Under the DoD agency/component role, adjudications apply to which positions?

• A. DoD contractor positions only
• B. All DoD positions without exception
• C. DoD covered positions unless there is evidence of material, intentional false statement, deception or fraud in examination or appointment, or evidence of a refusal to furnish testimony
• D. Only positions requiring security clearance

Answer: (C)

Adjudications under the DoD agency/component framework focus on DoD covered positions—roles that involve trust or access to sensitive information and thus require a formal suitability review. The correct choice captures both the scope and the main disqualifying factors: if someone provides a material, intentional false statement; engages in deception or fraud in the examination or appointment process; or refuses to furnish testimony, those actions undermine the integrity of the process and justify denial or removal. This explains why it isn’t all DoD jobs (only the covered ones), nor contractor-only roles, and it isn’t limited only to positions requiring a clearance—there are covered roles that may not involve a clearance but still require adjudication.