Investigation and Adjudication

Question 1

What is a suitability determination?

A) The withdrawal of a job offer or non-selection for a position
B) A reasonable expectation that the employment or continued employment of an individual would or would not be clearly consistent with the interests of National Security
C) Allows access to classified information
D) Determines suitability for federal employment

Answer 1

D) Correct, to be considered suitable for employment in the federal competitive service, individuals must display identifiable character traits and behaviors that indicate an individual is likely to carry out their duties with integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness

A) This a security eligibility determination
B) This describes a security eligibility determination
C) This describes a security eligibility determination

Question 2

What are the 3 main types of adjudications?

A) National Security Adjudications
B) Suitability Adjudications
C) Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 Adjudications
D) Classified Access Adjudications
E) Noncritical Sensitive Adjudications

Answer 2

A) National Security Adjudications
B) Suitability Adjudications
C) Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12 Adjudications

D) Incorrect, this is not a type of adjudication. An individual’s eligibility to view classified information is determined by their National Security Investigation and ultimately up to their need-to-know on a case by case basis.
E) This is not a type of adjudication. noncritical sensitive is one of the Personnel designation categories.

Question 3

All individuals in public trust positions within the DoD must resubmit an updated SF86 every ________ years.

A) 2
B) 5
C) 10
D) 15

Answer 3

B) 5

Question 4

What investigation tiers are used for suitability determinations?

A) Tier 1
B) Tier 2
C) Tier 3
D) Tier 4
E) Tier 5

Answer 4

A) Correct, T1 investigations are conducted for positions designated as low risk, nonsensitive, and for physical and logical access–that is, HSPD-12 credentialing. The investigative form is the Standard Form (SF)–85
B) Correct, T2 investigations are conducted for positions designated as nonsensitive, moderate risk public trust. The investigative form is the SF-85P
D) Correct, T4 investigations are conducted for positions designated as non sensitive high risk public trust. The investigative form is the SF-85P

C) Incorrect, T3 investigations are conducted for positions designated as noncritical sensitive and/or requiring Confidential, Secret, or “L” access eligibility. The investigative form is the Sf-86
E) Incorrect, T5 investigations are conducted for positions designated as critical-sensitive or special-sensitive and/or requiring “Q” access or access to Top Secret or Sensitive Compartmented Information

Question 5

What investigations tiers are used for national security positions (access to classified information)

A) Tier 1
B) Tier 2
C) Tier 3
D) Tier 4
E) Tier 5

Answer 5

C) Correct, T3 investigations are conducted for positions designated as noncritical sensitive and/or requiring Confidential, Secret, or “L” access eligibility. The investigative form is the Sf-86
E) Correct, T5 investigations are conducted for positions designated as critical-sensitive or special-sensitive and/or requiring “Q” access or access to Top Secret or Sensitive Compartmented Information.

A) Incorrect, T1 investigations are conducted for positions designated as low risk, nonsensitive, and for physical and logical access–that is, HSPD-12 credentialing. The investigative form is the Standard Form (SF)–85
B) Incorrect, T2 investigations are conducted for positions designated as nonsensitive, moderate risk public trust. The investigative form is the SF-85P
D) Incorrect, T4 investigations are conducted for positions designated as non sensitive high risk public trust. The investigative form is the SF-85P

Question 6

What are the standards of evidence in a suitability case?

A) The evidence must establish conduct
B) The government has burden of proof
C) All facts must be supported by a preponderance of evidence
D) All of the above

Answer 6

D) All of the above

Question 7

What document would you consult for regulations governing suitability investigations?

A) Title 5, CFR Part 731
B) EO 12968
C) DoD 5200.2-R
D) SEAD 4

Answer 7

B) Incorrect, this is the EO that establishes a uniform Personnel Security Program
C) Incorrect, this implements and maintains the DoD personnel security policies and procedures
D) Incorrect, this lays out the adjudicative guidelines for national security determinations

Question 8

Which of the following are suitability actions?

A) Cancellation of eligibility, or reinstatement of eligibility
B) Debarment from employment
C) Withdrawal of job offer
D) Removal from position
E) Non-selection for position

Answer 8

A) Cancellation of eligibility, or reinstatement of eligibility
B) Debarment from employment
D) Removal from position

Question 9

Who is the primary ISP for the DoD?

