sci security refresher
Answers for CDSE's SCI Security Refresher course, covering SCI fundamentals, the Nondisclosure Statement, control systems and markings, SCIF requirements, protecting and transporting SCI, and reporting requirements. Every answer is verified against the official CDSE student guide.
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01What is the purpose of the SCI Nondisclosure Statement (NdS)?
The SCI Nondisclosure Statement (NdS) is a contract between you and the U.S. Government in which you made a lifelong commitment to protect U.S. Government classified intelligence information.
02Who is responsible for the accreditation of DOD SCIFs?
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is responsible for the accreditation of DOD SCIFs.
03What is the significance of the SCI being classified as U.S. Government property?
You acknowledged that SCI is and always will be the property of the U.S. Government.
04What is the process for terminating access to SCI?
An individual will be denied further access to SCI when the need-to-know for SCI access has ceased or if the individual retires or separates from the Federal Government.
05What are the guidelines for conducting an indoctrination process for SCI access?
The guidelines include providing a Pre-Nondisclosure Execution briefing, having the individual read the SCI Nondisclosure Statement, and ensuring they sign it in front of a witness.
06What is the purpose of classification management in relation to SCI?
Classification management is used to determine the nature of information and assign proper classification markings, SCI control system markings, and dissemination controls.
07What is HUMINT?
HUMINT, or Human Intelligence, is the collection of intelligence using human sources such as diplomats, military attaches, and spies.
08What does the SCI Nondisclosure Statement require regarding public disclosure of information?
You are required to submit for security review to the department or agency that last authorized your SCI access any information you prepare for public disclosure that contains or might contain or relate to SCI.
09What score is required to pass the SCI Security Refresher final examination?
A score of 75% is required to pass the final examination.
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“Pass/Fail % 75% on final examination”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 1, p. 1 ↗10Who heads the U.S. Intelligence Community?
The Intelligence Community is headed by the Director of National Intelligence (DNI).
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“The IC is headed by the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and comprises the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), which is an independent agency, as well as Departmental Intelligence Elements, which are government agencies, and Department of Defense (DOD) Intelligence Elements, which are the defense agencies and military components.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 4 ↗11Who establishes the security requirements for SCIFs?
The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) establishes the security requirements for SCIFs.
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“The DNI and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) have direct authority over Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) in that the DNI establishes the security requirements for SCIFs and the DIA is responsible for the accreditation of DOD SCIFs.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 4 ↗12What did Executive Order 12333 establish?
Executive Order 12333, United States Intelligence Activities, established the role of Senior Officials of the Intelligence Community (SOICs) and designated the DNI as the head of the IC for intelligence matters related to national security.
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“In 1981, the President issued Executive Order 12333, United States Intelligence Activities, which established the role of Senior Officials of the Intelligence Community (SOICs) and designated the DNI as the head of the IC for intelligence matters related to national security.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 6 ↗13What policy does ICD 704 establish?
ICD 704 established the DNI personnel security policy governing eligibility for access to SCI and information protected within other Controlled Access Programs.
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“ICD 704 Personnel Security (previously DCID 6/4) 1 October 2008 This guidance established the DNI personnel security policy governing eligibility for access to SCI and information protected within other Controlled Access Programs.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 8 ↗14What does ICD 705 establish for SCIFs?
ICD 705 establishes that all Intelligence Community SCIFs shall comply with uniform IC physical and technical security requirements, and it is designed to ensure reciprocal use of SCIFs in the IC.
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“This Directive establishes that all Intelligence Community (IC) Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) shall comply with uniform IC physical and technical security requirements (hereafter "uniform security requirements"). This Directive is designed to ensure reciprocal use of SCIFs in the IC.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 9 ↗15What DD Form is the SCI Nondisclosure Statement?
The SCI Nondisclosure Statement is DD Form 1847-1.
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“Have individual read E.O. 13526 and the SCI Nondisclosure Statement (NdS), DD Form 1847-1.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 11 ↗16Who retains the original SCI Nondisclosure Statement, and for how long?
The Investigative Records Repository is responsible for retaining the original NdS in a retrievable manner for at least 70 years or until the death of the individual.
