Derivative Classification Exam IF103.16
Questions and Answers
Derivative classification is: ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS Derivative classification
Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original
classification. ANSWERS False
What is the importance of derivative classification? ANSWERS Helps protect
national security
Which of the following is true concerning derivative classification? ANSWERS
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: ANSWERS
Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority.
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: ANSWERS
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. ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS 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. ANSWERS False
, If you find a conflict in guidance, or you are uncertain about how to classify the new
content, you should first: ANSWERS Ask your security manager or Facility
Security Officer
To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all of the following
criteria EXCEPT ANSWERS The unauthorized disclosure of the information could
cause embarrassment to the U.S. Government
Besides protecting national security, information may be classified if it ANSWERS
Pertains to military plans, weapon systems or operations
What policy document provides guidelines to promote information sharing
ANSWERS DODM, 5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2
If you accidentally leave classified materials where unauthorized individuals can access
them, you will not be subject to sanctions because you didn't do it on purpose
ANSWERS false
You formally challenge the classification of information and the classifying agency
provides a partial response. What is your recourse if the classifying agency does not
provide a full response within 120 days? ANSWERS Have the right to forward the
challenge to the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP).
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 _______ ANSWERS
Generating
All of the following are key concepts you can use to determine the classification level of
the material you create EXCEPT: ANSWERS 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 _______
ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS Contained in
Questions and Answers
Derivative classification is: ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS Derivative classification
Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original
classification. ANSWERS False
What is the importance of derivative classification? ANSWERS Helps protect
national security
Which of the following is true concerning derivative classification? ANSWERS
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: ANSWERS
Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority.
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: ANSWERS
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. ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS 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. ANSWERS False
, If you find a conflict in guidance, or you are uncertain about how to classify the new
content, you should first: ANSWERS Ask your security manager or Facility
Security Officer
To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all of the following
criteria EXCEPT ANSWERS The unauthorized disclosure of the information could
cause embarrassment to the U.S. Government
Besides protecting national security, information may be classified if it ANSWERS
Pertains to military plans, weapon systems or operations
What policy document provides guidelines to promote information sharing
ANSWERS DODM, 5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2
If you accidentally leave classified materials where unauthorized individuals can access
them, you will not be subject to sanctions because you didn't do it on purpose
ANSWERS false
You formally challenge the classification of information and the classifying agency
provides a partial response. What is your recourse if the classifying agency does not
provide a full response within 120 days? ANSWERS Have the right to forward the
challenge to the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP).
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 _______ ANSWERS
Generating
All of the following are key concepts you can use to determine the classification level of
the material you create EXCEPT: ANSWERS 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 _______
ANSWERS 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? ANSWERS Contained in