A) OPM
B) DoD CAS
C) FBI
D) DCSA

Answer 9

D) DCSA

A) Incorrect, the Office of Personnel Management serves as the chief human resources agency and personnel policy manager for the Federal Government
B) Incorrect, DoD CAS are the primary adjudicators for the DoD
C) Incorrect, the FBI does not conduct full investigations–only the initial fingerprint check.

Question 10

Who adjudicates investigations for the DoD?

A) OPM
B) DoD CAS
C) FBI
D) DCSA

Answer 10

A) DoD CAS

A) Incorrect, the Office of Personnel Management serves as the chief human resources agency and personnel policy manager for the Federal Government
C) Incorrect, the FBI does not adjudicate
D) Incorrect, DCSA conducts investigations and sends the results to DoD CAS for adjudication

Question 11

What is the role of the MSPB when it comes to appeals to suitability actions?

A) To initiate new investigations that will serves as the basis for a new determination
B) To un-withdraw a job offer that was originally withdrawn based on general incompetence
C) Negotiate and resolve disputes, unfair labor practice complaints, and exceptions to arbitration awards
D) To decide whether the original suitability determination is sustainable

Answer 11

D) To decide whether the original suitability determination is sustainable

A) Incorrect, appeals to suitability actions are predicated off the original investigation and any mitigating circumstances the subject can provide–not a new investigation entirely.
B) If an individual has objections to non-selection that was not based on their eligibility determination, the appeals process is covered under 5 CFR 322 and is not appealable to the Merit Systems Protection Board.
C) Incorrect, that is the responsibility of the Federal Labor Relations Authority

Question 12

When the federal government collects personal information from an individual, it is required that the individual be informed of which of the following?

A) Cancellation of eligibility, or reinstatement of eligibility
B) Debarment from employment
C) Withdrawal of job offer
D) Removal from position
E) Non-selection for position

Answer 12

A) Under what authority the government agent is collecting the information
B) The purpose for collecting the information
C) The routine uses of the information
D) Whether providing this information is voluntary or mandatory

Question 13

What is a Personnel Security Investigation used to determine?

A) Access to classified information
B) Acceptance or retention to the armed forces
C) Assignment or retention to sensitive duties
D) All of the above

Answer 13

D) All of the above

Question 14

True/False: The CAS is the only authority who can grant an interim clearance

Answer 14

False: the Vetting Risk Operations (VRO) handles all interim eligibility.

Question 15

What are the requirements for an interim Secret eligibility determination?

A) Favorably reviewed SF-86
B) Verified US Citizenship
C) Favorable completion and review FBI fingerprint check
D) National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check
E) Polygraph test
F) The ISP must have opened the proper investigation

Answer 15

A) Favorably reviewed SF-86
B) Verified US Citizenship
C) Favorable completion and review FBI fingerprint check
F) The ISP must have opened the proper investigation

D) Incorrect, this is only a requirement for a Top Secret Interim
E) Incorrect, this is not a requirement for an interim clearance

Question 16

What are the responsibilities of the DoD CAS

A) Serves as the primary ISP for the DoD
B) Makes adjudicative decisions for the DoD
C) Serves as a repository for investigative records
D) Requests additional information where there is evidence that someone may no longer be eligible for a clearance
E) Serves as the chief human resources agency and personnel policy manager for the Federal Government

Answer 16

B) Makes adjudicative decisions for the DoD
C) Serves as a repository for investigative records
D) Requests additional information where there is evidence that someone may no longer be eligible for a clearance

A) Incorrect, this is the responsibility of DCSA
E) Incorrect, this is the responsibility of the OPM

Question 17

What are the position designations, authorizations, and/or security eligibilities that can only be obtained by a Tier 5 investigation (formerly SSBI)?

