Six Months Gone, Was Certification Part of Your New Year’s Resolution?

By Jeffrey W. Bennett, ISOC, ISP, SAPPC, SFPC

How are those New Year's resolutions going? I've heard a lot of chatter about preparing for ISP Certification, and was wondering if you are one of the few taking steps to stand apart. 

ISP Certification can be yours if you follow the recommendations at the NCMS website. Chances are, if you qualify with the minimum requirements, you have 2 years of great experience under your belt. Now all you need is practice.

Definitely join NCMS's mentorship program and get their study guide. Once you do that, you may want to take some practice tests. Our study guide has 4 complete tests with 110 questions each. 

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Here are some sample questions: 

Sample Test Questions

Before taking your ISP Certification Exam, why not test drive a few questions. You can find more at NISPOM.com.

1. Which of the following are eligibility requirements for an FCL?

a. The company must be an organization of at least 25 people

b. The company must have potential for classified access

c. The company must have a reputation for integrity

d. The company must make its bottom line for three consecutive quarters

e. The company is the only one who can perform the work

 

2. When can a contractor disclose classified information to another contractor?

a. Furtherance of contract

b. Furtherance of business development

c. When directed by FSO

d. When directed by CSA

e. Just as long as other contractor is cleared

 

3. Unless restricted by GCA, SECRET material may be reproduced as follows EXCEPT:

a. In performance of a prime contract

b. In performance of subcontract in furtherance of prime contract

c. Upon closure of contract

d. In preparation of patent applications

e. In preparation of bid to a Federal Agency

 

4. The types of international visit requests include all the following EXCEPT:

a. One-time

b. Recurring

c. Initial

d. Extended

e. Emergency

 

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ANSWERS

 

1. Which of the following are eligibility requirements for an FCL?

c. The company must have a reputation for integrity

 

2. When can a contractor disclose classified information to another contractor?

a. Furtherance of contract

 

3. Unless restricted by GCA, SECRET material may be reproduced as follows

EXCEPT:

c. Upon closure of contract

 

4. The types of international visit requests include all the following EXCEPT:

c. Initial