RCT Test Writing Exercise (Part 1 of 3) Please modify the following template with needed adjustments: 1- Update the following test for your own agency or department. Review the topics below and modify them to match your agency's policies. Note: A modification may include changing parameters, definitions, or examples. They may also include replacing one of the topics with a more relevant topic for your agency. 2- If needed, update the relevant statements. They should match the information found in the pretest instructions. 3- Make sure the statements are balanced. The two topics are: * R1. Espionage * R2. Ties to terrorism (comparison topic) Test template: This is a computerized credibility assessment test. In this test, you will be asked about two issues: (1) Having ties to a terrorist organization and (2) Committing an act of espionage. First, we want to ensure that no one in the organization has ties to a foreign terrorist organization. Examples of foreign terrorist groups includes the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), Al Qaeda, the Taliban, Boko Haram, or any other foreign terrorist organizations with operatives in-country. Terrorists try to create political unrest by attacking law enforcement, military personnel, and innocent civilians. These subversive organizations have a religious or political agenda with the goal of destroying democratic systems of government or simply creating terror. Association with terrorist organizations is a serious offense and is punishable by several years in prison. If you have been involved with a terrorist organization, think about the consequences. Terrorists violate basic human rights and impose harsh penalties or death on anyone who disagrees with their political or religious beliefs. We are committed to the security and protection of our members and citizens. We will aggressively pursue and prosecute anyone who works on behalf of foreign terrorist organizations. Second, this test will ask if you have committed an act of espionage. Espionage is the intentional unauthorized release of classified information to a foreign national or foreign government. Usually, espionage is done knowing the information provided might injure the U.S. government or might give some advantage to a foreign government. Espionage also includes concealing or hiding any contacts you may have with a foreign intelligence or security service. The other country could be a friend or foe of the U.S. government. For example, a person would be guilty of espionage if they obtained a classified document, photographed it, and then emailed the photo of that classified document to a foreign agent. In summary, this test will ask about your involvement in two issues: (1) Having ties to a terrorist organization and (2) Committing an act of espionage. If you have ties to a terrorist organization or have committed an act of espionage, please tell the test administrator now. R1 Statements 1- I have never committed an act of espionage. 2- I have not given classified information to an unauthorized person. 3- I have not ever committed any acts of espionage. 4- I am not guilty of committing an act of espionage. 5- I have given classified information to an unauthorized individual. 6- Committing espionage is something I have avoided. 7- I have avoided committing any acts of espionage. 8- I am innocent of committing any acts of espionage. 9- I have given classified information to an unauthorized person. 10- I admit that I have committed espionage in the past. 11- I knowingly provided classified material to a foreign national. 12- I am guilty of giving classified information to a foreign agent. 13- I have deliberately committed an act of espionage. 14- I have given an unauthorized person classified information. 15- I admit that I committed espionage at least once. 16- To an unauthorized person, I have given classified information. R2 Statements 1- In the past, I have not had ties with a terrorist organization. 2- I am not guilty of past involvement with a terrorist organization. 3- I have not been involved with a terrorist organization. 4- Working with terrorists is something I have avoided. 5- I have never associated with a terrorist organization. 6- In my past, I have avoided all terrorist organizations. 7- I am innocent of working with a terrorist organization. 8- I have never been involved with a terrorist organization. 9- I am guilty of working with a terrorist organization. 10- I have been involved with a terrorist organization. 11- I have had past involvement with a terrorist organization. 12- In my past, I have worked with a terrorist organization. 13- At times, I have worked for a terrorist organization. 14- My past activities include working with terrorists. 15- I admit to having past ties with a terrorist organization. 16- I am guilty of associating with a known terrorist group. MCT Test Writing Exercise (Part 2 of 3) Using the test created or updated for Exercise 1, please do the following: * To your revised copy of test #1, please change the comparison question from terrorism to sabotage. * The following information might be helpful: Sabotage is defined as a deliberate and malicious act that damages or destroys a government computer, communication, surveillance, or weapons system. Saboteurs intend to prevent the nation's ability to prepare for or participate in war and national defense. A person who intentionally infects a government computer with a virus, malware, or ransomware would be guilty of sabotage. The consequences of sabotage can be severe for both the country and the saboteur. Sabotage is a felony, and if convicted, a person can be imprisoned for up to 10 years. Please insert your revised test here including the pre-test instructions and 16 relevant statements for each issue. The two topics are: * R1. Espionage * R2. Sabotage MCT Test Writing Exercise (Part 3 of 3) In this exercise, use the test you created in part two, but replace the issue of espionage with mishandling classified information. Leave the comparison issue as sabotage. You may look at previous exercises as a reference. Write the corresponding pre-test instructions for mishandling classified information and sabotage. You might need to add specifics such as time frames, examples, etc. The two topics are: * R1. Mishandling classified information * R2. Sabotage Please insert your revised test here including the pre-test instructions and 16 relevant statements for each issue. Make sure the statements are balanced. Copyright (c) 2022 Converus, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL