Derivative Classification STEPP with Answers
1. Classification by The concept that involves combining or associating indi-
Compilation vidual elements of unclassified information to reveal an
additional association or relationship that warrants protec-
tion is called
2. false One of Mark's colleagues gave him general rules about
derivatively classifying information. Mark can rely on these
general rules when he derivatively classifies information
because his colleague is very experienced.
3. True If the classification in the existing content seems incorrect,
or there is conflicting guidance from authorized sources,
you are required to seek further guidance.
4. NOT: The Gov- When working with classified information, contractors gen-
ernment Con- erate new documents and materials. Who is responsible
tracting Activity for ensuring the new documents are properly marked?
(GCA)
5. Extracting Information taken from an existing classified document
and re-worded in a new or different document is an exam-
ple of
6. Needs additional Which of the following statements applies to the classifi-
interpretation or cation concept of "Revealed by"?
analysis to de-
duce the classifi-
cation.
7. TRUE Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for
violating any policies in the National Industrial Security
Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
8. TRUE To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must
be followed in DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2,
when classifying and marking information
9. a. Makes docu- All of the following are effects of derivative classification
ments safe for EXCEPT:
transport
, Derivative Classification STEPP with Answers
10. d. To protect na- Which of the following is a valid reason to classify informa-
tional security tion?
11. d. Making the All of the following are steps in derivative classification
initial determina- EXCEPT:
tion that in-
formation re-
quires protection
against unautho-
rized disclosure
in the interest of
national security.
12. NOT: Uncon- Which of the following is an authorized source for deriva-
firmed source tive classification?
13. NOT: Revealed The properly marked source document states:
by
(C) Attendance at the meeting is limited to squadron com-
manders.
The new document states:
(C) Squadron commanders will attend the meeting.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement
in the new document?
14. . Derivative clas- A classified document is used as source material for a new
sification document. What is this an example of?
15. ALL ABOVE Which of the following are Uniform Code of Military Justice
(UCMJ) sanctions?
16. NOT: b. Revealed The source document states:
by
The location of the training exercise is Confidential.
The new document states:
1. Classification by The concept that involves combining or associating indi-
Compilation vidual elements of unclassified information to reveal an
additional association or relationship that warrants protec-
tion is called
2. false One of Mark's colleagues gave him general rules about
derivatively classifying information. Mark can rely on these
general rules when he derivatively classifies information
because his colleague is very experienced.
3. True If the classification in the existing content seems incorrect,
or there is conflicting guidance from authorized sources,
you are required to seek further guidance.
4. NOT: The Gov- When working with classified information, contractors gen-
ernment Con- erate new documents and materials. Who is responsible
tracting Activity for ensuring the new documents are properly marked?
(GCA)
5. Extracting Information taken from an existing classified document
and re-worded in a new or different document is an exam-
ple of
6. Needs additional Which of the following statements applies to the classifi-
interpretation or cation concept of "Revealed by"?
analysis to de-
duce the classifi-
cation.
7. TRUE Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for
violating any policies in the National Industrial Security
Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
8. TRUE To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must
be followed in DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2,
when classifying and marking information
9. a. Makes docu- All of the following are effects of derivative classification
ments safe for EXCEPT:
transport
, Derivative Classification STEPP with Answers
10. d. To protect na- Which of the following is a valid reason to classify informa-
tional security tion?
11. d. Making the All of the following are steps in derivative classification
initial determina- EXCEPT:
tion that in-
formation re-
quires protection
against unautho-
rized disclosure
in the interest of
national security.
12. NOT: Uncon- Which of the following is an authorized source for deriva-
firmed source tive classification?
13. NOT: Revealed The properly marked source document states:
by
(C) Attendance at the meeting is limited to squadron com-
manders.
The new document states:
(C) Squadron commanders will attend the meeting.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement
in the new document?
14. . Derivative clas- A classified document is used as source material for a new
sification document. What is this an example of?
15. ALL ABOVE Which of the following are Uniform Code of Military Justice
(UCMJ) sanctions?
16. NOT: b. Revealed The source document states:
by
The location of the training exercise is Confidential.
The new document states:
