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Derivative Classification Exam IF103.16
Questions and Answers
Derivative classification is: - ANSWER✔✔-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.
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example of? -
ANSWER✔✔-Derivative classification
Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification. -
ANSWER✔✔-False
What is the importance of derivative classification? - ANSWER✔✔-Helps protect national security
Which of the following is true concerning derivative classification? - ANSWER✔✔-Derivative classifiers
are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements that require classification.
All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT: - ANSWER✔✔-Derivative
classifiers must have original classification authority.
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: - ANSWER✔✔-Make recommendations
for others to mark the new document
The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the classification level based on
existing classification guidance. - ANSWER✔✔-True
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When derivatively classifying information, where can you find a listing of specific information elements
that identify their classification, reason for classification, downgrading, and declassification information?
- ANSWER✔✔-Security Classification Guide (SCG)
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. - ANSWER✔✔-False
If you find a conflict in guidance, or you are uncertain about how to classify the new content, you should
first: - ANSWER✔✔-Ask your security manager or Facility Security Officer
Information taken from an existing classified source and generated into another form or medium, such
as a video, DVD, or CD is an example of _______ - ANSWER✔✔-Generating
All of the following are key concepts you can use to determine the classification level of the material you
create EXCEPT: - ANSWER✔✔-Directed by
When derivative classifiers incorporate classified information from existing content into a new
document, and no additional interpretation or analysis is needed to deduce the classification of that
information is an example of the concept of _______ - ANSWER✔✔-Contained in
The source document states:
(S) The process takes three hours to complete.
The new document states:
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Derivative Classification Exam IF103.16
Questions and Answers
Derivative classification is: - ANSWER✔✔-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.
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example of? -
ANSWER✔✔-Derivative classification
Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification. -
ANSWER✔✔-False
What is the importance of derivative classification? - ANSWER✔✔-Helps protect national security
Which of the following is true concerning derivative classification? - ANSWER✔✔-Derivative classifiers
are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements that require classification.
All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT: - ANSWER✔✔-Derivative
classifiers must have original classification authority.
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: - ANSWER✔✔-Make recommendations
for others to mark the new document
The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the classification level based on
existing classification guidance. - ANSWER✔✔-True
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When derivatively classifying information, where can you find a listing of specific information elements
that identify their classification, reason for classification, downgrading, and declassification information?
- ANSWER✔✔-Security Classification Guide (SCG)
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. - ANSWER✔✔-False
If you find a conflict in guidance, or you are uncertain about how to classify the new content, you should
first: - ANSWER✔✔-Ask your security manager or Facility Security Officer
Information taken from an existing classified source and generated into another form or medium, such
as a video, DVD, or CD is an example of _______ - ANSWER✔✔-Generating
All of the following are key concepts you can use to determine the classification level of the material you
create EXCEPT: - ANSWER✔✔-Directed by
When derivative classifiers incorporate classified information from existing content into a new
document, and no additional interpretation or analysis is needed to deduce the classification of that
information is an example of the concept of _______ - ANSWER✔✔-Contained in
The source document states:
(S) The process takes three hours to complete.
The new document states:
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