PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ A classified document is used as source material for a new
document. What is this an example of? Answer: Derivative
classification
◉ Derivative classification does not have the same impact and
effects as original classification Answer: False
◉ The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory
requirements for derivative classification for DoD personnel is
Answer: DoDM 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program
◉ Which of the following is true concerning derivative
classification? Answer: Derivative classifiers are responsible for
analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements that
require classification.
, ◉ Who bears principal responsibility for derivative classification
accuracy in new products? Answer:
◉ 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
◉ The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to
determine the classification level based on existing classification
guidance Answer: True
◉ One of Mark's colleagues gave him general rules about
derivatively classifying information. Mark can rely on these general
rules when he derivatively classifies information because his
colleague is very experienced Answer: False
◉ If you find a conflict in guidance, or you are uncertain about how
to classify the new content, you should first: Answer: Ask your
security manager or Facility Security Officer
◉ Security Classification Guides (SCG) are the primary sources for
derivative classification Answer: True