Derivative Classification and Markings2022 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
50X1-HUM replaces the 25X1-HUM marking when an identity of a confidential human source
or human intelligence source is revealed (E.O. 13526, Section 3.3(h)). 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 classifiers are required IAW E.O. 13526, to identify themselves by name and
position, and agency (if not otherwise stated on the document/e-mail). Which classification
authority block is correct? Correct Answer: CLASSIFIED BY: Name, position, agency
DERIVED FROM: Name of Source Document or SCG and Date (carry date forward from the
source used). DECLASSIFY ON: YYYYMODA. Declassification is not to exceed 25 years
unless pre-approved by the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) prior to
use.
The following declassification instructions are no longer valid, and if annotated on the source
document, will not be carried over to the derivative document. * X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7,
X8 * OADR * MR (never was a valid declassification instruction). * Subject to Treaty or
International Agreement * DNI or DCI Only (when no imagery is in the document) NOTE: The
derivative classifier shall calculate a date that is 25 years from the date of the source document
when determining the declassification instruction for the derivative document or electronic file.
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
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
When using "Multiple Sources" as the derivative classification source, we must always use the
most restrictive declassification date. Correct Answer: True
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
The overall classification marking is also referred to as which of the following Correct Answer:
W: Classification Authority Block
?: Banner Line
?: Declassification Instruction
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
50X1-HUM replaces the 25X1-HUM marking when an identity of a confidential human source
or human intelligence source is revealed (E.O. 13526, Section 3.3(h)). 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 classifiers are required IAW E.O. 13526, to identify themselves by name and
position, and agency (if not otherwise stated on the document/e-mail). Which classification
authority block is correct? Correct Answer: CLASSIFIED BY: Name, position, agency
DERIVED FROM: Name of Source Document or SCG and Date (carry date forward from the
source used). DECLASSIFY ON: YYYYMODA. Declassification is not to exceed 25 years
unless pre-approved by the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) prior to
use.
The following declassification instructions are no longer valid, and if annotated on the source
document, will not be carried over to the derivative document. * X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7,
X8 * OADR * MR (never was a valid declassification instruction). * Subject to Treaty or
International Agreement * DNI or DCI Only (when no imagery is in the document) NOTE: The
derivative classifier shall calculate a date that is 25 years from the date of the source document
when determining the declassification instruction for the derivative document or electronic file.
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
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
When using "Multiple Sources" as the derivative classification source, we must always use the
most restrictive declassification date. Correct Answer: True
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
The overall classification marking is also referred to as which of the following Correct Answer:
W: Classification Authority Block
?: Banner Line
?: Declassification Instruction
