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All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT:
- correct answer ✅ANSWER: Making the initial determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security. QUESTION/S: 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: (U) Which unit will participate in the exercise (S) Exercise dates (U) Participating members The new document states: (S) Barkley and James cannot attend training during the exercise. They must attend before 4 May or after 25 May. 1 - Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of the new document. OR
2 - What is the classification of the new document? - correct answer ✅ANSWER: 1 - Revealed by 2 - Secret QUESTION: When working with classified information, contractors generate new documents and materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the new documents are properly marked? - correct answer ✅ANSWER: The Government Contracting Activity (GCA) QUESTION: Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). - correct answer ✅ANSWER: True QUESTION: The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national security. - correct answer ✅ANSWER: True QUESTION:
The new document states: (S) The process will take three hours to complete. Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document? - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Contained in QUESTION: 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 - correct answer ✅ANSWER:
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 - correct answer ✅ANSWER: False QUESTION: The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the classification level based on existing classification guidance - correct answer ✅ANSWER: True QUESTION: Which of the following provides contractors with performance requirements, such as safeguarding requirements, classification guidance, and special security requirements for a classified contract? - correct answer ✅ANSWER: DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification QUESTION: Which of the following are criminal sanctions? - correct answer ✅ANSWER: a. Loss of Federal retirement benefits b. Fines
c. Incarceration d. All of the above QUESTION: Extracting is when information is taken from an authorized source and put into another form or medium, such as video, DVD, or CD - correct answer ✅ANSWER: False QUESTION: What is the importance of derivative classification? - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Helps protect national security QUESTION: If you find a conflict in guidance, or you are uncertain about how to classify the new content, you should first - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Ask your security manager or Facility Security Officer QUESTION: Who is responsible for providing contractors proper classification guidance during the performance of a contract? - correct answer ✅ANSWER: The Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
Extension QUESTION: 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? - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Revealed By QUESTION: 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? - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Derived By QUESTION: Which of the following are Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) sanctions? - correct answer ✅ANSWER: All of the above QUESTION: What is the process of using existing classified information to create a new document? - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Derivative classification QUESTION: Derivative classifiers are responsible for carrying forward classification guidance and applicable downgrading and declassification instructions - correct answer ✅ANSWER: True QUESTION: The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: The dates of the training exercise are Secret.
~ Classified information comes from an authorized source into a new document. ~ A reader can deduce the classified information by preforming additional interpretation or analysis. ~ Classified information is not clearly or explicitly stated in the source document. QUESTION: Derivative classifiers are required to analyze errors in the original classification authority's decisions and apply the corrections in the newly created document - correct answer ✅ANSWER: False QUESTION: Information taken from an existing classified document and re- worded in a new or different document is an example of _______ - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Paraphrasing or Restating QUESTION: Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification? - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Working Paper QUESTION: "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. - correct answer ✅ANSWER: False QUESTION: To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information - correct answer ✅ANSWER: True QUESTION: The derivative classification concept of "Contained in" applies to all of the following EXCEPT: - correct answer ✅ANSWER: When the information must be deduced as classified by some level of analysis. QUESTION: 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.
- correct answer ✅ANSWER: False QUESTION: The properly marked source document states:
You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following EXCEPT: (Select the best answer) - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Submitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly classified QUESTION: To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all of the following criteria EXCEPT: - correct answer ✅ANSWER: The unauthorized disclosure of the information could cause embarrassment to the U.S. Government. QUESTION: 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 _______ - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Generating QUESTION: Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification - correct answer ✅ANSWER: False QUESTION:
All of the following are key concepts you can use to determine the classification level of the material you create EXCEPT: - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Contained in QUESTION: Derivative classification includes all of the following EXCEPT: - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Carrying forward a determination into new material. QUESTION: 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? - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Revealed by QUESTION:
Derivative classification is: (Select the best answer) - correct answer ✅ANSWER: 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. QUESTION: 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? (Select the best answer) - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Security Classification Guide (SCG) QUESTION: 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. - correct answer ✅ANSWER: False QUESTION:
Who bears principal responsibility for derivative classification accuracy in new products? - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Original classifiers QUESTION: 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 _____ - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Revealed by QUESTION: If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessarily classified, what should you do first? - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Initiate an informal challenge. QUESTION: All of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification EXCEPT: - correct answer ✅ANSWER: Unconfirmed source QUESTION: 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. - correct answer ✅ANSWER: