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SFPC EXAM PREP QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What are the components of IDS?-correct-answer-Sensors, control or
transmission units, monitor units, and computer monitoring stations
List and define the four operational phases of IDS-correct-answer-1. Detection:
begins as soon as a detector or sensor reacts to the stimuli
2. Reporting: begins when the premise control unit (PCU) receives signals from
sensors in the protected area and incorporates the signals into a communication
scheme
3. Dispatch: the first phase requiring human interaction - operator initiates the
appropriate response
4. Response/Assessment: initiated once a response force is dispatched and
continues when they arrive at the scene of the alarm
What are the 3 types of IDS monitoring?-correct-answer-1. Local
2. Proprietary
3. Central Station
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What are the 2 types of locks?-correct-answer-1. Combination
(electromechanical/mechanical/padlock)
2. Key operated (high security padlock/low security padlock/mortise lock)
What are the 4 types of lighting?-correct-answer-1. Continuous
2. Standby
3. Emergency
4. Movable
What kind of electromechanical locks meet the FF-L-2740 standard to secure
classified material in security containers, vaults, or other secure rooms?-correct-
answer-Kaba Mas X-07, X-08, X-09, X-10, CDX-07, CDX-08, CDX-09 and CDX-10
locks and S&G 2740, 2740B, and 2890 Pedestrian Door Locks.
What are vulnerabilities?-correct-answer-Weaknesses, characteristics, or
circumstances that can be exploited by an adversary to gain access to
information/assets
What are the objectives of physical security?-correct-answer-Identify assets,
identify threats, identify vulnerabilities
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What are host organization responsibilities for facility visits?-correct-answer-
Determine the need for the visit, confirm visitor PCL, determine NTK, control
visitor access during visit
When must you obtain an export authorization for discussion of classified
information with international visitors?-correct-answer-Both incoming and
outgoing international visits. Access control procedures should ensure that the
disclosure of, and access to, export-controlled articles and related information is
limited to those that are approved by an export authorization.
When is Technology Control Plan (TCP) needed for long-term visitors?-correct-
answer-A TCP is required to control access by foreign nationals assigned to, or
employed by, cleared contractor facilities.
When should you provide threat awareness training for international visits?-
correct-answer-Both incoming and outgoing visits. Personnel interacting with
foreign visitors should receive threat awareness briefings and personnel going
overseas must receive threat awareness and antiterrorism/force protection
security briefings.
What are 5 steps of the OPSEC process?-correct-answer-1. Identify critical
information
SFPC EXAM PREP QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What are the components of IDS?-correct-answer-Sensors, control or
transmission units, monitor units, and computer monitoring stations
List and define the four operational phases of IDS-correct-answer-1. Detection:
begins as soon as a detector or sensor reacts to the stimuli
2. Reporting: begins when the premise control unit (PCU) receives signals from
sensors in the protected area and incorporates the signals into a communication
scheme
3. Dispatch: the first phase requiring human interaction - operator initiates the
appropriate response
4. Response/Assessment: initiated once a response force is dispatched and
continues when they arrive at the scene of the alarm
What are the 3 types of IDS monitoring?-correct-answer-1. Local
2. Proprietary
3. Central Station
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What are the 2 types of locks?-correct-answer-1. Combination
(electromechanical/mechanical/padlock)
2. Key operated (high security padlock/low security padlock/mortise lock)
What are the 4 types of lighting?-correct-answer-1. Continuous
2. Standby
3. Emergency
4. Movable
What kind of electromechanical locks meet the FF-L-2740 standard to secure
classified material in security containers, vaults, or other secure rooms?-correct-
answer-Kaba Mas X-07, X-08, X-09, X-10, CDX-07, CDX-08, CDX-09 and CDX-10
locks and S&G 2740, 2740B, and 2890 Pedestrian Door Locks.
What are vulnerabilities?-correct-answer-Weaknesses, characteristics, or
circumstances that can be exploited by an adversary to gain access to
information/assets
What are the objectives of physical security?-correct-answer-Identify assets,
identify threats, identify vulnerabilities
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What are host organization responsibilities for facility visits?-correct-answer-
Determine the need for the visit, confirm visitor PCL, determine NTK, control
visitor access during visit
When must you obtain an export authorization for discussion of classified
information with international visitors?-correct-answer-Both incoming and
outgoing international visits. Access control procedures should ensure that the
disclosure of, and access to, export-controlled articles and related information is
limited to those that are approved by an export authorization.
When is Technology Control Plan (TCP) needed for long-term visitors?-correct-
answer-A TCP is required to control access by foreign nationals assigned to, or
employed by, cleared contractor facilities.
When should you provide threat awareness training for international visits?-
correct-answer-Both incoming and outgoing visits. Personnel interacting with
foreign visitors should receive threat awareness briefings and personnel going
overseas must receive threat awareness and antiterrorism/force protection
security briefings.
What are 5 steps of the OPSEC process?-correct-answer-1. Identify critical
information
