NSA NSA Operations Security (OPSEC)

Question 1

What does OPSEC stand for in NSA terminology?

Accepted Answer

Operations Security

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Optional Security

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Offshore Security

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Optical Security

Question 2

What is the first step of the five-step OPSEC process?

Accepted Answer

Identification of critical information

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Risk assessment

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Analysis of threats

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Apply countermeasures

Question 3

Which U.S. directive established the national OPSEC program?

Accepted Answer

NSDD-298

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EO 12333

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FISA Act

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PDD-63

Question 4

In OPSEC, what is a 'vulnerability'?

Accepted Answer

A weakness that can be exploited by an adversary

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An enemy agent

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A classified document

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A secure communication channel

Question 5

What is the purpose of OPSEC countermeasures?

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To eliminate vulnerabilities or reduce risk to critical information

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To encrypt all data at rest

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To train new employees in security basics

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To monitor all internal communications

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an OPSEC indicator?

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Unusual increases in personnel badge access requests before an operation

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A classified briefing document

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An official government press release

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A routine equipment maintenance log