Security Awareness: Derivative
Classification 2023
Derivative Classification is: - correct 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.
The source document states: - correct answer Do some guess work here
All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT: - correct answer
Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority.
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: - correct answer Automatically
declassifying information that is shared.
Select ALL of the correct responses. Information is prohibited from being classified for
what reasons: - correct answer To conceal violations of law, inefficiencies, or errors.
To restrain competition
To prevent embarrassment.
If the authorized sources do not provide sufficient guidance, you should: - correct
answer Ask your security manager & FSO
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: - correct answer Make
recommendations for others to mark the document
OR
Making the initial determination....
You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or
criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following EXCEPT: - correct answer
Submitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly classified.
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? - correct answer Security Classification
Guide (SCG)
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 _______. - correct answer Classification
by compilation
