Elements of the personnel security program

Question 1

Assignment of a position sensitivity designation commensurate with the responsibilities and assignments of the position as it relates to impact on national security

Answer 1

Designation

Question 2

Completion of a National background investigation, the type and scope of which depends on position designation and risk or sensitivity level

Answer 2

Investigation

Question 3

Evaluation of the information contained in the background investigation or other source documents

Answer 3

Adjudication

Question 4

An ongoing process to monitor and review the background of a covered individual after being granted eligibility

Answer 4

Continuous Evaluation