DERIVATIVE CLASSIFICATION TRAINING FINAL
EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ When derivatively classifying information, where can you find a
listing of specific information elements that identify their
classification, reason for classification, downgrading, and
declassification information?
Answer: Security Classification Guide (SCG)
◉ The source document states:
(S) The process takes three hours to complete.
The new document states:
(S) The process takes three hours to complete.
Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of
the new document?
Answer: Contained in
◉ All of the following are responsibilities of derivate classifiers
EXCEPT:
Answer: Derivative classifiers must have an original classification
authority.
, ◉ In order to classify information, the information must concern at
least one of the _____ categories specified in Executive Order 13526.
Answer: 8
◉ All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:
(multiple versions of this question)
Answer: Making the initial determination that information requires
protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of
national security.
◉ If you are a military personnel and you knowingly leaked
classified information to an unauthorized user, what sanctions might
be imposed on you? (select ALL the correct responses)
Answer: - Loss of pay
- Dishonorable discharge
- Incarceration
◉ Derivative Classification is:
Answer: The process of using existing classified information to
create new documents or material and marking the new material
consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source
information.
EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ When derivatively classifying information, where can you find a
listing of specific information elements that identify their
classification, reason for classification, downgrading, and
declassification information?
Answer: Security Classification Guide (SCG)
◉ The source document states:
(S) The process takes three hours to complete.
The new document states:
(S) The process takes three hours to complete.
Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of
the new document?
Answer: Contained in
◉ All of the following are responsibilities of derivate classifiers
EXCEPT:
Answer: Derivative classifiers must have an original classification
authority.
, ◉ In order to classify information, the information must concern at
least one of the _____ categories specified in Executive Order 13526.
Answer: 8
◉ All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:
(multiple versions of this question)
Answer: Making the initial determination that information requires
protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of
national security.
◉ If you are a military personnel and you knowingly leaked
classified information to an unauthorized user, what sanctions might
be imposed on you? (select ALL the correct responses)
Answer: - Loss of pay
- Dishonorable discharge
- Incarceration
◉ Derivative Classification is:
Answer: The process of using existing classified information to
create new documents or material and marking the new material
consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source
information.
