Derivative Classification Exam
Questions with correct Answers
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative
classification for DoD personnel is: - Correct Answers -DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-4,
DoD Information Security Program
The process of using existing classified information to create new material and marking
the new material consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source
information. - Correct Answers -Derivative classification
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification? - Correct
Answers -None of the above
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? - Correct Answers -To
protect national security
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification? - Correct
Answers -A properly marked source document
You may be subject to criminal sanctions, such as incarceration, if you engage in the
unauthorized disclosure of information. - Correct Answers -True
Information should remain permanently classified once it is classified, even if it no
longer meets the criteria for classification. - Correct Answers -False
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? - Correct Answers -SCG
DoD and contractor personnel must receive initial training in the proper application of
derivative classification principles prior to derivatively classifying any materials and they
must received refresher training at least once every ________ years or their derivative
classification authority is suspended. - Correct Answers -Two
All of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification except: - Correct
Answers -Unconfirmed Source
, You formally challenge the classification of information and the classifying agency
provides a partial response. What do you have the right to do if the classifying agency
does not provide a full response within 120 days? - Correct Answers -Forward the
challenge to the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP)
All of the following are ways to promote the sharing of information within the Federal
government, across state, local, and tribal governments and with coalition partners, law
enforcement, and the general public except: - Correct Answers -Use dissemination
control markings
A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is: - Correct Answers -A collection of precise,
comprehensive guidance about specific program, system operation, or weapon system
elements of information to be classified
Who is responsible for providing contractors proper classification guidance during the
performance of a contract? - Correct Answers -Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
The source document states:
(x) The exercise will last nine days.
The new document states:
(x) The exercise will consist of four days of preparation and the remaining five days will
consist of execution of plans.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the new document? - Correct Answers -
(Incorrect) Contains in (incorrect)
Which of the following statements apply to the classification concept of classification by
compilation? - Correct Answers -Applies when two pieces of information cause for
classification or increase in classification
If the classification in the existing content seems incorrect, or there is conflicting
guidance from authorized sources, you are required to seek further guidance. - Correct
Answers -True
Because of the importance of classification, but also its inherent limitations and costs, it
is crucial that derivative classifiers follow appropriate procedures and observe all
requirements. - Correct Answers -True
"Contained in" applies when a properly marked source document contains classified
information that has been extracted word-for-work and placed into the new document. -
Correct Answers -True
Only people with authority to make original classification decisions may derivatively
classify documents. - Correct Answers -False
The source document states:
Questions with correct Answers
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative
classification for DoD personnel is: - Correct Answers -DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-4,
DoD Information Security Program
The process of using existing classified information to create new material and marking
the new material consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source
information. - Correct Answers -Derivative classification
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification? - Correct
Answers -None of the above
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? - Correct Answers -To
protect national security
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification? - Correct
Answers -A properly marked source document
You may be subject to criminal sanctions, such as incarceration, if you engage in the
unauthorized disclosure of information. - Correct Answers -True
Information should remain permanently classified once it is classified, even if it no
longer meets the criteria for classification. - Correct Answers -False
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? - Correct Answers -SCG
DoD and contractor personnel must receive initial training in the proper application of
derivative classification principles prior to derivatively classifying any materials and they
must received refresher training at least once every ________ years or their derivative
classification authority is suspended. - Correct Answers -Two
All of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification except: - Correct
Answers -Unconfirmed Source
, You formally challenge the classification of information and the classifying agency
provides a partial response. What do you have the right to do if the classifying agency
does not provide a full response within 120 days? - Correct Answers -Forward the
challenge to the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP)
All of the following are ways to promote the sharing of information within the Federal
government, across state, local, and tribal governments and with coalition partners, law
enforcement, and the general public except: - Correct Answers -Use dissemination
control markings
A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is: - Correct Answers -A collection of precise,
comprehensive guidance about specific program, system operation, or weapon system
elements of information to be classified
Who is responsible for providing contractors proper classification guidance during the
performance of a contract? - Correct Answers -Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
The source document states:
(x) The exercise will last nine days.
The new document states:
(x) The exercise will consist of four days of preparation and the remaining five days will
consist of execution of plans.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the new document? - Correct Answers -
(Incorrect) Contains in (incorrect)
Which of the following statements apply to the classification concept of classification by
compilation? - Correct Answers -Applies when two pieces of information cause for
classification or increase in classification
If the classification in the existing content seems incorrect, or there is conflicting
guidance from authorized sources, you are required to seek further guidance. - Correct
Answers -True
Because of the importance of classification, but also its inherent limitations and costs, it
is crucial that derivative classifiers follow appropriate procedures and observe all
requirements. - Correct Answers -True
"Contained in" applies when a properly marked source document contains classified
information that has been extracted word-for-work and placed into the new document. -
Correct Answers -True
Only people with authority to make original classification decisions may derivatively
classify documents. - Correct Answers -False
The source document states:
