MARKING CLASSIFIED INFORMATION EXAM/ STEPP QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Triggers of Upgrading Correct Answer event, changes in circumstances (Predictable, Unpredictable) the three authorized sources of classified guidance are Security Classification Guides, classified source documents, and DD form 254. Correct Answer True All cleared and trained DoD and authorized contractor personnel who generate or create material from classified sources are derivative classifiers. Correct Answer True When deriving information from a single document, the "Classified By" line always identified the original classification authority who created the source document. Correct Answer False When deriving from multiple sources, the declassification duration reflects the longest duration of any of the sources. q Correct Answer True Which of the following marking appear on all derivatively classified documents? Correct Answer Portion Markings, Classified By, Derived From When deriving classified information from multiple sources, which of the following are appropriate markings to include in the 'Derived From' line? Correct Answer Multiple Sources, A complete list of every source document used Derivative Classification Correct Answer When information is incorporated, paraphrased, restated, generated in a new form. Apply Standard Markings Correct Answer Portion markings, Banner markings must reflect the highest level of classification in the newly derived documents, Classification Authority Block Cite Source the Source of Information Correct Answer When there is a single source, cite it in the "Derived from" line, Format: Source title, office of origin, date of classification, when there are too many source to fit in the "derived from" line: -Cite "Multiple Sources", List all source in or attached to the derivative document Derivative Marking Requirements: Apply standard markings, Cite Source information, Information classified by compilation Correct Answer Information Classified by Compilation Correct Answer Compilation decisions are made only by OCAs and issued in the form of SCGs or originally classified source documents. Compilation explanation must state the basis for the classification by compilation. SCG Correct Answer Security Classification