SFPC TEST ACTUAL EXAM LATEST 2024/2025 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED
A++
Capability - ANSWER Facilitating method to implement a course of action.
SF-703 - ANSWER Cover sheet for top secret documents.
SF-704 - ANSWER Cover sheet for secret documents.
SF-705 - ANSWER Cover sheet for confidential documents.
SF-701 - ANSWER Activity security checklist.
SF-702 - ANSWER Security container check sheet.
Violation - ANSWER Occurs when any knowing, willful, or negligent action
that could reasonably be expected to result in an unauthorized disclosure
of classified information.
Infraction - ANSWER Security indecent involving failure to comply with E.O.
13526.
Unauthorized Disclosure - ANSWER A communication or physical transfer
of classified information to an unauthorized recipient.
Actual compromise - ANSWER Unauthorized disclosure of classified
information.
Potential compromise - ANSWER The possibility of compromise could exist
but it is not known with certainty.
Initial orientation briefing - ANSWER Before any personnel are allowed
access to any classified information, they must be briefed on various
aspect of the information security program.
Indoctrination breifings - ANSWER Briefings provided to individuals who
are authorized access to special types of classified information.
,Debriefs - ANSWER When a cleared person no longer needs access to
classified information, they will receive a debriefing.
Courier Briefings - ANSWER Provided to cleared personnel who will be
escorting, hand carrying, or serving as a courier for classified material.
NATO briefings - ANSWER Briefings are only provided to personnel who
have a validated need to work with NATO classified information.
Foreign travel briefings - ANSWER Provided to personnel who will be
traveling to foreign countries.
Attestation Briefings - ANSWER For contractors who require indoc. into
SAP
Physical Security - ANSWER Part of Security concerned with active, as
well as passive measures, designed to deter intruders, prevent
unauthorized access and protect assets.
Security-in-depth - ANSWER Consists of layered security and
complementary security controls sufficient to deter, detect and document
unauthorized entry and movement within the facility.
Point security - ANSWER Protecting a specific asset.
Area Security - ANSWER Protecting an entire area.
Intrusion detection system (IDS) - ANSWER Purpose is to deter, detect,
document, and deny or delay intrusion.
Access control system - ANSWER process to ensure that only authorized
personnel are allowed into a designated area.
Glare Projection - ANSWER This method is intended to make the inside of
a projected area difficult to see from outside the protected area.
Controlled Lighting - ANSWER This method is intended to limit the width of
the lighted strip outside the perimeter of a protected area so as not to
interfere with adjoining property, nearby highways, railroads, navigable
waters, or airports.
,Surface lighting - ANSWER This method is intended to display a silhouette
of any person passing between the light source and the building or to show
the contrast of a person inside the building.
Enclaving - ANSWER designating islands a high security within a sea of
moderate security
Administrative Judge - ANSWER During due process, military and civilian
personnel may request an in-person appearance before this individual
ANACI - ANSWER Initial investigation for civilians: Noncritical-sensitive
positions, Confidential and Secret clearance eligibility, IT-II duties
Continuous Evaluation - ANSWER Used to monitor employees for new
information or changes that could affect their status
DCII - ANSWER System of record for fraud investigations
DOHA - ANSWER Administrative due process for contractor personnel
e-QIP - ANSWER System used to update personal information on a
personnel security questionnaire. Used to fill out initial SF-86 as well as for
re-investigations
JAMS - ANSWER Sub-system used by adjudicators. Makes up JPAS
system along with JCAVS
JCAVS - ANSWER System used by security managers to communicate
with the DoD CAF
JPAS - ANSWER DoD system of record for personnel security clearance
information
Personnel Security Investigation (PSI) - ANSWER First phase of the
security clearance process. DoD uses this as the standard for the uniform
collection of relevant and important background information about an
individual
, PSAB/Appeal Board - ANSWER Board that makes the final appeal
determination for all personnel
NAC - ANSWER Fingerprint portion of a PSI
National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) - ANSWER Initial background
inquiry for civilians and contractors in nonsensitive positions, low risk,
HSPD-12 credentialing
National Agency Check with Law and Credit - ANSWER Initial legal and
credit for military and contractors: Secret or Confidential clearance
eligibility, all military accessions and appointments, IT-II Duties, IT-III Duties
(military only)
Reinvestigation - ANSWER Part of the continuous evaluation program
(CEP). It is done at certain intervals based on duties or access.
Scattered Castles - ANSWER Intelligence Community (IC) Personnel
Security Database that verifies personnel security access and visit
certifications
SII - ANSWER System of records for PSIs conducted by OPM
SSBI - ANSWER Initial investigation for military, contractors, and civilians:
Special-Sensitive positions, Critical-Sensitive positions, LAA, Top-Secret
Clearance eligibility, IT-I Duties
Statement of Reasons (SOR) - ANSWER Provides a comprehensive and
detailed written explanation of a preliminary unfavorable adjudicative
determination
32 CFR Parts 2001 & 2003,
"Classified National Security
Information; Final Rule" - ANSWER Information Security Oversight Office
(ISOO) document that governs the DoD Information Security Program
Chapter 8 (NISPOM) - ANSWER Reference dictating that a government
contractor working on a contractor-owned system at a contractor facility
must follow the listed security provisions
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED
A++
Capability - ANSWER Facilitating method to implement a course of action.
