Multiple Choice Questions

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
  • False
DoD and contractor personnel must receive initial training in the proper application of derivative classification principles prior to derivatively classifying any materials and they must received refresher training at least once every ________ years or their derivative classification authority is suspended.
  • Two
  • False
  • (Incorrect) Contains in (incorrect)
  • True
You may be subject to criminal sanctions, such as incarceration, if you engage in the unauthorized disclosure of information.
  • True
  • False
Only people with authority to make original classification decisions may derivatively classify documents.
  • True
  • False
All of the following are steps in derivative classification except:
  • Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements that require classification
  • Unconfirmed Source
  • Making the initial determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security
  • 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:
  • Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority
  • Unconfirmed Source
  • To protect national security
  • Use dissemination control markings
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
  • True
  • Forward the challenge to the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP)
  • Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority
Because of the importance of classification, but also its inherent limitations and costs, it is crucial that derivative classifiers follow appropriate procedures and observe all requirements.
  • True
  • False
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?
  • Classification by Compilation
  • Derivative classification
  • (Incorrect) Contains in (incorrect)
  • Contains in
Who is responsible for providing contractors proper classification guidance during the performance of a contract?
  • The information must be owned by, produced by or for, or under the control of the U.S. Government (Incorrect) The unauthorized disclosure of the information must be reasonably expected to cause damage, serious damage, or exceptionally grave damage to national security (incorrect)
  • (Incorrect) Contains in (incorrect)
  • Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
  • To protect national security
You formally challenge the classification of information and the classifying agency provides a partial response. What do you have the right to do if the classifying agency does not provide a full response within 120 days?
  • Forward the challenge to the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP)
  • (Incorrect) Contains in (incorrect)
  • Applies when two pieces of information cause for classification or increase in classification
  • Submitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly classified
The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:The unit's budget is ConfidentialThe Schedule of Distribution is ConfidentialThe Compilation of both budget and Schedule of Distribution within the same document are SecretThe new document states:(x) The department budget this quarter will be $64,000.What derivative classification concept is used to classify this document?
  • Derivative classification
  • Classification by Compilation
  • Contains in
  • (Incorrect) Contains in (incorrect)
To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all of the following criteria except:
  • Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
  • The information must be owned by, produced by or for, or under the control of the U.S. Government (Incorrect) The unauthorized disclosure of the information must be reasonably expected to cause damage, serious damage, or exceptionally grave damage to national security (incorrect)
  • True
  • Making the initial determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security
When using the derivative classification concept of compilation, you must place a clearly worded explanation of the basis for classification by compilation on the face of the document or include it in the text.
  • True
  • False
All of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification except:
  • Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority
  • None of the above
  • Unconfirmed Source
  • Use dissemination control markings
Which of the following statements apply to the classification concept of classification by compilation?
  • Applies when two pieces of information cause for classification or increase in classification
  • To protect national security
  • Making the initial determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security
  • None of the above
If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessary classified, what should you do first?
  • DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-4, DoD Information Security Program
  • Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority
  • Discuss your concerns with your security manager or supervisor
  • Applies when two pieces of information cause for classification or increase in classification
A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is:
  • Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements that require classification
  • Classification by Compilation
  • A collection of precise, comprehensive guidance about specific program, system operation, or weapon system elements of information to be classified
  • Making the initial determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security
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.
  • Derivative classification
  • Classification by Compilation
  • Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements that require classification
  • Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority
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 OneThe Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:The unit will participate in the exercise in UnclassifiedThe exercise date are ConfidentialThe exercise location is ConfidentialCompilation of exercise dates and location is SecretThe new document states:(C) Our unit will be participating in Exercise Join Venture, to be conducted in Op Area OneIdentify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of the new document.
  • (Incorrect) Contains in (incorrect)
  • Classification by Compilation
  • Contains in
  • Derivative classification
One of the most important responsibilities derivative classifiers have is to analyze and correct the original classification authority's decisions.
  • True
  • False
Select the true statement concerning derivative classification.
  • Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority
  • Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements that require classification
  • Derivative classification
  • A collection of precise, comprehensive guidance about specific program, system operation, or weapon system elements of information to be classified
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information?
  • None of the above
  • Applies when two pieces of information cause for classification or increase in classification
  • Use dissemination control markings
  • To protect national security
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