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Derivative Classification Training

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QUESTION 1

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

ANSWER

DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-4, DoD Information Security Program

QUESTION 2

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.

ANSWER

Derivative classification

QUESTION 3

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

ANSWER

None of the above

QUESTION 4

DoD and contractor personnel must receive initial training in the proper application of derivative classification principles prior to derivatively classifying any materials and they must received refresher training at least once every ________ years or their derivative classification authority is suspended.

ANSWER

Two

QUESTION 5

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

ANSWER

Unconfirmed Source

QUESTION 6

You formally challenge the classification of information and the classifying agency provides a partial response. What do you have the right to do if the classifying agency does not provide a full response within 120 days?

ANSWER

Forward the challenge to the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP)

QUESTION 7

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

Use dissemination control markings

QUESTION 8

A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is:

ANSWER

A collection of precise, comprehensive guidance about specific program, system operation, or weapon system elements of information to be classified

QUESTION 9

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

ANSWER

Government Contracting Activity (GCA)

QUESTION 10

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

(Incorrect) Contains in (incorrect)

QUESTION 11

Which of the following statements apply to the classification concept of classification by compilation?

ANSWER

Applies when two pieces of information cause for classification or increase in classification

QUESTION 12

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 13

Because of the importance of classification, but also its inherent limitations and costs, it is crucial that derivative classifiers follow appropriate procedures and observe all requirements.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 14

"Contained in" applies when a properly marked source document contains classified information that has been extracted word-for-work and placed into the new document.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 15

Only people with authority to make original classification decisions may derivatively classify documents.

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 16

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 in Unclassified The exercise date 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 Join Venture, to be conducted in Op Area One Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of the new document.

ANSWER

Contains in

QUESTION 17

All of the following are responsible of derivative classifiers except:

ANSWER

Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority

QUESTION 18

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

ANSWER

Discuss your concerns with your security manager or supervisor

QUESTION 19

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

ANSWER

Planning

QUESTION 20

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

ANSWER

To protect national security

QUESTION 21

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

ANSWER

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)

QUESTION 22

You may be subject to criminal sanctions, such as incarceration, if you engage in the unauthorized disclosure of information.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 23

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 24

One of the most important responsibilities derivative classifiers have is to analyze and correct the original classification authority's decisions.

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 25

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 26

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

QUESTION 27

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

QUESTION 28

All cleared DoD civilian, military, and contractor personnel who generate or create classified material from authorized classified sources are derivative classifiers.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 29

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

ANSWER

Extracting

QUESTION 30

Select the true statement concerning derivative classification.

ANSWER

Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements that require classification

QUESTION 31

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

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