Derivative Classification Stepp
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Including information in a new product that has already been classified is called
Derivative classification
What is the importance of derivative classification?
Helps protect national security
Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification.
False
All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT
Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority.
Which of the following is true concerning derivative classification?
Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements that require classification.
Security Classification Guides (SCG) are the primary sources for derivative classification.
True
A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is:
A collection of precise, comprehensive guidance about specific program, system, operation, or weapon system elements of information to be classified.
One of Mark's colleagues gave him general rules about derivatively classifying information. Mark can rely on these general rules when he derivatively classifies information because his colleague is very experienced.
False
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of ______
Extracting
All of the following are key concepts you can use to determine the classification level of the material you create EXCEPT:
Directed by
Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of "Revealed by"?
Needs additional interpretation or analysis to deduce the classification.
The concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is called ________
Classification by Compilation
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information?
To protect national security
The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national security.
True
To promote information sharingcertain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information.
True
You may be subject to criminal sanctionssuch as incarceration, if you engage in the unauthorized disclosure of information.
True
Sarabeth and Miguel work at similar jobs for the same agency but on different classified projects. They find it helpful to discuss the challenges of their jobs with each other. Occasionally to provide context for a challenge she's facing Sarabeth will share classified information that Miguel does not need to know. Sarabeth will not be subject to sanctions because Miguel has a clearance and works for the same agency.
False
Select ALL the correct responses. Which of the following are administrative sanctions?
-Revocation of security clearance -Suspension without pay.
If the classification in the existing content seems incorrect or there is conflicting guidance from authorized sources you are required to seek further guidance.
True
The properly marked source document states: The name of the exercise is BLUE EAGLE. The new document states: The exercise is referred to as BLUE EAGLE. What is the classification of the statement in the new document?
Unclassified
The properly marked source document states: The training exercise will last three days. The training exercise will begin 21 April. The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: The length of the training exercise is Confidential. The dates of the training exercise are Secret. The new document states: The training exercise lasts three days ending on 24 April. What is the classification of the statement in the new document?
Secret
The properly marked source document states: Operation Panda will take place on 29 September. The new document states: On 29 September Operation Panda will commence. What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document?
Contained in
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example of?
DERIVATRIVE
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for DoD personnel is
DoDM 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program
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.
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?
SCG
The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the classification level based on existing classification guidance.
TRUE
If you find a conflict in guidance or you are uncertain about how to classify the new content, you should first
Ask your security manager or Facility Security Officer
Generating occurs when information is taken from an authorized classification guidance source and is reworded in a new or different document.
FALSE
The source document states: The process takes three hours to complete. The new document states: The process takes three hours to complete. Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document?
CONTAINED IN
The source document states: The range of the weapon is 70 miles. The new document states: The weapon may successfully be deployed at a range of 70 miles. Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document?
CONTAINED IN
Your new material may aggregate or bring together, pieces of information that are not individually classified, but when presented together they render your new material classified. This classification concept is called _______
COMPILATION
To be classified or maintained as classified information must meet all of the following criteria EXCEPT:
The unauthorized disclosure of the information could cause embarrassment to the U.S. Government.
Information should remain permanently classified once it is classifiedeven if it no longer meets the criteria for classification
FALSE
If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessarily classified what should you do first?
Discuss your concerns with your security manager or supervisor.
The properly marked source document states: The training exercise BLUE EAGLE will commence at 0600 on 10 October. Adams Leighty and Shaw will participate in the training exercise BLUE EAGLE. The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: The name of the training exercise is Unclassified. The date of the training exercise is Confidential. Participants in the training exercise are Secret. The new document states: Shaw will be unavailable on 10 October due to participation in the training exercise BLUE EAGLE. What is the classification of the statement in the new document?
SECRET
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