Derivative Classification Training Exam – 2026-2027
Questions with Correct Answer
You may be subject to administrative, Uniform CodeJof Military JusticeJ(UCMJ), or criminal sanctionsJif yo
u engage in any of the following EXCEPT: (select best answer) - correct answer-
Submitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly classified.
When derivatively classifyingJinformation, where can you find a listing of specific information elements tha
t identify their classification, reason for classification, downgrading, and declassification information? -
correct answer-Security Classification Guide (SCG)
The source document states:
(S)JThe processJtakes three hours to complete.
The new document states:
(S)JThe process takes three hours to complete.
WhichJconcept was used to determine the derivativeJclassificationJof the new document? - correct answer-
Contained in
All of the following are responsibilities of derivate classifiers EXCEPT: - correct answer-
DerivativeJclassifiers must haveJan original classification authority.
In order to classify information, theJinformationJmust concern atJleast oneJof the categories specified i
nJExecutive Order 13526. - correct answer-8
All of the followingJare steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: (multipleJversions of this question) -
correct answer-
MakingJthe initial determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the i
nterestJof national security.
If you are a military personnel and you knowingly leaked classified information to an unauthorized user, wha
t sanctions might be imposed on you? (select ALLJthe correctJresponses) - correct answer-- Loss of pay
- Dishonorable discharge
- Incarceration
, DerivativeJClassification is: - correctJanswer-
The process of using existing classified information to create new documents or material and markingJthe ne
w material consistent withJthe classification markings that apply to theJsource information.
Information is prohibited fromJbeing classifiedJfor whatJreasons: (select all that apply) - correct answer--
ToJconceal violations of the law, inefficiencies, or errors
- to prevent embarrassment
- to restrain competition
Information takenJdirectly from an existingJclassified source andJstated verbatim in aJnew or differentJdocum
entJis an exampleJof . - correct answer-Extracting
All of the followingJare ways to promoteJthe sharing of information within the Federal government, across st
ate; local, and tribal governments, and with coalitionJpartners, law enforcement, and the general public EXC
EPT: - correct answer-Automatically declassifying information that is shared.
WhichJof the following are administrative sanctions? - correct answer-- suspension without pay
- revocation of security eligibility
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements forJderivative classification for Do
D personnel is: - correct answer-DODM 5200.01, DODJInformation Security Program
Your new material may aggregate, orJbring together, pieces of information that are not individually classified
, but when presented together they render your new material classified. This classification concept is called _
. -Jcorrect answer-Classification by Compilation
If the authorized sources do not provide sufficient guidance, you should FIRST - correct answer-
Ask your Security Manager or Facility Security Officer (FSO)
If you suspect information has beenJimproperly or unnecessarily classified, what should youJdoJfirst? -
correct answer-Initiate an informal challenge
Questions with Correct Answer
You may be subject to administrative, Uniform CodeJof Military JusticeJ(UCMJ), or criminal sanctionsJif yo
u engage in any of the following EXCEPT: (select best answer) - correct answer-
Submitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly classified.
When derivatively classifyingJinformation, where can you find a listing of specific information elements tha
t identify their classification, reason for classification, downgrading, and declassification information? -
correct answer-Security Classification Guide (SCG)
The source document states:
(S)JThe processJtakes three hours to complete.
The new document states:
(S)JThe process takes three hours to complete.
WhichJconcept was used to determine the derivativeJclassificationJof the new document? - correct answer-
Contained in
All of the following are responsibilities of derivate classifiers EXCEPT: - correct answer-
DerivativeJclassifiers must haveJan original classification authority.
In order to classify information, theJinformationJmust concern atJleast oneJof the categories specified i
nJExecutive Order 13526. - correct answer-8
All of the followingJare steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: (multipleJversions of this question) -
correct answer-
MakingJthe initial determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the i
nterestJof national security.
If you are a military personnel and you knowingly leaked classified information to an unauthorized user, wha
t sanctions might be imposed on you? (select ALLJthe correctJresponses) - correct answer-- Loss of pay
- Dishonorable discharge
- Incarceration
, DerivativeJClassification is: - correctJanswer-
The process of using existing classified information to create new documents or material and markingJthe ne
w material consistent withJthe classification markings that apply to theJsource information.
Information is prohibited fromJbeing classifiedJfor whatJreasons: (select all that apply) - correct answer--
ToJconceal violations of the law, inefficiencies, or errors
- to prevent embarrassment
- to restrain competition
Information takenJdirectly from an existingJclassified source andJstated verbatim in aJnew or differentJdocum
entJis an exampleJof . - correct answer-Extracting
All of the followingJare ways to promoteJthe sharing of information within the Federal government, across st
ate; local, and tribal governments, and with coalitionJpartners, law enforcement, and the general public EXC
EPT: - correct answer-Automatically declassifying information that is shared.
WhichJof the following are administrative sanctions? - correct answer-- suspension without pay
- revocation of security eligibility
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements forJderivative classification for Do
D personnel is: - correct answer-DODM 5200.01, DODJInformation Security Program
Your new material may aggregate, orJbring together, pieces of information that are not individually classified
, but when presented together they render your new material classified. This classification concept is called _
. -Jcorrect answer-Classification by Compilation
If the authorized sources do not provide sufficient guidance, you should FIRST - correct answer-
Ask your Security Manager or Facility Security Officer (FSO)
If you suspect information has beenJimproperly or unnecessarily classified, what should youJdoJfirst? -
correct answer-Initiate an informal challenge
