DERIVATIVE CLASSIFICATION TEST SCRIPT
REVIEW 2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS
◍ The source document states:
(S) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May
(U) Elements of this unit will participate in the exercise
(U) Unit members participating will be Barkley and James
The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:
The unit that will participate in the exercise is Unclassified
The exercise dates are Secret
Participating members of the unit are Unclassified
The new document states:
(S) Barkley and James cannot attend training during the exercise.
They must attend before 4 May or after 25 May.
Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of
the new document. Answer: Revealed by
,◍ When working with classified information, contractors generate
new documents and materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the
new documents are properly marked? Answer: // The Government
Contracting Activity (GCA)
◍ Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating
any policies in the National Industrial Security Program Operating
Manual (NISPOM). Answer: True
◍ The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national
security. Answer: True
◍ Information taken directly from an existing classified source and
stated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of
______ Answer: Extracting
◍ All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:
Answer: Making the initial determination that information requires
protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national
security.
◍ Which of the following statements applies to the classification
concept of "Revealed by"? Answer: //Applies when information is
extracted word-for-word, paraphrased, or restated.
, ◍ A classified document is used as source material for a new
document. What is this an example of? Answer: Derivative
classification
◍ All of the following are ways to promote the sharing of information
within the Federal government, across state, local, and tribal
governments, and with coalition partners, law enforcement, and the
general public EXCEPT Answer: //Carefully use dissemination
control markings
//Avoid unnecessary classification Incorrect
◍ The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states the following
information is classified as Secret: "The task will take three hours to
complete." If you state this information (verbatim or paraphrased) in a
new document, it should be marked ______ Answer: Secret
◍ The source document states:
(U) The unit will participate in Exercise Joint Venture
(C) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May
(C) The exercise will be conducted in Op Area One
The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:
REVIEW 2026 COMPLETE ANSWERS
◍ The source document states:
(S) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May
(U) Elements of this unit will participate in the exercise
(U) Unit members participating will be Barkley and James
The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:
The unit that will participate in the exercise is Unclassified
The exercise dates are Secret
Participating members of the unit are Unclassified
The new document states:
(S) Barkley and James cannot attend training during the exercise.
They must attend before 4 May or after 25 May.
Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of
the new document. Answer: Revealed by
,◍ When working with classified information, contractors generate
new documents and materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the
new documents are properly marked? Answer: // The Government
Contracting Activity (GCA)
◍ Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating
any policies in the National Industrial Security Program Operating
Manual (NISPOM). Answer: True
◍ The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national
security. Answer: True
◍ Information taken directly from an existing classified source and
stated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of
______ Answer: Extracting
◍ All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:
Answer: Making the initial determination that information requires
protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national
security.
◍ Which of the following statements applies to the classification
concept of "Revealed by"? Answer: //Applies when information is
extracted word-for-word, paraphrased, or restated.
, ◍ A classified document is used as source material for a new
document. What is this an example of? Answer: Derivative
classification
◍ All of the following are ways to promote the sharing of information
within the Federal government, across state, local, and tribal
governments, and with coalition partners, law enforcement, and the
general public EXCEPT Answer: //Carefully use dissemination
control markings
//Avoid unnecessary classification Incorrect
◍ The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states the following
information is classified as Secret: "The task will take three hours to
complete." If you state this information (verbatim or paraphrased) in a
new document, it should be marked ______ Answer: Secret
◍ The source document states:
(U) The unit will participate in Exercise Joint Venture
(C) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May
(C) The exercise will be conducted in Op Area One
The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:
