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| A combination of letters and numbers used to designate a specific item without describing it is a...? |
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| A descriptive wording reference concerning a COMSEC subject is a...? |
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| The designation "TSEC/" preceding an item designator signifies...? |
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| Amendments and changes to COMSEC publication are distributed by a...? |
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| For COMSEC items you must enter on AFCOMSEC form 16, COMSEC Account Daily-Shift Inventory the...? |
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| Normally COMSEC users are issued no more than one months supply of material; however, is a user needs more for an effective mission, the COMSEC manager issues sufficient COMSEC aids to meet the need, but no more than...? |
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| The practice of using filters at the first service disconnect. |
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| What is low-level signaling? |
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| Equipment that uses low voltage and current levels to reduce compromising emanations. |
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| Equipment that processes classified information before encryption and after decryption. |
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| Is most "commercially available off the shelf" equipment TEMPEST approved? |
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| No, most of this equipment is nto designed with TEMPEST protection in mind. |
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| What is the objective of RED/BLACK signal distribution? |
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| To provide an organized scheme to transfer signals from the source(transmitter) to the sink (reciever) in such a manner that RED/BLACK integrity is maintained, interferenced is not intercepted from other sources, and interference is not created. |
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| Typically what type of output (line side) signals are generated by modems, and what is the frequency range of these signals? |
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| Analog signals in the VF range of 300 to 4000 Hz. |
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| How can the possibility of EMI be minimized when using digital signalling? |
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| Using low-level voltage, properly terminating all cable pairs, and ensuring sheilds are properly closed and grounded. |
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| Why are patch panels installed in facilities having a RED and BLACK distribution sytem? |
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| Allows equipment and signal paths to be interchanged in the event of a failure. |
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| Where are surge, transient, EMI/RFI, and EMP/HEMP protective measures applied to signal lines entering and leaving the facility? |
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| At the facilty entry plates. |
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| Why are signal distribution schemes used in RED and BLACK enviroments? |
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| To ensure the proper segregation and integrity of signals. |
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| When is filtering of signals not nessecary in RED and BLACK enviroments? |
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| When TEMPEST approved euipment is being used, the lines are encrypted, proper RED/BLACK separation is maintained, and proper installation procedures have been used. |
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| In regard to emission security, what is the basic purpose of filter, isolators, and shields? |
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| Attenuation of undesirable signals that attempt to pass through these devices. |
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| How does filtering help reduce compromising emanations? |
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| By shunting the interfering or compromising energy to a return path and reflecting it back to the source. |
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| Why should an external barrier of a facilty use filters (Preceded by surge arrestors) in preference to isolators? |
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| To prevent arcing when a large incoming voltage transient encounters an open circuit. |
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| What is ground in relation to signals? |
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| Ground is merely an agreed upon potential to which signal voltages may be referenced. |
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| What type fo field does ferrous and nonferrous shielding material attenuate? |
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| Ferrous are used for magnetic fields, whereas nonferrous materials are used for electrostatic fields. |
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| When you use non-TEMPEST equipment and/or high-level signalling, what configuration of the RED and BLACK power distribution may be required? |
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| Seperated RED and BLACK power distribution. |
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| If possible, where should prime power source be located when emmission security is a concern? |
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| Totally Contained within the CS. |
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| What two types of powers systems are used in facilties? |
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| Technical and non-technical |
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| What is the purpose of a non-technical power system? |
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| To provide power to air-conditioning, lighting, and houskeeping functions. |
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| What is the purpose of a technical power system? |
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| Provide power to the equipment associated with the mission. This includes any lighting and enviromental equipment essential to system operation. |
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| Why should power line filters be custom designed for individual equipment? |
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| This allows the filter to be designed specifically to the parameters and characteristics of the equipment. |
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| When is it permissable to filter the power of a BLACK prcessor? |
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| When the entire facility has been provided with filtered power. |
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| Why should you install disconnect devices, noninductive ringers, and speech supression devices on a telephone that serves an LEA? |
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| To prevent the telephone from becoming a microphone and compromising the the LEA |
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| Why is line separation immportant in minimizing emanations? |
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| The electromagnetic field surrounding a conductor reduces with distance |
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| Whom should you consult BEFORE moving or installing any classified processor or moving or installing other devices near classified processors? |
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| Cognizant TEMPEST authority |
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| Which areas are not included in a technical evaluation? |
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| Job proficiency and knowledge of the maitenance technician. |
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| The evaluation that gives the commander a factual, objective assesment of a section's ability to meet its mission is a...? |
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| What two discrepancy catagories are documented on a technical evaluation report? |
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| A major discrepancy is any dificiency that...? |
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| creates an unsafe condition or may cause a security violation. |
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| What are the organization's responsibilities in the communication and information system process? |
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| Identifies communications and information systems requirements and allocates resources. |
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| Who approves the technical solution? |
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| Commercial equipment manuals are...? |
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| provided by the vendor and are similar to TOs. |
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| What detailed information is found in a TO? |
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| Illustrated parts breakdown, theory of operation, and equipment operational limitations. |
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| Who is responsible for the routine application of risk management |
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| The fundamental goal of risk management is to enhance mission effectivenessat all levels while preseves assets and safeguarding...? |
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| What does Operational Risk Management (ORM) provide that determines which risk or what level or risk is unnessecary? |
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| What is step one of the six step ORM process? |
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| When an interlock switch is disconnected what precaution should be taken? |
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| Place an appropriate sign on the equipment. |
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| A grounding stick is used for what other tasks besides discharging capacitors? |
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| Checking for stray high voltage |
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| What type of tool should be used when working on energized communications electronics (C-E) equipment? |
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| What can be used on tools to help protect them? |
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| Mallets with plastic heads are used for...? |
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| Jobs where a steel hammer would mar the work. |
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| General purpose drill bits have...? |
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| Long nose pliers are not to be used for...? |
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| Tightening nuts and bending large guage wires or sheet metal. |
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| Human factors that contribute to hazardous situations fall into what two major catagories? |
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| The wearing of gloves, face shield, and apron are nessecary when handling cathode-ray tube (CRT) mainly to protect against...? |
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| How should you treat a low voltage circuit with a current of 50 milliamperes? |
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| As a high voltage circuit |
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