DERIVATIVE CLASSIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025

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DERIVATIVE CLASSIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this
an example of? - (answers)Derivative classification



Including information in a new product that has already been classified is called:

Select one: - (answers)Derivative classification



The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for
derivative classification for DoD personnel is:

Select one: - (answers)DoDM 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program



Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original
classification.

Select one: - (answers)False



Who bears principal responsibility for derivative classification accuracy in new
products?

Select one: - (answers)Derivative classifiers



Select ALL the correct responses. Derivative classifiers must:

Select one or more: - (answers)c. Analyze and evaluate information to identify
elements that require classification

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d. Have access to classification guidance



All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:

Select one: - (answers)Make recommendations for others to mark the new
document



All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:

Select one: - (answers)Making the initial determination that information requires
protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.



A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is:

Select one: - (answers)A collection of precise, comprehensive guidance about
specific program, system, operation, or weapon system elements of information
to be classified.



Security Classification Guides (SCG) are the primary sources for derivative
classification.

Select one: - (answers)True



If you find a conflict in guidance, or you are uncertain about how to classify the
new content, you should first:

Select one: - (answers)Ask your security manager or Facility Security Officer