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SAP SPO Training Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
DODM 5205.07 Vol. 2 Answer: Assigns responsibilities and provides
security procedures for personnel security for DOD SAPs
5 roles in the SAP Nomination Process Answer: 1. Requestor
2. SPO
3. PSO
4. SAPCO
5. AAA
Requestor Answer: Responsible for initiating the process by completing
the Program Access Request (PAR), and providing justification to grant
access to a SAP
Justification must address why access is required by establishing need-
to-know (NTK) and the nominated individual's material contribution to
the SAP. The requestor must be briefed into the program for which the
nominee is requesting access
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SPO Answer: SAP Personnel Security Official
Must first be designated in writing by a Cognizant Authority (CA)
SAPCO, Oversight Authority (OA) SAPCO, or their designee while also
completing the requisite training
Once designated, it is the SPO's responsibility to ensure the
information contained in the requestor's PAR package is complete and
accurate
Once the SP is satisfied with the information contained in the PAR
package, they will make an initial eligibility determination and/or
recommendation.
May not disqualify a candidate for SAP access, but may recommend
additional review to the PSO
PSO Answer: Program Security Officer
Must be designated by the CA SAPCO
Responsibility to evaluate the SPO's access eligibility recommendation
and any additional information the nominated individual provides "yes"
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answers to on their SAP Pre-Screening Questionnaire (PSQ) if an
additional review is necessary
Following the evaluation of the individual's PAR package and the SPO's
recommendation, the PSO will either concur or non-concur to the
granting of access to the SAP for the nominated individual
Responsibility of both SPO and PSO Answer: Should there be any
previously unreported derogatory information revealed in response to
the PSQ, they will refer the nominee to their cognizant Specialty
Security Officer (SSO) or Security Manager (SM) in order to report that
information through appropriate channels to the DOD Consolidated
Adjudication Facility (CAF)
SAPCO Answer: SAP Central Office
Exercises and delegates Access Approval Authority (AAA) when
necessary, as determined by the DOD Component head. Will exercise
AAA for nominated individuals who do not meet the nominations and
eligibility criteria
Will evaluate the information contained in a Letter of Compelling Need
(LOCN) if one is required for the nomination package. Also responsible
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SAP SPO Training Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
DODM 5205.07 Vol. 2 Answer: Assigns responsibilities and provides
security procedures for personnel security for DOD SAPs
5 roles in the SAP Nomination Process Answer: 1. Requestor
2. SPO
3. PSO
4. SAPCO
5. AAA
Requestor Answer: Responsible for initiating the process by completing
the Program Access Request (PAR), and providing justification to grant
access to a SAP
Justification must address why access is required by establishing need-
to-know (NTK) and the nominated individual's material contribution to
the SAP. The requestor must be briefed into the program for which the
nominee is requesting access
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SPO Answer: SAP Personnel Security Official
Must first be designated in writing by a Cognizant Authority (CA)
SAPCO, Oversight Authority (OA) SAPCO, or their designee while also
completing the requisite training
Once designated, it is the SPO's responsibility to ensure the
information contained in the requestor's PAR package is complete and
accurate
Once the SP is satisfied with the information contained in the PAR
package, they will make an initial eligibility determination and/or
recommendation.
May not disqualify a candidate for SAP access, but may recommend
additional review to the PSO
PSO Answer: Program Security Officer
Must be designated by the CA SAPCO
Responsibility to evaluate the SPO's access eligibility recommendation
and any additional information the nominated individual provides "yes"
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answers to on their SAP Pre-Screening Questionnaire (PSQ) if an
additional review is necessary
Following the evaluation of the individual's PAR package and the SPO's
recommendation, the PSO will either concur or non-concur to the
granting of access to the SAP for the nominated individual
Responsibility of both SPO and PSO Answer: Should there be any
previously unreported derogatory information revealed in response to
the PSQ, they will refer the nominee to their cognizant Specialty
Security Officer (SSO) or Security Manager (SM) in order to report that
information through appropriate channels to the DOD Consolidated
Adjudication Facility (CAF)
SAPCO Answer: SAP Central Office
Exercises and delegates Access Approval Authority (AAA) when
necessary, as determined by the DOD Component head. Will exercise
AAA for nominated individuals who do not meet the nominations and
eligibility criteria
Will evaluate the information contained in a Letter of Compelling Need
(LOCN) if one is required for the nomination package. Also responsible
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