Orientation and Awareness Training Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which Periodic Reinvestigation is required for continued Secret Clearance eligibility?

Tier 3 R

A favorably adjudicated background investigation is required for access to classified information.

True

Which of the following must be reported?

Divorce (correct)

Driving while intoxicated (correct)

Issuance of a restraining order (correct)

None of the above

Which of the following levels of classified information could cause serious damage to National Security if compromised?

Secret Signup and view all the answers

Where must the Classification Authority Block be placed?

On the face of the document Signup and view all the answers

Working papers must be remarked within how many days as a finished document?

180 days Signup and view all the answers

Which form is used to record combinations of security containers?

SF 700 Security Container Information Signup and view all the answers

SECRET material may be sent via certified mail.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods are appropriate for destroying classified information?

Shredding Signup and view all the answers

A data spill is a ___________.

Security violation Signup and view all the answers

Personnel who receive questions regarding classified information appearing in the media shall be referred to whom?

Your Public Affairs and Security Office Signup and view all the answers

Under which program are contractor personnel cleared?

National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Signup and view all the answers

The standard DOD-wide form of identification is the _________.

Common Access Card Signup and view all the answers

Intrusion detection systems are only used on the exterior of a facility or installation.

False Signup and view all the answers

OPSEC is a methodology that denies critical information to the adversary.

True Signup and view all the answers

How often must you receive a defensive foreign travel briefing?

At least once a year, prior to travel Signup and view all the answers

In addition to foreign travel requirements, those with SCI access must?

Complete a foreign travel questionnaire prior to proceeding on travel Signup and view all the answers

Examples of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) include:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What form is used to record the opening and closing of the security container?

SF702 Security Container Check Sheet Signup and view all the answers

You must obtain a defensive foreign travel security briefing prior to travel or at least once a year from whom?

Security Office Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods may be used to transmit Top Secret material?

Protected facsimile Signup and view all the answers

The Tier 3 Investigation is designated for which positions?

Non-critical sensitive Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are examples of Adverse Information that must be reported EXCEPT:

Traffic Violations with a fine under $300 Signup and view all the answers

The Physical Security Program is designed to:

Protect against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is responsible for the review of written materials for public release?

Defense Office of Prepublication and Security Review Signup and view all the answers

Good Operations Security (OPSEC) practices DO NOT include:

Discussing sensitive information carefully in public Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Security Clearance and Investigations

Tier 3 R periodic reinvestigations are required for continued Secret Clearance eligibility.
Favorably adjudicated background investigations are mandatory for access to classified information.

Reporting Requirements

Significant life events that must be reported include divorce, driving while intoxicated, and issuance of a restraining order.
Traffic violations with a fine under $300 do not need to be reported as adverse information.

Levels of Classified Information

Classified information labeled as "Secret" can cause serious damage to National Security if compromised.

Document Handling and Classification

The Classification Authority Block should be placed on the face of classified documents.
Working papers must be remarked as finished within 180 days.
Classified information destruction methods include burning and shredding.

Security Procedures

SF 700 is the form used to record combinations of security containers.
SF 702, known as the Security Container Check Sheet, is utilized to document the opening and closing of security containers.
SECRET material cannot be sent via certified mail.

Security Violations and Procedures

A data spill is classified as a security violation.
Inquiries regarding classified information in the media should be directed to your Public Affairs and Security Office.

Clearance and Identification

Contractor personnel are cleared under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
The standard Department of Defense (DOD) identification form is the Common Access Card.

Physical Security and Intrusion Detection

Intrusion detection systems are utilized both inside and outside facilities, contrary to the belief they are only exterior.

Operations Security (OPSEC)

OPSEC methodology aims to deny critical information to adversaries.
Good OPSEC practices do not include discussing sensitive information in a public setting.

Foreign Travel Procedures

Defensive foreign travel briefings must be received at least once a year or prior to travel.
Individuals with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access need to complete a foreign travel questionnaire before travel and a secondary one upon return.

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Examples of CUI include inspection reports, investigation documents, and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Transmission of Classified Materials

Top Secret materials may be transmitted using appropriate cleared couriers, protected fax, or secure message/voice methods.
The Physical Security Program aims to protect against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.

Review of Public Materials

The Defense Office of Prepublication and Security Review is responsible for reviewing written materials before they are released to the public.

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Test your knowledge on the critical aspects of Secret Clearance eligibility and reporting requirements with these flashcards. Each card presents essential information that is necessary for understanding the background investigation processes. Perfect for anyone in clearance jobs or security training.