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“The Investigative Records Repository, IAMG-CICIRRH, 4552 Pike Road, Fort Meade, MD 20755 is responsible for retaining in a retrievable manner the original NdS for at least 70 years or until death of the individual.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 11 ↗17How long may the government take to approve or deny a request for public disclosure of information that might relate to SCI?
You must allow the department or agency up to 30 days to approve or deny your request for public disclosure.
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“You acknowledged that you must allow the department or agency to have up to 30 days to approve or deny your request for public disclosure.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 12 ↗18What are the possible consequences of breaching the SCI Nondisclosure Statement?
Any breach of the statement might result in the termination of your SCI access and your employment, as well as prosecution under U.S. criminal laws.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You acknowledged that any breach of this Statement might result in the termination of your SCI access and your employment as well as prosecution of you under the U.S. criminal laws.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 12 ↗19Who is responsible for terminating an individual's access to SCI?
The responsibility for terminating access to SCI rests with the HICE or designee who granted the access, and the SSO is responsible for accomplishing and reporting the debrief action.
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“The responsibility for terminating access to SCI rests with the HICE or designee who granted the access. The SSO is responsible for accomplishing and reporting the debrief action and canceling all current visitor certifications pertaining to the debriefed individual.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 14 ↗20What information is considered SCI?
SCI is classified national intelligence information concerning or derived from intelligence sources, methods, or analytical processes that is required to be handled within formal access control systems.
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“Classified national intelligence information concerning or derived from intelligence sources, methods, or analytical processes, which is required to be handled within formal access control systems, is the information we call SCI.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 19 ↗21What are SCI control systems?
SCI control systems are additional measures used to protect intelligence sources and methods or analytical procedures beyond those used to protect non-SCI classified information.
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“SCI control systems are additional measures used to protect intelligence sources and methods or analytical procedures that are beyond those used to protect non-SCI classified information.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 21 ↗22What are the current SCI control systems?
The current SCI control systems are HCS (Human Intelligence), SI (Special Intelligence, with a GAMMA sub-control system), TALENT KEYHOLE, and KDK (KLONDIKE).
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“The current SCI control systems are: HCS is the marking for Human Intelligence which replaced HUMINT SI is the marking for Special Intelligence and replaced COMINT, which has: o A sub-control system of GAMMA TALENT KEYHOLE KDK is the marking for KLONDIKE.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 21 ↗23What are the three legacy SCI control systems you may still encounter?
The three legacy SCI control systems are BYEMAN, HUMINT, and COMINT.
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“In addition, there are three legacy SCI control systems you may still encounter: BYEMAN, HUMINT, and COMINT.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 21 ↗24What is the HCS control system designed to protect?
HCS is the SCI control system marking that corresponds to the HCS control system, which is designed to protect human intelligence.
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“HCS is the SCI control system marking that corresponds to the HCS SCI control system which is designed to protect human intelligence.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 24 ↗25What is the KLONDIKE (KDK) control system designed to protect?
The KLONDIKE control system is an SCI control system designed to protect sensitive Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT).
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“The KLONDIKE control system is a sensitive compartmented information (SCI) control system designed to protect sensitive Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT).”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 24 ↗26What does the SI control system protect, and who manages it?
SI is designed to protect signals intelligence, including communications and electronics intelligence, and it is managed by the Director of the National Security Agency (D/NSA).
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“SI is designed to protect signals intelligence including communications and electronics intelligence. SI information is only available to holders of SI access approval and is managed by the Director of the National Security Agency (D/NSA).”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 24 ↗27What does the TALENT KEYHOLE (TK) control system protect?
TK protects the most sensitive details of satellite collection capabilities and derived information.
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“TALENT KEYHOLE was established by the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) for products from satellite reconnaissance in 1960. TK protects the most sensitive details of satellite collection capabilities and derived information.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 24 ↗28Which agency is responsible for the collecting, processing, and reporting of SIGINT?
The National Security Agency (NSA) is responsible for the collecting, processing, and reporting of SIGINT.
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“The National Security Agency (NSA) is responsible for the collecting, processing, and reporting of SIGINT.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 20 ↗29Which agency is responsible for the collecting, processing, and reporting of GEOINT?
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) is responsible for the collecting, processing, and reporting of GEOINT.
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“The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) is responsible for the collecting, processing, and reporting of GEOINT.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 20 ↗30What is MASINT, and which agency is responsible for it?
