Derivative Classification Exam Guide

Derivative Classification Exam 1. The document that provides basic guidance and reg- DoDM 5200.01, ulatory requirements for derivative classification for Volumes 1-4, DoD DoD personnel is: Information Security Program 2. The process of using existing classified information Derivative classifito create new material and marking the new material cation consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information. 3. Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification? None of the above 4. DoD and contractor personnel must receive initial Two 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. 5. All of the following are authorized sources for deriva- Unconfirmed tive classification except: Source 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? Forward the challenge to the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) 7. All of the following are ways to promote the sharing Use dissemination of information within the Federal government, across control markings state, local, and tribal governments and with coalition partners, law enforcement, and the general public except: 8. A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is: 1/5 A collection of precise, comprehensive guidance about specific pro- gram, system operation, or weapon system elements of information to be classified 9. Who is responsible for providing contractors proper Government Conclassification guidance during the performance of a tracting Activity contract? (GCA) 10. The source document states: (Incorrect) Con(x) The exercise will last nine days. tains in (incorrect) 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? 11. Which of the following statements apply to the classi- Applies when two fication concept of classification by compilation? pieces of information cause for classification or increase in classification 12. If the classification in the existing content seems in- True correct, or there is conflicting guidance from authorized sources, you are required to seek further guidance. 13. Because of the importance of classification, but also True its inherent limitations and costs, it is crucial that derivative classifiers follow appropriate procedures and observe all requirements. 14. "Contained in" applies when a properly marked True source document contains classified information that has been extracted word-for-work and placed into the new document. 2/5 15. Only people with authority to make original classifica- False tion decisions may derivatively classify documents. Contains in 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. 17. All of the following are responsible of derivative clas- Derivative classisifiers except: fiers must have original classification authority 18. If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessary classified, what should you do first? Discuss your concerns with your security manager or supervisor 19. Each of these are ways of incorporating classified source material into new material except: Planning 20. Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? To protect national security 21. To be classified or maintained as classified, informa- The information tion must meet all of the following criteria except: must be owned by, produced by or for, or under the control of 3/5 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) 22. You may be subject to criminal sanctions, such as True incarceration, if you engage in the unauthorized disclosure of information. 23. You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code Submitting a forof Military Justice (UCMJ), or criminal sanctions if you mal challenge to engage in any of the following except: information that may be improperly classified 24. One of the most important responsibilities derivative False classifiers have is to analyze and correct the original classification authority's decisions. 25. All of the following are steps in derivative classifica- Making the inition except: tial determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security 26. The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: Classification by The unit's budget is Confidential Compilation The Schedule of Distribution is Confidential The Compilation of both budget and Schedule of Dis4/5 tribution 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? 27. When using the derivative classification concept of True 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. 28. All cleared DoD civilian, military, and contractor per- True sonnel who generate or create classified material from authorized classified sources are derivative classifiers. 29. Information taken directly from an existing classified Extracting source and stated verbatim in a new or different document an example of ______ 30. Select the true statement concerning derivative clas- Derivative classisification. fiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements that require classification 31. The process of determining whether information has Derivative classifialready been originally classified, and, if it has, encation suring that it continues to be identified as classified by marking or similar means when included in newly created material is called: 32. 5/5