Derivative Classification Exam Questions
1. Which of the following are criminal sanctions?: All of the above (Loss ofFederal
retirement benefits, Fines, and Incarceration)
2. 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 newdocument?:
Contained in
3. The source document states:
(S) The range of the weapon is 70 miles.
The new document states:
(S) The weapon may successfully be deployed at a range of 70 miles.
Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the newdocument?:
Contained in
4. How often are derivative classifiers required to receive derivative classifi-cation training?:
Every two years
5. Derivative classifiers are responsible for carrying forward classification guidance and
applicable downgrading and declassification instructions.: True
6. A properly marked source document contains some Secret information. A new document
does not contain the same information. However, the in- formation in the new document will
allow a reader to deduce the classified information. This is an example of the concept of :
Contained in (Wrong)
Classification by CompilationDirected by
, Revealed by (Probably Answer)
7. If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessarily classi-fied, what should
you do first?: challenge the information informally:
First ask your Security Manager or Supervisor about your concerns. Then, if neces-
sary, you
may contact the OCA for clarification regarding the classification
8. A classified document is used as source material for a new document.What is this an
example of?: Cascading classification (Wrong)
Authorized classificationOriginal classification Derivative classification
9. Information taken from an existing classified document and re-worded ina new or
different document is an example of .: Extracting
10. Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classifica-tion?: Security
Classification Guide (SCG)
A properly marked classified source documentDD Form 254
11. All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT:: Makesdocuments
safe for transport
12. You formally challenge the classification of information and the classifyingagency provides
a partial response. What is your responsibility if the classi- fying agency does not provide a
full response within 120 days?: Forward the challenge to the Interagency Security
Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP).
13. Generating is taking information from an existing classified document andstating it
verbatim in a new or different document.: False
14. The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states the following information isclassified as
Secret: "The task will take three hours to complete." If you statethis information (verbatim or
paraphrased) in a new document, it should be marked : Secret
15. "Contained in" applies when an explanation is required in cases when the aggregation of
individually unclassified data elements in a document causes the document to become
classified.: False
16. Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NIS-POM).: True
17. To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all ofthe following
criteria EXCEPT:: The unauthorized disclosure of the information could cause embarrassment
to the U.S. Government.
1. Which of the following are criminal sanctions?: All of the above (Loss ofFederal
retirement benefits, Fines, and Incarceration)
2. 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 newdocument?:
Contained in
3. The source document states:
(S) The range of the weapon is 70 miles.
The new document states:
(S) The weapon may successfully be deployed at a range of 70 miles.
Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the newdocument?:
Contained in
4. How often are derivative classifiers required to receive derivative classifi-cation training?:
Every two years
5. Derivative classifiers are responsible for carrying forward classification guidance and
applicable downgrading and declassification instructions.: True
6. A properly marked source document contains some Secret information. A new document
does not contain the same information. However, the in- formation in the new document will
allow a reader to deduce the classified information. This is an example of the concept of :
Contained in (Wrong)
Classification by CompilationDirected by
, Revealed by (Probably Answer)
7. If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessarily classi-fied, what should
you do first?: challenge the information informally:
First ask your Security Manager or Supervisor about your concerns. Then, if neces-
sary, you
may contact the OCA for clarification regarding the classification
8. A classified document is used as source material for a new document.What is this an
example of?: Cascading classification (Wrong)
Authorized classificationOriginal classification Derivative classification
9. Information taken from an existing classified document and re-worded ina new or
different document is an example of .: Extracting
10. Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classifica-tion?: Security
Classification Guide (SCG)
A properly marked classified source documentDD Form 254
11. All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT:: Makesdocuments
safe for transport
12. You formally challenge the classification of information and the classifyingagency provides
a partial response. What is your responsibility if the classi- fying agency does not provide a
full response within 120 days?: Forward the challenge to the Interagency Security
Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP).
13. Generating is taking information from an existing classified document andstating it
verbatim in a new or different document.: False
14. The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states the following information isclassified as
Secret: "The task will take three hours to complete." If you statethis information (verbatim or
paraphrased) in a new document, it should be marked : Secret
15. "Contained in" applies when an explanation is required in cases when the aggregation of
individually unclassified data elements in a document causes the document to become
classified.: False
16. Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NIS-POM).: True
17. To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all ofthe following
criteria EXCEPT:: The unauthorized disclosure of the information could cause embarrassment
to the U.S. Government.
