Derivative Classification Exam
Questions with correct Answers
Mark reveals a small piece of classified information regarding a project he's working on
during conversation with a friend. He will not be subject to sanctions, as it was only a
small piece of information and he knows the person he gave the information to. -
Correct Answers -False
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 -Automatically
declassify information that is shared
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? - Correct Answers -To
protect national security
Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). - Correct Answers -
True
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 -Automatically
declassify information that is shared
To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all of the following
criteria EXCEPT: - Correct Answers -The unauthorized disclosure of the information
could cause embarrassment to the U.S. Government.
The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:
The dates of the training exercise are Secret.
The new document states:
(S) The training exercise runs Monday through Friday and occurs every June based on
trainer availability. The only trainer currently certified is running other exercises the first
three weeks in June.
What is the process of using existing classified information to create a new document? -
Correct Answers -Derivative Classification
, Information may be classified if it is owned by the U.S. Government, its unauthorized
disclosure could damage national security, and it concerns military plans, weapon
systems, or operations. - Correct Answers -True
You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or
criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following EXCEPT: - Correct Answers -
Submitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly classified
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative
classification for DoD personnel is: - Correct Answers -DoDM 5200.01, DoD Information
Security Program
The properly marked source document states:
(C) Operation Panda will take place on 29 September.
The new document states:
(C) On 29 September, Operation Panda will commence.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document? -
Correct Answers -Contained in
Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of "Revealed
by"? - Correct Answers -Needs additional interpretation or analysis to deduce the
classification.
The concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified
information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is
called ________ - Correct Answers -Classification by Compilation
What is the importance of derivative classification? - Correct Answers -Helps protect
national security
Each of these are ways of incorporating classified source material into new material
EXCEPT: - Correct Answers -Planning
Who bears principal responsibility for derivative classification accuracy in new products?
- Correct Answers -Derivative classifiers
The source document states:
(U) The unit will participate in Exercise Joint Venture
(C) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May
Questions with correct Answers
Mark reveals a small piece of classified information regarding a project he's working on
during conversation with a friend. He will not be subject to sanctions, as it was only a
small piece of information and he knows the person he gave the information to. -
Correct Answers -False
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 -Automatically
declassify information that is shared
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? - Correct Answers -To
protect national security
Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). - Correct Answers -
True
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 -Automatically
declassify information that is shared
To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all of the following
criteria EXCEPT: - Correct Answers -The unauthorized disclosure of the information
could cause embarrassment to the U.S. Government.
The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:
The dates of the training exercise are Secret.
The new document states:
(S) The training exercise runs Monday through Friday and occurs every June based on
trainer availability. The only trainer currently certified is running other exercises the first
three weeks in June.
What is the process of using existing classified information to create a new document? -
Correct Answers -Derivative Classification
, Information may be classified if it is owned by the U.S. Government, its unauthorized
disclosure could damage national security, and it concerns military plans, weapon
systems, or operations. - Correct Answers -True
You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or
criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following EXCEPT: - Correct Answers -
Submitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly classified
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative
classification for DoD personnel is: - Correct Answers -DoDM 5200.01, DoD Information
Security Program
The properly marked source document states:
(C) Operation Panda will take place on 29 September.
The new document states:
(C) On 29 September, Operation Panda will commence.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document? -
Correct Answers -Contained in
Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of "Revealed
by"? - Correct Answers -Needs additional interpretation or analysis to deduce the
classification.
The concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified
information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is
called ________ - Correct Answers -Classification by Compilation
What is the importance of derivative classification? - Correct Answers -Helps protect
national security
Each of these are ways of incorporating classified source material into new material
EXCEPT: - Correct Answers -Planning
Who bears principal responsibility for derivative classification accuracy in new products?
- Correct Answers -Derivative classifiers
The source document states:
(U) The unit will participate in Exercise Joint Venture
(C) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May
