Question 1

What is the primary purpose of HSPD-12 credentialing adjudications?

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose is to ensure that personnel who receive HSPD-12 personal identity verification credentials are not known or suspected terrorists and do not provide an avenue for terrorism. [Source: CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide — "Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, or HSPD-12, Credentialing Adjudications seek to ensure that personnel who receive HSPD-12 personal identity verification, or PIV, credentials are not known or suspected terrorists and do not prov" https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/PS112-guide.pdf]

Question 2

What are the four types of personnel vetting domains?

Accepted Answer

The four types of personnel vetting domains are National security, Suitability, Fitness, and Credentialing (HSPD-12). [Source: CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide — "There are four personnel vetting domains: National security, Suitability, Fitness, and Credentialing, or HSPD-12." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/PS112-guide.pdf]

Question 3

What does the Credentialing or HSPD-12 domain determine?

Accepted Answer

It determines who may be issued personal identity verification credentials for physical access to DOD-controlled facilities or logical access to DOD-controlled information systems. [Source: CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide — "Credentialing or HSPD-12, determines who may be issued personal identity verification, or PIV, credentials for physical access to DOD-controlled facilities or logical access to DOD-controlled information systems." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/PS112-guide.pdf]

Question 4

What is required for an individual to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)?

Accepted Answer

An individual must have a favorable HSPD-12 credentialing trust determination at a minimum, and may need to undergo additional Federal personnel vetting adjudications. [Source: CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide — "To obtain a CAC, they all need a favorable Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, or HSPD-12 credentialing trust determination, at a minimum." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/PS112-guide.pdf]

Question 5

What is the role of the Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative?

Accepted Answer

The Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative is a Federal personnel vetting reform that establishes trust with individuals not previously vetted. [Source: CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide — "Under Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative, Federal personnel vetting reform, these individuals must undergo Initial Vetting in order for the Federal government to establish trust with an individual not previously vetted." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/PS112-guide.pdf]

Question 6

What are the four main criteria for issuing a CAC?

Accepted Answer

The four main criteria are eligibility, verification of DOD affiliation, completion of background vetting requirements, and verification of claimed identity. [Source: CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide — "the issuance of a CAC is based on four main criteria: eligibility, verification of DOD affiliation, completion of background vetting requirements, and verification of claimed identity." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/PS112-guide.pdf]

Question 7

What is the purpose of the 'Transfer of Trust'?

Accepted Answer

The Transfer of Trust prevents an individual from needing to undergo duplicative investigations when moving between positions, departments, or agencies. [Source: CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide — "The purpose of transfer of trust is to prevent an individual from needing to undergo duplicative investigations." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/PS112-guide.pdf]

Question 8

What does the term 'Re-establishment of Trust' (RoT) refer to?

Accepted Answer

Re-establishment of Trust applies when a previously vetted individual was separated from Federal employment for a time period and then re-enters work for, or on behalf of, the Federal government. [Source: CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide — "Re-establishment of Trust or RoT applies when a previously vetted individual was separated from Federal employment for a time period and then re-enters work for, or on behalf of, the Federal government." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/PS112-guide.pdf]

Question 9

What does a favorable trust determination indicate?

Accepted Answer

A favorable trust determination indicates that the individual has met the eligibility standards and poses no unacceptable risk to DOD personnel or assets. [Source: CDSE — Introduction to DOD HSPD-12 CAC Credentialing (PS112.16) Student Guide — "When the investigation meets the requirements in the Federal Personnel Vetting Investigative Standards and there are no issues, a Favorable trust determination is made." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/PS112-guide.pdf]

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