SFPC Exam Study Guide Questions and
Answers
Purpose of DoD IS Program - Answer-Proper classification, protection, and downgrading of official
information that requires protection
Executive Order 10290 - Answer-1951: First program to protect classified
Executive Order 13526 - Answer-2009: Established National Declassification Center; Focuses on greater
openness
Information Security Oversight Office - Answer-Oversees and manages IS Program
National Security Council (Infosec) - Answer-Provides overall policy for IS Program
DoDI 5200.01 - Answer-Establishes basic DoD IS Policy
DoD 5200.01, Vol 1-4 - Answer-Guidance on classification management; requirements for marking,
handling, and protection of classified
, In order to classify information it: - Answer--Must be owned, produced by, produced for, or under strict
control of the USG
-Determined that unauthorized disclosure could cause damage to National Security
Marking and designating classified information is the responsibility of? - Answer-Original and Derivative
Classifiers
Top Secret if divulged - Answer-Exceptionally Grave Damage
Secret if divulged - Answer-Serious Damage
Confidential if divulged - Answer-Damage
Six Steps of Classification - Answer-1. If the info official gov't info?
2. Is the info eligible to be class?
3. Is there a potential for damage to nat'l security if unauthorized release occurs?
4. Assign a level of classification
5. Assign a duration of classification
6. Communicate the decision (SCG and marking source doc)
Security Classification Guide - Answer-- Provide derivative classification instructions
- Describe elements of info that must be protected
- Provide the level and duration of class
Derivative Classification - Answer-Not an authority, but an assumed responsibility
Answers
Purpose of DoD IS Program - Answer-Proper classification, protection, and downgrading of official
information that requires protection
Executive Order 10290 - Answer-1951: First program to protect classified
Executive Order 13526 - Answer-2009: Established National Declassification Center; Focuses on greater
openness
Information Security Oversight Office - Answer-Oversees and manages IS Program
National Security Council (Infosec) - Answer-Provides overall policy for IS Program
DoDI 5200.01 - Answer-Establishes basic DoD IS Policy
DoD 5200.01, Vol 1-4 - Answer-Guidance on classification management; requirements for marking,
handling, and protection of classified
, In order to classify information it: - Answer--Must be owned, produced by, produced for, or under strict
control of the USG
-Determined that unauthorized disclosure could cause damage to National Security
Marking and designating classified information is the responsibility of? - Answer-Original and Derivative
Classifiers
Top Secret if divulged - Answer-Exceptionally Grave Damage
Secret if divulged - Answer-Serious Damage
Confidential if divulged - Answer-Damage
Six Steps of Classification - Answer-1. If the info official gov't info?
2. Is the info eligible to be class?
3. Is there a potential for damage to nat'l security if unauthorized release occurs?
4. Assign a level of classification
5. Assign a duration of classification
6. Communicate the decision (SCG and marking source doc)
Security Classification Guide - Answer-- Provide derivative classification instructions
- Describe elements of info that must be protected
- Provide the level and duration of class
Derivative Classification - Answer-Not an authority, but an assumed responsibility
