UPDATED Derivative Classification Exam
Questions and Answers
Select ALL the correct responses. The concept of "revealed by" includes which of the
following? - Correct Answers -3[]Classified info is not clearly or explicitly stated in the
source doc.
13[]Classified info comes from an authorized source into a new doc.
2[]A reader can deduce the classified info by performing additional interpretation of
analysis.
12[]No additional interpretation or analysis is needed to determine the classification of
the info.
(Passed the test prior to finding out)
Select ALL of the correct responses. Info is prohibited from being classified for what
reason? - Correct Answers -12[]To protect national security.
1[]To restrain competition.
12[]To conceal violations of law, inefficiencies, or more.
1[]To prevent embarrassment.
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All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT: - Correct
Answers -[]Derivative classifiers must understand derivative classification and
procedures.
or
[]Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority.
(Passed the test prior to finding out)
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
Questions and Answers
Select ALL the correct responses. The concept of "revealed by" includes which of the
following? - Correct Answers -3[]Classified info is not clearly or explicitly stated in the
source doc.
13[]Classified info comes from an authorized source into a new doc.
2[]A reader can deduce the classified info by performing additional interpretation of
analysis.
12[]No additional interpretation or analysis is needed to determine the classification of
the info.
(Passed the test prior to finding out)
Select ALL of the correct responses. Info is prohibited from being classified for what
reason? - Correct Answers -12[]To protect national security.
1[]To restrain competition.
12[]To conceal violations of law, inefficiencies, or more.
1[]To prevent embarrassment.
(Passed the test prior to finding out)
All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT: - Correct
Answers -[]Derivative classifiers must understand derivative classification and
procedures.
or
[]Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority.
(Passed the test prior to finding out)
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
