MEPS Security and Background Screening 2

Question 1

What federal agency primarily conducts background investigations for military security clearances?

Accepted Answer

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)

Answer

DCSA (formerly NBIB) is the primary federal agency responsible for conducting personnel security background investigations for the Department of Defense.

Question 2

Which form is used to initiate a security clearance investigation for military applicants requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance?

Accepted Answer

SF-86 (Questionnaire for National Security Positions)

Answer

The SF-86 is the standard federal form used to collect background information for national security position investigations, including Secret and Top Secret clearances.

Question 3

A MEPS applicant discloses they were charged with a misdemeanor but the case was dismissed. How is this typically treated during the background screening?

Accepted Answer

It is still disclosed and investigators may review underlying circumstances

Answer

Even dismissed charges must be disclosed on security forms, and investigators may still examine the circumstances surrounding the arrest.

Question 4

What is the standard investigation type for a military Secret clearance?

Accepted Answer

National Agency Check with Local Agency Check (NACLC)

Answer

A National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC/Tier 3) is the standard investigation level required for a Secret clearance.

Question 5

How many years of foreign travel history must typically be reported on the SF-86 for a Secret clearance applicant?

Accepted Answer

7 years

Answer

Applicants for a Secret clearance must report foreign travel for the past 7 years on the SF-86.

MEPS - Military Entrance Processing Stations Practice Test

MEPS - Military Entrance Processing Stations Practice Test

MEPS Security and Background Screening 2