TBS PHASE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
,define Operational Security (OPSEC), - ANSWERSThe process to deny the enemy
critical information about us.
identify immediate actions for safeguarding suspected classified material -
ANSWERSReport all security violations or suspected compromises, including
espionage attempts, to the security manager immediately.
identify the levels of classified materials security classification - ANSWERS1. Top
Secret -
2. Secret
3. Confidential - -
4. Unclassified -
top secret - ANSWERS- unauthorized disclosure can be expected to cause
exceptionally grave damage to national security. Orange cards
Secret - ANSWERSunauthorized disclosure could be expected to cause serious
damage to national security. Red card indicator
Confidential - ANSWERS- could be expected to cause identifiable damage to national
security- blue cards
Unclassified - ANSWERSany other material not marked
identify procedures for classified material spillage or compromise - ANSWERSReport all
security violations or suspected compromises, including espionage attempts, to the
security manager immediately.
Use classified material in a controlled environment that limits the number of people who
have access to it.
Cover or close material if uncleared personnel approach.
Never leave classified material unsecured.
Never take classified material home.
Memorize safe combinations; written records of combinations are only maintained in
the CMCC and may not be held by any individual.
Store nothing valuable with classified material.
Do not discuss classified material with anyone other than cleared personnel with need
to know.
Destroy material exactly when told using the prescribed method.
,identify the procedures for reporting persons suspected of espionage -
ANSWERSreport the incident or person immediately to your chain of command, security
manager, S-2 Intelligence Officer, or Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS
identify the methods used by foreign agents to collect information - ANSWERS1.
Exploiting or stealing classified equipment and technology
2. Illegally transferring U.S. technology from third countries
3. Covert espionage.
4. Recruitment of Americans to a foreign cause or the exploitation of human
intelligence.
5. Cyber attacks
identify procedures for handling of "For Official Use Only" materials - ANSWERS
identify ways to safeguard personally identifiable information (PII) in - ANSWERS1.
Ensuring that PI/PII contained in a system of records, , is protected so that the security
and confidentiality of the information is preserved.
2. Not disclosing any information contained in a system of records
3. Not maintaining unpublished official files.
4. Safeguarding the privacy of individuals and confidentiality of PI/PII contained in a
system of records.
5. Properly marking all FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE - Any
misuse or unauthorized disclosure can result in both civil and criminal penalties."
6. Not maintaining privacy sensitive information in public folders.
7. Reporting any unauthorized disclosure of PI/PII f
.
8. DON activities shall not maintain records describing how an individual exercises
his/her rights guaranteed by the First Amendment
define personally identifiable information (PII - ANSWERSAny information or
characteristics that may be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as
their name, social security number, or biometric records. PII falls under the sub-
classification For Official Use Only (FOUO).
Communications
, Security (COMSEC - ANSWERSMeasures and controls taken to deny unauthorized
persons information derived from telecommunications systems and ensure authenticity
of such communications
Need to Know - ANSWERSThe necessity for access to knowledge or possession of
classified information in order to carry out official military or government duties.
Clearence - ANSWERSAn administrative determination by a designated authority that
an individual is eligible for access to classified information of a specific classification
designation or less.
The 3 big - ANSWERS1. Clearence , CCES and need to know
Original classification - not you - ANSWERSThe Secretary of the Navy severely restricts
the power to classify new material or information which is not derived from previously
existing material or information
Classified Information - ANSWERSOfficial information which has been determined to
require, in the interests of national security, protection against unauthorized disclosure
and which has been so identified by the assignment of a security classification
Classified Material - ANSWERSA document or any media upon which classified
information is recorded or embodied.
Security - ANSWERSThe establishment of a protected environment for classified
information and materials
Access - ANSWERSThe ability and opportunity to obtain knowledge of classified
information or possession of classified materials.
Derivative Classification Authority- ME - ANSWERSThis power is inherent to all
personnel who work with classified materials and information. Specifically, if you
produce or extract classified material or information from other classified material, you
are responsible for classifying the newly created material to the appropriate level. This
authority must be exercised daily to ensure security.
Clearences - ANSWERS1. Top Secret- 5 years max, based on one single scoop
background investigation
2. Secret- 10 years max, i
3. Confidental- 15 years
Billets and individual responsibility of CO - ANSWERSIs directly responsible and,
therefore, accountable for all matters pertaining to the security of classified materials
and information held or used by the command.
