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SFPC CERTIFICATION EXAM 2025 /2026 SECURITY
FUNDAMENTALS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION (SFPC)
NEWEST 2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
|ALREADY GRADED A+|
What are the 6 steps for an OCA to classify information? -
ANSWER-1.) Confirm the info is owned/controlled by the Gov.
2.) Confirm the info is eligible for classification.
3.) Determine impact
4.) Determine classification level
5.) Determine classification duration
6.) Provide guidance
What are the 4 steps to determine if information is eligible for
classification? - ANSWER-1.) Is the information official?
2.) Is it under any prohibitions or limitations?
3.) Is it already classified?
4.) Does it fall into one of the 8 categories of classified
information?
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List 4 of the 8 categories of classified information? - ANSWER-1.)
Military plans, weapons systems
2.) Foreign Government Information(FGI)
3.) Intelligence activities/sources/methods
4.) Foreign relations/activities
5.) Science/Technology or economic matters relating to National
Security
6.) Safeguarding nuclear material or facilities
7.) Vulnerabilities or capabilities related to national security
8.) Weapons of Mass Destruction
What's not a reason to classify information? - ANSWER-1.)
Concealment of a crime or error
2.) Preventing embarrassment
3.) Restrain competition
4.) Prevent or delay public release
How is the level of classification determined by the OCA? -
ANSWER-1.) Probable Impact
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2.) Verbal determination must be followed by a written
confirmation within 7 days
3.) Be prepared to present reason in a court of law
4.) Be prepared to provide a written description of damage
Describe net national advantage. - ANSWER-Net national
advantage is information that is or will be valuable to the U.S.
either directly or indirectly.
What must be included on a SCG cover page? - ANSWER-The
name of the system, plan, program, or project; the date; the office
issuing the guide, identified by name or personal identifier and
position; the OCA approving the guide; a statement of
supersession, if necessary; and a distribution statement.
What must be submitted when requesting DoD Original
Classification Authority? - ANSWER-Requests must specify the
position title for which the authority is requested, provide a brief
mission specific justification for the request, and be submitted
through established organizational channels. When authority is
SFPC CERTIFICATION EXAM 2025 /2026 SECURITY
FUNDAMENTALS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION (SFPC)
NEWEST 2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
|ALREADY GRADED A+|
What are the 6 steps for an OCA to classify information? -
ANSWER-1.) Confirm the info is owned/controlled by the Gov.
2.) Confirm the info is eligible for classification.
3.) Determine impact
4.) Determine classification level
5.) Determine classification duration
6.) Provide guidance
What are the 4 steps to determine if information is eligible for
classification? - ANSWER-1.) Is the information official?
2.) Is it under any prohibitions or limitations?
3.) Is it already classified?
4.) Does it fall into one of the 8 categories of classified
information?
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List 4 of the 8 categories of classified information? - ANSWER-1.)
Military plans, weapons systems
2.) Foreign Government Information(FGI)
3.) Intelligence activities/sources/methods
4.) Foreign relations/activities
5.) Science/Technology or economic matters relating to National
Security
6.) Safeguarding nuclear material or facilities
7.) Vulnerabilities or capabilities related to national security
8.) Weapons of Mass Destruction
What's not a reason to classify information? - ANSWER-1.)
Concealment of a crime or error
2.) Preventing embarrassment
3.) Restrain competition
4.) Prevent or delay public release
How is the level of classification determined by the OCA? -
ANSWER-1.) Probable Impact
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2.) Verbal determination must be followed by a written
confirmation within 7 days
3.) Be prepared to present reason in a court of law
4.) Be prepared to provide a written description of damage
Describe net national advantage. - ANSWER-Net national
advantage is information that is or will be valuable to the U.S.
either directly or indirectly.
What must be included on a SCG cover page? - ANSWER-The
name of the system, plan, program, or project; the date; the office
issuing the guide, identified by name or personal identifier and
position; the OCA approving the guide; a statement of
supersession, if necessary; and a distribution statement.
What must be submitted when requesting DoD Original
Classification Authority? - ANSWER-Requests must specify the
position title for which the authority is requested, provide a brief
mission specific justification for the request, and be submitted
through established organizational channels. When authority is
