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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...

Cleared Defense Contractors (CDC) should operate security programs designed to protect classified information from receipt to disposition. This article addresses the safe and secure destruction of classified information. The article is based on the Self Inspection Handbook for NISP Contractors , and uses the format to walk through the self-inspection criteria. We begin the topic question, the NISPOM reference, an explanation of requirements, and finally how to inspect compliance. Topic Question(s): Is retention authority requested as required? 5-701, 5-702 Is classified material destroyed as soon as possible after it has served its purpose? 5-704 Is an effective method of destruction employed that meets NISPOM standards? 5-705 Is classified material destroyed by appropriately cleared authorized personnel who fully understand their responsibilities? (may include appropriately cleared subcontractor personnel) 5-706 Is classified waste properly safeguarded until its t...