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The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is authorized to make changes to the contract, even if those changes affect price or quality.
False
The __________ administers the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and provides security guidance, oversight, and policy clarifications.
CSO
Which of the following roles are filled by government employees? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are Insider Threat Program Senior Official (ITPSO) responsibilities? (Select all that apply)
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When cleared contractors visit a cleared facility or government installation, whose security requirements take precedence?
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Whose primary responsibility is working with Industrial Security Representatives (IS Reps) and contractor personnel to authorize and maintain classified Information Systems?
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The Facility Clearance (FCL) is contingent upon all Key Management Personnel (KMP) being granted a Personnel Security Clearance (PCL).
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The Defense Security Service (DSS) oversees which of the following? (Select all that apply)
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An employee's need for a Personnel Security Clearance (PCL) is determined by the program manager, but the clearance level is determined by the Government Contracting Activity (GCA).
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The National Industrial Security Program (NISP) requirements, restrictions, and safeguards that cleared industry must follow are outlined in:
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Who establishes, documents, and monitors classified Information System programs and procedures?
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Who performs classified Information System assessments?
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The administrative determination that a company is eligible for access to classified information is called a _______________.
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For an individual's Personnel Security Clearance (PCL), eligibility remains in the DoD System of Record even when access is removed by the Facility Security Officer (FSO).
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The National Industrial Security Program (NISP) is an industry-run program established by cleared contractor facilities to increase their employee's general security awareness.
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Which contracting document provides a record of the contractor's commitment to comply with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)?
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The Statement of Work (SOW) contains which of the following? (Select one)
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What is the first step in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) contracting process?
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Employees must possess a Personnel Security Clearance (PCL) if they __________.
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The ______________ has been designated as the Cognizant Security Office (CSO) for the DoD and over 30 other non-DoD agencies.
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Study Notes
Contracting Officer's Representative
- The COR has the authority to make contract changes affecting price or quality. (False)
National Industrial Security Program
- The CSO administers the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), providing security guidance and oversight.
Government Employee Roles
- Information System Security Professional/Security Control Assessor (ISSP/SCA) and Industrial Security Representative (IS Rep) roles are filled by government employees.
Insider Threat Program Responsibilities
- ITPSO responsibilities include establishing and maintaining an Insider Threat Program and involving the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in the program.
Security Requirements for Cleared Contractors
- Security requirements of the host facility take precedence when cleared contractors visit a cleared facility or government installation.
Information Systems Management
- The ISSP/SCA is primarily responsible for authorizing and maintaining classified Information Systems in collaboration with IS Reps and contractors.
Facility Clearance (FCL)
- FCL is contingent upon all Key Management Personnel (KMP) having a Personnel Security Clearance (PCL). (True)
Defense Security Service Oversight
- DSS oversees compliance with reporting requirements, ownership changes, management changes, foreign involvement, and personnel security clearances (PCLs).
Clearance Determination
- Need for a PCL is determined by the program manager, while the clearance level is set by the Government Contracting Activity (GCA). (True)
NISPOM
- The requirements, restrictions, and safeguards that cleared industry follows are outlined in NISPOM.
Classified Information System Oversight
- The ISSM establishes, documents, and monitors classified Information System programs and procedures.
Information System Assessments
- The Facility Security Officer (FSO) performs classified Information System assessments.
Eligibility for Classified Information Access
- An FCL is an administrative determination indicating a company's eligibility for access to classified information.
Personnel Security Clearance Records
- An individual's PCL eligibility is retained in the DoD System of Record even if access is removed by the FSO. (True)
NISP Characteristics
- The NISP is not an industry-run program, but rather a government program established to enhance employee security awareness. (False)
Contracting Document Compliance
- DD Form 441 documents a contractor's commitment to comply with the NISPOM.
Statement of Work (SOW)
- The SOW encompasses all requirements and commitments related to the project.
Contracting Process
- The first step in the NISP contracting process is defining initial requirements for the product or service.
Personnel Security Clearance Requirements
- Employees require a PCL if they need access to classified information.
Cognizant Security Office Designation
- The DSS is the designated Cognizant Security Office for the DoD and over 30 other non-DoD agencies.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts and roles in industrial security with this quiz. Examine terms like the Contracting Officer's Representative and the National Industrial Security Program. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the regulations and responsibilities involved in maintaining security.
