FSO Personnel Security & Clearances

Question 1

What form is used to initiate a personnel security investigation for a DoD security clearance?

Accepted Answer

SF-86

Answer

SF-85

Answer

DD-254

Answer

SF-312

Question 2

What are the three levels of security clearance in the U.S. national security system?

Accepted Answer

Confidential, Secret, Top Secret

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Basic, Enhanced, Maximum

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Low, Medium, High

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Level 1, Level 2, Level 3

Question 3

How long is a Confidential clearance typically valid before a periodic reinvestigation is required?

Accepted Answer

10 years

Answer

5 years

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15 years

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20 years

Question 4

What is the 'need-to-know' principle in personnel security?

Accepted Answer

The principle that access to classified information must be justified by an official duty requirement

Answer

The requirement that cleared employees must be informed of all classified programs

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The rule that clearance holders must share information with all colleagues at the same clearance level

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The requirement to notify employees when a security breach occurs

Question 5

What system replaced JPAS as the primary personnel security management system for DoD?

Accepted Answer

DISS

Answer

DCSA Portal

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eQIP

Answer

NISS

Question 6

Which of the 13 Adjudicative Guidelines specifically addresses concerns about debt, bankruptcy, and financial irresponsibility?

Accepted Answer

Guideline F – Financial Considerations

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Guideline B – Foreign Influence

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Guideline E – Personal Conduct

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Guideline J – Criminal Conduct

Question 7

What is an interim security clearance?

Accepted Answer

A temporary access authorization granted while the full investigation is pending

Answer

A permanent clearance granted after a standard background check

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A clearance that has been suspended pending an administrative review

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A clearance limited in scope to a single classified contract