SFPC PREP - IF011.16 Introduction to
Information Security questions with correct
answers
Top Secret correct answer Unauthorized disclosure of information could reasonably be expected to cause EXCEPTIONALLY GRAVE DAMAGE to our national security.
Secret correct answer Unauthorized disclosure of information could reasonably be expected to cause SERIOUS DAMAGE to our national security.
Confidential correct answer Unauthorized disclosure of information could reasonably be expected to cause DAMAGE to our national security.
Original Classification correct answer is defined as an INITIAL determination that information requires, in the interest of national security, protection against unauthorized disclosure.
Compilation correct answer is defined as unclassified information or classified information (at a lower level) that when the information is combined or associated reveals additional factors that qualifies for classification.
Derivative Classification correct answer is defined as the incorporating, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in new form any information that is already classified.
Original Classification Process correct answer The six step process an OCA applies in making classification determinations
Security Classification Guides (SCG) correct answer contain classification levels, special requirements and duration instructions for programs, projects, plans, etc. Original Classification Authority correct answer term used to identify individuals specifically authorized in writing to make initial classification decisions.
What is declassification? correct answer The authorized change in the status of information goes from classified information to unclassified information
What is Automatic Declassification? correct answer The declassification system where Permanently Valuable Historical records are declassified when they are 25 years old
What is Systematic Declassification Review? correct answer The declassification system where information exempted from automatic declassification is reviewed for possible declassification
What is Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR)? correct answer The declassification system where the public can ask for classified information be review for declassification and public release
What is Scheduled Declassification? correct answer The declassification system where an OCA, at the time the information is originally classified, sets a date or event for declassification
What are the options an OCA has when determining declassification? correct answer Specific Date, Specific Event, or by the 50X1-HUM Exemption
What is the 25-year rule? correct answer The process where records automatically become declassified after 25 years
For how long should information be classified? correct answer As long as it is in the best interest of National Security to keep it protected
What type of information does not provide declassification instructions? correct answer Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data
Information Security questions with correct
answers
Top Secret correct answer Unauthorized disclosure of information could reasonably be expected to cause EXCEPTIONALLY GRAVE DAMAGE to our national security.
Secret correct answer Unauthorized disclosure of information could reasonably be expected to cause SERIOUS DAMAGE to our national security.
Confidential correct answer Unauthorized disclosure of information could reasonably be expected to cause DAMAGE to our national security.
Original Classification correct answer is defined as an INITIAL determination that information requires, in the interest of national security, protection against unauthorized disclosure.
Compilation correct answer is defined as unclassified information or classified information (at a lower level) that when the information is combined or associated reveals additional factors that qualifies for classification.
Derivative Classification correct answer is defined as the incorporating, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in new form any information that is already classified.
Original Classification Process correct answer The six step process an OCA applies in making classification determinations
Security Classification Guides (SCG) correct answer contain classification levels, special requirements and duration instructions for programs, projects, plans, etc. Original Classification Authority correct answer term used to identify individuals specifically authorized in writing to make initial classification decisions.
What is declassification? correct answer The authorized change in the status of information goes from classified information to unclassified information
What is Automatic Declassification? correct answer The declassification system where Permanently Valuable Historical records are declassified when they are 25 years old
What is Systematic Declassification Review? correct answer The declassification system where information exempted from automatic declassification is reviewed for possible declassification
What is Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR)? correct answer The declassification system where the public can ask for classified information be review for declassification and public release
What is Scheduled Declassification? correct answer The declassification system where an OCA, at the time the information is originally classified, sets a date or event for declassification
What are the options an OCA has when determining declassification? correct answer Specific Date, Specific Event, or by the 50X1-HUM Exemption
What is the 25-year rule? correct answer The process where records automatically become declassified after 25 years
For how long should information be classified? correct answer As long as it is in the best interest of National Security to keep it protected
What type of information does not provide declassification instructions? correct answer Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data
