Derivative Classification STEPP Exam
Questions and Answers
The concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified
information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is
called ________ - Correct Answers -Classification by Compilation
One of Mark's colleagues gave him general rules about derivatively classifying
information. Mark can rely on these general rules when he derivatively classifies
information because his colleague is very experienced. - Correct Answers –false
DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification, is: - Correct Answers
-d. Classification guidance to contractors performing on classified contracts
A properly marked source document contains some Secret information. A new
document does not contain the same information. However, the information in the new
document will allow a reader to deduce the classified information. This is an example of
the concept of _____ - Correct Answers -Revealed By
Information may be classified if it is owned by the U.S. Government, its unauthorized
disclosure could damage national security, and it concerns military plans, weapon
systems, or operations. - Correct Answers -TRUE
If the classification in the existing content seems incorrect, or there is conflicting
guidance from authorized sources, you are required to seek further guidance. - Correct
Answers -True
When working with classified information, contractors generate new documents and
materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the new documents are properly marked? -
Correct Answers -NOT: The Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
Information taken from an existing classified document and re-worded in a new or
different document is an example of _______ - Correct Answers -Extracting
Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of "Revealed
by"? - Correct Answers -Needs additional interpretation or analysis to deduce the
classification.
Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). - Correct Answers -
TRUE
, To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual
5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information - Correct Answers
-TRUE
All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT: - Correct Answers -a.
Makes documents safe for transport
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? - Correct Answers -d. To
protect national security
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: - Correct Answers -d.
Making the initial determination that information requires protection against
unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification? - Correct
Answers -NOT: Unconfirmed source
The properly marked source document states:
(C) Attendance at the meeting is limited to squadron commanders.
The new document states:
(C) Squadron commanders will attend the meeting.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document? -
Correct Answers -NOT: Revealed by
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an
example of? - Correct Answers -. Derivative classification
Which of the following are Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) sanctions? - Correct
Answers -ALL ABOVE
The source document states:
The location of the training exercise is Confidential.
The new document states:
(C) The training exercise will take place in Seattle.
Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new
document? - Correct Answers -NOT: b. Revealed by
Questions and Answers
The concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified
information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is
called ________ - Correct Answers -Classification by Compilation
One of Mark's colleagues gave him general rules about derivatively classifying
information. Mark can rely on these general rules when he derivatively classifies
information because his colleague is very experienced. - Correct Answers –false
DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification, is: - Correct Answers
-d. Classification guidance to contractors performing on classified contracts
A properly marked source document contains some Secret information. A new
document does not contain the same information. However, the information in the new
document will allow a reader to deduce the classified information. This is an example of
the concept of _____ - Correct Answers -Revealed By
Information may be classified if it is owned by the U.S. Government, its unauthorized
disclosure could damage national security, and it concerns military plans, weapon
systems, or operations. - Correct Answers -TRUE
If the classification in the existing content seems incorrect, or there is conflicting
guidance from authorized sources, you are required to seek further guidance. - Correct
Answers -True
When working with classified information, contractors generate new documents and
materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the new documents are properly marked? -
Correct Answers -NOT: The Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
Information taken from an existing classified document and re-worded in a new or
different document is an example of _______ - Correct Answers -Extracting
Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of "Revealed
by"? - Correct Answers -Needs additional interpretation or analysis to deduce the
classification.
Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). - Correct Answers -
TRUE
, To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual
5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information - Correct Answers
-TRUE
All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT: - Correct Answers -a.
Makes documents safe for transport
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? - Correct Answers -d. To
protect national security
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: - Correct Answers -d.
Making the initial determination that information requires protection against
unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification? - Correct
Answers -NOT: Unconfirmed source
The properly marked source document states:
(C) Attendance at the meeting is limited to squadron commanders.
The new document states:
(C) Squadron commanders will attend the meeting.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document? -
Correct Answers -NOT: Revealed by
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an
example of? - Correct Answers -. Derivative classification
Which of the following are Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) sanctions? - Correct
Answers -ALL ABOVE
The source document states:
The location of the training exercise is Confidential.
The new document states:
(C) The training exercise will take place in Seattle.
Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new
document? - Correct Answers -NOT: b. Revealed by
