PSC Study Guide Exam Questions
with All Correct Answers 2025-2026
Updated.
Two security professionals, Brian and Melissa, are discussing certification and accreditation
(C&A) for Storage of Classified DoD Information Systems. Brian says that the DoD Manual
5100.76M governs the C&A for Storage of Classified DoD Information Systems. Melissa says that
Designated Accrediting Authority (DAAs) have the authority and responsibility for accreditation
decisions. - Answer Melissa is correct
Two security professionals, Brian and Melissa, are discussing the purpose of physical security.
Brian says physical security is the branch of security that is only concerned with active measures
designed to prevent unauthorized access. Melissa says that physical security aims to safeguard
assets against espionage, sabotage, terrorism, damage, and criminal activity. - Answer
Melissa is correct
Which of the following is true of access control measures? - Answer Access control is integral
and interoperable part of DoD installation physical security programs. The installation
commander/facility director is responsible for defining access control measures consistent with
DoD policy.
Which of the following is NOT a physical security measure? - Answer Marking classified
documents.
Which of the following is a physical security measure? - Answer Perimeter Fences, Security
Guards, Alarm Systems
Which of the following does a physical security program aim to prevent unauthorized access to?
- Answer Personnel, Equipment, Installations, and Information
Which of the following is considered an access control measure? - Answer Identification
Cards, Security Guards, Locks and Keys
List five of the nine capabilities a security system must provide to achieve Security-in-Depth? -
Answer Deter, Detect, Identify, Track, Assess, Record, Communicate, Delay, Respond
Briefly describe the elements of a restricted area? - Answer An area (land, sea, or air) in
which there are special restrictive measures employed to prevent or minimize incursions and/or
interference,
or
,where special security measures are employed
to prevent unauthorized entry. Restricted areas must be authorized by the installation/activity
commander/director, properly posted, and
employ physical security measures.
List three policies or regulations that govern the DoD physical security program? - Answer
DoD 5200.08-Regulation Physical Security Program
DoD Manual 5100.76 Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and
Explosives (AA&E)
DoD Manual 5105.21 Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Administrative Security
Manual: Administration of Physical Security, Visitor Control, and Technical Security
Describe the purpose of the 5200.08-R (Physical Security Program)? - Answer The regulation
implements DoD policies and provides minimum standards for the physical protection of DoD
personnel, installations, operations, and related resources.
Briefly describe Security-in-Depth? - Answer A determination by the senior agency official
that a facility's security program consists of layered and complimentary security controls
sufficient to deter, detect, and document unauthorized entry and movement within the facility.
List three examples of Security-in-Depth? - Answer Perimeter fence, Employee/visitor access
control, Intrusion detection system, Random guard patrols, Closed circuit video monitoring
List three examples of physical security threats? - Answer Foreign intelligence services,
Foreign military and paramilitary forces, Terrorists, Saboteurs, Criminals, Protest groups,
Disaffected persons, Natural disasters
What are some of the considerations a physical security professional should take into account
for controlling access? - Answer • Escort qualifications, responsibilities, and
authorizations
• Sponsorship qualifications, responsibilities, and
authorizations
• Access privileges at each security level and each
FPCON
, • Mission-essential employee designation, if
applicable
• Emergency response designation, if applicable
• Day and time designation for access
• Locations authorized for access
What must occur for an individual to be provided access without an escort? - Answer The
individual must have been identity proofed and favorably vetted in accordance with applicable
regulations.
At minimum, what should inspections of Arms,
Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) storage facilities include? - Answer • Review physical
security measures and policy
compliance
• Review existing deviations from policy
• Review suitability and screening of personnel
with access to AA&E
• Review inventory and accountability
procedures
• Facility design and construction
Which federal specification defines the manufacturing requirements for armory vault doors and
security vault doors? - Answer Federal Specification AA-D-600D, Door, Vault,
Security.
What is the central and overriding objective for nuclear security? - Answer The denial of
unauthorized access, as outlined in National Security Presidential Directive-28.
with All Correct Answers 2025-2026
Updated.
