Marking Classified Information Actual Questions and
Correct Answers
Q1
Which line in the classification authority block will always appear on originally classified
information but NOT on derivatively classified information? Downgrade On - WRONG
Answer: information?
Q2
You are derivatively classifying a new document using 10 source documents. What information
will you apply to the "Derived From" line of your new document?
Answer: Cite "Multiple Sources"
Q3
The technology behind the navigation system used in one class of fighter jets is classified
Secret. The technology is now obsolete and has been replaced. It has been determined the
information's release no longer threatens national security. What should the OCA do?
Answer: Declassify the information at this time
Q4
A derivative classifier is the person who _____________
Answer: develops new classified materials from authorized sources
Q5
Which of the following are authorized sources for derivatively classifying documents?
Answer: A security classification guide, a properly marked source document, or a DD
Form 254
Q6
The classification authority block for a document contains the following information: Classified
By: R. Shelly, Director, Technology Unit Derived From: Dept. of Energy Atomic Missile Planning
Guide, 20170221 Declassify On: Not Applicable
Answer: Classified By: R. Shelly, Director, Technology Unit
Correct Answers
Q1
Which line in the classification authority block will always appear on originally classified
information but NOT on derivatively classified information? Downgrade On - WRONG
Answer: information?
Q2
You are derivatively classifying a new document using 10 source documents. What information
will you apply to the "Derived From" line of your new document?
Answer: Cite "Multiple Sources"
Q3
The technology behind the navigation system used in one class of fighter jets is classified
Secret. The technology is now obsolete and has been replaced. It has been determined the
information's release no longer threatens national security. What should the OCA do?
Answer: Declassify the information at this time
Q4
A derivative classifier is the person who _____________
Answer: develops new classified materials from authorized sources
Q5
Which of the following are authorized sources for derivatively classifying documents?
Answer: A security classification guide, a properly marked source document, or a DD
Form 254
Q6
The classification authority block for a document contains the following information: Classified
By: R. Shelly, Director, Technology Unit Derived From: Dept. of Energy Atomic Missile Planning
Guide, 20170221 Declassify On: Not Applicable
Answer: Classified By: R. Shelly, Director, Technology Unit
