All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT:
Making the initial determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.
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.
(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.
Revealed by
When working with classified information, contractors generate new documents and materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the new documents are properly marked?
The contractor
Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
True
The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national security.
True
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of ______
Extracting
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.
Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of "Revealed by"?
Needs additional interpretation or analysis to deduce the classification
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example of?
Derivative classification
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
– Automatically declassify information that is shared
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 ______
Secret
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
(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
Contained in
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?
(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?
Revealed by
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?
(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?
Contained in
Select ALL the correct responses. Derivative classifiers must
– Analyze and evaluate information to identify elements that require classification
– Have access to classification guidance
The concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is called ________
Classification by Compilation
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
False
The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the classification level based on existing classification guidance
True
Which of the following provides contractors with performance requirements, such as safeguarding requirements, classification guidance, and special security requirements for a classified contract?
DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification
Which of the following are criminal sanctions?
All of the above
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
Select ALL the correct responses. The concept of "revealed by" includes which of the following?
A reader can deduce the classified information by performing additional interpretation or analysis.
Extracting is when information is taken from an authorized source and put into another form or medium, such as video, DVD, or CD
False
What is the importance of derivative classification?
Helps protect national security
If you find a conflict in guidance, or you are uncertain about how to classify the new content, you should first
Ask your security manager or Facility Security Officer
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?
(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?
Secret
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?
(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?
Contained in
Who is responsible for providing contractors proper classification guidance during the performance of a contract?
The Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
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
False
Including information in a new product that has already been classified is called:
Derivative classification
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?
(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?
Revealed by
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?
(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?
Contained in
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?
(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?
Contained in
Which of the following are Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) sanctions?
All of the above
What is the process of using existing classified information to create a new document?
Derivative classification
Derivative classifiers are responsible for carrying forward classification guidance and applicable downgrading and declassification instructions
True
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?
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?
Revealed by
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for industry is:
DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
Each of these are ways of incorporating classified source material into new material EXCEPT:
Planning
Select ALL the correct responses. The concept of "contained in" includes which of the following?
– 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.
Derivative classifiers are required to analyze errors in the original classification authority's decisions and apply the corrections in the newly created document
False
Information taken from an existing classified document and re-worded in a new or different document is an example of _______
Paraphrasing or Restating
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification?
None of the above
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification?
Security Classification Guide (SCG)
Select ALL the correct responses. Derivative classifiers must:
– Receive training on derivative classification principles
– Possess expertise in the subject matter on which they are creating documentation
"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.
False
To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information
True
The derivative classification concept of "Contained in" applies to all of the following EXCEPT:
When the information must be deduced as classified by some level of analysis.
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.
False
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?
(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?
Secret
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
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
To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all of the following criteria EXCEPT:
The unauthorized disclosure of the information could cause embarrassment to the U.S. Government.
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 _______
Generating
Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification
False
Derivative classification includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Duplicating or reproducing existing classified information, such as photocopying a document
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?
(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?
Revealed by
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?
(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?
Unclassified
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 _______.
Classification by Compilation
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification?
A properly marked source document
Derivative classification is:
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.
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?
Security Classification Guide (SCG)
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.
False
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 _____
Revealed by
If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessarily classified, what should you do first?
Discuss your concerns with your security manager or supervisor.
All of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification EXCEPT:
Unconfirmed source
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.
True
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?
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?
Contained in
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information?
To protect national security
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?
(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?
Secret
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:
Make recommendations for others to mark the new document
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for DoD personnel is:
DoDM 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program
If the authorized sources do not provide sufficient guidance, you should FIRST
Ask your Security Manager or Facility Security Officer (FSO)
Which of the following are administrative sanctions? (select all the correct responses)
– Suspension without pay
– Revocation of security eligibility
The security classification guide (SCG) states:
(C) Cpl Rice and Sgt Davis are attending the joint exercise.
(U) the exercise begins 1 May
(C) the name of the exercise is Jagged Edge
(S) the name of the attendees and the name of the exercise
The new document states:
(C) Cpl Rice and Sgt Davis will both be attending the Jagged Edge exercise.
Note: The compilation of attendees and the name of the exercise within the same document is classified as SECRET per the SCG.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document ?
(C) Cpl Rice and Sgt Davis are attending the joint exercise.
(U) the exercise begins 1 May
(C) the name of the exercise is Jagged Edge
(S) the name of the attendees and the name of the exercise
The new document states:
(C) Cpl Rice and Sgt Davis will both be attending the Jagged Edge exercise.
Note: The compilation of attendees and the name of the exercise within the same document is classified as SECRET per the SCG.
What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document ?
Classification by compilation
In order to classify information, the information must concern at least of the ___ categories specified in Executive Order 13526
8
All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT:
Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority
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
Select ALL of the correct responses. If you are a military personnel and you knowingly leaked classified information to an unauthorized user, what sanctions might be imposed on you?
– Loss of rank
– Loss of pay
– Dishonorable discharge and incarceration
Select ALL of the correct responses. Information is prohibited from being classified for what reasons:
– To prevent embarrassment
– To restrain competition
– To conceal violations of law, inefficiencies, or errors
