Section 4: COMSEC
_____ refers to measures and controls taken to deny unauthorized personnel information derived
from information systems of the United States Government related to national security and to
ensure the authenticity of such information systems. - ✔✔ correct answer Communications Security
(COMSEC)
_______ protection results from applying security measures to communications and information
systems generating, handling, storing, processing, or using classified or sensitive government or
government-derived information, the loss of which could adversely affect the national security
interest. - ✔✔ correct answer COMSEC
_____ is the component of COMSEC resulting from the application of measures designed to protect
transmissions from interception and exploitation by means other than crypto-analysis. - ✔✔ correct
answer Transmission Security (TRANSEC)
_____ is a capability that uses a process to preserve friendly essential secrecy by identifying,
controlling, and protecting critical information and indicators that would allow adversaries or
potential adversaries to identify and exploit friendly vulnerabilities that may lead to increased risk of
mission failure or the loss of life. - ✔✔ correct answer OPSEC
The desired effect of ______ is to influence the adversary's behavior and actions by reducing their
ability to collect and exploit critical information and indicators about friendly activities. - ✔✔ correct
answer Operations Security (OPSEC)
COMSEC users must maintain and familiarize themselves with correct procedures for operating
associated cryptographic equipment and devices utilizing applicable instructions including ______,
COMSEC Operations, which contains requirements for handling, safeguarding, and using COMSEC
material. - ✔✔ correct answer AFMAN 17-1302-O
One of the requirements outlined in AFMAN 17-1302-O is that users must complete and initial an AF
COMSEC _____ (COMSEC Account Daily Shift Inventory) upon receipt of an authenticator. - ✔✔
correct answer Form 16
Initialing the AF COMSEXC _____ means that inventory is completed and user accepts accountability.
- ✔✔ correct answer Form 16
A COMSEC _____ is the loss or misuse of COMSEC material. - ✔✔ correct answer compromise
, Section 4: COMSEC
Any compromise to the authenticator or any other COMSEC material must be reported to the
______. - ✔✔ correct answer COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO)
In what order is the chain of command for COMSEC?
A. CRO (COMSEC Reporting Officer)
B. WCO (Wing Cybersecurity Office)
C. User
D. KOAM (Key Operating Account Manager) - ✔✔ correct answer C. User
A. CRO
D. KOAM
B. WCO
What does authorized access for COMSEC intale? - ✔✔ correct answer 1. Citizens with appropriate
clearance
2. Classified material requires a clearance equal to the material.
3. Unclassified material requires a need-to-know
4. Escort situations
______ is the part of COMSEC that results from using all physical measures necessary to safeguard
COMSEC material from access by unauthorized personnel. - ✔✔ correct answer Physical Security
Do not destroy traditional COMSEC aids before their ______ unless proper disposition instructions
have been received. - ✔✔ correct answer supersession date
Destroy superseded keying material designated CRYPTO as soon as the crypto period expires or in
accordance with the equipment's operating instruction but no later than _____ after supersession. -
✔✔ correct answer 12 hours
The authorized methods for routinely destroying ______ COMSEC aids are burning, pulverizing,
chopping, high security crosscut shredding, and pulping. - ✔✔ correct answer paper
Destroy ______ COMSEC aids authorized for routine destruction by burning, chopping, pulverizing,
or chemical alteration. - ✔✔ correct answer non-paper
_____ refers to measures and controls taken to deny unauthorized personnel information derived
from information systems of the United States Government related to national security and to
ensure the authenticity of such information systems. - ✔✔ correct answer Communications Security
(COMSEC)
_______ protection results from applying security measures to communications and information
systems generating, handling, storing, processing, or using classified or sensitive government or
government-derived information, the loss of which could adversely affect the national security
interest. - ✔✔ correct answer COMSEC
_____ is the component of COMSEC resulting from the application of measures designed to protect
transmissions from interception and exploitation by means other than crypto-analysis. - ✔✔ correct
answer Transmission Security (TRANSEC)
_____ is a capability that uses a process to preserve friendly essential secrecy by identifying,
controlling, and protecting critical information and indicators that would allow adversaries or
potential adversaries to identify and exploit friendly vulnerabilities that may lead to increased risk of
mission failure or the loss of life. - ✔✔ correct answer OPSEC
The desired effect of ______ is to influence the adversary's behavior and actions by reducing their
ability to collect and exploit critical information and indicators about friendly activities. - ✔✔ correct
answer Operations Security (OPSEC)
COMSEC users must maintain and familiarize themselves with correct procedures for operating
associated cryptographic equipment and devices utilizing applicable instructions including ______,
COMSEC Operations, which contains requirements for handling, safeguarding, and using COMSEC
material. - ✔✔ correct answer AFMAN 17-1302-O
One of the requirements outlined in AFMAN 17-1302-O is that users must complete and initial an AF
COMSEC _____ (COMSEC Account Daily Shift Inventory) upon receipt of an authenticator. - ✔✔
correct answer Form 16
Initialing the AF COMSEXC _____ means that inventory is completed and user accepts accountability.
- ✔✔ correct answer Form 16
A COMSEC _____ is the loss or misuse of COMSEC material. - ✔✔ correct answer compromise
, Section 4: COMSEC
Any compromise to the authenticator or any other COMSEC material must be reported to the
______. - ✔✔ correct answer COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO)
In what order is the chain of command for COMSEC?
A. CRO (COMSEC Reporting Officer)
B. WCO (Wing Cybersecurity Office)
C. User
D. KOAM (Key Operating Account Manager) - ✔✔ correct answer C. User
A. CRO
D. KOAM
B. WCO
What does authorized access for COMSEC intale? - ✔✔ correct answer 1. Citizens with appropriate
clearance
2. Classified material requires a clearance equal to the material.
3. Unclassified material requires a need-to-know
4. Escort situations
______ is the part of COMSEC that results from using all physical measures necessary to safeguard
COMSEC material from access by unauthorized personnel. - ✔✔ correct answer Physical Security
Do not destroy traditional COMSEC aids before their ______ unless proper disposition instructions
have been received. - ✔✔ correct answer supersession date
Destroy superseded keying material designated CRYPTO as soon as the crypto period expires or in
accordance with the equipment's operating instruction but no later than _____ after supersession. -
✔✔ correct answer 12 hours
The authorized methods for routinely destroying ______ COMSEC aids are burning, pulverizing,
chopping, high security crosscut shredding, and pulping. - ✔✔ correct answer paper
Destroy ______ COMSEC aids authorized for routine destruction by burning, chopping, pulverizing,
or chemical alteration. - ✔✔ correct answer non-paper
