Marking Classified Information Actual Questions and
Correct Answers
Q1
You are holding a piece of classified information and some of the information is portion marked
(S//RD-N). What type of information are you holding?
Answer: Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information (CNWDI)
Q2
With some exceptions, classified information existing on the web should have standard
classification markings applied.
Answer: True
Q3
Which of the following statements is true regarding banner markings on blogs?
Answer: Must be changed as entries move off the main page to reflect the current
state of the page
Q4
When filling out the classification authority block of a newly declassified document, it is
acceptable to use a personal identifier if the identity of the declassification authority is
classified.
Answer: True
Q5
Which of the following statements applies to derivative classifiers?
Answer: They must receive refresher training every two years.
Q6
You are generating a derivatively classified piece of information and are looking for information
in a classified database. While you are searching, you find a piece of information that is
extremely helpful. It includes a banner line and a notice regarding the content only being
marked at the highest level of classification within the database. Is this information authorized
for use as a source of derivative classification?
Answer: No
, Q7
Executive Order 13526 established _____________.
Answer: the new standards for the classification of national security information
Q8
Which of the following statements apply to the Original Classification Authority (OCA)?
Answer: All of the above
Q9
You have finished marking several digital photographs that contain varying levels of classified
information with several dissemination control markings. You saved them to a CD for storage.
How should the CD be marked?
Answer: The CD must be marked with the highest level of classification with all
dissemination control markings of the images
Q10
Select the proper date format for the "Declassify On" line:
Answer: 20190704
Q11
You are sending Confidential information to a colleague in another office. You want to give her
some background information and decide to attach a letter of transmittal. You include your
name, a short greeting, and a Confidential description of the project. What markings must you
apply to the letter of transmittal?
Answer: All of the above
Q12
An event has occurred that affects information scheduled to be declassified. The OCA, as a
result, has decided to extend the duration of the information's classification. How will the
markings in the classification authority block of a document containing this information change?
Answer: The OCA responsible for the change as well as the date will be cited.
Additionally, the old Declassify On date will be lined through and the new date will
appear next to it.
Correct Answers
Q1
You are holding a piece of classified information and some of the information is portion marked
(S//RD-N). What type of information are you holding?
Answer: Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information (CNWDI)
Q2
With some exceptions, classified information existing on the web should have standard
classification markings applied.
Answer: True
Q3
Which of the following statements is true regarding banner markings on blogs?
Answer: Must be changed as entries move off the main page to reflect the current
state of the page
Q4
When filling out the classification authority block of a newly declassified document, it is
acceptable to use a personal identifier if the identity of the declassification authority is
classified.
Answer: True
Q5
Which of the following statements applies to derivative classifiers?
Answer: They must receive refresher training every two years.
Q6
You are generating a derivatively classified piece of information and are looking for information
in a classified database. While you are searching, you find a piece of information that is
extremely helpful. It includes a banner line and a notice regarding the content only being
marked at the highest level of classification within the database. Is this information authorized
for use as a source of derivative classification?
Answer: No
, Q7
Executive Order 13526 established _____________.
Answer: the new standards for the classification of national security information
Q8
Which of the following statements apply to the Original Classification Authority (OCA)?
Answer: All of the above
Q9
You have finished marking several digital photographs that contain varying levels of classified
information with several dissemination control markings. You saved them to a CD for storage.
How should the CD be marked?
Answer: The CD must be marked with the highest level of classification with all
dissemination control markings of the images
Q10
Select the proper date format for the "Declassify On" line:
Answer: 20190704
Q11
You are sending Confidential information to a colleague in another office. You want to give her
some background information and decide to attach a letter of transmittal. You include your
name, a short greeting, and a Confidential description of the project. What markings must you
apply to the letter of transmittal?
Answer: All of the above
Q12
An event has occurred that affects information scheduled to be declassified. The OCA, as a
result, has decided to extend the duration of the information's classification. How will the
markings in the classification authority block of a document containing this information change?
Answer: The OCA responsible for the change as well as the date will be cited.
Additionally, the old Declassify On date will be lined through and the new date will
appear next to it.
