Derivative Classification and Markings QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Whose responsibility is it to assign classification markings, other marking caveats, and warning
notices to classified and controlled unclassified information (hardcopy, softcopy, electronic)
files? Correct Answer: Originator
Only individuals specifically authorized in writing may classify documents originally. Correct
Answer: True
For Official Use Only (FOUO) information must be marked by the originator at time of creation
with the FOUO designation (page and portion markings) as appropriate. Information marked as
FOUO must qualify for exemption under one or more of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
exemptions 2-9, AR 25-55 Correct Answer: True
Derivative classification is the incorporating, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in new form
information that is already classified, and marking the newly developed material consistent with
the classification markings that apply to the source document. Correct Answer: True
How many classification levels are there and what are they? Correct Answer: 5 (TS, S, C, U.
FOUO)
Information may originally be classified if it falls within one or more of the eligibility reasons
identified in Section 1.4, E.O. 13526. Correct Answer: True
All portions, to include subject, title, paragraphs, sub-paragraphs, graphics, tables, charts, and
bullet statements, must be properly marked with the classification of that portion. Under the
current E.O. 13526, the portion marking precedes all portions to include subjects and titles.
(Under the previous E.O. , portion markings followed subjects and titles.) Correct Answer: True
When using "Multiple Sources" as the derivative classification source, we must always use the
most restrictive declassification date. Correct Answer: True
The classification designations "TOP SECRET," "SECRET," and "CONFIDENTIAL" are not to
be used to mark executive branch information that has not been properly designated as classified
national security information by an OCA under E.O. 13526. Correct Answer: True
When classified information clearly reveals key design concepts of weapons of mass destruction,
the 50X2-WMD declassification marking is used instead of a declassification date or event.
(IAW E.O. 13526, Section 3.3(h)). Correct Answer: True
The overall classification marking is also referred to as which of the following: Correct Answer:
Classification Authority Block
Classified and unclassified e-mails created on a classified network must be marked with
appropriate classification markings (TS, S, C, U) or other marking caveats such as FOUO
(subjects, titles, paragraphs, sub-paragraphs, sections, charts, attachments, etc). The
Whose responsibility is it to assign classification markings, other marking caveats, and warning
notices to classified and controlled unclassified information (hardcopy, softcopy, electronic)
files? Correct Answer: Originator
Only individuals specifically authorized in writing may classify documents originally. Correct
Answer: True
For Official Use Only (FOUO) information must be marked by the originator at time of creation
with the FOUO designation (page and portion markings) as appropriate. Information marked as
FOUO must qualify for exemption under one or more of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
exemptions 2-9, AR 25-55 Correct Answer: True
Derivative classification is the incorporating, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in new form
information that is already classified, and marking the newly developed material consistent with
the classification markings that apply to the source document. Correct Answer: True
How many classification levels are there and what are they? Correct Answer: 5 (TS, S, C, U.
FOUO)
Information may originally be classified if it falls within one or more of the eligibility reasons
identified in Section 1.4, E.O. 13526. Correct Answer: True
All portions, to include subject, title, paragraphs, sub-paragraphs, graphics, tables, charts, and
bullet statements, must be properly marked with the classification of that portion. Under the
current E.O. 13526, the portion marking precedes all portions to include subjects and titles.
(Under the previous E.O. , portion markings followed subjects and titles.) Correct Answer: True
When using "Multiple Sources" as the derivative classification source, we must always use the
most restrictive declassification date. Correct Answer: True
The classification designations "TOP SECRET," "SECRET," and "CONFIDENTIAL" are not to
be used to mark executive branch information that has not been properly designated as classified
national security information by an OCA under E.O. 13526. Correct Answer: True
When classified information clearly reveals key design concepts of weapons of mass destruction,
the 50X2-WMD declassification marking is used instead of a declassification date or event.
(IAW E.O. 13526, Section 3.3(h)). Correct Answer: True
The overall classification marking is also referred to as which of the following: Correct Answer:
Classification Authority Block
Classified and unclassified e-mails created on a classified network must be marked with
appropriate classification markings (TS, S, C, U) or other marking caveats such as FOUO
(subjects, titles, paragraphs, sub-paragraphs, sections, charts, attachments, etc). The
