SPeD SFPC SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATION 2023 ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
SF 311 - ANSWER: Agency Security Classification Management Program Data
ISOO 32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003 - ANSWER: Classified National Security Information
Final Rule Provides guidance to all government agencies on classification,
downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of classified national security
information
DoD Instruction 5200.01 - ANSWER: Information Security Program and Protection of
Sensitive Compartmented Information Establishes the basic information security
policies for the DoD and provides a high-level framework for DoD implementation of
national policy on classified national security information Authorizes the publication
of DoDM 5200.01 Vol 1-4, the DoD Information Security Program
DoD 5200-1.H - ANSWER: Handbook for Writing Security Classification Guidance
Provides detailed information on how to develop security classification guidance
3 levels of classification - ANSWER: TS - grave damage to national security
S - serious damage to national security
C - damage to national security
Original Classification - ANSWER: This is defined as an initial determination that
information requires, in the interest of national security, protection against
unauthorized disclosure.
Original Classification Authority - ANSWER: Request for OCA contains mission
justification and position title Delegated in writing by the president to the occupant
of the position, not to an individual by name, not able to delegate further unless
"acting" Specifies the highest level of the OCA can classify a piece of information and
their jurisdiction Must go through training prior to exercising their authority and at
least 1x a year A demonstrable and continuing need for such authority at least 2x a
year
6 steps to OCA decision process - ANSWER: Gov't Info - Determine if the information
is official government information or has it already been classified by another OCA
Eligibility - determine if the information is eligible for classification (not a
smokescreen)Impact/harm - determine if potential for damage to national security if
release occurs Designation - assign a level of classification Duration - determine
duration of classification Guidance - communicate decision via SCG or properly
marked source document
SCG Format - ANSWER: General instructions
,Overall efforts
Performance and capabilities
Specifications
Critical elements
Vulnerabilities and weaknesses
Administrative data
Hardware
5 Requirements of Derivative Classification - ANSWER: 1. Observe and respect OCAs
original classification determination
2. Apply the required markings
3. Only use authorized sources
4. Use caution when paraphrasing
5. Take appropriate steps to resolve any doubts
Authorized Sources - ANSWER: SCG, properly marked source documents,
DD254When there is a conflict, the SCG takes precedence
Extracting - ANSWER: When information is taken directly from an authorized
classification guidance source and is stated verbatim in a new or different document
Paraphrasing/Restating - ANSWER: When information is taken from an authorized
source and is re-worded in a new of different document
Be careful to ensure that the classification has not been changed
Revealed by - ANSWER: Applies when derivative classifiers incorporate classified
information from an authorized source into a new document that is not clearly or
explicitly stated in the source document but a reader can deduce the classified
information from the new document by performing some level of additional
interpretation or analysis
Declassification - ANSWER: The authorized change in the status of information from
classified to unclassified Instructions are placed on the front of a document and
usually appear as declassify on and the date or declassify on and the event
Instructions not applied to RD (determined by DOE) or FRD (deterred by DOE and
DoD)
SF-312 - ANSWER: Classified Information Non-Disclosure Agreement
Contractual agreement between the US Gov't and cleared employee that must be
executed as a condition of access
Agreement to never disclose classified information to an unauthorized person
(clearance, NTK, SF-312)
Unauthorized Disclosure could... - ANSWER: - Inhibit our national defense
capabilities
- Adversely affect our foreign relations
, DoD Component Requirements - ANSWER: Agencies add their own requirements to
ensure security measures are effective for their unique missions
Designate a Senior Agency Official to oversee the program
Appoint a Security Manager for education and training
ISCAP (Interagency Security Classifications Appeals Panel) - ANSWER: Established by
EO 12958
Receives guidance from EO 13526
Provides public and users of the classification system with a forum for further review
of classification decisions
Classification challenges
Exceptions from Automatic Declassification "File Exemption Series
Mandatory Declassification Review Appeals
Inform Decisions
Incident Reporting - ANSWER: Incidents that result in significant consequence or may
become public must be promptly reported to the OUSD(I)
Espionage
Unauthorized disclosure to public media
Involving creation or continuation of a SAP against regulation
Defense operations that could cause harm to national security
Inner Mailing Wrapping - ANSWER: Address to official gov't activity or contractor
Complete return address to your office
Conspicuously marked with the highest level of classified information
Include applicable special markings "RD"
Sealed to minimize possibility of access without leaving evidence of tampering
Handcarrying - ANSWER: Must be done by an appropriately cleared gov't or
contractor employee
Written authorization always required
Letter of authorization if traveling on commercial airline
Written statement (DD Form 2501) if another mode of transportation
Material should be double wrapped - briefcase is outer layer if locked
Items may be opened en route as a last resort if required by customs or police but
must be opened out of sight of the general public
STIP (Scientific and Technical Information Program) - ANSWER: Not a control marking
but a program that implements distribution control statements on scientific and
technical information
Improves acquisition data sources
Disseminated technical information efficiently
Prevents loss of technical information to US adversaries and competition
Aids transfer of technical information to qualified researches in industry and gov't
Initial Orientation - ANSWER: DoDM 5200.01 Vol 3
CERTIFICATION 2023 ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
SF 311 - ANSWER: Agency Security Classification Management Program Data
ISOO 32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003 - ANSWER: Classified National Security Information
Final Rule Provides guidance to all government agencies on classification,
downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of classified national security
information
DoD Instruction 5200.01 - ANSWER: Information Security Program and Protection of
Sensitive Compartmented Information Establishes the basic information security
policies for the DoD and provides a high-level framework for DoD implementation of
national policy on classified national security information Authorizes the publication
of DoDM 5200.01 Vol 1-4, the DoD Information Security Program
DoD 5200-1.H - ANSWER: Handbook for Writing Security Classification Guidance
Provides detailed information on how to develop security classification guidance
3 levels of classification - ANSWER: TS - grave damage to national security
S - serious damage to national security
C - damage to national security
Original Classification - ANSWER: This is defined as an initial determination that
information requires, in the interest of national security, protection against
unauthorized disclosure.
