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Try these questions. Scroll down for answers: 1. Destruction records must contain _____ and be kept for _____. a. Date of destruction, two years  b. SSN of destroyer, two years c. Name of destroyer, one year d. ID material destroyed, one year e. Date of Classification, five years 2. Which types of door locking devices are approved for access to closed area entrance doors? a. Key operated pad lock  b. Handprint reader c. Deadbolt key lock d. Swipe card reader e. All the above 3. During the accreditation cycle the _____ may grant an interim approval to operate the system. a. FSO b. ISSM c. ISSO d. CSA  e. GCA 4. The _____ shall contain IS ID and location and a statement signed by ISSM certifying that IS implements the requirements in the security plan. a. SSP b. IS Certification Report  c. Master SSP d. SPP e. Security Classification Guide Answers follow: 1. Destruction records must contain _____...

Information systems allow businesses to increase work productivity at blinding speeds. Documents, images, and media can be duplicated, printed, emailed and faxed much quicker than technology allowed just a few years ago. The lightening fast capabilities enable enterprise to perform on contracts more efficiently and in less time. However, because of fast distribution and processing speeds, measures must be in place to prevent unauthorized disclosure, spillage and compromise of classified information. Once a spillage occurs, the errant person cannot take the action back. Information systems identified to process classified information is marked according to the highest classification. As with protecting physical classified properties, information systems and their products must also be safeguarded at the appropriate level. Computers used for uploading, storing, processing, disseminating, printing and other functions are protected at the level of the information being worked...