DERIVATIVE CLASSIFICATION PREMIUM REVIEW
2026 QUESTIONS CORRECT RESPONSES
◉ One of the most important responsibilities derivative classifiers
have is to analyze and correct the original classification authority's
decisions. Answer: False
◉ All of the following are steps in derivative classification except:
Answer: Making the initial determination that information requires
protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of
national security
◉ The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:
The unit's budget is Confidential
The Schedule of Distribution is Confidential
The Compilation of both budget and Schedule of Distribution within
the same document are Secret
The new document states:
(x) The department budget this quarter will be $64,000.
What derivative classification concept is used to classify this
document? Answer: Classification by Compilation
, ◉ When using the derivative classification concept of compilation,
you must place a clearly worded explanation of the basis for
classification by compilation on the face of the document or include
it in the text. Answer: True
◉ All cleared DoD civilian, military, and contractor personnel who
generate or create classified material from
authorized classified sources are derivative classifiers. Answer: True
◉ Information taken directly from an existing classified source and
stated verbatim in a new or different document an example of ______
Answer: Extracting
◉ Select the true statement concerning derivative classification.
Answer: Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and
evaluating information to identify elements that require
classification
◉ The process of determining whether information has already been
originally classified, and, if it has, ensuring that it continues to be
identified as classified by marking or similar means when included
in newly created material is called: Answer: Derivative classification
◉ Which of the following is NOT a function of derivative
classification? Answer: Making an initial determination that
2026 QUESTIONS CORRECT RESPONSES
◉ One of the most important responsibilities derivative classifiers
have is to analyze and correct the original classification authority's
decisions. Answer: False
◉ All of the following are steps in derivative classification except:
Answer: Making the initial determination that information requires
protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of
national security
◉ The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:
The unit's budget is Confidential
The Schedule of Distribution is Confidential
The Compilation of both budget and Schedule of Distribution within
the same document are Secret
The new document states:
(x) The department budget this quarter will be $64,000.
What derivative classification concept is used to classify this
document? Answer: Classification by Compilation
, ◉ When using the derivative classification concept of compilation,
you must place a clearly worded explanation of the basis for
classification by compilation on the face of the document or include
it in the text. Answer: True
◉ All cleared DoD civilian, military, and contractor personnel who
generate or create classified material from
authorized classified sources are derivative classifiers. Answer: True
◉ Information taken directly from an existing classified source and
stated verbatim in a new or different document an example of ______
Answer: Extracting
◉ Select the true statement concerning derivative classification.
Answer: Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and
evaluating information to identify elements that require
classification
◉ The process of determining whether information has already been
originally classified, and, if it has, ensuring that it continues to be
identified as classified by marking or similar means when included
in newly created material is called: Answer: Derivative classification
◉ Which of the following is NOT a function of derivative
classification? Answer: Making an initial determination that
