CDSE Derivative Classification test
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example
of? - CORRECT ANSWER - Derivative classification
Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification. -
CORRECT ANSWER - false
Who bears principal responsibility for derivative classification accuracy in new products? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Derivative classifiers
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Wrong - Marking the information to show its classified status.
Correct - Make recommendations for others to mark the new document.
When derivatively classifying a document one must carefully analyze the material they classify. -
CORRECT ANSWER - true
Which is the primary source for derivative classification? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Security Classification Guide (SCG)
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 ANSWER - Security Classification Guide
(SCG)
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a new or
different document is an example of ______ - CORRECT ANSWER - Restating ----
WRONG
, Select ALL the correct responses. The concept of "contained in" includes which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER - b.
No additional interpretation or analysis is needed to determine the classification of the
information.
d.
Classified information comes from an authorized source into a new document.
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 ANSWER - Contained in
Which of the following statements apply to the classification concept of "Revealed by"? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Needs additional interpretation or analysis to deduce the
classification.
Is it possible for classification to be raised if your new material combines pieces of information
that are not individually classified? If so, what concept is used to derivatively classify the
statement in the new document? - CORRECT ANSWER - Classification by Compilation
In order to classify information, the information must concern at least one of the _____
categories specified in Executive Order 13526. - CORRECT ANSWER -8
Select ALL of the correct responses. Information is prohibited from being classified for what
reasons: - CORRECT ANSWER - a.
To restrain competition
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example
of? - CORRECT ANSWER - Derivative classification
Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification. -
CORRECT ANSWER - false
Who bears principal responsibility for derivative classification accuracy in new products? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Derivative classifiers
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Wrong - Marking the information to show its classified status.
Correct - Make recommendations for others to mark the new document.
When derivatively classifying a document one must carefully analyze the material they classify. -
CORRECT ANSWER - true
Which is the primary source for derivative classification? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Security Classification Guide (SCG)
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 ANSWER - Security Classification Guide
(SCG)
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a new or
different document is an example of ______ - CORRECT ANSWER - Restating ----
WRONG
, Select ALL the correct responses. The concept of "contained in" includes which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER - b.
No additional interpretation or analysis is needed to determine the classification of the
information.
d.
Classified information comes from an authorized source into a new document.
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 ANSWER - Contained in
Which of the following statements apply to the classification concept of "Revealed by"? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Needs additional interpretation or analysis to deduce the
classification.
Is it possible for classification to be raised if your new material combines pieces of information
that are not individually classified? If so, what concept is used to derivatively classify the
statement in the new document? - CORRECT ANSWER - Classification by Compilation
In order to classify information, the information must concern at least one of the _____
categories specified in Executive Order 13526. - CORRECT ANSWER -8
Select ALL of the correct responses. Information is prohibited from being classified for what
reasons: - CORRECT ANSWER - a.
To restrain competition
