BASIC COMSEC POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Poor COMSEC practices do not increase the probability of information being modified or used
against us by the enemy to gain leverage and/or INTEL on U.S. objectives. (U1-1.02) -
ANS True
What is the protective measure taken to ensure the authenticity of information? (U1-1.01) -
ANS COMSEC
TEMPEST is a countermeasure of which of the following COMSEC Componet? (U1-1.03) -
ANS Emission Security
What type of information is needed by an adversary to develop measures or tactics to increase
their ability to exploit our vulnerabilities? (U1-1.02) - ANS Mission Critical Information
The use of COMSEC denies adversaries access to mission critical information and valuable
intelligence that could be used to provide a clear picture of our _______. (U1-1.02) -
ANS Dispositions, Intentions, Weaknesses (All of the above)
What system is used to distribute, control, and safeguard COMSEC material? (U1-2.04) -
ANS CMCS
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, Which entity is responsible for the Administrative oversight of subordinate commands? (U1-
2.05) - ANS Local Element
What is the purpose of Tier 0? (U1-2.06) - ANS Centralized key management for all forms of
COMSEC key
Who is the Commanding Officer's primary advisor on matters concerning the security and
handling of COMSEC material and the associated records, reports, and audits? (U1-2.07) -
ANS COMSEC Manager
What office is responsible for shipping ready for issue equipment for the Navy? (U1-2.05) -
ANS CMIO
KAMs are not considered COMSEC related information. (U2-1.03) - ANS False
KAO is short title identifier for a Cryptographic Operators manual. (U2-1.04) - ANS True
What is the type of key that protects traffic on a circuit? (U2-1.01) - ANS TEK
What does the first " A " represent in the following short title: AEAD 0000034354? (U2-1.02) -
ANS Allied
After verifying a command's assigned mission and communications capabilities the _________
determine a command's authorized COMSEC material allowance. (U2-1.05) - ANS CNO, CMC,
COGARD TISCOM, FLTCINCs, and/or ISICs
The primary difference between CONAUTH and CA/CMDAUTH is Traditional vs Modern Key. (U2-
2.09) - ANS True
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PROCEDURES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Poor COMSEC practices do not increase the probability of information being modified or used
against us by the enemy to gain leverage and/or INTEL on U.S. objectives. (U1-1.02) -
ANS True
What is the protective measure taken to ensure the authenticity of information? (U1-1.01) -
ANS COMSEC
TEMPEST is a countermeasure of which of the following COMSEC Componet? (U1-1.03) -
ANS Emission Security
What type of information is needed by an adversary to develop measures or tactics to increase
their ability to exploit our vulnerabilities? (U1-1.02) - ANS Mission Critical Information
The use of COMSEC denies adversaries access to mission critical information and valuable
intelligence that could be used to provide a clear picture of our _______. (U1-1.02) -
ANS Dispositions, Intentions, Weaknesses (All of the above)
What system is used to distribute, control, and safeguard COMSEC material? (U1-2.04) -
ANS CMCS
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, Which entity is responsible for the Administrative oversight of subordinate commands? (U1-
2.05) - ANS Local Element
What is the purpose of Tier 0? (U1-2.06) - ANS Centralized key management for all forms of
COMSEC key
Who is the Commanding Officer's primary advisor on matters concerning the security and
handling of COMSEC material and the associated records, reports, and audits? (U1-2.07) -
ANS COMSEC Manager
What office is responsible for shipping ready for issue equipment for the Navy? (U1-2.05) -
ANS CMIO
KAMs are not considered COMSEC related information. (U2-1.03) - ANS False
KAO is short title identifier for a Cryptographic Operators manual. (U2-1.04) - ANS True
What is the type of key that protects traffic on a circuit? (U2-1.01) - ANS TEK
What does the first " A " represent in the following short title: AEAD 0000034354? (U2-1.02) -
ANS Allied
After verifying a command's assigned mission and communications capabilities the _________
determine a command's authorized COMSEC material allowance. (U2-1.05) - ANS CNO, CMC,
COGARD TISCOM, FLTCINCs, and/or ISICs
The primary difference between CONAUTH and CA/CMDAUTH is Traditional vs Modern Key. (U2-
2.09) - ANS True
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