Derivative Classification Refresher Course
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Jin is creating a derivatively classified document. What should he include in the "Classified By"
line? - CORRECT ANSWER - c. a and b only
(Correct)
When you create a derivatively classifed document, which markings must you apply? -
CORRECT ANSWER - b. a, b, c, d, and e
(Correct)
If the Original Classification Authority (OCA) has significant doubts about the appropriate level
of classification, how should he or she classify information? - CORRECT ANSWER - c.
The information should be classified at the lower level.
(Correct)
When you use multiple sources to create a derivatively classified document and the
declassification dates do not agree, what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - a. Use
the most restrictive date
(Correct)
Sam is creating a document that includes proprietary information. Can he classify the
information in order to prevent other companies from obtaining the information? - CORRECT
ANSWER - b. No. Information may only be classified in order to protect the national
security.
(Correct)
You are a cleared employee performing derivative classification duties and are completing the
Classification Authority Block for a document you just created. Assuming the source document
and dates listed below are correct, whioch of the following Classification Authority Blocks are
properly completed? - CORRECT ANSWER - d. Classified By: Your name and position
, Derived From: Security Concerns for DRETA Support Activities. Department of the Air Force,
20040430 Declassify on 20200101
(Correct)
While creating a new derivatively classified document, Claire includes information that has been
rephrased from a classified source document. Do the original markings still apply to information
that has been paraphrased? - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Yes
(Corret)
Which of the following best describes information that is classified as CONFIDENTIAL? -
CORRECT ANSWER - a. Unauthorized disclosure of this information could cause
damage to the national security.
(Correct)
As part of creating a derivatively classified document, Jorge must indicate the source material. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
(Correct)
Paul is creating a derivatively classified document and the declassification date is missing from
the source document. What should he do? - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Use his best
judgement to set his own declassification date. (Incorrect) c. contact the Original Classification
Authority (OCA). are incorrect
(Incorrect)
You are creating a derivatively classified document and have two source documents. The first
source, the Security Classification Guide (SCG), says the exercise name is Secret. The second
source, the properly marked source document, marks the exercise name as Unclassfied. How
should the information be classified in your document? - CORRECT ANSWER -c.
SECRET
(Correct)
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Jin is creating a derivatively classified document. What should he include in the "Classified By"
line? - CORRECT ANSWER - c. a and b only
(Correct)
When you create a derivatively classifed document, which markings must you apply? -
CORRECT ANSWER - b. a, b, c, d, and e
(Correct)
If the Original Classification Authority (OCA) has significant doubts about the appropriate level
of classification, how should he or she classify information? - CORRECT ANSWER - c.
The information should be classified at the lower level.
(Correct)
When you use multiple sources to create a derivatively classified document and the
declassification dates do not agree, what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - a. Use
the most restrictive date
(Correct)
Sam is creating a document that includes proprietary information. Can he classify the
information in order to prevent other companies from obtaining the information? - CORRECT
ANSWER - b. No. Information may only be classified in order to protect the national
security.
(Correct)
You are a cleared employee performing derivative classification duties and are completing the
Classification Authority Block for a document you just created. Assuming the source document
and dates listed below are correct, whioch of the following Classification Authority Blocks are
properly completed? - CORRECT ANSWER - d. Classified By: Your name and position
, Derived From: Security Concerns for DRETA Support Activities. Department of the Air Force,
20040430 Declassify on 20200101
(Correct)
While creating a new derivatively classified document, Claire includes information that has been
rephrased from a classified source document. Do the original markings still apply to information
that has been paraphrased? - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Yes
(Corret)
Which of the following best describes information that is classified as CONFIDENTIAL? -
CORRECT ANSWER - a. Unauthorized disclosure of this information could cause
damage to the national security.
(Correct)
As part of creating a derivatively classified document, Jorge must indicate the source material. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
(Correct)
Paul is creating a derivatively classified document and the declassification date is missing from
the source document. What should he do? - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Use his best
judgement to set his own declassification date. (Incorrect) c. contact the Original Classification
Authority (OCA). are incorrect
(Incorrect)
You are creating a derivatively classified document and have two source documents. The first
source, the Security Classification Guide (SCG), says the exercise name is Secret. The second
source, the properly marked source document, marks the exercise name as Unclassfied. How
should the information be classified in your document? - CORRECT ANSWER -c.
SECRET
(Correct)
