OPSEC Level II Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Essential Secrecy Correct Answer The condition achieved from the denial of critical information to adversaries through the combined efforts traditional security programs and the operations security process. It is a two pronged approach to to protection (OPSEC and Traditional Security and helps maintain the element of surprise) Traditional Security consists of (5) Correct Answer 1. Physical 2. Special Access 3. Information 4. Industrial 5. Personal Operations Security (5) Correct Answer 1. Critical Information 2. Threats 3. Risks 4. Vulnerabilities 5. Measures CALI Correct Answer Capabilities, Activities, Limitations, and Intention Commander's Role in the OPSEC Program Correct Answer 1. Integrate and issue orders for staff implementation 2. Take administrative action 3. Ensure the coordination and integration with other security programs. 4. Ensure all official information released to the public to include world wide web receives an OPSEC review prior to release 5. Incorporate OPSEC into contracts 6. Determine what will and will not be protected. OPSEC 5 step process (IAAAI) Correct Answer 1. Identify Critical Information 2. Analyze Threats 3. Analyze Vulnerabilities 4. Assess Risk 5. Implement OPSEC measures U.S. Army Operations Security Manual Correct Answer AR 530-1 Critical Information Correct Answer Information important to the successful achievement of U.S. objectives and missions, or which may be of use to an adversary of the United States. The adversary needs specific facts about friendly capabilities, activities, limitations, (including vulnerabilities), and intentions (CALI) to act effectively so as to degrade friendly mission accomplishment. Sensitive Information Correct Answer Information requiring special protection from disclosure that could compromise or pose a threat to national security, and Army organization, activity, family member, Department of the Army civilian or DOD contractor. CIL - Critical Information List Correct Answer The foundation document for OPSEC. Can consist of: Capabilities: Troops, Training, Equipment,