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Derivative Classification Steps

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QUESTION 1

All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT:

ANSWER

Making the initial determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.

QUESTION 2

The source document states: (S) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May (U) Elements of this unit will participate in the exercise (U) Unit members participating will be Barkley and James The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: The unit that will participate in the exercise is Unclassified The exercise dates are Secret Participating members of the unit are Unclassified The new document states: (S) Barkley and James cannot attend training during the exercise. They must attend before 4 May or after 25 May. Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of the new document.

ANSWER

Revealed by

QUESTION 3

When working with classified information, contractors generate new documents and materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the new documents are properly marked?

ANSWER

// The Government Contracting Activity (GCA)

QUESTION 4

Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 5

The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national security.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 6

Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of ______

ANSWER

Extracting

QUESTION 7

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.

QUESTION 8

Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of "Revealed by"?

ANSWER

//Applies when information is extracted word-for-word, paraphrased, or restated.

QUESTION 9

A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example of?

ANSWER

Derivative classification

QUESTION 10

All of the following are ways to promote the sharing of information within the Federal government, across state, local, and tribal governments, and with coalition partners, law enforcement, and the general public EXCEPT

ANSWER

//Carefully use dissemination control markings //Avoid unnecessary classification Incorrect

QUESTION 11

The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states the following information is classified as Secret: "The task will take three hours to complete." If you state this information (verbatim or paraphrased) in a new document, it should be marked ______

ANSWER

Secret

QUESTION 12

The source document states: (U) The unit will participate in Exercise Joint Venture (C) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May (C) The exercise will be conducted in Op Area One The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: The unit will participate in the exercise is Unclassified The exercise dates are Confidential The exercise location is Confidential Compilation of exercise dates and location is Secret The new document states: (C) Our unit will be participating in Exercise Joint Venture, to be conducted in Op Area One. Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of the new document

ANSWER

//Revealed by //Classification by Compilation

QUESTION 13

The properly marked source document states: (S) There will be 80,000 troops deployed to Ilkeborg. The new document states: (S) Forty-thousand troops will approach Ilkeborg from the west, and another 40,000 will approach from the east. What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document?

ANSWER

//Contained in

QUESTION 14

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 new document?

ANSWER

Contained in

QUESTION 15

Select ALL the correct responses. Derivative classifiers must

ANSWER

Receive training on derivative classification principles Possess expertise in the subject matter on which they are creating documentation

QUESTION 16

The concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is called ________

ANSWER

Classification by Compilation

QUESTION 17

If you accidentally leave classified materials where unauthorized individuals can access them, you will not be subject to sanctions because you didn't do it on purpose

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 18

The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the classification level based on existing classification guidance

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 19

Which of the following provides contractors with performance requirements, such as safeguarding requirements, classification guidance, and special security requirements for a classified contract?

ANSWER

DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification

QUESTION 20

Which of the following are criminal sanctions?

ANSWER

a. Loss of Federal retirement benefits b. Fines c. Incarceration d. All of the above

QUESTION 21

If the classification in the existing content seems incorrect, or there is conflicting guidance from authorized sources, you are required to seek further guidance

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 22

Select ALL the correct responses. The concept of "revealed by" includes which of the following?

ANSWER

\\Classified information comes from an authorized source into a new document. \\No additional interpretation or analysis is needed to determine the classification of the information.

QUESTION 23

Extracting is when information is taken from an authorized source and put into another form or medium, such as video, DVD, or CD

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 24

What is the importance of derivative classification?

ANSWER

Helps protect national security

QUESTION 25

If you find a conflict in guidance, or you are uncertain about how to classify the new content, you should first

ANSWER

Ask your security manager or Facility Security Officer

QUESTION 26

The source document states: (S) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May (U) Elements of this unit will participate in the exercise (U) Unit members participating will be Barkley and James The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: The unit will participate in the exercise is Unclassified The exercise dates are Secret Participating members of the unit are Unclassified The new document states the exercise will begin 4 May and end on 25 May. What is the classification of the new document?

ANSWER

Secret

QUESTION 27

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 new document?

ANSWER

//Extension

QUESTION 28

Who is responsible for providing contractors proper classification guidance during the performance of a contract?

ANSWER

The Government Contracting Activity (GCA)

QUESTION 29

Information may be classified if it is owned by the U.S. Government, its unauthorized disclosure could embarrass the Government but not harm national security, and it concerns failed scientific research

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 30

Including information in a new product that has already been classified is called:

ANSWER

Derivative classification

QUESTION 31

The source document states: (S) The process takes three hours to complete. The new document states: (S) The first step in the process takes 30 minutes to complete. The second step takes 2 hours, and the final step takes 30 minutes. Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document?

