Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) govern investigations for which purposes?

• A. Eligibility for access to classified information, for holding a national security position, for physical and logical access, and for suitability for government employment
• B. Audits of financial statements in federal agencies
• C. Environmental compliance procedures
• D. Security training requirements

Answer: (A)

Federal Investigative Standards define the scope and process for background investigations used to determine a person’s eligibility for access to classified information, for holding a national security position, for physical and logical access to facilities and systems, and for suitability for government employment. They establish the criteria, depth, and fairness guidelines that ensure consistent, reliable determinations across agencies, covering how information is collected, evaluated, and adjudicated while protecting privacy and security. These standards aren’t about financial statement audits, environmental compliance procedures, or security training requirements, which are governed by different laws and guidance.