SFPC Comprehensive Exam Questions with Correct Answers

SFPC Comprehensive Exam Questions with Correct Answers Three main types of adjudications - Answer-National security, suitability, and Homeland Security Presidential Direction (HSPD-12) What is a suitability adjudication? - Answer-To determine suitability for federal employment General purpose of suitability investigation - Answer-Ensure individuals can carry out their dutions with integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness 5 main elements of the suitability process - Answer-1) Position designation, 2) preinvestigation, 2) investigation, 4) adjudication, and 5) reinvestigation What investigation tiers are used for suitability determinations? - Answer-1, 2, and 4 Tier 1 investigation - Answer-Low risk, nonsensitive, HSPD-12. SF-85. Tier 2 investigation - Answer-Nonsensitive, moderate risk public trust. SF-85P Tier 4 investigation - Answer-Nonsensitive, high risk public trust. SF-85P What investigations are used for national security positions? - Answer-3 and 5 Tier 3 investigation - Answer-Noncritical sensitive, or requring Confidential, Secret, or L access. SF-86 Tier 5 investigation - Answer-Critical sensitive (TS/Q), special sensitive (SCI/SAP) Position Designation Automated Tool (PDt) - Answer-OPM's system to determine type of investigation needed based on level of risk and sensitivity Standards of evidence in suitability cases - Answer-The government has the burden of proof, the evidence must establish the conduct, all facts must be supported by a preponderance of evidence "OPM's policies and procedures governing suitability investigations and adjudications" - Answer-Five CFR part 731 Types of Suitability Actions - Answer-Cancellation of eligibility, removal from employment, cancellation of reinstatement eligibility, and debarment What is not a suitability action? - Answer-Non-selection, withdrawal of job offer 4 types of PDs - Answer-1) Non-sensitive 2) Noncritical sensitive (C or S, law enforcement, safety) 3) Critical sensitive: TS, certain fiduciary duties, nuclear 4) Special sensitive: SCI, SAP What must the USG inform an individual before collecting personal info IAW with the Privacy Act - Answer-1) Authority 2) Purpose 3) Use 4) Whether voluntary of manatory ANACI - Answer-Initial investigation for civilians in noncritical sensitive positions NACLC - Answer-National agancy check with law and credit for military and contractors. C or S, all military accessions NACI - Answer-National agency check with inquiries for civilians and contractors for non-sensitive or HSPD-12 13 Adjudicative Guidelines - Answer-SEAD 4. Allegiance to the U.S. Foreign influence. Foreign preference. Sexual behavior. Personal conduct. Financial considerations. Alcohol consumption. Drug involvement. Psychological conditions. Criminal conduct. Handling protected information. Outside activities. Use of information technology systems EO 12968 Establishes a uniform Personnel Security Program DoDm 5200.02 - Answer-"DoD Personnel Security Program. Implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for the DOD PSP" DoDI 5200.02 - Answer-"Establishes policies, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for the DOD Personnel Security Program" August 30, 2006 Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD(I)) Memorandum. - Answer-National security adjudicative guideline The objective of the Personnel Security Program - Answer-"To make a reasonable determination that individuals granted access to classified information or assigned to sensitive positions are and will remain loyal, trustworthy, and reliable" E.O. 13869 - Answer-"Secretary of Defense the authority to conduct security, suitability, and credentialing background investigations for Department of Defense personnel. It also amended E.O. 13467 and authorized the Secretary of Defense rename the Defense SecurityService (DSS) as the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)" SEAD 6 - Answer-Continuous Evaluation SEAD 7 - Answer-Reciprocity SEAD 3 - Answer-Reporting requirements Personnel Vetting - Answer-"the process which individuals undergo investigation, evaluation, and adjudication of whether they are, and remain over time, suitable or fit for Federal employment, eligible to occupy a sensitive position, eligible for access to classified information, eligible to serve as a non-appropriated fund employee or a contractor, eligible to serve in the military, or authorized to be issued a Federal credential. " The major components to the PSP - Answer-"Designation, Investigation, Adjudication, Continuous Evaluation (Continuous Vetting), and Reinvestigation" Limited Access Authorization (LAA) - Answer-An LAA enables a non U.S. citizen to have limited access to classified information, but the LAA is not a national security eligibility. Upon notification from DCSA that the application has been approved, the FSO will initiate an SF-86. The SF-86 should be electronically submitted as a Tier 5 investigation request for an LAA even though "Secret" is the highest level of access permitted. Responsibility for investigative reports - Answer-"1) authorized requesters are responsible for control and accountability of any reports they receive. (2 reproduction to a minimum number of copies required to perform official duties. 3) background investigation reports must be stored in a secured container, such as a vault or safe. 4) background investigation reports must be sealed in double envelopes when being transmitted by mail or courier. 5) any personal information regarding an individual's national security eligibility status must be protected" Federal Investigative Standards - Answer-"a five-tiered investigative model developed in accordance with Executive Order 13467. The FIS sets standard requirements used to conduct background investigations that determine eligibility to access classified information or hold a national security sensitive position. It decides suitability or fitness for Federal Government employment and eligibility for logical and physical access to Federal Government controlled facilities and information systems for HSPD-12 credentialing. The five-tiered model facilitates reciprocity; uses a build-upon, but not duplicative investigative principle; and facilitates the use of automation. Each successively higher level of investigation builds upon the levels below. In its investigations, the FIS also establishes an Expandable Focused Investigative model.At each tier, if the standard investigation flags a potential issue, an Expandable Focused Investigation, or EFI, will be conducted to develop and resolve any pertinent issues" Three categories of a SAP - Answer-Acquisition, Intelligence, Operations and Support Definition of a SAP - Answer-A program established for a specific class of information that imposes safeguarding and access requirements that exceed those normally required for information at the same classification level