Derivative Classification UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative
classification for DoD personnel is: - CORRECT ANSWER - DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-
4, DoD Information Security Program
The process of using existing classified information to create new material and marking the new
material consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Derivative classification
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification? - CORRECT
ANSWER - None of the above
DoD and contractor personnel must receive initial training in the proper application of derivative
classification principles prior to derivatively classifying any materials and they must received
refresher training at least once every ________ years or their derivative classification authority is
suspended. - CORRECT ANSWER - Two
All of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification except: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Unconfirmed Source
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 ANSWER - Forward the challenge to the
Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP)
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
enforcement, and the general public except: - CORRECT ANSWER - Use dissemination
control markings
, A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is: - CORRECT ANSWER - A collection of
precise, comprehensive guidance about specific program, system operation, or weapon system
elements of information to be classified
Who is responsible for providing contractors proper classification guidance during the
performance of a contract? - CORRECT ANSWER - Government Contracting Activity
(GCA)
The source document states:
(x) The exercise will last nine days.
The new document states:
(x) The exercise will consist of four days of preparation and the remaining five days will consist
of execution of plans.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the new document? - CORRECT ANSWER -
(Incorrect) Contains in (incorrect)
Which of the following statements apply to the classification concept of classification by
compilation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Applies when two pieces of information cause for
classification or increase in classification
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
Because of the importance of classification, but also its inherent limitations and costs, it is
crucial that derivative classifiers follow appropriate procedures and observe all requirements. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
"Contained in" applies when a properly marked source document contains classified information
that has been extracted word-for-work and placed into the new document. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative
classification for DoD personnel is: - CORRECT ANSWER - DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-
4, DoD Information Security Program
The process of using existing classified information to create new material and marking the new
material consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Derivative classification
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification? - CORRECT
ANSWER - None of the above
DoD and contractor personnel must receive initial training in the proper application of derivative
classification principles prior to derivatively classifying any materials and they must received
refresher training at least once every ________ years or their derivative classification authority is
suspended. - CORRECT ANSWER - Two
All of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification except: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Unconfirmed Source
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 ANSWER - Forward the challenge to the
Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP)
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
enforcement, and the general public except: - CORRECT ANSWER - Use dissemination
control markings
, A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is: - CORRECT ANSWER - A collection of
precise, comprehensive guidance about specific program, system operation, or weapon system
elements of information to be classified
Who is responsible for providing contractors proper classification guidance during the
performance of a contract? - CORRECT ANSWER - Government Contracting Activity
(GCA)
The source document states:
(x) The exercise will last nine days.
The new document states:
(x) The exercise will consist of four days of preparation and the remaining five days will consist
of execution of plans.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the new document? - CORRECT ANSWER -
(Incorrect) Contains in (incorrect)
Which of the following statements apply to the classification concept of classification by
compilation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Applies when two pieces of information cause for
classification or increase in classification
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
Because of the importance of classification, but also its inherent limitations and costs, it is
crucial that derivative classifiers follow appropriate procedures and observe all requirements. -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
"Contained in" applies when a properly marked source document contains classified information
that has been extracted word-for-work and placed into the new document. - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
