2022 Derivative Classification EXAM| QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Original Classification Correct Answer: Initial determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security Derivative Classification Correct Answer: developing new materials from existing classified information marking the newly developed materials consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information process of extracting, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in a new form, information that is already classified or The process of using existing classified information to create new documents or material and marking the new material consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information. Original Classification Authority Correct Answer: All cleared DoD and authorized contractor personnel who generate or create material from classified sources Derivative classification has far-reaching effects: Correct Answer: helps protect our national security allows access only to cleared personnel impacts resources and security procedures Only authorized sources for derivative classification are: Correct Answer: DD Form 254 Security Classification Guide Properly marked source document Two primary sources of policy guidance for derivative classification: Correct Answer: DoD Manual 5200.01 Vol 1-4, DoD Info. Sec. Prgm .22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Photocopying a Secret document and marking the photocopy Secret is derivative classification? Correct Answer: False Only government officials may perform derivative classification? Correct Answer: False Consulting your FSO or security manager is always the first step in the derivative classification process. Correct Answer: False Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements that require classification? Correct Answer: True Extract Correct Answer: taking information directly from an authorized source of classification guidance and stating it verbatim in a new or different document