ANSWER

//Extension

QUESTION 32

The properly marked source document states: (C) Operation Panda will take place on 29 September. The new document states: (C) On 29 September, Operation Panda will commence. What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document?

ANSWER

//Revealed By

QUESTION 33

The properly marked source document states: (C) Attendance at the meeting is limited to squadron commanders. The new document states: (C) Squadron commanders will attend the meeting. What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document?

ANSWER

//Derived By

QUESTION 34

Which of the following are Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) sanctions?

ANSWER

All of the above

QUESTION 35

What is the process of using existing classified information to create a new document?

ANSWER

Derivative classification

QUESTION 36

Derivative classifiers are responsible for carrying forward classification guidance and applicable downgrading and declassification instructions

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 37

The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: The dates of the training exercise are Secret. The new document states: (S) The training exercise runs Monday through Friday and occurs every June based on trainer availability. The only trainer currently certified is running other exercises the first three weeks in June. Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document?

ANSWER

//Extension

QUESTION 38

The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for industry is:

ANSWER

DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)

QUESTION 39

Each of these are ways of incorporating classified source material into new material EXCEPT:

ANSWER

Planning

QUESTION 40

Select ALL the correct responses. The concept of "contained in" includes which of the following?

ANSWER

Classified information comes from an authorized source into a new document No additional interpretation or analysis is needed to determine the classification of the information.

QUESTION 41

Derivative classifiers are required to analyze errors in the original classification authority's decisions and apply the corrections in the newly created document

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 42

Information taken from an existing classified document and re-worded in a new or different document is an example of _______

ANSWER

Paraphrasing or Restating

QUESTION 43

Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification?

ANSWER

Security Classification Guide (SCG)

QUESTION 44

"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.

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 45

To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 46

The derivative classification concept of "Contained in" applies to all of the following EXCEPT:

ANSWER

When the information must be deduced as classified by some level of analysis.

QUESTION 47

Mark reveals a small piece of classified information regarding a project he's working on during conversation with a friend. He will not be subject to sanctions, as it was only a small piece of information and he knows the person he gave the information to.

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 48

The properly marked source document states: (C) The training exercise will last three days. (S) 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?

ANSWER

Secret

QUESTION 49

You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following EXCEPT:

ANSWER

Submitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly classified

QUESTION 50

To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all of the following criteria EXCEPT:

ANSWER

The unauthorized disclosure of the information could cause embarrassment to the U.S. Government.

QUESTION 51

Information taken from an existing classified source and generated into another form or medium, such as a video, DVD, or CD is an example of _______

ANSWER

Generating

QUESTION 52

Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 53

All of the following are key concepts you can use to determine the classification level of the material you create EXCEPT:

ANSWER

//Contained in

QUESTION 54

Derivative classification includes all of the following EXCEPT:

ANSWER

//Carrying forward a determination into new material.

QUESTION 55

The source document states: (x) The exercise will last nine days. The new document states: (x) The exercise will consist of four days of preparation and the remaining five days will consist of execution of plans. What concept is used to derivatively classify the new document?

ANSWER

Revealed by

QUESTION 56

The properly marked source document states: (U) 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?

ANSWER

Unclassified

QUESTION 57

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 _______.

ANSWER

Classification by Compilation

QUESTION 58

Derivative classification is:

ANSWER

The process of using existing classified information to create new material and marking the new material consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information.

QUESTION 59

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?

ANSWER

Security Classification Guide (SCG)

QUESTION 60

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.

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 61

Who bears principal responsibility for derivative classification accuracy in new products?

ANSWER

//Original classifiers

QUESTION 62

A properly marked source document contains some Secret information. A new document does not contain the same information. However, the information in the new document will allow a reader to deduce the classified information. This is an example of the concept of _____

ANSWER

Revealed by

QUESTION 63

If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessarily classified, what should you do first?

ANSWER

Discuss your concerns with your security manager or supervisor.

QUESTION 64

All of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification EXCEPT:

ANSWER

Unconfirmed source

QUESTION 65

Information may be classified if it is owned by the U.S. Government, its unauthorized disclosure could damage national security, and it concerns military plans, weapon systems, or operations.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 66

The source document states: The location of the training exercise is Confidential. The new document states: (C) The training exercise will take place in Seattle. Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document?

ANSWER

Contained in

QUESTION 67

Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information?

ANSWER

To protect national security

QUESTION 68

The properly marked source document states: (C) The training exercise BLUE EAGLE will commence at 0600 on 10 October. (S) 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?

ANSWER

Secret

QUESTION 69

The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for DoD personnel is:

ANSWER

DoDM 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program

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