Derivative Classification Refresher Course

Jin is creating a derivatively classified document. What should he include in the "Classified By" line?

c. a and b only
(Correct)

When you create a derivatively classifed document, which markings must you apply?

b. a, b, c, d, and e
(Correct)

If the Original Classification Authority (OCA) has significant doubts about the appropriate level of classification, how should he or she classify information?

c. The information should be classified at the lower level.
(Correct)

When you use multiple sources to create a derivatively classified document and the declassification dates do not agree, what should you do?

a. Use the most restrictive date
(Correct)

Sam is creating a document that includes proprietary information. Can he classify the information in order to prevent other companies from obtaining the information?

b. No. Information may only be classified in order to protect the national security.
(Correct)

You are a cleared employee performing derivative classification duties and are completing the Classification Authority Block for a document you just created. Assuming the source document and dates listed below are correct, whioch of the following Classifi

d. Classified By: Your name and position
Derived From: Security Concerns for DRETA Support Activities. Department of the Air Force, 20040430 Declassify on 20200101
(Correct)

While creating a new derivatively classified document, Claire includes information that has been rephrased from a classified source document. Do the original markings still apply to information that has been paraphrased?

b. Yes
(Corret)

Which of the following best describes information that is classified as CONFIDENTIAL?

a. Unauthorized disclosure of this information could cause damage to the national security.
(Correct)

As part of creating a derivatively classified document, Jorge must indicate the source material.

True
(Correct)

Paul is creating a derivatively classified document and the declassification date is missing from the source document. What should he do?

b. Use his best judgement to set his own declassification date. (Incorrect) c. contact the Original Classification Authority (OCA). are incorrect
(Incorrect)

You are creating a derivatively classified document and have two source documents. The first source, the Security Classification Guide (SCG), says the exercise name is Secret. The second source, the properly marked source document, marks the exercise name

c . SECRET
(Correct)

Your coworker asks you to clarify why information is classified. Why is information classified?

b. b only
(Correct)

James is using authorized sources of guidance for derivative classification. Which of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification?

b. a, c, and d only
(Correct)

Which of the following best describes information that is classified as SECRET?

c. Unauthorized disclosure of this information could cause SERIOUS damage to the national security.
(Correct)

David is creating a derivatively classified document that includes the following information. What classification level should he apply to his document?

c. SECRET
(Correct)

Monica formally challenged a classification decision. The classifying agency informed her that they will not process the challenge. Under which of the following conditions may the classifying agency not process the challenge?

a. a and b only
(Correct)

Jane is derivatively classifying a document and questions the classification determination on one of the source documents. Can she change the Original Classification Authority's determination?

a. No. Derivative classifiers must respect the determinations made by the OCA.
(Correct)

Jose is unsure ofthe approved sources of derivative classification. Which of the following are approved sources?

c. b and c only
(Correct)

Knowing, willful, or negligent disclosure of properly classified information is the only behavior that can be subject to an individual to sanctions.

False
(Correct)

Individuals are subject to appropriate sanctions under which of the following conditions?

a. a, b, c, and d
(Correct)

Only the people with authority to originally classified information may derivatively classify information.

False
(Correct)

Your coworker asks you how the classification levle of an item is initially determined. How would you respond?

a. An Original Classification Authority (OCA) must consider the level of damage that would be expected if the information were released and apply the appropriate classification level.
(Correct)

Authorized information holders outside the classifying agency may challenge the classification if they have substantial cause to believe information was improperly or unnecessarily classified.

True
(Correct)

Joe questioned a classification decision and initiated a formal challenge. When should he recieve a reply?

b. The classifying agency must provide a response to the formal challenge within 60 days.
(Correct)

Your coworker asks you to explain derivative classification. Which statement best describes derivative classification?

c. The process of paraphrasing, restating, or generating in new form information that is already classified, and marking the newly developed material consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information.
(Correct)

What can perform derivative classification?

d. All cleared DoD and authorized contractor personnel who generate or create material from classified sources.
(Correct)

Ann is creating a derivatively classified document and questions a classification decision in a source document. What should she do?

b. She should begin by informally questioning the classification by contacting her security manager, supervisor, or OCA.
(Correct)

Joy is creating a derivatively classified document that includes multiple source documents with following declassification dates. What declassification date should she carry forward on her document?

b. 20280901