Marking Classified Information Actual Questions and
Correct Answers
Q1
Triggers of Upgrading
Answer: event, changes in circumstances (Predictable, Unpredictable)
Q2
Derivative CLassification
Answer: When information is incorporated, paraphrased, restated, generated in a new
form.
Q3
Apply Standard Markings
Answer: Portion markings, Banner markings must reflect the highest lvl of
classification in the newly derived documents, Classification Authority Block
Q4
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
Q5
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.
Q6
SCG
Answer: Security Classification Guide
,Q7
DD Form 254
Answer: DoD Contract Security, Classification Specification
Q8
Changes in Classification Require
Answer: Changes in Marking
Q9
Upgrading
Answer: Raising the Classification level (decided by the OCA only)
Q10
Upgrading
Answer: Increase lvl of classification, ^ Portion Markings, ^ Banner Markings, Cite
date upgrated, Cite OCA or INstruction responsible, N/A
Q11
Downgrading
Answer: decreasing the classification lvl; triggered by date, event or chage in
circumstances (OCA decision only)
Q12
Downgrading
Answer: Decrease in classification lvl, dg Portion markings, dg Banner Markings, N/A
Classification Authority Block, N/A Special Markings,
Q13
Extending Classification
Answer: lengthening classification duration (req: continue to meet standards of EO
13526 and still pos4e threat to National Security, OCA only decides)
, Q14
Extending Classification
Answer: Lengthening classification duration, N/A Portion markings, N/A Banner
Markings, lassification Authority Blok: cite OCA respionsible, Change Date to reflect
extention, Speacial Markings: N/A
Q15
Declassifying:
Answer: Authorized change in status fromo classified information to unclassified
information (OCA only)
Q16
Declassifying
Answer: Remowing the classification from information, Portion markings: cancel
markins, replace with (U) line, line through is acceptable, Banner Markings: Cancel
Markings,
Q17
Confidential: Working Paper
Answer: Confidential, Date, classifiee meeting, this note is confi, this note is confid,
this note is confi, Working Paper, Confidential,
Q18
Other Media
Answer: Classification Markings Apply: may include- portion markings, banner
markings, classification authority block
Q19
Working Papers
Answer: Requirements: destroy working paper when finished unless it: is released by
the originator outside of the originating activity, is retaied > 180 days, contains SAP
info and is retained > 30 days, if one of the above applies, mark as finished
documents, apply all standard markings
Correct Answers
Q1
Triggers of Upgrading
Answer: event, changes in circumstances (Predictable, Unpredictable)
Q2
Derivative CLassification
Answer: When information is incorporated, paraphrased, restated, generated in a new
form.
Q3
Apply Standard Markings
Answer: Portion markings, Banner markings must reflect the highest lvl of
classification in the newly derived documents, Classification Authority Block
Q4
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
Q5
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.
Q6
SCG
Answer: Security Classification Guide
,Q7
DD Form 254
Answer: DoD Contract Security, Classification Specification
Q8
Changes in Classification Require
Answer: Changes in Marking
Q9
Upgrading
Answer: Raising the Classification level (decided by the OCA only)
Q10
Upgrading
Answer: Increase lvl of classification, ^ Portion Markings, ^ Banner Markings, Cite
date upgrated, Cite OCA or INstruction responsible, N/A
Q11
Downgrading
Answer: decreasing the classification lvl; triggered by date, event or chage in
circumstances (OCA decision only)
Q12
Downgrading
Answer: Decrease in classification lvl, dg Portion markings, dg Banner Markings, N/A
Classification Authority Block, N/A Special Markings,
Q13
Extending Classification
Answer: lengthening classification duration (req: continue to meet standards of EO
13526 and still pos4e threat to National Security, OCA only decides)
, Q14
Extending Classification
Answer: Lengthening classification duration, N/A Portion markings, N/A Banner
Markings, lassification Authority Blok: cite OCA respionsible, Change Date to reflect
extention, Speacial Markings: N/A
Q15
Declassifying:
Answer: Authorized change in status fromo classified information to unclassified
information (OCA only)
Q16
Declassifying
Answer: Remowing the classification from information, Portion markings: cancel
markins, replace with (U) line, line through is acceptable, Banner Markings: Cancel
Markings,
Q17
Confidential: Working Paper
Answer: Confidential, Date, classifiee meeting, this note is confi, this note is confid,
this note is confi, Working Paper, Confidential,
Q18
Other Media
Answer: Classification Markings Apply: may include- portion markings, banner
markings, classification authority block
Q19
Working Papers
Answer: Requirements: destroy working paper when finished unless it: is released by
the originator outside of the originating activity, is retaied > 180 days, contains SAP
info and is retained > 30 days, if one of the above applies, mark as finished
documents, apply all standard markings
