Basic COMSEC Policies and Procedures
Poor COMSEC practices do not increase the probability of information being modified or used against us
by the enemy to gain leverage and/or INTEL on U.S. objectives. (U1-1.02) - Answer-True
What is the protective measure taken to ensure the authenticity of information? (U1-1.01) - Answer-
COMSEC
TEMPEST is a countermeasure of which of the following COMSEC Componet? (U1-1.03) - Answer-
Emission Security
What type of information is needed by an adversary to develop measures or tactics to increase their
ability to exploit our vulnerabilities? (U1-1.02) - Answer-Mission Critical Information
The use of COMSEC denies adversaries access to mission critical information and valuable intelligence
that could be used to provide a clear picture of our _______. (U1-1.02) - Answer-Dispositions,
Intentions, Weaknesses (All of the above)
What system is used to distribute, control, and safeguard COMSEC material? (U1-2.04) - Answer-CMCS
Which entity is responsible for the Administrative oversight of subordinate commands? (U1-2.05) -
Answer-Local Element
,What is the purpose of Tier 0? (U1-2.06) - Answer-Centralized key management for all forms of COMSEC
key
Who is the Commanding Officer's primary advisor on matters concerning the security and handling of
COMSEC material and the associated records, reports, and audits? (U1-2.07) - Answer-COMSEC Manager
What office is responsible for shipping ready for issue equipment for the Navy? (U1-2.05) - Answer-
CMIO
KAMs are not considered COMSEC related information. (U2-1.03) - Answer-False
KAO is short title identifier for a Cryptographic Operators manual. (U2-1.04) - Answer-True
What is the type of key that protects traffic on a circuit? (U2-1.01) - Answer-TEK
What does the first " A " represent in the following short title: AEAD 0000034354? (U2-1.02) - Answer-
Allied
After verifying a command's assigned mission and communications capabilities the _________
determine a command's authorized COMSEC material allowance. (U2-1.05) - Answer-CNO, CMC,
COGARD TISCOM, FLTCINCs, and/or ISICs
The primary difference between CONAUTH and CA/CMDAUTH is Traditional vs Modern Key. (U2-2.09) -
Answer-True
Command Authorities manage Modern Key Assets for a department, agency, or organization. (U2-2.09) -
Answer-True
, What type of message will a CONAUTH send to promulgate effective and supersession information? (U2-
2.08) - Answer-STATUS
How often must a COMSEC Account review their holdings to ensure a continuing need for the quantity
and all types of all COMSEC material held? (U2-1.06) - Answer-Annually
What type of accounts are Command Authorities responsible for establishing and managing? (U2-2.09) -
Answer-User Representatives
Ordering Closed Partition Keys requires a CF Form 1205 and a CF Form 1206. (U2-3.13) - Answer-True
Which of the following forms are required in order to establish a DAO code? (U2-3.11) - Answer-CF Form
1202
What tool is available for download to track Modern Key expiration? (U2-3.12) - Answer-Modern Key
Tracker
How is Modern key obtained? (U2-3.10) - Answer-Ordered from COMSEC Central Facility
A change in which of the following will justify an increase or decrease in an account's ROB level? (U2-
1.07) - Answer-Operational Requirements
Self-assessments must be conducted at least semi-annually. (U3-1.02) - Answer-True
Self-assessments must be maintained on file for how long? (U3-1.02) - Answer-2 years
How often must a Commanding Officer perform spot checks? (U3-1.01) - Answer-Quarterly
Poor COMSEC practices do not increase the probability of information being modified or used against us
by the enemy to gain leverage and/or INTEL on U.S. objectives. (U1-1.02) - Answer-True
What is the protective measure taken to ensure the authenticity of information? (U1-1.01) - Answer-
COMSEC
TEMPEST is a countermeasure of which of the following COMSEC Componet? (U1-1.03) - Answer-
Emission Security
What type of information is needed by an adversary to develop measures or tactics to increase their
ability to exploit our vulnerabilities? (U1-1.02) - Answer-Mission Critical Information
The use of COMSEC denies adversaries access to mission critical information and valuable intelligence
that could be used to provide a clear picture of our _______. (U1-1.02) - Answer-Dispositions,
Intentions, Weaknesses (All of the above)
What system is used to distribute, control, and safeguard COMSEC material? (U1-2.04) - Answer-CMCS
Which entity is responsible for the Administrative oversight of subordinate commands? (U1-2.05) -
Answer-Local Element
,What is the purpose of Tier 0? (U1-2.06) - Answer-Centralized key management for all forms of COMSEC
key
Who is the Commanding Officer's primary advisor on matters concerning the security and handling of
COMSEC material and the associated records, reports, and audits? (U1-2.07) - Answer-COMSEC Manager
What office is responsible for shipping ready for issue equipment for the Navy? (U1-2.05) - Answer-
CMIO
KAMs are not considered COMSEC related information. (U2-1.03) - Answer-False
KAO is short title identifier for a Cryptographic Operators manual. (U2-1.04) - Answer-True
What is the type of key that protects traffic on a circuit? (U2-1.01) - Answer-TEK
What does the first " A " represent in the following short title: AEAD 0000034354? (U2-1.02) - Answer-
Allied
After verifying a command's assigned mission and communications capabilities the _________
determine a command's authorized COMSEC material allowance. (U2-1.05) - Answer-CNO, CMC,
COGARD TISCOM, FLTCINCs, and/or ISICs
The primary difference between CONAUTH and CA/CMDAUTH is Traditional vs Modern Key. (U2-2.09) -
Answer-True
Command Authorities manage Modern Key Assets for a department, agency, or organization. (U2-2.09) -
Answer-True
, What type of message will a CONAUTH send to promulgate effective and supersession information? (U2-
2.08) - Answer-STATUS
How often must a COMSEC Account review their holdings to ensure a continuing need for the quantity
and all types of all COMSEC material held? (U2-1.06) - Answer-Annually
What type of accounts are Command Authorities responsible for establishing and managing? (U2-2.09) -
Answer-User Representatives
Ordering Closed Partition Keys requires a CF Form 1205 and a CF Form 1206. (U2-3.13) - Answer-True
Which of the following forms are required in order to establish a DAO code? (U2-3.11) - Answer-CF Form
1202
What tool is available for download to track Modern Key expiration? (U2-3.12) - Answer-Modern Key
Tracker
How is Modern key obtained? (U2-3.10) - Answer-Ordered from COMSEC Central Facility
A change in which of the following will justify an increase or decrease in an account's ROB level? (U2-
1.07) - Answer-Operational Requirements
Self-assessments must be conducted at least semi-annually. (U3-1.02) - Answer-True
Self-assessments must be maintained on file for how long? (U3-1.02) - Answer-2 years
How often must a Commanding Officer perform spot checks? (U3-1.01) - Answer-Quarterly