A) Noncritical Sensitive
B) Special-Sensitive Positions
C) Critical-Sensitive Positions
D) LAA
E) Non-Sensitive Positions
F) Top Secret clearance eligibility
G) IT-I duties

Answer 17

B) Special-Sensitive Positions
C) Critical-Sensitive Positions
D) LAA
F) Top Secret clearance eligibility
G) IT-I duties

A) False, noncritical sensitive positions are covered by a Tier 3 investigation
E) Incorrect, non-sensitive positions are covered by Tier 1 investigations

Question 18

What are the position designations, authorizations, and/or security eligibilities that require only a Tier 3 investigation?

A) IT-III duties
B) IT-II duties
C) Non-sensitive
D) Noncritical-Sensitive Positions
E) Secret clearance eligibility
F) Confidential clearance eligibility
G) Low-Risk
H) Military accessions or appointments

Answer 18

A) IT-III duties
B) IT-II duties
D) Noncritical-Sensitive Positions
E) Secret clearance eligibility
F) Confidential clearance eligibility
H) Military accessions or appointments

C) Non-Sensitive
G) Low-Risk

Question 19

What are the position designations, authorizations, and/or security eligibilities that require only a Tier 1 investigation?

A) Confidential clearance eligibility
B) Non-Sensitive High Risk
C) Non-Sensitive Low Risk positions
D) Noncritical-Sensitive
E) HSPD-12 Credentialing

Answer 19

C) Non-Sensitive Low Risk positions
E) HSPD-12 Credentialing

A) Incorrect, no security eligibility can be determined by only a Tier 1 investigation.
B) Incorrect, an individual requires a Tier 4 investigation for a high-risk position
D) Incorrect, a Tier 3 is required for Noncritical-Sensitive

Question 20

What is a SAC?

A) Special Agreement Check, the fingerprint portion of the Personnel Security Investigation
B) The investigation that was replaced by Tier 3
C) The investigation required for HSPD-12 Credentialing
D) None of the above

Answer 20

A) Special Agreement Check, the fingerprint portion of the Personnel Security Investigation

B) Incorrect, this is the NACLC
C) Incorrect, this is the Tier 1 investigation
D) Incorrect, the answer is A

Question 21

What is not a suitability action?

A) Cancellation of eligibility, or reinstatement of eligibility
B) Debarment from employment
C) Withdrawal of job offer
D) Removal from position
E) Non-selection for position

Answer 21

C) Withdrawal of job offer
E) Non-selection for position

Question 22

What is the purpose of due process in the Personnel Security Program?

A) Gives subjects a chance to appeal criminal charges in court and expunge their records
B) Gives subjects a chance to appeal position terminations on the basis of their protected class
C) Ensures fairness by providing the subject the opportunity to appeal an unfavorable adjudicative determination
D) None of the above

Answer 22

C) Ensures fairness by providing the subject the opportunity to appeal an unfavorable adjudicative determination

A) Incorrect, the PSP is not affiliated with the Department of Justice or the US court system
B) Gives subjects a chance to appeal position terminations on the basis of their protected class
D) Incorrect, C is the correct answer

Question 23

Put the key procedures for initiating Personnel Security Investigations in the correct order:

A) Submit electronically to OPM
B) Subject completes an SF86 or SF85
C) Validate the need for investigation
D) Initiate eApp
E) Conduct a Special Agreement Check

Answer 23

1. C) Validate the need for an investigation
2. E) Conduct a Special Agreement Check
3. D) Initiate eAPP
4. B) Subject complete an SF86 or SF85
5. A) Submit electronically to OPM

Question 24

What is the investigative requirement for the DoD position sensitivity type: Critical-Sensitive?

A) Tier 1
B) Tier 2
C) Tier 3
D) Tier 4
E) Tier 5

Answer 24

E) Tier 5

Question 25

What is the investigative requirement for the DoD position sensitivity type: Noncritical-Sensitive?

A) Tier 1
B) Tier 2
C) Tier 3
D) Tier 4
E) Tier 5

Answer 25

C) Tier 3

Question 26

What is the investigative requirement for the DoD position sensitivity type: Nonsensitive?

A) Tier 1
B) Tier 2
C) Tier 3
D) Tier 4
E) Tier 5

Answer 26

A) Tier 1

Question 27

What does revocation mean in the context of security eligibility determinations?

