Derivative Classification Training exam
questions and answers
You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or
criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following EXCEPT: (select best answer) -
Correct Answers -Submitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly
classified.
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 -Security
Classification Guide (SCG)
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? - Correct Answers -Contained in
All of the following are responsibilities of derivate classifiers EXCEPT: - Correct
Answers -Derivative classifiers must have an original classification authority.
In order to classify information, the information must concern at least one of the _____
categories specified in Executive Order 13526. - Correct Answers -8
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: (multiple versions of
this question) - Correct Answers -Making the initial determination that information
requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.
If you are a military personnel and you knowingly leaked classified information to an
unauthorized user, what sanctions might be imposed on you? (select ALL the correct
responses) - Correct Answers -- Loss of pay
- Dishonorable discharge
- Incarceration
Derivative Classification is: - Correct 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.
Information is prohibited from being classified for what reasons: (select all that apply) -
Correct Answers -- To conceal violations of the law, inefficiencies, or errors
- to prevent embarrassment
- to restrain competition
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a
new or different document is an example of ____. - Correct Answers -Extracting
questions and answers
You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or
criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following EXCEPT: (select best answer) -
Correct Answers -Submitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly
classified.
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 -Security
Classification Guide (SCG)
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? - Correct Answers -Contained in
All of the following are responsibilities of derivate classifiers EXCEPT: - Correct
Answers -Derivative classifiers must have an original classification authority.
In order to classify information, the information must concern at least one of the _____
categories specified in Executive Order 13526. - Correct Answers -8
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: (multiple versions of
this question) - Correct Answers -Making the initial determination that information
requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.
If you are a military personnel and you knowingly leaked classified information to an
unauthorized user, what sanctions might be imposed on you? (select ALL the correct
responses) - Correct Answers -- Loss of pay
- Dishonorable discharge
- Incarceration
Derivative Classification is: - Correct 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.
Information is prohibited from being classified for what reasons: (select all that apply) -
Correct Answers -- To conceal violations of the law, inefficiencies, or errors
- to prevent embarrassment
- to restrain competition
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a
new or different document is an example of ____. - Correct Answers -Extracting
