatory Personnel Security Program document for use by all DOD components. != EO13467 Authorizes continuous evaluation of personnel who hold active security clearances. != SEAD 6 Establishes policy and requirements for the CE of individuals and modernizes the background investigation process by maximizing automated records checks. != DOD Manual 5200.02 Establishes security requirements for government employment. != EO13467 Match each position designation with an accurate statement. Special-sensitive = Civilian positions that the DOD Component head determines to be at a higher level than critical-sensitive due to its special requirements Non-sensitive = Positions that pose no potentially adverse effect on national security Noncritical-sensitive = Positions not requiring eligibility for access to classified information, but having potential to cause significant or serious damage Critical-sensitive = National security policy-making or policy-determining positions When may personnel who are employed by or serving in a military, civilian, contractor, or consultant capacity be considered for national security eligibility? Only when eligibility is required for a lawful and authorized government purpose in connection with official duties Select a circumstance where interim national security eligibility may be approved prior to granting access to sensitive information. An employee completed the SF-86, a proper national security investigation has been opened, and a favorable NAC is returned. The Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) is a five-tiered investigative model developed in accordance with Executive Order 13467. True Which of the following statements are true concerning the Federal Investigative Standards (FIS)? Select all that apply. Each higher level of investigation requires use of the Expandable Focused Investigative model. Decides eligibility for logical and physical access to Federal Government controlled facilities and information systems for HSPD-12 credentialing The FIS model facilitates the use of automation. ____________ provides guidelines for determining eligibility for access to classified information or assignment to sensitive duties. not DODM 5200.02 True/False. The ultimate responsibility for maintaining national security eligibility rests with the organization's Security Specialist. False Who is responsible for Continuous Evaluation (CE) and reinvestigations? Select all that apply. Individuals Coworkers Security Specialists Supervisors Security Specialists report unfavorable information that meets reportable behavior guidelines to which of the following entities? Select all that apply. Counter Intelligence supporting activity Law enforcement agency The supporting adjudication facility