MASINT, or Measurement and Signature Intelligence, is technically derived intelligence data other than imagery and signals intelligence, and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is responsible for its collecting, processing, and reporting.
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“MASINT, or Measurement and Signature Intelligence, is technically derived intelligence data other than imagery and signals intelligence. The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is responsible for the collecting, processing, and reporting of MASINT.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 20 ↗31Which dissemination control marking is required on all HCS material?
All HCS material requires the NOFORN (Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals) dissemination control marking.
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“NOFORN Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals DNI; all HCS material requires this”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 25 ↗32What is the format for the order of markings in the banner line of a classified document?
The markings appear in the format CLASSIFICATION//SCI//SAP//AEA//FGI//Dissemination//Non-IC//.
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“Here is the format for how these markings appear on a classified document. CLASSIFICATION//SCI//SAP//AEA//FGI//Dissemination//Non-IC//”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 22 ↗33What are the three primary types of SCIFs?
The three primary types of SCIFs are the closed storage SCIF, the open storage SCIF, and the Continuous Operation SCIF, and all three are used to handle, process, discuss, and store SCI.
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“As you'll recall, there are three primary types of SCIFs: closed storage SCIF, open storage SCIF, and Continuous Operation SCIF. All three types of SCIFs are used to handle, process, discuss, and store SCI.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 31 ↗34In which types of SCIFs must SCI be stored in GSA-approved security containers?
In closed storage SCIFs and Continuous Operation SCIFs, SCI must be stored in GSA-approved security containers; in open storage SCIFs, GSA-approved security containers are not required.
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“In closed storage SCIFs and Continuous Operation SCIFs, SCI must be stored in GSA-approved security containers. In open storage SCIFs, SCI may be stored in the SCIF, but GSA-approved security containers are not required.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 31 ↗35What are the alarm response time requirements for the different types of SCIFs?
Closed storage SCIFs require a 15 minute alarm response time, while Open Storage and Continuous Operation SCIFs require a 5 minute alarm response time; Continuous Operation SCIFs are staffed and operated 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
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“Closed storage SCIFs require a 15 minute alarm response time while Open Storage and Continuous Operation SCIFs require a 5 minute alarm response time. Continuous Operation SCIFs are staffed and operated 24 hours per day 7 days per week.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 32 ↗36What requirements must a SCIF Intrusion Detection System (IDS) meet?
A SCIF IDS must detect attempted or actual unauthorized human entry, must meet the requirements of IC Tech Spec for ICD/ICS 705 and UL 2050, and one company must be responsible for its installation, maintenance, and monitoring.
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“SCIFs require an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) that will detect attempted or actual unauthorized human entry into a SCIF. SCIF Intrusion Detection Systems must meet the requirements of IC Tech Spec for ICD/ICS 705 and UL 2050. As outlined in UL 2050, one company must be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of the IDS.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 32 ↗37What is the SCIF Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC) used for?
The Fixed Facility Checklist, located in IC Tech Spec for ICD/ICS 705, is the checklist used to obtain accreditation for SCIFs.
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“The SCIF Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC) is located in IC Tech Spec for ICD/ICS 705 and is the checklist used to obtain accreditation for SCIFs.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 33 ↗38What information must all visitors record on the SCIF visitor control log?
All visitors must record their name and organization, citizenship, purpose of the visit, point of contact in the SCIF, and date and time of visit.
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“All visitors to SCIFs must record the following information on the visitor control log: Visitor's name and organization Visitor's citizenship Purpose of the visit Point of contact in the SCIF Date and time of visit”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 35 ↗39Can a visitor without a visitor certification enter a SCIF?
Yes, a visitor may enter the SCIF without a visitor certification as long as they are escorted by authorized personnel assigned to the SCIF, but they will not be allowed access to classified information.
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“Yes, Susan may enter the SCIF without a visitor certification as long as she is escorted by authorized DoD civilian or military personnel assigned to the SCIF. Escorts must also be indoctrinated with their escort responsibilities. However, since she is not certified, Susan will not be allowed access to classified information, regardless of her affiliation or position.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 36 ↗40Who can enter a SCIF without an escort?
Only personnel who are assigned to a SCIF can enter without an escort; escorts are required for all visitors.
