CS Flashcards

1
Q

What refers to measures and controls taken to deny unauthorized persons info derived from info systems of the USG related to national security and to ensure the authenticity of such info systems?

A

COMSEC

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2
Q

To deny access to classified and, in some instances, unclassified info and contain compromising emanations within an inspectable space is the objective of what?

A

TEMPEST

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3
Q

The investigation, study and control of compromising emanations from telecommunications and automated info systems equipment is the definition of what?

A

TEMPEST

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4
Q

List the COMSEC chain of command

A

User-CRO-CAM-WCO

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5
Q

COMSEC accounts are required to plan on maintaining how many days worth of physical or electronic material on hand?

A

120 days

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6
Q

Within how many hours after an incident does an inquiry official need to be appointed?

A

72 hours

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7
Q

How often does a status update need to be provided regarding invest?

A

At least every 25 days

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8
Q

List the 4 types of incident categories

A

Crypto
Personnel
Physical
Aircraft accidents or disasters

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9
Q

Who approves TPI waivers?

A

NSA only

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10
Q

The witnessing official is required to have what consistent with the material being destroyed?

A

Final security clearance

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11
Q

The destruction official must be what?

A

Appropriately cleared and knowledgeable

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12
Q

Who prepares the emergency action plan?

A

CAM or CRO

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13
Q

Who approves or endorses all COMSEC standards, techniques, equipment and protected services?

A

NSA

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14
Q

Who prescribes and approves all systems used?

A

NIST

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15
Q

Who acts on behalf of NSA for the Air Force?

A

AF Life Cycle Management Center

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16
Q

What is the application of measures designed to protect transmissions from interception and exploitation by means other than crypto analysis?

A

TRANSEC

17
Q

Who is the focal point for COMSEC matters at the user level?

A

CRO

18
Q

List CRO responsibilities (4)

A

1)Develops EAPs
2)Provides COMSEC training
3)Conducts and documents semi anual inventory and self assessments
4)Semiannually reviews the COMSEC requirement letter

19
Q

A new COMSEC requirement letter is required when?

A

Annually

20
Q

What ALC code is used for material continuously accountable by serial number?

A

ALC 1

21
Q

What ALC code is used for material continuously accountable by quantity?

A

ALC 2

22
Q

What ALC code material is handled within the CMCS?

A

ALC 4

23
Q

What ALC code material is continuously accountable to the COR?

A

ALC 6

24
Q

What ALC code material is electronic data with continuous local accountability?

A

ALC 7

25
Q

How long should COMSEC inventory be maintained?

A

Current inventory + the past 6 months

26
Q

How many days worth of physical and electronic material must COMSEC accounts maintain?

A

120 days

27
Q

How long are short titles maintained?

A

up to 3 years

28
Q

When will users take responsibility for material?

A

NLT one duty day before is effective date and no earlier than 10 duty days before its effective date

29
Q

Is TPI required in tactical situations?

A

NO

30
Q

How often should access lists be reviewed?

A

Monthly

31
Q

Who appoints and signs courier letters?

A

The unit commander