MEPS Moral and Background Standards 2

Question 1

A recruiter discovers an applicant was convicted of felony assault five years ago. What is the typical MEPS outcome without a waiver?

Accepted Answer

Automatic enlistment denial

Answer

Felony convictions generally result in automatic disqualification from military service unless a waiver is approved.

Question 2

Which agency conducts the background investigation for a SECRET security clearance required for military service?

Accepted Answer

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)

Answer

DCSA (formerly NBIB) is the primary agency responsible for conducting personnel security investigations for the DoD.

Question 3

An applicant discloses a juvenile shoplifting charge that was expunged. What is the MEPS guidance on reporting expunged juvenile records?

Accepted Answer

They must still be disclosed on military enlistment forms

Answer

Military enlistment forms require disclosure of all offenses, including expunged juvenile records, unlike many civilian applications.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the SF-86 form completed during background screening?

Accepted Answer

To collect personal history for a security clearance investigation

Answer

The SF-86 (Questionnaire for National Security Positions) collects detailed personal history used to adjudicate security clearances.

Question 5

An applicant has three misdemeanor convictions within the past two years. How does this typically affect enlistment eligibility?

Accepted Answer

It raises a significant moral character concern requiring waiver review

Answer

Multiple recent misdemeanor convictions are a pattern of behavior that raises moral character concerns and typically requires waiver approval.

MEPS - Military Entrance Processing Stations Practice Test