During a National Security investigation, which regulation provides the criteria ISP must collect information about?

• A. 5 CFR Part 733: Security Investigations.
• B. 5 CFR Part 732: National Security Positions.
• C. 5 CFR Part 731: Suitability and Fitness.
• D. 5 CFR Part 730: Prohibited Employment.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is understanding which regulation sets the specific eligibility criteria used for national security roles, which in turn tells investigators what information must be gathered. The rule that governs National Security Positions lays out the standards used to judge eligibility for those sensitive roles. Because of that, it also guides the Investigative Services Process on what areas of a person’s background to collect and assess—things like allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, and related conduct and financial factors. The other regulations describe how investigations are conducted, general suitability for employment, or prohibitions on employment, but they don’t define the national security eligibility criteria itself. So the regulation for National Security Positions is the one that provides the criteria the ISP must collect information about.