Industrial Security

Question 1

NISP stands for

Answer 1

National Industrial Security Program

Question 2

When was the NISP established?

Answer 2

1993 by EO 12829

Question 3

The NISP operating manual is:

Answer 3

DoDR 5220.22-M

Question 4

Who is the cognizant security office for MOST classified DoD contracts?

Answer 4

DSS

Question 5

What does FSO stand for, what is the role of the FSO?

Answer 5

Facility Security Officer. They are the industry counterpart to a government security manager. The FSO ensures compliance with the NISP and NISPOM

Question 6

What form is a legally binding agreement between a contractor (the company, not the individual) and the US government outlining the terms for safeguarding classified information?

Answer 6

DD Form 441 - DoD Security Agreement

Question 7

What is an IS Rep and what do they do?

Answer 7

Industrial Security Representative is an employee of the cognizant security office (usually DSS) and works with the contractor to ensure compliance… provides advise, and oversight.

Question 8

What position is responsible for implementing NISPOM requirements related to Information Systems Security?

Answer 8

The ISSM, or Information Systems Security Manager

Question 9

True/False. In accordance with the NISPOM, the FSO and ISSM may not be the same person.

Answer 9

False.

Question 10

Which chapter of the NISPOM covers Information Systems?

Answer 10

Chapter 8

Question 11

What does CSA stand for?

Answer 11

Cognizant Security Agency

Question 12

How many CSAs are there?

Answer 12

4

• Central Intelligence Agency
• Department of Energy
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Department of Defense

Question 13

rue/False. Contractors performing unclassified work on a military installation requires DSS oversight?

Answer 13

False

Question 14

True/False. If a cleared contractor operates a cleared facility on a military installation the installation commander may use DSS to perform as the CSO?

Answer 14

True

Question 15

True/False. An installation commander or SAP Program Manager may retain security cognizance if they choose to?

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What position has the authority to enter into contracts?

Answer 16

Contracting Officer

Question 17

A contracting Officer can delegate administration of a contract to a

Answer 17

Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)

Question 18

Authority for settling terminated contracts can be delegated to

Answer 18

Termination Contracting Officer (TCO)

Question 19

Which key individual is responsible for overseeing the process to include determining the need for classified access, verifying the security clearance, sponsoring the contractor for a facility clearance?

Answer 19

The Contracting Officers Representative (COR)

Question 20

True/False. CORs are authorized to make minor changes affecting contract price as long as they are below the allowable threshold.

Answer 20

False. CORs are not authorized to make any changes/commitments affecting price, quality, quantity, delivery, etc.

Question 21

A determination that a company is eligible for access to classified information of a certain classification and all lower classifications.

Answer 21

Facility Clearance (FCL)

Question 22

Five elements to obtaining a Facility Clearance

Answer 22

• Sponsorship
• Security Agreement
• Certificate pertaining to foreign interests
• Business structure and Organization
• Clearance of Key Management Personnel (KMP)

Question 23

When a Facility Clearance is granted, is it the building(s) or key management personnel which are cleared?

Answer 23

Key Management Personnel (KMP)