SFPC Exam Prep Questions and 2026/2027 Update -

SFPC Exam Prep Questions and Answers ( 2026/2027 Update)-

SFPC Exam Prep Questions and

Answers ( 2026/2027 Update)-

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Q: What are the objectives of Joint Clearance and Access Verification System (JCAVS)?

Answer:

1. Update security accesses

2. Allow communication amongst other offices and CAFs

3. Facilitate management tasks (personnel actions/reports/notifications)

Q: What is the objective of JPAS?

Answer:

JPAS uses a centralized database with computer processing and application programs for

standard DoD PERSEC processes. Comprises JCAVS and JAMS

Q: Define and describe CATS

Answer:

Case Adjudication Tracking System - used by DoD CAF adjudicators to review electronic PSIs

completed by NBIB

Q: What is DISS and what two programs does it replace?

Answer:

Defense Information System for Security. It replaces CATS and JPAS

Q: What are the 4 information advisements required under the Privacy Act of 1974?

Answer:

1. Under what authority is the information being gathered?

2. What is the principal purpose for gathering the information?

3. How will the information routinely be used?

4. Is providing the information mandatory or voluntary; what are the consequences for refusal to

provide information

Q: What are the standards for creating classified working papers?

Answer:

1. They are dated upon creation

2. They are marked with the classification and "WOKRING PAPERS"

3. They are destroyed when no long needed or brought into accountability (180 days)

Q: Name the classified coversheet titles?

Answer:

SF-703 = TOP SECRET

SF-704 = SECRET

SF-705 = CONFIDENTIAL

Q: Original Classification

Answer:

Determines in the info is official government info, classification eligibility (including threat and

level), duration of classification, and communicates the decision

Q: Derivative Classification

Answer:

an assumed responsibility of anyone who applies markings for a new document or material

conveying classified info

Q: Scheduled Declassification

Answer:

Occurs when the instructions assigned by the OCA are followed (instructions consist of either a

date or event)

Q: Automatic Declassification

Answer:

Classified records that have been determined to have permanent historical value under Title 44 of

USC are automatically declassified on Dec 31 of the year that is 25 years from the date of its

original classification

Q: Mandatory Declassification Review

Answer:

Initiates a declassification review as requested from the public. The originating agency must

respond to the request in a timely manner

Q: What the 6 Steps of Original Classification?

Answer:

1. Government info confirmation

2. Eligibility

3. Impact

4. Designate classification level

5. Duration

6. Guidance