Derivative Classification Refresher Exam
Questions and Answers
Joe questioned a classification decision and intiated a formal challenge. When should
he receive a reply? - Correct Answers -within 60 days
(correct)
As part of creating a derivatively classified document, Jorge must indicate the source
material. T or F? - Correct Answers -True
(correct)
Individuals are subject to appropriate sanctions under which of the following conditions?
The individual knowingly, willfully, or negligently: - Correct Answers -a. Discloses
properly classified information to unauthorized persons
b. Classifies or continues the classification of information in violation of Executive Order
13526
c. Creates or continues a Special Access Program contrary to the requirements of
Executive Order 13526
d. Contravenes any other provision of Executive Order 13526 or its implementing
directives
(all are correct)
Monica formally challenged a classification decision. The classifying agency informed
her that they will not process the challenge. Under which of the following conditions may
the classifying agency not process the challenge? - Correct Answers -a. The information
has been challenged within the past 2 years
b. The information is currently under review
(both correct)
Jin is creating a derivatively classified document. What should he include in the "
Classified By" line? - Correct Answers -a. The name and position or the derivative
classifier
b. The agency and office or origin, if not otherwise evident
c. The name of the Original Classification Authority (OCA)
(c. only is incorrect)
, Jose is unsure of the approved sources of derivative classification. Which of the
following are approved sources? - Correct Answers -a. Memory
b. General rues
c. Source documents
(b. and c. only is incorrect)
James is using authorized sources of guidance for derivative classification. Which of the
following are authorized sources for derivative classification? - Correct Answers -a. DD
From 254
c. Security Classification Guide (SCG)
d. A properly marked source document
(all 3 are correct)
Which of the following best describes information that is classified as TOP SECRET? -
Correct Answers -Unauthorized disclosure of this information could cause exceptionally
grave damage to the national security
(correct)
When you use multiple sources to create a derivatively classified document and the
declassification dates do not agree, what should you do? - Correct Answers -Use the
most restrictive date
(correct)
You are creating a derivatively classified document and have two source documents.
The first source, the Security Classification Guide (SCG), says the exercise name is
Secret. The second source, the properly marked source document, marks the exercise
name as Unclassified. How should the information be classified in your document? -
Correct Answers -SECRET
(correct)
You are a cleared employee performing derivative classification duties and are
completing the Classification Authority Block for a document you just created. Assuming
the source document and dates listed below are correct, which of the following
Classification Authority Blocks are properly completed? - Correct Answers -Derived By:
Your name and position
Derived From : Security Concerns for DRETA Support Activities, Department of the Air
Force, 20040430
Downgrade to: Confidential on 20181209
Declassify on : 20200101
(incorrect)
Questions and Answers
Joe questioned a classification decision and intiated a formal challenge. When should
he receive a reply? - Correct Answers -within 60 days
(correct)
As part of creating a derivatively classified document, Jorge must indicate the source
material. T or F? - Correct Answers -True
(correct)
Individuals are subject to appropriate sanctions under which of the following conditions?
The individual knowingly, willfully, or negligently: - Correct Answers -a. Discloses
properly classified information to unauthorized persons
b. Classifies or continues the classification of information in violation of Executive Order
13526
c. Creates or continues a Special Access Program contrary to the requirements of
Executive Order 13526
d. Contravenes any other provision of Executive Order 13526 or its implementing
directives
(all are correct)
Monica formally challenged a classification decision. The classifying agency informed
her that they will not process the challenge. Under which of the following conditions may
the classifying agency not process the challenge? - Correct Answers -a. The information
has been challenged within the past 2 years
b. The information is currently under review
(both correct)
Jin is creating a derivatively classified document. What should he include in the "
Classified By" line? - Correct Answers -a. The name and position or the derivative
classifier
b. The agency and office or origin, if not otherwise evident
c. The name of the Original Classification Authority (OCA)
(c. only is incorrect)
, Jose is unsure of the approved sources of derivative classification. Which of the
following are approved sources? - Correct Answers -a. Memory
b. General rues
c. Source documents
(b. and c. only is incorrect)
James is using authorized sources of guidance for derivative classification. Which of the
following are authorized sources for derivative classification? - Correct Answers -a. DD
From 254
c. Security Classification Guide (SCG)
d. A properly marked source document
(all 3 are correct)
Which of the following best describes information that is classified as TOP SECRET? -
Correct Answers -Unauthorized disclosure of this information could cause exceptionally
grave damage to the national security
(correct)
When you use multiple sources to create a derivatively classified document and the
declassification dates do not agree, what should you do? - Correct Answers -Use the
most restrictive date
(correct)
You are creating a derivatively classified document and have two source documents.
The first source, the Security Classification Guide (SCG), says the exercise name is
Secret. The second source, the properly marked source document, marks the exercise
name as Unclassified. How should the information be classified in your document? -
Correct Answers -SECRET
(correct)
You are a cleared employee performing derivative classification duties and are
completing the Classification Authority Block for a document you just created. Assuming
the source document and dates listed below are correct, which of the following
Classification Authority Blocks are properly completed? - Correct Answers -Derived By:
Your name and position
Derived From : Security Concerns for DRETA Support Activities, Department of the Air
Force, 20040430
Downgrade to: Confidential on 20181209
Declassify on : 20200101
(incorrect)