A) Debarment
B) Removal from position
C) The term when current security clearance eligibility determination is rescinded
D) The term when an initial request for security clearance eligibility is not granted

Answer 27

C) The term when current security clearance eligibility determination is rescinded

A) False, this is a suitability determination
B) False, while this can be a result of revocation, it is not the definition
D) False, this is denial

Question 28

What does denied mean in the context of security eligibility determinations?

A) Debarment
B) Removal from position
C) The term when current security clearance eligibility determination is rescinded
D) The term when an initial request for security clearance eligibility is not granted

Answer 28

D) The term when an initial request for security clearance eligibility is not granted

A) False, this is a suitability determination
B) False, while this can be a result of denial, it is not the definition
C) False, this is a revocation

Question 29

What is an SOR?

A) Statement of Reasons–A comprehensive and detailed written explanation of why a preliminary unfavorable adjudication determination was made
B) Statement of Requirements–The justification needed to initiate an investigation
C) Statement of Reasons–A written appeal of an unfavorable determination, written by a subject, explaining extenuating or mitigating circumstances that may change initial determination results
D) None of the above

Answer 29

A) Statement of Reasons–A comprehensive and detailed written explanation of why a preliminary unfavorable adjudication determination was made

B) Incorrect, an SOR is a comprehensive and detailed written explanation of why a preliminary unfavorable adjudication determination was made
C) Incorrect, an SOR is a comprehensive and detailed written explanation of why a preliminary unfavorable adjudication determination was made
D) Incorrect, the answer is A

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT an adjudicative guideline?

A) Allegiance to the United States
B) Foreign Influence
C) Foreign Preference
D) Foreign Finances
E) All of the above are adjudicative guidelines

Answer 30

D) Foreign Finances–These guidelines deal with loyalty to the United States. While having business or other financial ties in a foreign country may contribute to concerns about an individual’s loyalty, it is not its own adjudicative guideline

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT an adjudicative guideline?

A) Sexual Behavior
B) Personal Conduct
C) Unreliable Conduct
D) Financial Considerations
E) All of the above are adjudicative guidelines

Answer 31

C) Unreliable Conduct: Correct. Adjudicative Guidelines D, E, and F address concerns about an individual’s reliability, but “unreliable conduct” is not its own adjudicative guideline

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT an adjudicative guideline?

A) Alcohol Consumption
B) Drug Involvement and Substance Misuse
C) Psychological Conditions
D) Treatment History
E) All of the above are adjudicative guidelines

Answer 32

D) Treatment History: Correct, the guidelines in this question deal with medical issues that might influence an individual’s ability to protect classified information. Treatment history for any of these conditions will be taken into account during adjudication, but is not an adjudicative guideline itself.

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT an adjudicative guideline?

A) Criminal Conduct
B) Handling Protected Information
C) Outside Activities
D) Use of Information Technology
E) All of the above are adjudicative guidelines

Answer 33

E) All of the above are adjudicative guidelines–Correct. All of these are adjudicative guidelines that cover illegal and other noncompliant behavior.

Question 34

What is the first phase of the security clearance process?

A) Position Designation
B) Pre-Investigation
C) Investigation
D) Adjudication

Answer 34

C) Investigation, the security clearance process is initiated via an investigation according to the FIS

A) Incorrect, Position Designation begins the suitability process
B) Incorrect, Pre-Investigation is a component of the suitability process
D) Incorrect, for both national security and suitability, an investigation is required for adjudication

Question 35

What are the standards the DoD uses for the uniform collection of relevant and important background information about an individual.

A) PSI
B) HSPD-12
C) FIS
D) None of the above

Answer 35

C) Correct, FIS is a 5-tiered investigation standard

A) Incorrect, PSI (Personnel Security Investigation) was the name for investigative standards that have since been replaced by the 5-tiered FIS
B) Incorrect, HSPD-12 is a type of investigation used for CAC Credentialing
D) Incorrect, the DoD uses FIS for the uniform collection of relevant and important background information about an individual

Question 36

Tier 3 and Tier 5 investigations are used to determine the eligibility of an individual for ________ to classified information.

A) Acceptance
B) Access
C) Assignment

Answer 36

B) Access

Question 37

Tier 3 and Tier 5 investigations are used to determine the eligibility of an individual for ________ or retention to the armed forces.