SF-703 - ANSWER Cover sheet for top secret documents.
SF-704 - ANSWER Cover sheet for secret documents.
SF-705 - ANSWER Cover sheet for confidential documents.
SF-701 - ANSWER Activity security checklist.
SF-702 - ANSWER Security container check sheet.
Violation - ANSWER Occurs when any knowing, willful, or negligent action
that could reasonably be expected to result in an unauthorized disclosure
of classified information.
Infraction - ANSWER Security indecent involving failure to comply with E.O.
13526.
Unauthorized Disclosure - ANSWER A communication or physical transfer
of classified information to an unauthorized recipient.
Actual compromise - ANSWER Unauthorized disclosure of classified
information.
Potential compromise - ANSWER The possibility of compromise could exist
but it is not known with certainty.
Initial orientation briefing - ANSWER Before any personnel are allowed
access to any classified information, they must be briefed on various
aspect of the information security program.
Indoctrination breifings - ANSWER Briefings provided to individuals who
are authorized access to special types of classified information.
,Debriefs - ANSWER When a cleared person no longer needs access to
classified information, they will receive a debriefing.
Courier Briefings - ANSWER Provided to cleared personnel who will be
escorting, hand carrying, or serving as a courier for classified material.
NATO briefings - ANSWER Briefings are only provided to personnel who
have a validated need to work with NATO classified information.
Foreign travel briefings - ANSWER Provided to personnel who will be
traveling to foreign countries.
Attestation Briefings - ANSWER For contractors who require indoc. into
SAP
Physical Security - ANSWER Part of Security concerned with active, as
well as passive measures, designed to deter intruders, prevent
unauthorized access and protect assets.
Security-in-depth - ANSWER Consists of layered security and
complementary security controls sufficient to deter, detect and document
unauthorized entry and movement within the facility.
Point security - ANSWER Protecting a specific asset.
Area Security - ANSWER Protecting an entire area.
Intrusion detection system (IDS) - ANSWER Purpose is to deter, detect,
document, and deny or delay intrusion.
Access control system - ANSWER process to ensure that only authorized
personnel are allowed into a designated area.
Glare Projection - ANSWER This method is intended to make the inside of
a projected area difficult to see from outside the protected area.
Controlled Lighting - ANSWER This method is intended to limit the width of
the lighted strip outside the perimeter of a protected area so as not to
interfere with adjoining property, nearby highways, railroads, navigable
waters, or airports.
,Surface lighting - ANSWER This method is intended to display a silhouette
of any person passing between the light source and the building or to show
the contrast of a person inside the building.
Enclaving - ANSWER designating islands a high security within a sea of
moderate security
Administrative Judge - ANSWER During due process, military and civilian
personnel may request an in-person appearance before this individual
ANACI - ANSWER Initial investigation for civilians: Noncritical-sensitive
positions, Confidential and Secret clearance eligibility, IT-II duties
Continuous Evaluation - ANSWER Used to monitor employees for new
information or changes that could affect their status
DCII - ANSWER System of record for fraud investigations
DOHA - ANSWER Administrative due process for contractor personnel
e-QIP - ANSWER System used to update personal information on a
personnel security questionnaire. Used to fill out initial SF-86 as well as for
re-investigations
JAMS - ANSWER Sub-system used by adjudicators. Makes up JPAS
system along with JCAVS
JCAVS - ANSWER System used by security managers to communicate
with the DoD CAF
JPAS - ANSWER DoD system of record for personnel security clearance
information
Personnel Security Investigation (PSI) - ANSWER First phase of the
security clearance process. DoD uses this as the standard for the uniform
collection of relevant and important background information about an
individual
, PSAB/Appeal Board - ANSWER Board that makes the final appeal
determination for all personnel
NAC - ANSWER Fingerprint portion of a PSI
National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) - ANSWER Initial background
inquiry for civilians and contractors in nonsensitive positions, low risk,
HSPD-12 credentialing
National Agency Check with Law and Credit - ANSWER Initial legal and
credit for military and contractors: Secret or Confidential clearance
eligibility, all military accessions and appointments, IT-II Duties, IT-III Duties
(military only)
Reinvestigation - ANSWER Part of the continuous evaluation program
(CEP). It is done at certain intervals based on duties or access.
Scattered Castles - ANSWER Intelligence Community (IC) Personnel
Security Database that verifies personnel security access and visit
certifications
SII - ANSWER System of records for PSIs conducted by OPM
SSBI - ANSWER Initial investigation for military, contractors, and civilians:
Special-Sensitive positions, Critical-Sensitive positions, LAA, Top-Secret
Clearance eligibility, IT-I Duties
Statement of Reasons (SOR) - ANSWER Provides a comprehensive and
detailed written explanation of a preliminary unfavorable adjudicative
determination
32 CFR Parts 2001 & 2003,
"Classified National Security
Information; Final Rule" - ANSWER Information Security Oversight Office
(ISOO) document that governs the DoD Information Security Program
Chapter 8 (NISPOM) - ANSWER Reference dictating that a government
contractor working on a contractor-owned system at a contractor facility
must follow the listed security provisions
