DCSA SPeD,Physical Security Certification
(PSC) With Correct Answers
Describe the purpose of 5200.08-R - ANSWER The regulation implements DoD policies
and provides minimum standards for the
physical protection of DoD personnel,
installations, operations, and related
resources.
List the nine capabilities a
security system must provide to
achieve Security-in-Depth - ANSWER • Deter
• Detect
• Identify
• Track
• Assess
• Record
• Communicate
• Delay
• Respond
Briefly describe the elements of a
restricted area. - ANSWER An area in which there are
special restrictive measures employed to prevent
,or minimize incursions and/or interference, or
where special security measures are employed
to prevent unauthorized entry. Restricted areas
must be authorized by the installation/activity
commander/director, properly posted, and
employ physical security measures.
What are some of the
considerations a physical security
professional should take into
account for controlling access? - ANSWER • Escort qualifications, responsibilities, and
authorizations
• Sponsorship qualifications, responsibilities, and
authorizations
• Access privileges at each security level and each
FPCON
• Mission-essential employee designation, if
applicable
• Emergency response designation, if applicable
• Day and time designation for access
• Locations authorized for access
What must occur for an individual
to be provided access without an
escort? - ANSWER The individual must have been identity proofed
, and favorably vetted in accordance with
applicable regulations.
At minimum, what should
inspections of Arms,
Ammunition, and Explosives
(AA&E) storage facilities
include? - ANSWER • Review physical security measures and policy
compliance
• Review existing deviations from policy
• Review suitability and screening of personnel
with access to AA&E
• Review inventory and accountability
procedures
• Facility design and construction
Which federal specification
defines the manufacturing
requirements for armory vault
doors and security vault doors? - ANSWER Federal Specification AA-D-600D, Door, Vault,
Security.
What is the central and
overriding objective for nuclear
security? - ANSWER The denial of unauthorized access, as outlined
(PSC) With Correct Answers
Describe the purpose of 5200.08-R - ANSWER The regulation implements DoD policies
and provides minimum standards for the
physical protection of DoD personnel,
installations, operations, and related
resources.
List the nine capabilities a
security system must provide to
achieve Security-in-Depth - ANSWER • Deter
• Detect
• Identify
• Track
• Assess
• Record
• Communicate
• Delay
• Respond
Briefly describe the elements of a
restricted area. - ANSWER An area in which there are
special restrictive measures employed to prevent
,or minimize incursions and/or interference, or
where special security measures are employed
to prevent unauthorized entry. Restricted areas
must be authorized by the installation/activity
commander/director, properly posted, and
employ physical security measures.
What are some of the
considerations a physical security
professional should take into
account for controlling access? - ANSWER • Escort qualifications, responsibilities, and
authorizations
• Sponsorship qualifications, responsibilities, and
authorizations
• Access privileges at each security level and each
FPCON
• Mission-essential employee designation, if
applicable
• Emergency response designation, if applicable
• Day and time designation for access
• Locations authorized for access
What must occur for an individual
to be provided access without an
escort? - ANSWER The individual must have been identity proofed
, and favorably vetted in accordance with
applicable regulations.
At minimum, what should
inspections of Arms,
Ammunition, and Explosives
(AA&E) storage facilities
include? - ANSWER • Review physical security measures and policy
compliance
• Review existing deviations from policy
• Review suitability and screening of personnel
with access to AA&E
• Review inventory and accountability
procedures
• Facility design and construction
Which federal specification
defines the manufacturing
requirements for armory vault
doors and security vault doors? - ANSWER Federal Specification AA-D-600D, Door, Vault,
Security.
What is the central and
overriding objective for nuclear
security? - ANSWER The denial of unauthorized access, as outlined
