Question 1

What are the three classification levels of classified information?

Accepted Answer

The three classification levels are CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET, and TOP SECRET. [Source: CDSE — Safeguarding Classified Information in the NISP (IS109.16) Student Guide — "Classified information is categorized into three classification levels, CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET, and TOP SECRET." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS109-guide.pdf]

Question 2

What is the purpose of an Information Management System (IMS) in the context of safeguarding classified information?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the IMS is to verify that classified information in the contractor's custody is used or retained for a lawful and authorized U.S. Government purpose only. [Source: CDSE — Safeguarding Classified Information in the NISP (IS109.16) Student Guide — "The purpose of the IMS is to verify that classified information in the contractor's custody is used or retained for a lawful and authorized U.S. Government purpose only." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS109-guide.pdf]

Question 3

Who is authorized to receive classified information?

Accepted Answer

Classified information must be disclosed only to authorized persons who have a favorable determination of eligibility, have signed an approved nondisclosure agreement, and have a need-to-know for the classified information. [Source: CDSE — Safeguarding Classified Information in the NISP (IS109.16) Student Guide — "You must ensure that classified information is disclosed only to authorized persons." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS109-guide.pdf]

Question 4

What must be done with classified information identified for destruction?

Accepted Answer

Classified information identified for destruction must be safeguarded until it is destroyed using approved methods and equipment. [Source: CDSE — Safeguarding Classified Information in the NISP (IS109.16) Student Guide — "Classified information identified for destruction is no longer needed and shall be destroyed using approved methods and equipment prescribed by the NISPOM or other government guidance provided." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS109-guide.pdf]

Question 5

What are the requirements for disclosing classified information to another DOD activity or Federal agency?

Accepted Answer

You must have authorization from the DOD activity or Federal agency that has classification jurisdiction over the information in question. [Source: CDSE — Safeguarding Classified Information in the NISP (IS109.16) Student Guide — "Before disclosing classified information to another DOD activity, Federal agency, foreign person, attorney, or Federal or state courts, you must have authorization from the DOD activity or Federal agency that has classification jurisdiction" https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS109-guide.pdf]

Question 6

What is required for TOP SECRET information regarding accountability?

Accepted Answer

Access and accountability records must be kept at various points in the TOP SECRET information lifecycle, and controls must be established for TOP SECRET information and material. [Source: CDSE — Safeguarding Classified Information in the NISP (IS109.16) Student Guide — "Contractors are required to establish controls for TOP SECRET information and material to validate that procedures are in place to address accountability, need-to-know, and retention." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS109-guide.pdf]

Question 7

What is the significance of the classification level of information in terms of safeguarding requirements?

Accepted Answer

The higher the level of classification, the more protection the classified information requires to reasonably prevent the possibility of its loss or compromise. [Source: CDSE — Safeguarding Classified Information in the NISP (IS109.16) Student Guide — "Each classification level has its own set of requirements for safeguarding. The higher level of classification, the more protection the classified information requires to reasonably prevent the possibility of its loss or compromise." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS109-guide.pdf]

Question 8

What must be done with classification-pending material?

Accepted Answer

Classification-pending material must be safeguarded in accordance with the proposed highest classification level until guidance is received from the Government Contracting Activity. [Source: CDSE — Safeguarding Classified Information in the NISP (IS109.16) Student Guide — "This material must be safeguarded in accordance with the proposed highest classification level until guidance is received from the GCA." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS109-guide.pdf]

Question 9

What is the role of TOP SECRET control officials?

Accepted Answer

TOP SECRET control officials must be designated to receive, transmit, and maintain access and accountability records for TOP SECRET information. [Source: CDSE — Safeguarding Classified Information in the NISP (IS109.16) Student Guide — "TOP SECRET control officials must be designated to receive, transmit, and maintain access and accountability records for TOP SECRET information." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS109-guide.pdf]

Question 10

What is the requirement for conducting inventories of TOP SECRET information?

Accepted Answer

An inventory must be conducted annually unless a written exception is obtained from the Government Contracting Activity. [Source: CDSE — Safeguarding Classified Information in the NISP (IS109.16) Student Guide — "An inventory must be conducted annually unless a written exception is obtained from the GCA." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/IS109-guide.pdf]

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