SPēD SAPPC: PERSEC Exam with complete solutions

SSBI - ANSWER Initial investigation for military, contractors, and civilians: · Special-Sensitive positions · Critical-Sensitive positions1 · LAA · Top Secret clearance eligibility · IT-I duties ANACI - ANSWE ...

SSBI - ANSWER Initial investigation for military, contractors, and civilians: · Special-Sensitive positions · Critical-Sensitive positions1 · LAA · Top Secret clearance eligibility · IT-I duties ANACI - ANSWER Initial investigation for civilians: · Noncritical-Sensitive positions · Confidential and Secret clearance eligibility · IT-II duties NACLC - ANSWER Initial National Agency Check with Law and Credit for military and contractors: · Secret or Confidential clearance eligibility · All military accessions and appointments · IT-II duties · IT-III duties (military only) NACI - ANSWER National Agency Check with Inquiries for civilians and contractors: · Non-Sensitive positions · Low Risk · HSPD-12 Credentialing NAC - ANSWER The fingerprint check portion of a PSI The purpose of due process in Personnel Security Program (PSP) - ANSWER Ensures fairness by providing the subject the opportunity to appeal an unfavorable adjudicative determination The key procedures for initiating Personnel Security Investigations (PSIs) - ANSWER 1. Validate the need for an investigation 2. Initiate e-QIP 3. Review Personnel Security Questionnaire (PSQ) for completeness 4. Submit electronically to OPM DoD position sensitivity types and their investigative requirements - ANSWER 1. Critical Sensitive 2. Non-Critical Sensitive 3. Non-Sensitive Investigative requirement for a Critical- Sensitive position - ANSWER SSBI, SSBI-PR, or PPR Investigative requirement for a Non-Critical Sensitive position - ANSWER ANACI or NACLC Investigative requirement for a Non-Sensitive position - ANSWER NACI Revocation - ANSWER The term when current security clearance eligibility determination is rescinded Denial - ANSWER The term when an initial request for security clearance eligibility is not granted SOR - ANSWER Statement of Reasons What is the purpose of the Statement of Reasons (SOR)? - ANSWER The purpose of the SOR is to provide a comprehensive and detailed written explanation of why a preliminary unfavorable adjudicative determination was made. The 13 Adjudicative Guidelines - ANSWER 1. Allegiance to the United States 2. Foreign Influence 3. Foreign Preference 4. Sexual Behavior 5. Personal Conduct 6. Financial Considerations 7. Alcohol Consumption 8. Drug Involvement 9. Psychological Conditions 10. Criminal Conduct 11. Handling Protected Information 12. Outside Activities 13. Use of Information Technology Systems e-QIP - ANSWER The system Mr. Smith needs to access when he needs to update his personal information on his Personnel Security Questionnaire for his re-investigation Personnel Security Investigation - ANSWER The first phase of the security clearance process JCAVS - ANSWER A security manager uses this system to communicate with the DoD CAF JAMS - ANSWER This sub-system (used by adjudicators) and JCAVS make up the JPAS system JPAS - ANSWER A DoD system of record for personnel security clearance information Scattered Castles - ANSWER Intelligence Community (IC) Personnel Security Database that verifies personnel security access and visit certifications. Personnel Security Investigation (PSI) - ANSWER The DoD uses this as the standard for the uniform collection of relevant and important background information about an individual. Access - ANSWER PSIs are used to determine the eligibility of an individual for ___________ to classified information. Acceptance - ANSWER PSIs are used to determine the eligibility of an individual for ___________ or retention to the armed forces. Assignment - ANSWER PSIs are used to determine the eligibility of an individual for ___________ or retention to sensitive duties. False - ANSWER True or False: The DoD CAF is the only authority who can grant an interim clearance. DoD CAF responsibilities - ANSWER 1. Making adjudicative decisions 2. The DoD CAF is a repository for investigative records 3. Initiating special investigations 4. The DoD CAF adjudicates by applying the whole person concept Designation of Sensitive Duties - ANSWER Duties that have a great impact on National Security Continuous Evaluation - ANSWER This is used to monitor employees for new information or changes that could affect their status. Reinvestigation - ANSWER This is part of the Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP). It is done at certain intervals based on duties or access. E.O. 12968 - ANSWER The Executive Order (E.O.) that establishes a uniform Personnel Security Program DoD 5200.2-R - ANSWER Implements and maintains the DoD personnel security policies and procedures USD(I) Memorandum, August 30, 2006 - ANSWER Defines the Adjudicative Guidelines DCII - ANSWER This is a system of records of fraud investigations SII - ANSWER This is a system of records of PSIs conducted by OPM Scope - ANSWER This refers to when adjudicators must ensure that an investigation meets the minimum timeframe and element requirements before reviewing the investigation. Administrative Judge - ANSWER During due process, military and civilian personnel may request an in-person appearance before this individual. DOHA - ANSWER Administers due process for contractor personnel. PSAB/Appeal Board - ANSWER This board makes the final appeal determination for all personnel Nuclear Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) - ANSWER Functions to ensure that each person performing duties associated with nuclear weapons or nuclear command and control systems and equipment is not only emotionally stable and physically capable but has demonstrated reliably and professional competence Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information (CNWDI) - ANSWER Restricted data that is classified as TS or SECRET. It includes information about the theory of operation or design of the components of a thermo-nuclear or implosion-type fusion bomb warhead, demolition munition, or test device Restricted Data - ANSWER Includes all information concerning the design, manufacture, or use of atomic weapons, the production of special nuclear material in the production of energy; additional warning notice Spoils System - ANSWER System that required allegiance to a political party and not the constitution Personnel security program - ANSWER This program aims to alleviate that risk and protect national security by ensuring that only loyal, trustworthy, and reliable individuals are assigned to sensitive positions. Hatch Act - ANSWER Represents the beginning of the Present day Personnel Security Program; 1939 Federal investigation Service Director (FISD) - ANSWER Responsible for the OPMs security functions. Conduct PSI's work with other federal agencies to determine investigative standards and maintain inter-agency agreements Federal Investigation Processing Center (FIPC) - ANSWER Organization under OPM that initiates investigations, reviews the results, arranges for additional investigations when necessary and forwards investigations to the CAF Limited Access Authorization (LAA) - ANSWER Grant access to classified information to non-US citizens limited in access