CDSE DERIVATIVE CLASSIFICATION
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ QUESTION/S:
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:
(U) Which unit will participate in the exercise
(S) Exercise dates
(U) Participating members
The new document states:
(S) Barkley and James cannot attend training during the exercise. They
must attend before 4 May or after 25 May.
1 - Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of
the new document.
,OR
2 - What is the classification of the new document? ANSWER:
1 - Revealed by
2 - Secret
◉ QUESTION:
When working with classified information, contractors generate new
documents and materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the new
documents are properly marked? ANSWER:
The Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
◉ QUESTION:
Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any
policies in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM). ANSWER:
True
◉ QUESTION:
The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national
security. ANSWER:
True
, ◉ QUESTION:
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated
verbatim in a new or different document is an example of _______ .
ANSWER:
Extracting
◉ QUESTION:
Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept
of "Revealed by"? ANSWER:
Applies when information is extracted word-for-word, paraphrased, or
restated.
◉ QUESTION:
A classified document is used as source material for a new document.
What is this an example of? ANSWER:
Derivative classification
◉ QUESTION:
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 declassifying information that is shared.
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ QUESTION/S:
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:
(U) Which unit will participate in the exercise
(S) Exercise dates
(U) Participating members
The new document states:
(S) Barkley and James cannot attend training during the exercise. They
must attend before 4 May or after 25 May.
1 - Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of
the new document.
,OR
2 - What is the classification of the new document? ANSWER:
1 - Revealed by
2 - Secret
◉ QUESTION:
When working with classified information, contractors generate new
documents and materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the new
documents are properly marked? ANSWER:
The Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
◉ QUESTION:
Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any
policies in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual
(NISPOM). ANSWER:
True
◉ QUESTION:
The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national
security. ANSWER:
True
, ◉ QUESTION:
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated
verbatim in a new or different document is an example of _______ .
ANSWER:
Extracting
◉ QUESTION:
Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept
of "Revealed by"? ANSWER:
Applies when information is extracted word-for-word, paraphrased, or
restated.
◉ QUESTION:
A classified document is used as source material for a new document.
What is this an example of? ANSWER:
Derivative classification
◉ QUESTION:
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 declassifying information that is shared.
