Test Flashcards
Who is overall responsible for the command’s EKMS account?
CO
What does EKMS stand for?
Electronic Key Management System
Which of the following are types of COMSEC incidents?
Cryptographic, personnel, physical
What is the destruction order for emergency situations?
Superseded, effective, reserve on board
Which is a situation that would require emergency supersession?
Compromise
Hostile action
When directed by EKMS manager
What is an SF-153 and what is it used for?
Inventory
Transfer
Destruction
Hand receipt
What is the current primary reference for all COMSEC matters?
EKMS 1B
Identify three types of supersession for keying material
Emergency
Irregular
Regular
The lack of two signatures or a set of initials and a date of destruction is a CMS violation
True
Which is an example of a reportable PDS?
Leaving the safe open
Which is an example of a NON-reportable PDS?
Missing signature on a watch inventory
Which of the following is COMSEC material?
KIV-7/KG-84
Call-sign codebooks
Paper key tape
SF-153
What is the most sensitive type of COMSEC material?
Keying material
What item will change due to the effective period?
Edition
When preparing COMSEC documentation (issuing/destruction/inventory) what must be checked by both individuals before signing paperwork?
Serial number Short title AL code Segment number Edition
What form is used to log openings/closings of COMSEC safes?
SF-702
What form is used to log a change of safe combination?
SF-700
USKAT B2301 AZ 234
What is the edition?
AZ
USKAT B2301 AZ 234
What is the short title?
USKAT B2301
USKAT B2301 AZ 234
What is the registration number?
234
The EKMS manager can authorize the execution of the emergency destruction plan
False
What does CCI stand for?
Controlled cryptographic item
Which form is used to record destruction of segmented material?
CMS 25
What items/permissions must an individual possess in order to granted access to handle COMSEC material?
- Clearance equal to or higher than the highest classification of material held
- designated in writing by CO
- signed CMS user responsibility form
Name all EKMS managers, alternates and EKMS clerks
ITC Hawkins
IT2 Brown
IT2 Williams
Under normal circumstances what is the maximum amount of time after supersession that CMS material must be destroyed?
12 hours
Which of the following CANNOT be completed on an SF-153?
Daily destruction of material
What is classification of a CMS-25 when filled in?
Confidential
Who is FACSFAC’s EKMS custodian?
ITC Hawkins
Watch turnover inventories of COMSEC material must be retained for how many days?
30 days
What does ALC stand for?
Accountability legend code
Accountable by serial number to COR
ALC 1
Accountable by quantity to COR
ALC 2
Initial receipt control IAW service agency determines
ALC 4
Electronic/ accountable to COR
ALC 6
Electronic/initial receipt required
ALC 7
Not having a designation letter signed by the CO is what type of incident?
Personnel
Leaving the safe open and leaving the space is what type of incident?
Physical
What does TPI stand for?
Two person integrity
How many qualified people are needed for destruction?
2
How often must the security check list be completed?
Every 24 hours
What form is the security checklist?
SF-701
Who should a conduct watch to watch inventory?
Oncoming watch and offgoing watch
What are three authorized methods of destruction?
Pulping
Shredding
Disintegrating
Superseded
Is no longer in use
Effective
In use
Reserve on board
Held for future use
If you have a security clearance you can handle COMSEC
False
What does COMSEC stand for?
Communication security
