Derivative Classification STEPP ACTUAL
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified
information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is called
________ - CORRECT ANSWER - Classification by Compilation
One of Mark's colleagues gave him general rules about derivatively classifying information.
Mark can rely on these general rules when he derivatively classifies information because his
colleague is very experienced. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
If the classification in the existing content seems incorrect, or there is conflicting guidance from
authorized sources, you are required to seek further guidance. - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
When working with classified information, contractors generate new documents and materials.
Who is responsible for ensuring the new documents are properly marked? - CORRECT
ANSWER - NOT: The Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
Information taken from an existing classified document and re-worded in a new or different
document is an example of _______ - CORRECT ANSWER - Extracting
Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of "Revealed by"? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Needs additional interpretation or analysis to deduce the
classification.
Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the National
Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). - CORRECT ANSWER -
TRUE
, To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual 5200.01,
Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information - CORRECT ANSWER -
TRUE
All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - a. Makes documents safe for transport
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? - CORRECT ANSWER -
d. To protect national security
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - d. Making the initial determination that information requires protection
against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification? - CORRECT
ANSWER - NOT: Unconfirmed source
The properly marked source document states:
(C) Attendance at the meeting is limited to squadron commanders.
The new document states:
(C) Squadron commanders will attend the meeting.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Contained in
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example
of? - CORRECT ANSWER - . Derivative classification
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified
information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is called
________ - CORRECT ANSWER - Classification by Compilation
One of Mark's colleagues gave him general rules about derivatively classifying information.
Mark can rely on these general rules when he derivatively classifies information because his
colleague is very experienced. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
If the classification in the existing content seems incorrect, or there is conflicting guidance from
authorized sources, you are required to seek further guidance. - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
When working with classified information, contractors generate new documents and materials.
Who is responsible for ensuring the new documents are properly marked? - CORRECT
ANSWER - NOT: The Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
Information taken from an existing classified document and re-worded in a new or different
document is an example of _______ - CORRECT ANSWER - Extracting
Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of "Revealed by"? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Needs additional interpretation or analysis to deduce the
classification.
Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the National
Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). - CORRECT ANSWER -
TRUE
, To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual 5200.01,
Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information - CORRECT ANSWER -
TRUE
All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - a. Makes documents safe for transport
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? - CORRECT ANSWER -
d. To protect national security
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - d. Making the initial determination that information requires protection
against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification? - CORRECT
ANSWER - NOT: Unconfirmed source
The properly marked source document states:
(C) Attendance at the meeting is limited to squadron commanders.
The new document states:
(C) Squadron commanders will attend the meeting.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Contained in
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example
of? - CORRECT ANSWER - . Derivative classification