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“Escorts are required for all visitors. Only personnel who are assigned to a SCIF can enter without an escort.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 37 ↗41Who processes SCIF visitor certifications?
The SSO or SSR process all SCIF visitor certifications.
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“The SSO or SSR process all SCIF visitor certifications.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 39 ↗42What is the primary database used for personnel access to SCIFs outside DoD?
Scattered Castles is used to the greatest extent possible by the CSA for access control to SCIFs, and DoD information is furnished to Scattered Castles by DISS.
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“Scattered Castles is used to the greatest extent possible by the CSA for access control to SCIFs. DoD information is furnished to Scattered Castles by DISS.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 40 ↗43What is the preferred method for transporting SCI to another SCIF?
If at all possible, SCI should be sent via secure email or other secure electronic means.
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“If at all possible, Tom should send the document to Janie via secure email or secure electronic means.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 42 ↗44What methods are authorized for transporting SCI when electronic transmission is not possible?
Authorized methods include hand-carrying by SCI-indoctrinated personnel, certified or designated couriers with written authorization such as DD Form 2501 (Courier Authorization), diplomatic pouch, or the Defense Courier Service (DCS).
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“However, when it's not possible to transport SCI electronically, other authorized methods for transporting SCI may be used. These methods include hand-carrying by SCI-indoctrinated personnel in a manner that ensures proper protection, certified or designated couriers who possess a letter, memorandum, separate badge, or other written device such as DD Form 2501, Courier Authorization, attesting to their specific designation as an SCI Courier, diplomatic pouch, or the Defense Courier Service (DCS).”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 42 ↗45How must SCI material be packaged before it is given to a courier?
SCI material must be double wrapped prior to giving the package to the courier, and SCI couriers must be appointed in writing with a signed original letter of authorization when traveling aboard U.S. commercial aircraft.
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“SCI material must be double wrapped prior to giving the package to the courier. SCI couriers must be appointed in writing and must have a signed original letter of authorization by the appropriate approving authority when travelling aboard U.S. commercial aircraft.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 42 ↗46Who must approve information system components or media before they are brought into or removed from a SCIF?
No IS components, media, or memory may be brought into or removed from a SCIF unless properly logged and approved by the ISSO or SSO.
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“No IS components, media, and/or memory may be brought into a SCIF or removed from a SCIF unless it has been properly logged and approved by the ISSO or SSO.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 43 ↗47Is it permitted to connect a classified system to an unclassified system?
No, it is prohibited to connect classified and unclassified systems together, and you must never transfer information from a classified system onto an unclassified system without proper authorization.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“No, Tom should not have done that because it is prohibited to connect classified and unclassified systems together. Additionally, you must never transfer information that resides on a classified system onto an unclassified system without proper authorization.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 44 ↗48How often must SCI be destroyed and by whom?
Destruction of SCI must occur on a daily basis by SCI indoctrinated personnel and must be accomplished in a manner that precludes intelligible reconstruction.
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“Destruction of SCI must occur on a daily basis by SCI indoctrinated personnel and must be accomplished in a manner that precludes intelligible reconstruction.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 45 ↗49What destruction methods has the DNI approved for SCI besides shredding?
Other DNI approved methods for destroying SCI include burning, pulping, pulverizing, melting, and chemical decomposition.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Other Director of National Intelligence (DNI) approved methods for destroying SCI include burning, pulping, pulverizing, melting, and chemical decomposition.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 46 ↗50What must be done after setting the alarm when closing a SCIF?
After setting the alarm and leaving the SCIF, you must spin the lock on the door, display the closed sign, and complete the SF-702 form.
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“After Kelly sets the alarm and leaves the SCIF, she must spin the lock on the door, display the closed sign, and complete the SF-702 form.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 47 ↗51What should you do with your name badge when you leave your SCIF?
You must remove your name badge as soon as you leave your SCIF and must not call attention to yourself outside the SCIF.
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“When outside of your SCIF, you must not call attention to yourself. You must remove your name badge as soon as you leave your SCIF.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 48 ↗52With whom may you discuss SCI outside of your SCIF?
You must not discuss SCI outside of your SCIF with anyone.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“As you know, you must not discuss SCI outside of your SCIF with anyone.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 50 ↗53What changes in personal status must individuals with SCI access report?
