Questions and Answers
Which level of classified information could cause damage to national security?
Classified information can be safeguarded by using?
Vaults, secure rooms, secure telephones
Incorporating, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in a new form information that is already classified is known as?
Derivative classification
You may be subject to sanctions if you negligently disclose classified information.
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Which of the following is required to access classified information?
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Personnel security program establishes ___ for personnel security determinations and overall program management responsibilities.
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What is the form to request a background investigation?
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What form is used to record end-of-day security checks?
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What is the standard form of identification for DoD employees?
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When opening & closing a security container, complete?
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Which of the following must be reported?
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Parts of the OPSEC process include _____?
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Derivative classifiers are required to have all the following except?
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Secret materials may be transmitted by the same methods as confidential materials.
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TS documents can be transmitted via?
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How often must you receive a defensive foreign travel briefing?
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A security infraction involves loss, compromise, or suspected compromise.
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What cover sheet helps protect a secret document?
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What method is used to transmit confidential materials to DoD agencies?
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Classified information can be destroyed using which of the following methods?
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Prior to foreign travel, you must ensure antiterrorism/force protection level 1 training is current.
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The physical security program prevents unauthorized access to which of the following?
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Which of the following materials are subject to pre-publication review?
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Physical security is concerned with ___ & ___ measures designed to prevent unauthorized access.
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Study Notes
Classified Information Levels and Definitions
- Classified information causing damage to national security is termed confidential.
- Derivative classification involves incorporating or paraphrasing existing classified information.
- Secret materials cannot be transmitted by the same methods as confidential materials.
Security Measures and Documentation
- Safeguarding classified information requires using vaults, secure rooms, and secure telephones.
- The Common Access Card serves as the standard identification for DoD employees.
- SF 86 is the form used to request a background investigation.
- SF 701 is utilized to record end-of-day security checks.
- SF 702 is completed when opening and closing security containers.
- SF 704 serves as a cover sheet for protecting secret documents.
Access and Eligibility
- Access to classified information mandates clearance eligibility, need-to-know, and completion of SF312.
- Derivative classifiers are not required to have approval of the Original Classification Authority (OCA) to classify information.
Reporting and Compliance
- All incidents that involve loss, compromise, or suspected compromise must be reported.
- Receiving a defensive foreign travel briefing is necessary at least once a year prior to travel.
- Negligently disclosing classified information can lead to sanctions.
Security Protocols and Operational Security (OPSEC)
- The physical security program is designed to prevent unauthorized access to personnel, facilities, information, and equipment.
- Active and passive measures are essential in the physical security domain to deter unauthorized access.
Transmission and Destruction of Classified Materials
- Confidential materials can be transmitted to DoD agencies via USPS first class mail.
- Methods for destroying classified information include shredding, burning,, and pulverizing.
- Top Secret (TS) documents can only be transmitted through approved channels such as the Defense courier service and secure fax.
Other Critical Points
- Pre-publication reviews are necessary for materials such as books, speeches, and articles.
- A security infraction specifically involves loss, compromise, or suspected compromise should be approached with caution and appropriately assessed.
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