2022 Derivative Classification EXAM| QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Original Classification Correct Answer: Initial determination that information requires
protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security
Derivative Classification Correct Answer: developing new materials from existing classified
information
marking the newly developed materials consistent with the classification markings that apply to
the source information
process of extracting, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in a new form, information that is
already classified
or
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.
Original Classification Authority Correct Answer: All cleared DoD and authorized contractor
personnel who generate or create material from classified sources
Derivative classification has far-reaching effects: Correct Answer: helps protect our national
security
allows access only to cleared personnel
impacts resources and security procedures
Only authorized sources for derivative classification are: Correct Answer: DD Form 254
Security Classification Guide
Properly marked source document
Two primary sources of policy guidance for derivative classification: Correct Answer: DoD
Manual 5200.01 Vol 1-4, DoD Info. Sec. Prgm
5050 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
Photocopying a Secret document and marking the photocopy Secret is derivative classification?
Correct Answer: False
Only government officials may perform derivative classification? Correct Answer: False
Consulting your FSO or security manager is always the first step in the derivative classification
process. Correct Answer: False
Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify
elements that require classification? Correct Answer: True
Extract Correct Answer: taking information directly from an authorized source of classification
guidance and stating it verbatim in a new or different document
, Paraphrase/Restate Correct Answer: Taking information from an authorized source of
classification guidance and re-wording it in a new or different document
Generate Correct Answer: taking information from an authorized source of classification
guidance and using it in another form or medium
Contained in Correct Answer: derivative classifiers incorporate classified information from
existing content into a new document
Revealed by Correct Answer: derivative classifiers incorporate classified information into a new
document that is not clearly stated as an authorized source
Compilation Correct Answer: Pieces of information that are unclassified on their own, but
together, they are classified
Three criteria information must be met in order to be classified: Correct Answer: owned by,
produced by or for, or be under the control of the U.S. Government
unauthorized disclosure of the information must be reasonably expected to cause damage,
serious damage, or exceptionally grave damage to national security
the information must concern at least one of the eight categories specified in section 1.4 of
Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information.
The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national security? Correct Answer:
True
Information is prohibited from being classified to conceal violations of law, inefficiency or
administrative error, to prevent embarrassment to a person, organization, or agency, to restrain
competition, or to prevent or delay the release of information that does not require protection in
the interests of national security. Correct Answer: True
To promote information sharing, follow these guidelines: Correct Answer: Avoid unnecessary
classification or over-classification of information
Use dissemination marking carefully
Administrative Sanctions Correct Answer: suspension without pay, revocation of your security
clearance, termination of employment, and loss of DoD contracts.
Criminal Sanctions Correct Answer: incarceration, fines, and loss of Federal retirement benefits.
UCMJ Sanctions Correct Answer: loss of rank, loss of pay, dishonorable discharge and
incarceration.
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example
of? Correct Answer: Derivative Classification
Original Classification Correct Answer: Initial determination that information requires
protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security
Derivative Classification Correct Answer: developing new materials from existing classified
information
marking the newly developed materials consistent with the classification markings that apply to
the source information
process of extracting, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in a new form, information that is
already classified
or
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.
Original Classification Authority Correct Answer: All cleared DoD and authorized contractor
personnel who generate or create material from classified sources
Derivative classification has far-reaching effects: Correct Answer: helps protect our national
security
allows access only to cleared personnel
impacts resources and security procedures
Only authorized sources for derivative classification are: Correct Answer: DD Form 254
Security Classification Guide
Properly marked source document
Two primary sources of policy guidance for derivative classification: Correct Answer: DoD
Manual 5200.01 Vol 1-4, DoD Info. Sec. Prgm
5050 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
Photocopying a Secret document and marking the photocopy Secret is derivative classification?
Correct Answer: False
Only government officials may perform derivative classification? Correct Answer: False
Consulting your FSO or security manager is always the first step in the derivative classification
process. Correct Answer: False
Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify
elements that require classification? Correct Answer: True
Extract Correct Answer: taking information directly from an authorized source of classification
guidance and stating it verbatim in a new or different document
, Paraphrase/Restate Correct Answer: Taking information from an authorized source of
classification guidance and re-wording it in a new or different document
Generate Correct Answer: taking information from an authorized source of classification
guidance and using it in another form or medium
Contained in Correct Answer: derivative classifiers incorporate classified information from
existing content into a new document
Revealed by Correct Answer: derivative classifiers incorporate classified information into a new
document that is not clearly stated as an authorized source
Compilation Correct Answer: Pieces of information that are unclassified on their own, but
together, they are classified
Three criteria information must be met in order to be classified: Correct Answer: owned by,
produced by or for, or be under the control of the U.S. Government
unauthorized disclosure of the information must be reasonably expected to cause damage,
serious damage, or exceptionally grave damage to national security
the information must concern at least one of the eight categories specified in section 1.4 of
Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information.
The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national security? Correct Answer:
True
Information is prohibited from being classified to conceal violations of law, inefficiency or
administrative error, to prevent embarrassment to a person, organization, or agency, to restrain
competition, or to prevent or delay the release of information that does not require protection in
the interests of national security. Correct Answer: True
To promote information sharing, follow these guidelines: Correct Answer: Avoid unnecessary
classification or over-classification of information
Use dissemination marking carefully
Administrative Sanctions Correct Answer: suspension without pay, revocation of your security
clearance, termination of employment, and loss of DoD contracts.
Criminal Sanctions Correct Answer: incarceration, fines, and loss of Federal retirement benefits.
UCMJ Sanctions Correct Answer: loss of rank, loss of pay, dishonorable discharge and
incarceration.
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example
of? Correct Answer: Derivative Classification
