Derivative Classification Exam
This flashcard set covers key concepts of derivative classification for DoD personnel. It includes guidance from DoDM 5200.01 Volumes 1–4 and defines derivative classification as the process of incorporating, paraphrasing, or restating classified information into new materials, ensuring the new content retains proper classification markings.
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for DoD personnel is:
DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-4, DoD Information Security Program
Key Terms
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for DoD personnel is:
DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-4, DoD Information Security Program
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.
Derivative classification
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification?
None of the above
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.
Two
All of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification except:
Unconfirmed Source
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)
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for DoD personnel is: | DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-4, DoD Information Security Program |
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. | Derivative classification |
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification? | None of the above |
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. | Two |
All of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification except: | Unconfirmed Source |
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) |
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: | Use dissemination control markings |
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 |
Who is responsible for providing contractors proper classification guidance during the performance of a contract? | Government Contracting Activity (GCA) |
The source document states: | (Incorrect) Contains in (incorrect) |
Which of the following statements apply to the classification concept of classification by compilation? | Applies when two pieces of information cause for classification or increase in classification |
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 |
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. | True |
"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. | True |
Only people with authority to make original classification decisions may derivatively classify documents. | False |
The source document states: | Contains in |
All of the following are responsible of derivative classifiers except: | Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority |
If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessary classified, what should you do first? | Discuss your concerns with your security manager or supervisor |
Each of these are ways of incorporating classified source material into new material except: | Planning |
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? | To protect national security |
To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all of the following criteria except: | 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) |
You may be subject to criminal sanctions, such as incarceration, if you engage in the unauthorized disclosure of information. | True |
You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following except: | Submitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly classified |
One of the most important responsibilities derivative classifiers have is to analyze and correct the original classification authority's decisions. | False |
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 |
The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: | Classification by Compilation |
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. | True |
All cleared DoD civilian, military, and contractor personnel who generate or create classified material from | True |
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a new or different document an example of ______ | Extracting |
Select the true statement concerning derivative classification. | Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements that require classification |
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: | Derivative classification |
You may be subject to criminal sanctions, such as incarceration, if you engage in the unauthorized disclosure of information. | True |