OPSEC (Operations Security) and Security Practices
1. What is the 5 step process for accomplishing OPSEC?
- Identify critical information.
- Analyze threats.
- Analyze vulnerabilities.
- Assess risk.
- Apply OPSEC measures.
Explanation: The OPSEC process involves identifying critical information, analyzing threats and vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and applying measures to protect sensitive information.
2. What is OPSEC?
- OPSEC is a process of identifying, analyzing, and controlling critical information indicating friendly actions associated with military operations and other activities.
Explanation: OPSEC, or Operations Security, is a systematic process used to identify, analyze, and control critical information related to military operations and other activities to protect them from potential threats.
3. True or False: Any step in the OPSEC process may need to be revisited at any time.
- TRUE
Explanation: True. The dynamic nature of operations and evolving threats may require revisiting and updating any step in the OPSEC process at any time to ensure effectiveness.
4. How does OPSEC relate to Medical Materiel?
- Information Assemblage Management
- Protection of our DMLSS servers
- Commercial carriers deliveries
Explanation: OPSEC in the context of Medical Materiel involves managing information assembly, protecting DMLSS (Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support) servers, and securing commercial carriers’ deliveries to prevent the compromise of critical information.
5. How does OPSEC relate to other disciplines?
- OPSEC cannot protect mission information all by itself. OPSEC must be closely coordinated with other security disciplines.
Explanation: OPSEC is part of a broader security framework and needs coordination with other security disciplines to ensure comprehensive protection of mission information.
6. Prior to foreign travel, you must ensure that your Antiterrorism/Force Protection Level 1 training is current.
- True
Explanation: True. It is essential to ensure that Antiterrorism/Force Protection Level 1 training is current before foreign travel to enhance personal safety and security awareness.
7. Secret materials may be transmitted by the same methods as Confidential materials.
- False
Explanation: False. Secret materials typically require more secure transmission methods than Confidential materials due to their higher classification level.
8. Which of the following must be reported?
- All of the above
Explanation: All security incidents, whether involving loss, compromise, or suspected compromise, must be reported.
9. Classified information can be safeguarded by using ____________?
- Vaults, Secure Rooms, Secure telephones
Explanation: Classified information can be safeguarded using secure physical environments such as vaults, secure rooms, and secure communication methods like secure telephones.
10. Which method may be used to transmit Confidential materials to DoD agencies?
- USPS First-class mail
Explanation: Confidential materials may be transmitted to DoD agencies using secure methods, such as USPS First-class mail.
11. Which of the following is required to access classified information?
- Signed SF 312, Clearance eligibility at the appropriate level, Need-to-know
Explanation: Access to classified information requires a signed SF 312 (Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement), clearance eligibility at the appropriate level, and a need-to-know for the specific information.
12. A security infraction involves loss, compromise, or suspected compromise.
- False
Explanation: False. A security infraction involves a violation of security policies or procedures, but not necessarily loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information.
13. How often must you receive a defensive foreign travel briefing?
- At least once a year, Prior to Travel
Explanation: A defensive foreign travel briefing is typically required at least once a year and prior to any travel to provide individuals with information on potential risks and security measures.
14. You may be subject to sanctions if you negligently disclose classified information.
- True
Explanation: True. Negligent disclosure of classified information can lead to sanctions, as individuals are expected to handle such information with care and follow security protocols.
15. The physical security program prevents unauthorized access to which of the following?
- Personnel, Facilities, Information, Equipment
Explanation: The physical security program aims to prevent unauthorized access to personnel, facilities, information, and equipment.
16. Top Secret documents can be transmitted by which of the following methods?
- Defense Courier Service, Secure Fax
Explanation: Top Secret documents require secure methods of transmission, such as the Defense Courier Service or secure fax.
17. What form is used to request a background investigation?
- SF 86
Explanation: SF 86 (Standard Form 86) is used to request a background investigation for security clearances.
18. Which level of classified information could cause damage to national security if compromised?
- Confidential
Explanation: Confidential information, although the lowest classification level, could still cause damage to national security if compromised.
19. What coversheet is attached to help protect a Secret document?
- SF 704
Explanation: SF 704 is the coversheet attached to help protect a Secret document.
20. Derivative classifiers are required to have all the following except?
- Approval of the original classification authority (OCA)
Explanation: Derivative classifiers do not necessarily need approval from the original classification authority (OCA) but must be trained and authorized to apply derivative classification markings.
21. When opening and closing a security container, complete the ________?
- SF 702
Explanation: SF 702 is used to record opening and closing security container checks.
22. Which of the following are parts of the OPSEC process?
- Analysis of threats, application of appropriate countermeasures, conduct vulnerability assessments
Explanation: Various components, including the analysis of threats, application of countermeasures, and vulnerability assessments, are parts of the OPSEC process.
23. Which of the following materials are subject to pre-publication review?
- Speeches, Articles, Books
Explanation: Materials such as speeches, articles, and books are subject to pre-publication review to prevent the disclosure of classified information.
24. Physical security is concerned with ________ and __________ measures designed to prevent unauthorized access.
- Active, Passive
Explanation: Physical security involves both active and passive measures designed to prevent unauthorized access.
25. Incorporating, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in new form information that is already classified is known as ______________?
- Derivative classification
Explanation: Incorporating, paraphrasing, restating, or generating new form information based on existing classified information is known as derivative classification.
26. What form is used to record end-of-day security checks?
- SF 701
Explanation: SF 701 is used to record end-of-day security checks.
27. The Personnel Security Program establishes ________ for Personnel Security determinations and overall program management responsibilities.
- Policies and Procedures
Explanation: The Personnel Security Program establishes policies and procedures for personnel security determinations and overall program management responsibilities.
28. Classified information can be destroyed using which of the following methods?
- Burning, Shredding, Pulverizing
Explanation: Classified information can be destroyed using methods such as burning, shredding, and pulverizing.
29. What is the standard form of identification for DoD employees?
- Common Access Card (CAC)
Explanation: The Common Access Card (CAC) is the standard form of identification for Department of Defense (DoD) employees.