Marking Classified Information -
IF105.16 Exam Questions and
Answers (Grade A+)
You have a draft version of a classified document that contains handwritten notes that you
want to send to a colleague outside of your activity. It currently has banner markings, the
creation date, and a "working paper" annotation. How should the markings change before
you send the document out?—ANSWER--It should have the same markings as a finished
document
A new satellite system is about to come online. Some components covered by the current
security classification guide (SCG) will need to have their classification level upgraded. You
are working on a document referencing some of these components at their prior level of
classification, which is currently the highest level of classification in the document. How will
the banner markings on your document change once the SCG has been updated to reflect
the new classification level?—ANSWER--The overall classification level will increase
You are conversing with a colleague over a secure instant message system. This conversation
contains classified information in the body of the conversation. You need to save the
conversation for later use. What markings will apply?—ANSWER--All standard classification
markings
, You are including a classified photograph of a new weapons system on your webpage. What
markings apply?—ANSWER--All standard classification markings
Which line in the classification authority block will always appear on originally classified
information but NOT on derivatively classified information?—ANSWER--Downgrade On -
WRONG
You are derivatively classifying a new document using 10 source documents. What
information will you apply to the "Derived From" line of your new document?—ANSWER--
Cite "Multiple Sources"
The technology behind the navigation system used in one class of fighter jets is classified
Secret. The technology is now obsolete and has been replaced. It has been determined the
information's release no longer threatens national security. What should the OCA do?—
ANSWER--Declassify the information at this time
A derivative classifier is the person who _____________—ANSWER--develops new classified
materials from authorized sources
Which of the following are authorized sources for derivatively classifying documents?—
ANSWER--A security classification guide, a properly marked source document, or a DD Form
254
The classification authority block for a document contains the following information:
Classified By: R. Shelly, Director, Technology Unit
Derived From: Dept. of Energy Atomic Missile Planning Guide, 20170221
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
IF105.16 Exam Questions and
Answers (Grade A+)
You have a draft version of a classified document that contains handwritten notes that you
want to send to a colleague outside of your activity. It currently has banner markings, the
creation date, and a "working paper" annotation. How should the markings change before
you send the document out?—ANSWER--It should have the same markings as a finished
document
A new satellite system is about to come online. Some components covered by the current
security classification guide (SCG) will need to have their classification level upgraded. You
are working on a document referencing some of these components at their prior level of
classification, which is currently the highest level of classification in the document. How will
the banner markings on your document change once the SCG has been updated to reflect
the new classification level?—ANSWER--The overall classification level will increase
You are conversing with a colleague over a secure instant message system. This conversation
contains classified information in the body of the conversation. You need to save the
conversation for later use. What markings will apply?—ANSWER--All standard classification
markings
, You are including a classified photograph of a new weapons system on your webpage. What
markings apply?—ANSWER--All standard classification markings
Which line in the classification authority block will always appear on originally classified
information but NOT on derivatively classified information?—ANSWER--Downgrade On -
WRONG
You are derivatively classifying a new document using 10 source documents. What
information will you apply to the "Derived From" line of your new document?—ANSWER--
Cite "Multiple Sources"
The technology behind the navigation system used in one class of fighter jets is classified
Secret. The technology is now obsolete and has been replaced. It has been determined the
information's release no longer threatens national security. What should the OCA do?—
ANSWER--Declassify the information at this time
A derivative classifier is the person who _____________—ANSWER--develops new classified
materials from authorized sources
Which of the following are authorized sources for derivatively classifying documents?—
ANSWER--A security classification guide, a properly marked source document, or a DD Form
254
The classification authority block for a document contains the following information:
Classified By: R. Shelly, Director, Technology Unit
Derived From: Dept. of Energy Atomic Missile Planning Guide, 20170221
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
