DERIVATIVE CLASSIFICATION
2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS
In order to classify information, the information must concern at least one of the ___
categories specified in Executive Order 13526 - ANSWER-8
if you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessarily classified, what should
you do first? - ANSWER-Initiate an informal challenge
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative
classification for DoD personnel is: - ANSWER-DoDM 5200.01, DoD Information
Security Program
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Make
recommendations..
If the authorized sources do not provide sufficient guidance, you should FIRST -
ANSWER-Ask your Security Manager or Facility Manager Officer (FSO)
The source document states:
(S) The process takes three hours to complete.
The new document states:
(S) The process takes three hours to complete.
Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new
document? - ANSWER-Contained in
Select ALL of the correct responses. Information is prohibited from being classifies for
what reasons: - ANSWER-To prevent..
To con..
To rest..
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: - ANSWER-Automatically declassify
information that is shared
Select ALL the correct responses. If you are a military personnel and you knowingly
leaked classified information to an unauthorized user, what sanctions might be imposed
on you - ANSWER-Dishonorable discharge, Loss of pay, Incarceration
2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS
In order to classify information, the information must concern at least one of the ___
categories specified in Executive Order 13526 - ANSWER-8
if you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessarily classified, what should
you do first? - ANSWER-Initiate an informal challenge
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative
classification for DoD personnel is: - ANSWER-DoDM 5200.01, DoD Information
Security Program
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Make
recommendations..
If the authorized sources do not provide sufficient guidance, you should FIRST -
ANSWER-Ask your Security Manager or Facility Manager Officer (FSO)
The source document states:
(S) The process takes three hours to complete.
The new document states:
(S) The process takes three hours to complete.
Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new
document? - ANSWER-Contained in
Select ALL of the correct responses. Information is prohibited from being classifies for
what reasons: - ANSWER-To prevent..
To con..
To rest..
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: - ANSWER-Automatically declassify
information that is shared
Select ALL the correct responses. If you are a military personnel and you knowingly
leaked classified information to an unauthorized user, what sanctions might be imposed
on you - ANSWER-Dishonorable discharge, Loss of pay, Incarceration
