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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
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:
(S) The process takes three hours to complete.
Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document? - Answer
Contained in
The source document states:
(S) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May