NISPOM Based Certification Questions

These NISPOM based questions could be helpful in passing the NCMS ISP Certification and the DoD's SPeD Certification exams.

Here's how to use our study guide:

1. Use hard copy or download online version of NISPOM to search for answers.

http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/522022M.pdf

2. Mark best answer for each choice.

3. Once complete, check your answers against the answer key below.

Taking practice tests is a great way to prepare for an exam. Successful students in grade school and college study using guides and exam preparation questions based on the test subject material. This same successful methodology can also help prepare for professional exams like ISP Certification and SPeD Certification. DSS has study material and tests available for those who enrol, NCMS has test study material as well.

Practice tests augment certification exam preparation. Red Bike Publishing's Unofficial Study Guide features four complete test length practice exams based on NISPOM. It could help you pass the ISP and SPeD certification exams.
We've updated our manual for NISPOM Change 2. 


Have a go at some new questions. 

Try these questions to see how you do:

1.      In situations of classified information inadvertently released as UNCLASSIFIED, the contractor’s notice shall be classified _____ unless it contains information for higher classification.

a.            UNCLASSIFIED

b.            FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

c.             SECRET

d.            TOP SECRET

e.             CONFIDENTIAL

2.      Which of the following contract information requires GCA approval before release to the public?

a.            Release of unclassified information on a classified contract

b.            The fact that a contract has been received

c.             The method of contract

d.            The fact that a contract is negotiated

e.             Whether or not contract requires hiring or terminating of employees

3.      The DD form 1540 is submitted through the _____?

a.            CSA

b.            GCA

c.             Prime Contractor

d.            A and C

e.             B and C

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1.      In situations of classified information inadvertently released as UNCLASSIFIED, the contractor’s notice shall be classified _____ unless it contains information for higher classification.

a.            UNCLASSIFIED

b.            FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

c.             SECRET

d.            TOP SECRET

e.             CONFIDENTIAL (NISPOM 4-218b)

2.      Which of the following contract information requires GCA approval before release to the public?

a.            Release of unclassified information on a classified contract (NISPOM 5-511)

b.            The fact that a contract has been received

c.             The method of contract

d.            The fact that a contract is negotiated

e.             Whether or not contract requires hiring or terminating of employees

3.      The DD form 1540 is submitted through the _____?

a.            CSA

b.            GCA

c.             Prime Contractor

d.            A and C

e.             B and C (NISPOM 11-202a)

So,  how did you do? These questions and more can be found in Red Bike Publishing's Unofficial Guide to ISP Certification,                                

DoD Security Clearance and Contracts Guidebook, as well as in NISPOM Training. Both resources provide excellent study material that may help with passing the ISP and SPeD certification exams.

According to reader comments and emails to the author, many who have bought this book, the ISP Test Tips, and used our techniques to augment their preparation have performed very well on the exam.

Jeffrey W. Bennett, ISP is the owner of Red Bike Publishing Red Bike Publishing .

Jeffrey W. Bennett, ISP is the owner of Red Bike Publishing Red Bike Publishing . He regularly consults, presents security training, and recommends export compliance and intellectual property protection countermeasures. He is an accomplished writer of non-fiction books, novels and periodicals. Jeff is an expert in security and has written many security books including: "Insider's Guide to Security Clearances" and "DoD Security Clearances and Contracts Guidebook", "ISP Certification-The Industrial Security Professional Exam Manual", and NISPOM/FSO Training". Jeffrey W. Bennett, ISP is the owner of Red Bike Publishing Red Bike Publishing . He regularly consults, presents security training, and recommends export compliance and intellectual property protection countermeasures. He is an accomplished writer of non-fiction books, novels and periodicals. Jeff is an expert in security and has written many security books including: "Insider's Guide to Security Clearances" and "DoD Security Clearances and Contracts Guidebook", "ISP Certification-The Industrial Security Professional Exam Manual", and NISPOM/FSO Training".