A) Acceptance
B) Access
C) Assignment

Answer 37

A) Acceptance

Question 38

Tier 3 and Tier 5 investigations are used to determine the eligibility of an individual for ________ or retention to the armed forces.

A) Acceptance
B) Access
C) Assignment

Answer 38

C) Assignment

Question 39

What is the DoD CAS responsible for?

A) Keeping a repository of investigative records
B) Initiating special investigations
C) Making adjudicative decisions according to the whole person concept
D) All of the above

Answer 39

D) All of the above

Question 40

What is used to monitor employees for new information or changes that could affect their suitability or security status?

A) SEAD 4
B) Continuous Evaluation
C) Administratiive Action
D) Continuous Vetting

Answer 40

D) Continuous Vetting

A) Incorrect, SEAD 4 covers adjudicative guidelines which may come into play if CV notices reportable information
B) Incorrect, CE is the outdated term that has been replaced by CV as the standards and procedures have been codified into law
C) Incorrect, adminsitrative action may be taken if CV notices reportable information that calls into question a covered individual’s reliability, trustworthiness, or loyalty

Question 41

What is a Form Update?

A) Part of the Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) done at 5 or 10 year intervals based on duties or access
B) A requirement of individuals to re-enroll every 5 years by submitting an SF-86 through eAPP
C) Immediate self-reporting according to SEAD 3 requirements
D) Submitting a new SF 312 every 5 years to maintain clearance access

Answer 41

B) A requirement of individuals to re-enroll every 5 years by submitting an SF-86 through eAPP

A) Incorrect, this is a periodic reinvestigation. It has been replaced by Form Updates at 5-year intervals.
C) Incorrect, although the success of CV relies heavily on a culture of self-reporting in accordance with SEAD 3, a Form Update is a routine process that covers more than just reportable information.
D) Incorrect. SF 312s are one of the requirements for accessing classified information and are submitted on an as-needed basis.

Question 42

Which Security Executive Agent Directive defines the adjudicative guidelines?

A) SEAD 1
B) SEAD 3
C) SEAD 4
D) SEAD 5

Answer 42

C) SEAD 4

A) Incorrect, SEAD 1 consolidates and summarizes the authorities and responsibilities assigned to the DNI a
B) Incorrect, SEAD 3 covers the continuing security obligation of covered persons
D) Incorrect, SEAD 5 addresses the collection and use of publicly available social media information during the conduct of personnel security background investigations and adjudications

Question 43

What is scope in the context of adjudications only

A) The amount of time an individual’s CV enrollment is valid for until a form update needs to be submitted
B) Taking all available, reliable information about the person, past and present, favorable and unfavorable, into consideration when reaching national security determination.
C) The minimum timeframe and element requirements that adjudicators must ensure the investigation covered before reviewing it
D) Both A and C

Answer 43

C) The minimum timeframe and element requirements that adjudicators must ensure the investigation covered before reviewing it

A) Incorrect. While PERSEC professionals often refer to a CV or investigation enrollment date greater than 5 years as “out of scope”, this is not the definition in the context of adjudications
B) Incorrect, this is the whole person concept
D) Incorrect. While PERSEC professionals often refer to a CV or investigation enrollment date greater than 5 years as “out of scope”, this is not the definition in the context of adjudications. Only c is correct

Question 44

During due process, military and civilian personnel may request an in-person appearance before this body

A) The MSPB
B) DoD CAS
C) Their Security Manager
D) Criminal Court Judge

Answer 44

A) The MSPB

B) Incorrect, DoD CAS will adjudicate a decision but does not hear appeals
C) Incorrect, an individual’s security manager may help put together an appeals packet but has no authority over the adjudication or final decision
D) Incorrect, although criminal charges that result in an appearance before a judge will result in a re-adjudication of one’s security or suitability adjudication, a criminal court is not the venue to appeal that decision.

Question 45

What body administers due process for contractor personnel?