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
,define Operational Security (OPSEC), - ANSWERSThe process to deny the enemy
critical information about us.
identify immediate actions for safeguarding suspected classified material -
ANSWERSReport all security violations or suspected compromises, including
espionage attempts, to the security manager immediately.
identify the levels of classified materials security classification - ANSWERS1. Top
Secret -
2. Secret
3. Confidential - -
4. Unclassified -
top secret - ANSWERS- unauthorized disclosure can be expected to cause
exceptionally grave damage to national security. Orange cards
Secret - ANSWERSunauthorized disclosure could be expected to cause serious
damage to national security. Red card indicator
Confidential - ANSWERS- could be expected to cause identifiable damage to national
security- blue cards
Unclassified - ANSWERSany other material not marked
identify procedures for classified material spillage or compromise - ANSWERSReport all
security violations or suspected compromises, including espionage attempts, to the
security manager immediately.
Use classified material in a controlled environment that limits the number of people who
have access to it.
Cover or close material if uncleared personnel approach.
Never leave classified material unsecured.
Never take classified material home.
Memorize safe combinations; written records of combinations are only maintained in
the CMCC and may not be held by any individual.
Store nothing valuable with classified material.
Do not discuss classified material with anyone other than cleared personnel with need
to know.
Destroy material exactly when told using the prescribed method.
,identify the procedures for reporting persons suspected of espionage -
ANSWERSreport the incident or person immediately to your chain of command, security
manager, S-2 Intelligence Officer, or Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS
identify the methods used by foreign agents to collect information - ANSWERS1.
Exploiting or stealing classified equipment and technology
2. Illegally transferring U.S. technology from third countries
3. Covert espionage.
4. Recruitment of Americans to a foreign cause or the exploitation of human
intelligence.
5. Cyber attacks
identify procedures for handling of "For Official Use Only" materials - ANSWERS
identify ways to safeguard personally identifiable information (PII) in - ANSWERS1.
Ensuring that PI/PII contained in a system of records, , is protected so that the security
and confidentiality of the information is preserved.
2. Not disclosing any information contained in a system of records
3. Not maintaining unpublished official files.
4. Safeguarding the privacy of individuals and confidentiality of PI/PII contained in a
system of records.
5. Properly marking all FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY - PRIVACY SENSITIVE - Any
misuse or unauthorized disclosure can result in both civil and criminal penalties."
6. Not maintaining privacy sensitive information in public folders.
7. Reporting any unauthorized disclosure of PI/PII f
.
8. DON activities shall not maintain records describing how an individual exercises
his/her rights guaranteed by the First Amendment
define personally identifiable information (PII - ANSWERSAny information or
characteristics that may be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, such as
their name, social security number, or biometric records. PII falls under the sub-
classification For Official Use Only (FOUO).
Communications
, Security (COMSEC - ANSWERSMeasures and controls taken to deny unauthorized
persons information derived from telecommunications systems and ensure authenticity
of such communications
Need to Know - ANSWERSThe necessity for access to knowledge or possession of
classified information in order to carry out official military or government duties.
Clearence - ANSWERSAn administrative determination by a designated authority that
an individual is eligible for access to classified information of a specific classification
designation or less.
The 3 big - ANSWERS1. Clearence , CCES and need to know
Original classification - not you - ANSWERSThe Secretary of the Navy severely restricts
the power to classify new material or information which is not derived from previously
existing material or information
Classified Information - ANSWERSOfficial information which has been determined to
require, in the interests of national security, protection against unauthorized disclosure
and which has been so identified by the assignment of a security classification
Classified Material - ANSWERSA document or any media upon which classified
information is recorded or embodied.
Security - ANSWERSThe establishment of a protected environment for classified
information and materials
Access - ANSWERSThe ability and opportunity to obtain knowledge of classified
information or possession of classified materials.
Derivative Classification Authority- ME - ANSWERSThis power is inherent to all
personnel who work with classified materials and information. Specifically, if you
produce or extract classified material or information from other classified material, you
are responsible for classifying the newly created material to the appropriate level. This
authority must be exercised daily to ensure security.
Clearences - ANSWERS1. Top Secret- 5 years max, based on one single scoop
background investigation
2. Secret- 10 years max, i
3. Confidental- 15 years
Billets and individual responsibility of CO - ANSWERSIs directly responsible and,
therefore, accountable for all matters pertaining to the security of classified materials
and information held or used by the command.
