Threat Assessment & Risk Mitigation Flashcards

When classified material is discovered missing, what is the FSO's first required step?

Answer: Immediately initiate a preliminary inquiry and report as required

A preliminary inquiry must begin immediately to determine whether loss or compromise occurred, with reporting as required.

A preliminary inquiry into a possible loss, compromise or suspected compromise should determine:

Answer: Whether loss, compromise or suspected compromise occurred and circumstances

The inquiry establishes facts and whether classified information was lost or compromised.

If a preliminary inquiry shows loss, compromise or suspected compromise, the contractor must:

Answer: Submit an initial report to DCSA and follow with a final report

Contractors must report the incident to DCSA, with an initial and final report.

Which situation requires an adverse information report to DCSA?

Answer: Cleared employee arrested for a serious offense or showing concerning behaviors

Adverse information regarding cleared employees, such as arrests, must be reported.

A cleared employee is contacted by a foreign national seeking unusual technical information. What is the correct response?

Answer: Report it as a suspicious contact

Suspicious contacts must be reported to the FSO and then to DCSA.

A person who finds unsecured classified material after hours should:

Answer: Secure it and report to the FSO or appropriate security official

Protect the material and report immediately to security officials.

Which is a security violation rather than only an infraction?

Answer: An action that results in or could reasonably result in loss or compromise of classified information

A violation involves actual or possible compromise, while infractions do not.