Derivative Classification Review Exam
Questions and Answers
DoD and contractor personnel must receive initial training in the proper application of
derivative classification principles to derivatively classifying any materials and they must
receive refresher training at least once every ___ years or their derivative classification
authority is suspended. - Correct Answers -Two
Only people with authority to make original classification decisions may derivatively
classify documents. T/F - Correct Answers -False
Select the true statement concerning derivative classification. What concept is used to
derivatively classify the new document? - Correct Answers -Derivative...identify..
The source document states: - Correct Answers -Not compilation. Not directives. Not
contained.
Who is responsible for providing contractors proper classification guidance during the
performance of a contract? - Correct Answers -Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a
new or different document is an example of___ - Correct Answers -Extracting
All cleared DoD civilian, military, and contractor personnel who generate or create
classified material from authorized classified sources are derivative classifiers. - Correct
Answers -True
One of the most important responsibilities derivative classifiers have is to analyze and
correct the original classification authority's decisions. - Correct Answers -False
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? - Correct Answers -To
protect national security
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)
Questions and Answers
DoD and contractor personnel must receive initial training in the proper application of
derivative classification principles to derivatively classifying any materials and they must
receive refresher training at least once every ___ years or their derivative classification
authority is suspended. - Correct Answers -Two
Only people with authority to make original classification decisions may derivatively
classify documents. T/F - Correct Answers -False
Select the true statement concerning derivative classification. What concept is used to
derivatively classify the new document? - Correct Answers -Derivative...identify..
The source document states: - Correct Answers -Not compilation. Not directives. Not
contained.
Who is responsible for providing contractors proper classification guidance during the
performance of a contract? - Correct Answers -Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a
new or different document is an example of___ - Correct Answers -Extracting
All cleared DoD civilian, military, and contractor personnel who generate or create
classified material from authorized classified sources are derivative classifiers. - Correct
Answers -True
One of the most important responsibilities derivative classifiers have is to analyze and
correct the original classification authority's decisions. - Correct Answers -False
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? - Correct Answers -To
protect national security
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)
