Derivative Classification Exam V1
1. Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information?:
To protectnational security
2. To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all ofthe following
criteria except:
: The information must be owned by, produced by or for, or under the control of the U.S.
Government (Incorrect) The unauthorized disclosure of the information must be reasonably
expected to cause damage, serious damage, or exceptionally grave damage to national security
(incorrect)
3. You may be subject to criminal sanctions, such as incarceration, if youengage in the
unauthorized disclosure of information.: True
4. You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or
criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following except:: -Submitting a formal
challenge to information that may be improperly classified
5. One of the most important responsibilities derivative classifiers have is toanalyze and
correct the original classification authority's decisions.: False
6. All of the following are steps in derivative classification except:: Making the initial
determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the
interest of national security
7. 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 samedocument 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?: -
Classification by Compilation
8. When using the derivative classification concept of compilation, you must place a clearly
worded explanation of the basis for classification by compila- tion on the face of the document
or include it in the text.: True
9. All cleared DoD civilian, military, and contractor personnel who generate or create
classified material from
1. Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information?:
To protectnational security
2. To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all ofthe following
criteria except:
: The information must be owned by, produced by or for, or under the control of the U.S.
Government (Incorrect) The unauthorized disclosure of the information must be reasonably
expected to cause damage, serious damage, or exceptionally grave damage to national security
(incorrect)
3. You may be subject to criminal sanctions, such as incarceration, if youengage in the
unauthorized disclosure of information.: True
4. You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or
criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following except:: -Submitting a formal
challenge to information that may be improperly classified
5. One of the most important responsibilities derivative classifiers have is toanalyze and
correct the original classification authority's decisions.: False
6. All of the following are steps in derivative classification except:: Making the initial
determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the
interest of national security
7. 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 samedocument 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?: -
Classification by Compilation
8. When using the derivative classification concept of compilation, you must place a clearly
worded explanation of the basis for classification by compila- tion on the face of the document
or include it in the text.: True
9. All cleared DoD civilian, military, and contractor personnel who generate or create
classified material from
