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CDSE DERIVATIVE CLASSIFICATION TRAINING
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All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT: - 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? - 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? - 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). - Answer - ANSWER: True QUESTION: The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national security. - Answer - ANSWER: True
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of _______. - Answer - ANSWER: Extracting QUESTION: Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of "Revealed by"? - Answer - ANSWER: Applies when information is extracted word-for-word, paraphrased, or restated. QUESTION: A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example of? - Answer - ANSWER: Derivative classification QUESTION: 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 - Answer - ANSWER: Automatically declassifying information that is shared. QUESTION: The source document states: (S) The process will take three hours to complete. 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? - 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 concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is called ________. - Answer - ANSWER: Classification by Compilation QUESTION: 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 - Answer
Who is responsible for providing contractors proper classification guidance during the performance of a contract? - Answer - ANSWER: The Government Contracting Activity (GCA) QUESTION: 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 - Answer - ANSWER: False QUESTION: Including information in a new product that has already been classified is called: - Answer - ANSWER: Derivative classification QUESTION: 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? - Answer - ANSWER: 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? - Answer - ANSWER: Revealed By QUESTION: The properly marked source document states:
Each of these are ways of incorporating classified source material into new material EXCEPT: - Answer - ANSWER: Planning QUESTION: Select ALL the correct responses. The concept of "contained in" includes which of the following? - Answer - ANSWER: ~ 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 - Answer
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. - Answer - ANSWER: False QUESTION: 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? - Answer - ANSWER: Secret QUESTION: If the classification in the existing content seems incorrect, or there is conflicting guidance from authorized sources, you are required to seek further guidance. - Answer
Classification by Compilation QUESTION: Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification? (Select the best answer) - Answer - ANSWER: A properly marked source document QUESTION: Derivative classification is: (Select the best answer) - 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) - 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. - Answer - ANSWER: False QUESTION: Who bears principal responsibility for derivative classification accuracy in new products?
All of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification EXCEPT: - 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. - Answer - ANSWER: True QUESTION: 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? - Answer - ANSWER: Contained in QUESTION: Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? - Answer - ANSWER: To protect national security QUESTION: 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.
All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT: (Select the best answer) - Answer - ANSWER: Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority. Select ALL the correct responses. Which of the following are administrative sanctions? (Select all that apply) - Answer - ANSWER: ~ Suspension without pay ~ Revocation of security eligibility The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: (C) Cpl Rice and Sgt Davis are attendi11g 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. Tile new docume11t 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? (Select the best answer) - Answer - Classification by compilation