Security Policies & Procedures Flashcards

Which document provides the contractor with security classification guidance for a specific classified contract?

Answer: DD Form 254

The DD-254 Contract Security Classification Specification gives classification guidance and security requirements.

What does the SF-328 document?

Answer: Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests used in FOCI evaluation

SF-328 collects FOCI information for the facility clearance process.

Who must be cleared to the level of the facility clearance, or formally excluded?

Answer: Key Management Personnel (KMP)

KMP must be cleared at the FCL level unless excluded by formal action of the board.

Can a company sponsor itself for a facility clearance?

Answer: No; a government agency or cleared contractor with a legitimate need must sponsor it

A facility clearance requires sponsorship by a government contracting activity or cleared contractor with a bona fide need.

Which agreement is typically used when a foreign interest effectively owns or controls a company?

Answer: Special Security Agreement (SSA)

An SSA (or Proxy/Voting Trust) is used when foreign interests effectively own or control the company.

Which of these is a changed condition that must be reported to DCSA?

Answer: A change in ownership or KMP

Changes in ownership, KMP, name, or address affecting the FCL must be reported.

Before a visitor receives classified information at your facility, the FSO should:

Answer: Verify clearance eligibility and need-to-know through DISS or authorized visit request

Visit authorization requires verifying the visitor's eligibility and need-to-know.