SAPPC Certification Study Guide
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Sharing and reporting information is essential to detecting potential insider threats. True
or False? - ANSWER True
Two security professionals - Paul and Ashley - are discussing security program areas.
Paul says that Information Security practitioners train and/or advise Original
Classification Authorities in the application of the process for making classification
determinations.
Ashley says that Physical Security practitioners work with a facility's Antiterrorism
Officer to deploy defensive measures designed to reduce the facility's vulnerability from
terrorist attacks. - ANSWER Paul and Ashley are both correct
Two security professionals - Paul and Ashley - are discussing security program areas.
Paul says that Information Security practitioners work with a facility's Antiterrorism
Officer to deploy defensive measures designed to reduce the facility's vulnerability from
terrorist attacks.
Ashley says that Personnel Security practitioners train and/or advise Original
Classification Authorities in the application of the process for making classification
determinations. - ANSWER Paul and Ashley are both incorrect
SPeD is an abbreviation for? - ANSWER Security Professional Education Development
SPed is a certification program of what agency? - ANSWER Department of Defense
Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) definition? - ANSWER The
individual understands foundational security concepts, principles, and practices. (Core
Certification for SPed).
Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) definition? - ANSWER The
Individual applies foundational security concepts, principles, and practices. (Core
Certification for SPed).
Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC) definition? - ANSWER
The individual understands and applies risk assessment and security program
management based on security concepts, principles, and practices. (Core Certification
for SPed).
, Security Enterprise Professional Certification (SEPC) definition? - ANSWER The
individual understands and applies concepts, principles, and practices for managing
enterprise-wide security.
Briefly define a Special Access Program (SAP)? - ANSWER A program established for
a specific class of classified information that imposes safeguarding and access
requirements that exceed those normally required for information at the same
classification level.
List three enhanced security requirements for protecting Special Access Program (SAP)
Information within Personnel Security? - ANSWER Access Rosters
Billet Structures (if required)
Indoctrination Agreement
Clearance based on an appropriate investigation completed within the last 5 years
Individual must materially contribute to the program in addition to having the need to
know
All individuals with access to SAP are subject to a random counterintelligence-scope
polygraph
Identify the four Cognizant Security Agencies (CSA)? - ANSWER Department of
Defense (DoD)
Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
Department of Energy (DoE)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Describe the CSA's role in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)? - ANSWER
To establish an industrial security program to safeguard classified information under its
jurisdiction.
List three factors for determining whether U.S. companies are under Foreign
Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)? - ANSWER Record of economic and
government espionage against the U.S. targets
Record of enforcement/engagement in unauthorized technology transfer
Type and sensitivity of the information that shall be accessed
The source, nature and extent of FOCI
Record of compliance with pertinent U.S. laws, regulations and contracts
Define the purpose and function of the Militarily Critical Technologies List (MCTL)? -
ANSWER Serves as a technical reference for the development and implementation of
DoD technology, security policies on international transfers of defense-related goods,
services, and technologies as administered by the Director, Defense Technology
Security Administration (DTSA). Formulation of export control proposals and export
license review.
List three primary authorities governing foreign disclosure of classified military
information? - ANSWER Arms Export Control Act
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Sharing and reporting information is essential to detecting potential insider threats. True
or False? - ANSWER True
Two security professionals - Paul and Ashley - are discussing security program areas.
Paul says that Information Security practitioners train and/or advise Original
Classification Authorities in the application of the process for making classification
determinations.
Ashley says that Physical Security practitioners work with a facility's Antiterrorism
Officer to deploy defensive measures designed to reduce the facility's vulnerability from
terrorist attacks. - ANSWER Paul and Ashley are both correct
Two security professionals - Paul and Ashley - are discussing security program areas.
Paul says that Information Security practitioners work with a facility's Antiterrorism
Officer to deploy defensive measures designed to reduce the facility's vulnerability from
terrorist attacks.
Ashley says that Personnel Security practitioners train and/or advise Original
Classification Authorities in the application of the process for making classification
determinations. - ANSWER Paul and Ashley are both incorrect
SPeD is an abbreviation for? - ANSWER Security Professional Education Development
SPed is a certification program of what agency? - ANSWER Department of Defense
Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) definition? - ANSWER The
individual understands foundational security concepts, principles, and practices. (Core
Certification for SPed).
Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC) definition? - ANSWER The
Individual applies foundational security concepts, principles, and practices. (Core
Certification for SPed).
Security Program Integration Professional Certification (SPIPC) definition? - ANSWER
The individual understands and applies risk assessment and security program
management based on security concepts, principles, and practices. (Core Certification
for SPed).
, Security Enterprise Professional Certification (SEPC) definition? - ANSWER The
individual understands and applies concepts, principles, and practices for managing
enterprise-wide security.
Briefly define a Special Access Program (SAP)? - ANSWER A program established for
a specific class of classified information that imposes safeguarding and access
requirements that exceed those normally required for information at the same
classification level.
List three enhanced security requirements for protecting Special Access Program (SAP)
Information within Personnel Security? - ANSWER Access Rosters
Billet Structures (if required)
Indoctrination Agreement
Clearance based on an appropriate investigation completed within the last 5 years
Individual must materially contribute to the program in addition to having the need to
know
All individuals with access to SAP are subject to a random counterintelligence-scope
polygraph
Identify the four Cognizant Security Agencies (CSA)? - ANSWER Department of
Defense (DoD)
Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
Department of Energy (DoE)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Describe the CSA's role in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP)? - ANSWER
To establish an industrial security program to safeguard classified information under its
jurisdiction.
List three factors for determining whether U.S. companies are under Foreign
Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI)? - ANSWER Record of economic and
government espionage against the U.S. targets
Record of enforcement/engagement in unauthorized technology transfer
Type and sensitivity of the information that shall be accessed
The source, nature and extent of FOCI
Record of compliance with pertinent U.S. laws, regulations and contracts
Define the purpose and function of the Militarily Critical Technologies List (MCTL)? -
ANSWER Serves as a technical reference for the development and implementation of
DoD technology, security policies on international transfers of defense-related goods,
services, and technologies as administered by the Director, Defense Technology
Security Administration (DTSA). Formulation of export control proposals and export
license review.
List three primary authorities governing foreign disclosure of classified military
information? - ANSWER Arms Export Control Act