Two security professionals, Brian and Melissa, are discussing certification and accreditation
(C&A) for Storage of Classified DoD Information Systems. Brian says that the DoD Manual
5100.76M governs the C&A for Storage of Classified DoD Information Systems. Melissa says that
Designated Accrediting Authority (DAAs) have the authority and responsibility for accreditation
decisions. - Answer Melissa is correct
Two security professionals, Brian and Melissa, are discussing the purpose of physical security.
Brian says physical security is the branch of security that is only concerned with active measures
designed to prevent unauthorized access. Melissa says that physical security aims to safeguard
assets against espionage, sabotage, terrorism, damage, and criminal activity. - Answer
Melissa is correct
Which of the following is true of access control measures? - Answer Access control is integral
and interoperable part of DoD installation physical security programs. The installation
commander/facility director is responsible for defining access control measures consistent with
DoD policy.
Which of the following is NOT a physical security measure? - Answer Marking classified
documents.
Which of the following is a physical security measure? - Answer Perimeter Fences, Security
Guards, Alarm Systems
Which of the following does a physical security program aim to prevent unauthorized access to?
- Answer Personnel, Equipment, Installations, and Information
Which of the following is considered an access control measure? - Answer Identification
Cards, Security Guards, Locks and Keys
List five of the nine capabilities a security system must provide to achieve Security-in-Depth? -
Answer Deter, Detect, Identify, Track, Assess, Record, Communicate, Delay, Respond
Briefly describe the elements of a restricted area? - Answer An area (land, sea, or air) in
which there are special restrictive measures employed to prevent or minimize incursions and/or
interference,
or
,where special security measures are employed
to prevent unauthorized entry. Restricted areas must be authorized by the installation/activity
commander/director, properly posted, and
employ physical security measures.
List three policies or regulations that govern the DoD physical security program? - Answer
DoD 5200.08-Regulation Physical Security Program
DoD Manual 5100.76 Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and
Explosives (AA&E)
DoD Manual 5105.21 Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Administrative Security
Manual: Administration of Physical Security, Visitor Control, and Technical Security
Describe the purpose of the 5200.08-R (Physical Security Program)? - Answer The regulation
implements DoD policies and provides minimum standards for the physical protection of DoD
personnel, installations, operations, and related resources.
Briefly describe Security-in-Depth? - Answer A determination by the senior agency official
that a facility's security program consists of layered and complimentary security controls
sufficient to deter, detect, and document unauthorized entry and movement within the facility.
List three examples of Security-in-Depth? - Answer Perimeter fence, Employee/visitor access
control, Intrusion detection system, Random guard patrols, Closed circuit video monitoring
List three examples of physical security threats? - Answer Foreign intelligence services,
Foreign military and paramilitary forces, Terrorists, Saboteurs, Criminals, Protest groups,
Disaffected persons, Natural disasters
What are some of the considerations a physical security professional should take into account
for controlling access? - Answer • Escort qualifications, responsibilities, and
authorizations
• Sponsorship qualifications, responsibilities, and
authorizations
• Access privileges at each security level and each
FPCON
, • Mission-essential employee designation, if
applicable
• Emergency response designation, if applicable
• Day and time designation for access
• Locations authorized for access
What must occur for an individual to be provided access without an escort? - Answer The
individual must have been identity proofed and favorably vetted in accordance with applicable
regulations.
At minimum, what should inspections of Arms,
Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) storage facilities include? - Answer • Review physical
security measures and policy
compliance
• Review existing deviations from policy
• Review suitability and screening of personnel
with access to AA&E
• Review inventory and accountability
procedures
• Facility design and construction
Which federal specification defines the manufacturing requirements for armory vault doors and
security vault doors? - Answer Federal Specification AA-D-600D, Door, Vault,
Security.
What is the central and overriding objective for nuclear security? - Answer The denial of
unauthorized access, as outlined in National Security Presidential Directive-28.