Everyone with SCI access is required to report any changes in personal status such as marriage, separation, divorce, and cohabitation.
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“In fact, everyone who has access to SCI is required to report any changes in personal status such as marriage, separation, divorce, and cohabitation.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 53 ↗54What personal problems must individuals with SCI access report?
Everyone with SCI access must report personal problems such as drug and alcohol misuse or abuse and financial problems.
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“Everyone with SCI access must report personal problems such as drug and alcohol misuse or abuse and financial problems.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 54 ↗55What legal involvements must individuals with SCI access report?
Personnel with SCI access are required to report all legal involvements such as litigation, arrests, and court summons.
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“In fact, personnel with SCI access are required to report all legal involvements such as litigation, arrests, and court summons.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 55 ↗56Are you required to report adverse information about co-workers who have SCI access?
Yes, everyone with SCI access is required to report adverse information about others who also have SCI access.
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“Everyone with SCI access is required to report adverse information about others who also have SCI access.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 56 ↗57Are you required to report contact with the media even if you disclosed nothing?
Yes, all personnel with access to SCI are required to report any contact with the media as well as any improper solicitations for information.
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“All personnel with access to SCI are required to report any contact with the media. In addition, they are required to report any improper solicitations for information.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 57 ↗58What is a security infraction?
An infraction is a security incident in which rules have not been followed, resulting in a possible compromise of classified information, and it must be reported.
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“When rules have not been followed, resulting in a possible compromise of classified information, a report must be made. These types of security incidents are called infractions.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 59 ↗59What material must receive a pre-publication review before entering the public domain?
All personnel with SCI access must have a pre-publication review of any material they create before it enters the public domain, including works of fiction, speeches, articles, white papers, advertisements, web pages, web sites, blogs, chat rooms, and video teleconferences.
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“All personnel with access to SCI are required to have a pre-publication review of any material they create before it enters the public domain. This includes works of fiction, speeches, articles, white papers, advertisements, web pages, web sites, blogs, chat rooms, and video teleconferences.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 61 ↗60What are the two types of unauthorized disclosures, and to whom must they be reported?
Unauthorized disclosures include leaks, which are deliberate disclosures of classified information to the media, and spills, which are accidental or intentional disclosures across computer systems, and they must be reported to your immediate supervisor and your security office only.
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“All personnel who have access to SCI must report unauthorized disclosures to their immediate supervisor and their security office only. Unauthorized disclosures include leaks, which are deliberate disclosures of classified information to the media, and spills, which are accidental or intentional disclosures of classified information across computer systems.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 62 ↗61When must foreign travel be reported by individuals with SCI access?
All personnel with SCI access are required to report all foreign travel prior to departure; the only exception is that day trips to Canada and Mexico may be reported upon return.
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“However, Howard Brewer and all personnel who have SCI access are required to report all foreign travel prior to departure. The only exception to this rule is that day trips to Canada and Mexico may be reported upon return.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 66 ↗62What foreign relationships must individuals with SCI access report?
You must report close continuing relationships, whether personal or business, with a citizen, resident, or representative of a foreign country, including foreign contacts via the Internet such as email and chat rooms.
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“All personnel who have SCI access are required to report close continuing relationships, whether they are personal or business, with a citizen, resident, or representative of a foreign country. This rule also includes foreign contacts via the Internet such as email and chat rooms.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 67 ↗63When must casual foreign contacts be reported?
Casual foreign contacts must be reported only if the foreign contact displays a strong interest in your employment, is not satisfied with answers provided to their questions, or requests or attempts to have follow up contact.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Chris Cohen and all personnel who have access to SCI are only required to report casual foreign contacts if the foreign contact displays a strong interest in the person's employment, is not satisfied with answers provided to their questions, or if the foreign contact requests or attempts to have follow up contact.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 68 ↗64Must outside employment with a foreign-based company be reported?
Yes, all personnel with SCI access must report any foreign-based outside employment.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“All personnel with SCI access must report any foreign-based outside employment.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 69 ↗65A security violation involves the loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information. Security violations must be reported.
True.
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“It is a security violation because it involves the loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified information. All personnel with SCI access must report security violations.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 64 ↗66When you signed the SCI NdS, you agreed that anything you gained from unauthorized disclosure of SCI would become the property of the United States Government.
