Derivative Classification Exam with
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All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT: - Correct Answers -
Making the initial determination that information requires protection against
unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.
The source document states:
(S) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May
(U) Elements of this unit will participate in the exercise
(U) Unit members participating will be Barkley and James
The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:
The unit that will participate in the exercise is Unclassified
The exercise dates are Secret
Participating members of the unit are Unclassified
The new document states:
(S) Barkley and James cannot attend training during the exercise. They must attend
before 4 May or after 25 May.
Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of the new document.
- Correct Answers -Revealed by
When working with classified information, contractors generate new documents and
materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the new documents are properly marked? -
Correct Answers -// The Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
When using the derivative classification concept of compilation, you must place a clearly
worded explanation of the basis for classification by compilation on the face of the
document or include it in the text. - Correct Answers -True
All cleared DoD civilian, military, and contractor personnel who generate or create
classified material from
,authorized classified sources are derivative classifiers. - Correct Answers -True
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a
new or different document an example of ______ - Correct Answers -Extracting
Select the true statement concerning derivative classification. - Correct Answers -
Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify
elements that require classification
Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). - Correct Answers -
True
The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national security. - Correct
Answers -True
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a
new or different document is an example of ______ - Correct Answers -Extracting
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: - Correct Answers -
Making the initial determination that information requires protection against
unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.
Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of "Revealed
by"? - Correct Answers -//Applies when information is extracted word-for-word,
paraphrased, or restated.
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an
example of? - Correct Answers -Derivative classification
All of the following are ways to promote the sharing of information within the Federal
government, across state, local, and tribal governments, and with coalition partners, law
enforcement, and the general public EXCEPT - Correct Answers -//Carefully use
dissemination control markings
//Avoid unnecessary classification Incorrect
The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states the following information is classified as
Secret: "The task will take three hours to complete." If you state this information
(verbatim or paraphrased) in a new document, it should be marked ______ - Correct
Answers -Secret
The source document states:
(U) The unit will participate in Exercise Joint Venture
(C) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May
, (C) The exercise will be conducted in Op Area One
The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:
The unit will participate in the exercise is Unclassified
The exercise dates are Confidential
The exercise location is Confidential
Compilation of exercise dates and location is Secret
The new document states:
(C) Our unit will be participating in Exercise Joint Venture, to be conducted in Op Area
One.
Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of the new document
- Correct Answers -//Revealed by
//Classification by Compilation
The properly marked source document states:
(S) There will be 80,000 troops deployed to Ilkeborg.
The new document states:
(S) Forty-thousand troops will approach Ilkeborg from the west, and another 40,000 will
approach from the east.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document? -
Correct Answers -//Contained in
The source document states:
(S) The range of the weapon is 70 miles.
The new document states:
(S) The weapon may successfully be deployed at a range of 70 miles.
Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new
document? - Correct Answers -Contained in
Select ALL the correct responses. Derivative classifiers must - Correct Answers -
Analyze and evaluate information to identify elements that require classification
Have access to classification guidance
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All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT: - Correct Answers -
Making the initial determination that information requires protection against
unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.
The source document states:
(S) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May
(U) Elements of this unit will participate in the exercise
(U) Unit members participating will be Barkley and James
The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:
The unit that will participate in the exercise is Unclassified
The exercise dates are Secret
Participating members of the unit are Unclassified
The new document states:
(S) Barkley and James cannot attend training during the exercise. They must attend
before 4 May or after 25 May.
Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of the new document.
- Correct Answers -Revealed by
When working with classified information, contractors generate new documents and
materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the new documents are properly marked? -
Correct Answers -// The Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
When using the derivative classification concept of compilation, you must place a clearly
worded explanation of the basis for classification by compilation on the face of the
document or include it in the text. - Correct Answers -True
All cleared DoD civilian, military, and contractor personnel who generate or create
classified material from
,authorized classified sources are derivative classifiers. - Correct Answers -True
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a
new or different document an example of ______ - Correct Answers -Extracting
Select the true statement concerning derivative classification. - Correct Answers -
Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify
elements that require classification
Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). - Correct Answers -
True
The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national security. - Correct
Answers -True
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a
new or different document is an example of ______ - Correct Answers -Extracting
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: - Correct Answers -
Making the initial determination that information requires protection against
unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.
Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of "Revealed
by"? - Correct Answers -//Applies when information is extracted word-for-word,
paraphrased, or restated.
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an
example of? - Correct Answers -Derivative classification
All of the following are ways to promote the sharing of information within the Federal
government, across state, local, and tribal governments, and with coalition partners, law
enforcement, and the general public EXCEPT - Correct Answers -//Carefully use
dissemination control markings
//Avoid unnecessary classification Incorrect
The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states the following information is classified as
Secret: "The task will take three hours to complete." If you state this information
(verbatim or paraphrased) in a new document, it should be marked ______ - Correct
Answers -Secret
The source document states:
(U) The unit will participate in Exercise Joint Venture
(C) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May
, (C) The exercise will be conducted in Op Area One
The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:
The unit will participate in the exercise is Unclassified
The exercise dates are Confidential
The exercise location is Confidential
Compilation of exercise dates and location is Secret
The new document states:
(C) Our unit will be participating in Exercise Joint Venture, to be conducted in Op Area
One.
Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of the new document
- Correct Answers -//Revealed by
//Classification by Compilation
The properly marked source document states:
(S) There will be 80,000 troops deployed to Ilkeborg.
The new document states:
(S) Forty-thousand troops will approach Ilkeborg from the west, and another 40,000 will
approach from the east.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document? -
Correct Answers -//Contained in
The source document states:
(S) The range of the weapon is 70 miles.
The new document states:
(S) The weapon may successfully be deployed at a range of 70 miles.
Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new
document? - Correct Answers -Contained in
Select ALL the correct responses. Derivative classifiers must - Correct Answers -
Analyze and evaluate information to identify elements that require classification
Have access to classification guidance