Original Classification Authority - ANSWER: Request for OCA contains mission
justification and position title Delegated in writing by the president to the occupant
of the position, not to an individual by name, not able to delegate further unless
"acting" Specifies the highest level of the OCA can classify a piece of information and
their jurisdiction Must go through training prior to exercising their authority and at
least 1x a year A demonstrable and continuing need for such authority at least 2x a
year
6 steps to OCA decision process - ANSWER: Gov't Info - Determine if the information
is official government information or has it already been classified by another OCA
Eligibility - determine if the information is eligible for classification (not a
smokescreen)Impact/harm - determine if potential for damage to national security if
release occurs Designation - assign a level of classification Duration - determine
duration of classification Guidance - communicate decision via SCG or properly
marked source document
SCG Format - ANSWER: General instructions
,Overall efforts
Performance and capabilities
Specifications
Critical elements
Vulnerabilities and weaknesses
Administrative data
Hardware
5 Requirements of Derivative Classification - ANSWER: 1. Observe and respect OCAs
original classification determination
2. Apply the required markings
3. Only use authorized sources
4. Use caution when paraphrasing
5. Take appropriate steps to resolve any doubts
Authorized Sources - ANSWER: SCG, properly marked source documents,
DD254When there is a conflict, the SCG takes precedence
Extracting - ANSWER: When information is taken directly from an authorized
classification guidance source and is stated verbatim in a new or different document
Paraphrasing/Restating - ANSWER: When information is taken from an authorized
source and is re-worded in a new of different document
Be careful to ensure that the classification has not been changed
Revealed by - ANSWER: Applies when derivative classifiers incorporate classified
information from an authorized source into a new document that is not clearly or
explicitly stated in the source document but a reader can deduce the classified
information from the new document by performing some level of additional
interpretation or analysis
Declassification - ANSWER: The authorized change in the status of information from
classified to unclassified Instructions are placed on the front of a document and
usually appear as declassify on and the date or declassify on and the event
Instructions not applied to RD (determined by DOE) or FRD (deterred by DOE and
DoD)
SF-312 - ANSWER: Classified Information Non-Disclosure Agreement
Contractual agreement between the US Gov't and cleared employee that must be
executed as a condition of access
Agreement to never disclose classified information to an unauthorized person
(clearance, NTK, SF-312)
Unauthorized Disclosure could... - ANSWER: - Inhibit our national defense
capabilities
- Adversely affect our foreign relations
, DoD Component Requirements - ANSWER: Agencies add their own requirements to
ensure security measures are effective for their unique missions
Designate a Senior Agency Official to oversee the program
Appoint a Security Manager for education and training
ISCAP (Interagency Security Classifications Appeals Panel) - ANSWER: Established by
EO 12958
Receives guidance from EO 13526
Provides public and users of the classification system with a forum for further review
of classification decisions
Classification challenges
Exceptions from Automatic Declassification "File Exemption Series
Mandatory Declassification Review Appeals
Inform Decisions
Incident Reporting - ANSWER: Incidents that result in significant consequence or may
become public must be promptly reported to the OUSD(I)
Espionage
Unauthorized disclosure to public media
Involving creation or continuation of a SAP against regulation
Defense operations that could cause harm to national security
Inner Mailing Wrapping - ANSWER: Address to official gov't activity or contractor
Complete return address to your office
Conspicuously marked with the highest level of classified information
Include applicable special markings "RD"
Sealed to minimize possibility of access without leaving evidence of tampering
Handcarrying - ANSWER: Must be done by an appropriately cleared gov't or
contractor employee
Written authorization always required
Letter of authorization if traveling on commercial airline
Written statement (DD Form 2501) if another mode of transportation
Material should be double wrapped - briefcase is outer layer if locked
Items may be opened en route as a last resort if required by customs or police but
must be opened out of sight of the general public
STIP (Scientific and Technical Information Program) - ANSWER: Not a control marking
but a program that implements distribution control statements on scientific and
technical information
Improves acquisition data sources
Disseminated technical information efficiently
Prevents loss of technical information to US adversaries and competition
Aids transfer of technical information to qualified researches in industry and gov't
Initial Orientation - ANSWER: DoDM 5200.01 Vol 3