True.
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“You agreed that anything you gained from unauthorized disclosure of SCI would become the property of the United States Government.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 13 ↗67Walls in SCIFs must extend from true floor to true ceiling.
True.
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“Walls in SCIFs must extend from true floor to true ceiling and require acoustical protection measures and sound masking systems to protect SCI.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 32 ↗68An SCI document that contains the dissemination control marking NOFORN indicates this document ___________________________________.
Is not releasable to foreign nationals.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“NOFORN Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals DNI; all HCS material requires this”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 25 ↗69You must report external activist groups you or your co-workers are affiliated with regardless of their nature.
True.
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“You must report any external activist groups that you or anyone you work with belong to.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 65 ↗70If the ISSO permits it, you may share your password in a SCIF.
False. You must never share or compromise your passwords, no matter what classification the system is.
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“You must never share or compromise your passwords no matter what classification the system is.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 45 ↗71The access control system for unattended SCIF entry must use ____________________ and _______________________ such as an access card and personal identification number (PIN).
Authentication and verification.
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“For unattended SCIF entry, the access control system must use authentication and verification, such as an access card and personal identification number (PIN).”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 33 ↗72If a SCIF has a high security lock, then an access control system is not required.
False. SCIFs require both a solid entry door with a high security lock and an access control system.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“SCIFs require a solid entry door with a high security lock, such as a Kaba Mas CDX-07, CDX-08, or CDX-09 lock or a Sargent and Greenleaf, or S&G, 2890 PDL lock, and an access control system.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 33 ↗73You must report any systemic weaknesses and anomalies.
True.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You must report any systemic weaknesses and anomalies.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 70 ↗74_____________ uses imagery, imagery intelligence, or geospatial information to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features and geographically referenced activities on the earth.
Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“GEOINT, or Geospatial Intelligence, uses imagery, imagery intelligence, or geospatial information to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features and geographically referenced activities on the earth.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 20 ↗75You've noticed that Sydney has been very unhappy and disgruntled at work lately in the SCIF. You are required to report this information about Sydney.
True. All personnel with access to SCI must report disgruntled employees in the SCIF.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“All personnel with access to SCI must report disgruntled employees in the SCIF.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 5, p. 60 ↗76_____________ includes representations of objects reproduced electronically or by optical means on film, electronic display devices, or other media which is derived from visual photography, radar sensors, and electro-optics.
Imagery Intelligence (IMINT).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“IMINT, or Imagery Intelligence, includes representations of objects reproduced electronically or by optical means on film, electronic display devices, or other media. IMINT is derived from visual photography, radar sensors, and electro-optics.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 20 ↗77When you signed the _______________, you acknowledged that you were advised that mishandling SCI could cause irreparable harm to the United States and you are obligated not to disclose SCI to anyone who is not authorized to receive it.
The SCI Nondisclosure Statement (SCI NdS).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Statement Paragraph 3 Avoiding unauthorized disclosures You acknowledged that you were advised that mishandling SCI could cause irreparable harm to the United States and you are obligated not to disclose SCI to anyone who is not authorized to receive it.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 12 ↗78_____________ is the collection of intelligence through public sources.
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“OSINT, or Open-Source Intelligence, is the collection of intelligence through public sources.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 19 ↗79You must consult your SCIF's ____________ to learn what you are or are not permitted to tell your family members about your work location and mission.
Special Security Officer (SSO).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Tom must consult his SCIF's Special Security Officer (SSO) to learn what he is and is not permitted to tell his wife, Tracy, about his location and mission.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 49 ↗80Equipment used to destroy SCI paper materials must be listed in the ___________________________________________________________.
NSA Evaluated Products List of High Security Crosscut Paper Shredders.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“As you may recall, crosscut shredders, pulpers, and other destruction equipment used to destroy SCI paper materials must be on the NSA Evaluated Products List of High Security Crosscut Paper Shredders, and must be the same type used for the terminal destruction of COMSEC paper products.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 46 ↗81When you signed the SCI NdS, you acknowledged that this agreement will last until you retire or separate from the Federal Government, unless you are released in writing by an authorized representative of the department or agency that last granted you with access to SCI.
