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What Is The Primary Source For Derivative Classification

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QUESTION 1

Derivative classification is:

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

QUESTION 2

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

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Derivative classification

QUESTION 3

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

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DoDM 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program

QUESTION 4

What is the importance of derivative classification

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Helps protect national security

QUESTION 5

All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT

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Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority

QUESTION 6

Select ALL the correct responses. Derivative classifiers must

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Have access to classification guidance Analyze and evaluate information to identify elements that require classification

QUESTION 7

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

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 8

All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT

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Make recommendations for others to mark the new document

QUESTION 9

A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is

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

QUESTION 10

Security Classification Guides (SCG) are the primary sources for derivative classification.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 11

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

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Ask your security manager or Facility Security Officer

QUESTION 12

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 _______

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Generating

QUESTION 13

Generating occurs when information is taken from an authorized classification guidance source and is reworded in a new or different document. Select one:

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False

QUESTION 14

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

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A reader can deduce the classified information by performing additional interpretation or analysis. Classified information is not clearly or explicitly stated in the source document.

QUESTION 15

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

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

QUESTION 16

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? Select one:

ANSWER

Contained in

QUESTION 17

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 JamesThe Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:The unit that will participate in the exercise is UnclassifiedThe exercise dates are SecretParticipating members of the unit are UnclassifiedThe 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. Select one:

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Revealed by

QUESTION 18

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.

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False

QUESTION 19

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

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True

QUESTION 20

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

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True

QUESTION 21

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.

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False

QUESTION 22

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

ANSWER

All of the above

QUESTION 23

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

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True

QUESTION 24

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 JamesThe Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:The unit will participate in the exercise is UnclassifiedThe exercise dates are SecretParticipating members of the unit are UnclassifiedThe new document states the exercise will begin 4 May and end on 25 May.What is the classification of the new document? Select one:

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Secret

QUESTION 25

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? Select one:

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Unclassified

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