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Personnel Clearances in the NISP
Questions and Correct Answers
Question: Which of the following establishes the requirement for
reciprocity between government agencies requiring a contractor employee
to have a PCL?
Answer: Title 32
Question: Which adjudicative technique(s) is/are employed to ensure a
review is conducted that is fair and free of bias?
Answer: The whole person concept X
Question: Maintaining accurate records, conducting security briefings,
and reporting required information are all part of managing a Personnel
Security Program (PSP).
Answer: TRUE
Question: If a contractor facility has an FCL at the Secret level, then
what is the highest level of classified access an employee receiving an
initial PCL could be granted?
Answer: Secret
Question: Only the DoD CAF can grant and/or deny eligibility.
Answer: TRUE
Question: A personnel security clearance eligibility determination issued
by one agency cannot be accepted by another agency even if the
determination is based on a current investigation of sufficient scope.
Answer: FALSE
Question: If an unfavorable adjudicative determination is made by the
DoD CAF, the applicant may appeal the determination to whom?
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Answer: DOHA
Question: The ________________ develops and implements a facility's
security program
Answer: FSO
Question: After the applicant has completed the SF-86 and provided
both signed release forms to the FSO, the FSO reviews the applicant's
security package for what reason?
Answer: To ensure it is adequate and complete
Question: Which investigation type is required for a reinvestigation for a
Secret clearance?
Answer: Tier 3R
Question: When is an applicant required to submit fingerprints in
addition to his/her security application?
Answer: During the applicant's initial PCL investigation
Question: Which type of security training typically informs cleared
employees of changes or updates to security regulations?
Answer: Refresher Training
Question: One of the conditions required for a pre-existing eligibility
determination issued by one federal agency to be accepted by another
federal agency is for there to be no lapse exceeding _____ in the
candidate's relationship with the issuing agency.
Answer: 24 mths
Question: A company cleared at the Secret level hires a new employee.
The new employee has a current Top Secret eligibility, which was granted
by her previous employer. What is the highest level of classified access
she may have for work performed for her new employer?
Answer: Secret
Pretest - Stuvia US
Personnel Clearances in the NISP
Questions and Correct Answers
Question: Which of the following establishes the requirement for
reciprocity between government agencies requiring a contractor employee
to have a PCL?
Answer: Title 32
Question: Which adjudicative technique(s) is/are employed to ensure a
review is conducted that is fair and free of bias?
Answer: The whole person concept X
Question: Maintaining accurate records, conducting security briefings,
and reporting required information are all part of managing a Personnel
Security Program (PSP).
Answer: TRUE
Question: If a contractor facility has an FCL at the Secret level, then
what is the highest level of classified access an employee receiving an
initial PCL could be granted?
Answer: Secret
Question: Only the DoD CAF can grant and/or deny eligibility.
Answer: TRUE
Question: A personnel security clearance eligibility determination issued
by one agency cannot be accepted by another agency even if the
determination is based on a current investigation of sufficient scope.
Answer: FALSE
Question: If an unfavorable adjudicative determination is made by the
DoD CAF, the applicant may appeal the determination to whom?
Pretest - Stuvia US
, 2
Answer: DOHA
Question: The ________________ develops and implements a facility's
security program
Answer: FSO
Question: After the applicant has completed the SF-86 and provided
both signed release forms to the FSO, the FSO reviews the applicant's
security package for what reason?
Answer: To ensure it is adequate and complete
Question: Which investigation type is required for a reinvestigation for a
Secret clearance?
Answer: Tier 3R
Question: When is an applicant required to submit fingerprints in
addition to his/her security application?
Answer: During the applicant's initial PCL investigation
Question: Which type of security training typically informs cleared
employees of changes or updates to security regulations?
Answer: Refresher Training
Question: One of the conditions required for a pre-existing eligibility
determination issued by one federal agency to be accepted by another
federal agency is for there to be no lapse exceeding _____ in the
candidate's relationship with the issuing agency.
Answer: 24 mths
Question: A company cleared at the Secret level hires a new employee.
The new employee has a current Top Secret eligibility, which was granted
by her previous employer. What is the highest level of classified access
she may have for work performed for her new employer?
Answer: Secret
Pretest - Stuvia US