A) The MSPB
B) DoD CAS
C) OPM
D) DOHA

Answer 45

D) DOHA

A) Incorrect, the MSPB serves military and non-contractor civilians
B) Incorrect, DoD CAS will adjudicate a decision but does not hear appeals
C) Incorrect, OPM does not adjudicate

Question 46

T/F: Adjudication refers to the DoD standard procedures for collecting information about an individual’s background, activities, and personal behavior for the purpose of making a personnel security determination.

Answer 46

False: this is an investigation

Question 47

T/F: A determination of an individual’s trustworthiness for a position that does not require access to classified information is an example of an adjudicative decision.

Answer 47

True: Individuals are adjudicated for both suitability and sensitivity eligibilities

Question 48

T/F: The adjudication process involves an examination of a sufficient period of a person’s life to make an affirmative determination that the person is an acceptable risk

Answer 48

True

Question 49

T/F: The adjudicative process uses the whole person concept as a guide for determining the categories of information that must be collected and evaluated against adjudication criteria

Answer 49

True

Question 50

T/F: A determination of special access eligibility for employees whose duties is an example of an adjudication decision.

Answer 50

True: Individuals are adjudicated for both suitability and sensitivity eligibilities

Question 51

T/F: DoD CAS can only make adjudication decisions related to granting security clearance

Answer 51

False: DoD CAS also makes suitability determinations

Question 52

T/F: Adjudication decisions balance interests of national security against the interests of the individual

Answer 52

True

Question 53

T/F: When an individual’s loyalty, trustworthiness, or reliability is in doubt, the adjudication decision is always made in favor of national security.

Answer 53

True

Question 54

T/F: A CAS’s responsibility includes making eligibility determinations

Answer 54

True

Question 55

T/F: A CAS serves as a repository of personnel security investigative records

Answer 55

True

Question 56

A soldier and a sailor are discussing factors that adjudicators consider when evaluating the relevance of an individual’s conduct or behavior

A) The soldier says that the adjudicators consider factors such as nature, extent, or seriousness of a person’s conduct or behavior

B) The sailor says that adjudicators consider factors such as the individuals age and maturity at the time of the conduct or behavior

Who is correct?

Answer 56

Both Are Correct

Question 57

A soldier and a sailor are discussing the adjudicative guidelines

A) The soldier says that they provide guidance on how to evaluate information gathered on an individual against the 13 primary areas of security concerns

B) The sailor says that each guideline lists and describes the guideline’s basis or concern, disqualifying conditions, and mitigating factors

Who is correct?

Answer 57

Both are correct

Question 58

A soldier and a sailor are discussing factors that adjudicators consider when evaluating the relevance of an individual’s conduct or behavior

A) The soldier says that adjudicators consider factors such as the frequency and recency of the conduct

B) The sailor says that adjudicators consider factors such as potential for pressure, coercion, exploitation, or duress

Who is correct?

Answer 58

Both are correct

Question 59

A soldier and a sailor are discussing the adjudicative guidelines

A) The soldier says that mitigating conditions - situations that reduce the severity of the disqualifying conditions always outweigh the disqualifying conditions in a case.

B) The sailor says that existence of disqualifying conditions automatically results in a denial or revocation of access eligibility

Who is correct?

Answer 59

Both are incorrect

Question 60

A soldier and a sailor are discussing eligibility determinations

A) The soldier says that adjudicators make a final determination of eligibility based on the application of the adjudication guidelines

B) The sailor says that the final determination remains the responsibility of the specific department or agency

Who is correct?

Answer 60

The soldier is correct

Question 61

T/F: The T5 Investigation is the approved federal investigation standard for non-critical sensitive civilian positions

Answer 61

False: This would be a T3

Question 62

T/F: The Tier 3 investigation is the approved federal investigation for critical sensitive positions

Answer 62

False: This would be Tier 5

Question 63

T/F: Civilian position sensitivity designations vary based on the investigative requirements applicable to the position

Answer 63

False: Reverse it–the investigative requirements are based on the position sensitivity designation

Question 64

T/F: The T5 and T3 investigations are the only two federal investigation standard for non-sensitive positions requiring Top Secret clearance eligibility

Answer 64

False, Top Secret clearance eligibility requires a T5.

