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IT Specialist (INFOSEC) Assessment
Series: GS-2210Grade: 9-13
Duration
60
minutes
Applicants
1,890
tested annually
Method
LOFT
assessment type
Security
FISMA
compliant
Assessment Description
Linear-On-The-Fly test with pre-constructed forms from calibrated item bank
Content Coverage
Information security principles (CIA triad)
Encryption algorithms and PKI
Network security and firewalls
NIST cybersecurity framework
Multi-factor authentication
Threat detection and mitigation
Security protocols and best practices
Sample Questions
Sample Question 1
What does CIA stand for in information security?
Sample Question 2
Which of the following is a symmetric encryption algorithm?
Sample Question 3
What is the primary purpose of a firewall?
These are sample questions only. Actual assessment questions are secured and not available for preview under Privacy Act exemptions.
Psychometric Features
Reliability
This assessment has been psychometrically validated with reliability coefficients exceeding 0.85 (Cronbach's alpha).
Validity
Content validity established through subject matter expert reviews and criterion-related validity studies per Uniform Guidelines.
Fairness
Adverse impact analysis conducted per EEOC 4/5ths rule. Differential Item Functioning (DIF) analysis performed across demographic groups.
Accessibility
Section 508 compliant with screen reader support, keyboard navigation, and reasonable accommodation options available.