False. The agreement lasts forever, unless you are released in writing by an authorized representative of the department or agency that last granted you access to SCI.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You acknowledged that this agreement will last forever, unless you are released in writing by an authorized representative of the department or agency that last granted you with access to SCI.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 12 ↗82Walls within a SCIF require acoustical protection measures and sound masking systems to protect SCI.
True.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Walls in SCIFs must extend from true floor to true ceiling and require acoustical protection measures and sound masking systems to protect SCI.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 32 ↗83SCIF windows must be secured at ground level and up to _____________ above ground level.
18 feet.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Windows in a SCIF must be secured if they are at ground level or up to 18 feet above ground level.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 32 ↗84For access to SCIFs during business hours, cipher locks may be used for high security areas and compartments.
True.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“For access to SCIFs during business hours, use cipher locks for high security areas and compartments.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 33 ↗85Which of the following is true about escorts in SCIFs?
All personnel assigned to the SCIF are authorized to escort non-indoctrinated or contractor personnel within the government area; prior to assuming escort duties, they must be briefed on their escort responsibilities.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“All personnel assigned to the SCIF are authorized to escort non-indoctrinated or contractor personnel within the government area. However, prior to assuming escort duties, they must be briefed on their escort responsibilities.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 38 ↗86In a SCIF, reproduction equipment must display a sign indicating the highest level of classification allowed to be reproduced on that equipment.
True.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Reproduction equipment must display the highest level of classification allowed to be reproduced on that equipment.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 46 ↗87Equipment leaving latent images on itself or on other material or that has the capability to connect to remote diagnostic centers, such as by telephone line, is prohibited for classified reproduction.
True.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Copiers may not be used for reproducing SCI if they leave latent images on themselves or other material or if they connect to remote diagnostic centers, such as by telephone line.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 46 ↗88Copies of classified documents are not subject to the same control, accountability, and destruction procedures as the original document.
False. Copies of classified documents are subject to the same control, accountability, and destruction procedures as the original document.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Copies of classified documents are subject to the same control, accountability, and destruction procedures as the original document.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 46 ↗89When you signed the SCI NdS, you gave up protection under the Whistleblower Protection Act.
False. You acknowledged that there are laws and statutes that protect you, such as the Whistleblowers Protection Act, that do not conflict with the agreement.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“You acknowledged that there are laws and statutes that protect you such as the Whistleblowers Protection Act that do not conflict with this agreement.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 12 ↗90_____________ is the collection of verbal and nonverbal signals from land, sea, and satellite. These signals are protected within the Communications Intelligence, (COMINT) SCI control system.
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“SIGINT, or Signals Intelligence, is the collection of verbal and nonverbal signals from land, sea, and satellite. These signals are protected within the Communications Intelligence (COMINT) SCI control system.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 3, p. 20 ↗91The DNI issued several _________________ and ________________ which provide security policy for the protection of national intelligence as well as the personnel security requirements for access to SCI, and physical and technical security requirements for SCIFs.
Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and Intelligence Community Policy Guidance documents (ICPGs).
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Subsequently, the DNI issued several Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and Intelligence Community Policy Guidance documents (ICPGs) which provide security policy for the protection of national intelligence as well as the personnel security requirements for access to SCI and SCIFs and physical and technical security requirements for SCIFs.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 6 ↗92____________________ is required to access certain areas of a SCIF and classified information.
Need-to-know.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Ken must also have need-to-know. Access to certain areas and to classified information is limited based on need-to-know required for official business.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 37 ↗93The biggest vulnerability in SCIF forced entry is the ____________________.
Emergency exit doors.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“SCIF emergency exit doors are the biggest vulnerability in forced entry and must be equipped with a deadbolt into a metal frame or strike plate and panic hardware with an audible alarm.”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 4, p. 33 ↗94You signed an SCI Nondisclosure Statement during the __________________ process.
Indoctrination.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“Once approved for SCI access, you went through an indoctrination process with the SSO or SSR during which you were required to sign an SCI Nondisclosure Statement (NdS).”
— CDSE SCI100.16 SCI Security Refresher Student Guide, Lesson 2, p. 10 ↗95You are required to report suspicious co-worker activities.
True.
VERIFIED AGAINST THE SOURCE
“In general, though, suspicious co-worker activities must be reported by all personnel with access to SCI.”
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