MARKING CLASSIFIED
INFORMATION EXAM/ STEPP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS
Triggers of Upgrading—ANSWER--event, changes in circumstances (Predictable,
Unpredictable)
the three authorized sources of classified guidance are Security Classification Guides,
classified source documents, and DD form 254.—ANSWER--True
All cleared and trained DoD and authorized contractor personnel who generate or create
material from classified sources are derivative classifiers.—ANSWER--True
When deriving information from a single document, the "Classified By" line always identified
the original classification authority who created the source document.—ANSWER--False
When deriving from multiple sources, the declassification duration reflects the longest
duration of any of the sources. q—ANSWER--True
Which of the following marking appear on all derivatively classified documents?—ANSWER--
Portion Markings, Classified By, Derived From
, When deriving classified information from multiple sources, which of the following are
appropriate markings to include in the 'Derived From' line?—ANSWER--Multiple Sources, A
complete list of every source document used
Derivative CLassification—ANSWER--When information is incorporated, paraphrased,
restated, generated in a new form.
Apply Standard Markings—ANSWER--Portion markings, Banner markings must reflect the
highest lvl of classification in the newly derived documents, Classification Authority Block
Cite Source the Source of Information—ANSWER--When there is a single source, cite it in the
"Derived From" line, Format: Source title, office of origin, date of classification, When there
are too many source to fit in the "derived From" line: -Cite "Multiple Sources", List all source
in or attached to the derivative document
Information Classified by Compilation—ANSWER--Compilation decisions are made only by
OCAs and issued in the form of SCGs or originally classified source documents. Compilation
explanation must state the basis for the classification by compilation.
SCG—ANSWER--Security Classification Guide
DD Form 254—ANSWER--DoD Contract Security, Classification Specification
Changes in Classification Require—ANSWER--Changes in Marking
Upgrading—ANSWER--Raising the Classification level (decided by the OCA only)
Upgrading—ANSWER--Increase lvl of classification, ^ Portion Markings, ^ Banner Markings,
Cite date upgrated, Cite OCA or INstruction responsible, N/A
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
INFORMATION EXAM/ STEPP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
PASS
Triggers of Upgrading—ANSWER--event, changes in circumstances (Predictable,
Unpredictable)
the three authorized sources of classified guidance are Security Classification Guides,
classified source documents, and DD form 254.—ANSWER--True
All cleared and trained DoD and authorized contractor personnel who generate or create
material from classified sources are derivative classifiers.—ANSWER--True
When deriving information from a single document, the "Classified By" line always identified
the original classification authority who created the source document.—ANSWER--False
When deriving from multiple sources, the declassification duration reflects the longest
duration of any of the sources. q—ANSWER--True
Which of the following marking appear on all derivatively classified documents?—ANSWER--
Portion Markings, Classified By, Derived From
, When deriving classified information from multiple sources, which of the following are
appropriate markings to include in the 'Derived From' line?—ANSWER--Multiple Sources, A
complete list of every source document used
Derivative CLassification—ANSWER--When information is incorporated, paraphrased,
restated, generated in a new form.
Apply Standard Markings—ANSWER--Portion markings, Banner markings must reflect the
highest lvl of classification in the newly derived documents, Classification Authority Block
Cite Source the Source of Information—ANSWER--When there is a single source, cite it in the
"Derived From" line, Format: Source title, office of origin, date of classification, When there
are too many source to fit in the "derived From" line: -Cite "Multiple Sources", List all source
in or attached to the derivative document
Information Classified by Compilation—ANSWER--Compilation decisions are made only by
OCAs and issued in the form of SCGs or originally classified source documents. Compilation
explanation must state the basis for the classification by compilation.
SCG—ANSWER--Security Classification Guide
DD Form 254—ANSWER--DoD Contract Security, Classification Specification
Changes in Classification Require—ANSWER--Changes in Marking
Upgrading—ANSWER--Raising the Classification level (decided by the OCA only)
Upgrading—ANSWER--Increase lvl of classification, ^ Portion Markings, ^ Banner Markings,
Cite date upgrated, Cite OCA or INstruction responsible, N/A
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
