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SPēD SAPPC: INFOSEC Exam Study Guide.
Security Infraction - answer✔This event cannot reasonably be expected to and does not result in
the loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information
DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1-4 - answer✔The manual that governs the DoD Information
Security Program
E.O. 13526 - answer✔The executive order that governs the DoD Information Security Program
32 CFR Parts 2001 & 2003, "Classified National Security Information; Final Rule" -
answer✔The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) document that governs the DoD
Information Security Program
Security Violation - answer✔An event that results in or could be expected to result in the loss or
compromise of classified information
Unauthorized Disclosure - answer✔Communication or physical transfer of classified or
controlled unclassified information to an unauthorized recipient
Termination Briefing - answer✔This briefing is given when an individual's employment is
terminated, clearance eligibility is withdrawn, or if the individual will be absent from duty for 60
days or more. It is also given to those who have been inadvertently exposed to classified
information.
Foreign Travel Briefing - answer✔This briefing that applies to cleared personnel who plan to
travel in or through foreign countries, or attend meetings attended by representatives of other
countries.
Refresher Briefing - answer✔This briefing is presented annually to personnel who have access to
classified information or assignment to sensitive duties.
Secret - answer✔Unauthorized disclosure of this information could reasonably be expected to
cause serious damage to our national security.
Top Secret - answer✔Unauthorized disclosure of this information could reasonably be expected
to cause exceptionally grave damage to our national security.
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Confidential - answer✔Unauthorized disclosure of this information could reasonably be
expected to cause damage to our national security.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - answer✔The act regarding the withholding information
from public release; framework and guidance for evaluation for public release for info to be
exempt are from the 9 distro statements
Derivative Classification - answer✔This is defined as the incorporating, paraphrasing, restating,
or generating in new form any information that is already classified.
Derivative classification process - answer✔1. Observe and respect the OCA original
classification determination
2. Apply required markings
3. Use only authorized sources
4. Use caution when paraphrasing or restating classified information extracted form a classified
source document
5. Always take the appropriate steps to resolve any doubts you have
Original Classification - answer✔This is defined as an initial determination that information
requires, in the interest of national security, protection against unauthorized disclosure.
Compilation - answer✔This is defined as unclassified information or classified information (at a
lower level) that when the information is combined or associated reveals additional factors that
qualifies for classification.
Original Classification Authority - answer✔The term used to identify individuals specifically
authorized in writing to make initial classification decisions.
Security Classification Guides (SCG) - answer✔This contains classification levels, special
requirements and duration instructions for programs, projects, plans, etc.
Original Classification Process - answer✔The six step process an OCA applies in making
classification determinations. 1. Determine if the information is official government information
2. Determine if the information is eligible to be classified 3. Determine if there is a potential for
SPēD SAPPC: INFOSEC Exam Study Guide.
Security Infraction - answer✔This event cannot reasonably be expected to and does not result in
the loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information
DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1-4 - answer✔The manual that governs the DoD Information
Security Program
E.O. 13526 - answer✔The executive order that governs the DoD Information Security Program
32 CFR Parts 2001 & 2003, "Classified National Security Information; Final Rule" -
answer✔The Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) document that governs the DoD
Information Security Program
Security Violation - answer✔An event that results in or could be expected to result in the loss or
compromise of classified information
Unauthorized Disclosure - answer✔Communication or physical transfer of classified or
controlled unclassified information to an unauthorized recipient
Termination Briefing - answer✔This briefing is given when an individual's employment is
terminated, clearance eligibility is withdrawn, or if the individual will be absent from duty for 60
days or more. It is also given to those who have been inadvertently exposed to classified
information.
Foreign Travel Briefing - answer✔This briefing that applies to cleared personnel who plan to
travel in or through foreign countries, or attend meetings attended by representatives of other
countries.
Refresher Briefing - answer✔This briefing is presented annually to personnel who have access to
classified information or assignment to sensitive duties.
Secret - answer✔Unauthorized disclosure of this information could reasonably be expected to
cause serious damage to our national security.
Top Secret - answer✔Unauthorized disclosure of this information could reasonably be expected
to cause exceptionally grave damage to our national security.
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Confidential - answer✔Unauthorized disclosure of this information could reasonably be
expected to cause damage to our national security.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - answer✔The act regarding the withholding information
from public release; framework and guidance for evaluation for public release for info to be
exempt are from the 9 distro statements
Derivative Classification - answer✔This is defined as the incorporating, paraphrasing, restating,
or generating in new form any information that is already classified.
Derivative classification process - answer✔1. Observe and respect the OCA original
classification determination
2. Apply required markings
3. Use only authorized sources
4. Use caution when paraphrasing or restating classified information extracted form a classified
source document
5. Always take the appropriate steps to resolve any doubts you have
Original Classification - answer✔This is defined as an initial determination that information
requires, in the interest of national security, protection against unauthorized disclosure.
Compilation - answer✔This is defined as unclassified information or classified information (at a
lower level) that when the information is combined or associated reveals additional factors that
qualifies for classification.
Original Classification Authority - answer✔The term used to identify individuals specifically
authorized in writing to make initial classification decisions.
Security Classification Guides (SCG) - answer✔This contains classification levels, special
requirements and duration instructions for programs, projects, plans, etc.
Original Classification Process - answer✔The six step process an OCA applies in making
classification determinations. 1. Determine if the information is official government information
2. Determine if the information is eligible to be classified 3. Determine if there is a potential for