Question 65

T/F: The T5 is the federal investigative standard for non-sensitive positions requiring Top Secret clearance eligibility

Answer 65

False: A position requiring a TS will have a special-critical sensitive designation

Question 66

T/F: The T3 investigation is the federal investigation standard for special sensitive positions

Answer 66

False: A special sensitive position will require a T5

Question 67

T/F: The T5 is the federal investigative standard approved for initial issuance of the Secret clearance eligibility

Answer 67

False: Secret only requires a T3

Question 68

T/F: The T3 is the federal investigative standard approved for the initial issuance of clearance eligibility for noncritical-sensitive positions

Answer 68

True

Question 69

T/F: A security clearance represents a favorable determination that an individual is eligible for access to classified information

Answer 69

True

Question 70

T/F: A security clearance guarantees that any individual will be granted access to classified information

Answer 70

False, an individual requires a need-to-know and must sign an SF-312 to be granted access to classified information in addition to their favorable adjudication.

Question 71

T/F: Any individual with an official need to know to conduct assigned duties will be granted a security clearance

Answer 71

False: An individual must have a favorable adjudicated investigation of the appropriate level for the information in question, and they must be a US citizen to qualify for a security clearance.

Question 72

T/F: Individuals whose background investigation and adjudication is in process may be granted an interim security clearance by the local command

Answer 72

True

Question 73

T/F: All employees are eligible for an interim security clearance

Answer 73

False: Interim eligibility is only authorized for employees who need to begin working on sensitive or classified projects while awaiting final determination for a national security eligibility by the adjudication facility.

Question 74

T/F: Requesting a Personnel Security Investigation is a security officer responsibility under the DoD Personnel Security Program

Answer 74

True

Question 75

T/F: Only an investigative agency can initiate an investigation request.

Answer 75

False–any agency with sensitivity designations can request an appropriate investigation for their employees

Question 76

A soldier and a sailor are discussing the DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP)

A) The soldier says that the DoD PSP employs a comprehensive background investigative process to establish whether an individual needs access to classified information.

B) The sailor says that the DoD PSP employs a comprehensive background investigation process to establish whether an individual has a need to know.

C) Who is correct?

Answer 76

Both are incorrect.

Question 77

This element involves an evaluation of information contained in PSI reports and results in a judgment concerning an individual’s security clearance eligibility.

A) Designation
B) Pre-Investigation
C) Investigation
D) Adjudication
E) Continuous Evaluation

Answer 77

D) Adjudication

Question 78

This element involves monitoring employees for new information that could affect their security clearance eligibility status

A) Designation
B) Pre-Investigation
C) Investigation
D) Adjudication
E) Continuous Evaluation

Answer 78

E) Continuous Evaluation

Question 79

This element results in a report that contains background information about the person selected for sensitive duty

A) Designation
B) Pre-Investigation
C) Investigation
D) Adjudication
E) Continuous Evaluation

Answer 79

C) Investigation

Question 80

A soldier and a sailor are discussing FIS

A) The soldier says that an FIS is an inquiry conducted for the purpose of making a personnel security determination

B) The sailor says that the DoD uses FISs as the standard for the uniform collection of relevant and important information about an individual, such as honesty, reliability, character, and trustworthiness

Who is correct?

Answer 80

Both are correct.

Question 81

A soldier and a sailor are discussing FIS

A) The soldier says that military, civilian, and contractor personnel affiliated with the DoD are all subject to the FIS as the basis for security determinations

B) The sailor says that the investigative agency that conducts background investigations is OPM

Who is correct?

Answer 81

The soldier is correct. DCSA conducts DoD investigations

Question 82

A soldier and a sailor are discussing FIS

A) The soldier says that, during an initial investigation, DCSA moves through each tier subsequently and that they are the steps to securing an eligibility determination

B) The sailor says that the type of investigation is based on the sensitivity of the position for which an individual is being considered

Who is correct?

Answer 82

The sailor is correct

Question 83

A soldier and a sailor are discussing FIS

A) The soldier says that, during an initial investigation, DCSA moves through each tier subsequently and that they are the steps to securing an eligibility determination

B) The sailor says that the type of investigation is based on the sensitivity of the position for which an individual is being considered

Who is correct?