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Class: Derivative Classification

The source document is: revealing (correct)


-Information taking directly from an existing classified source and slated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of restating (incorrect)


-Information is prohibited from being classified for what reasons: UNCHECK Protect National Security (correct)


-All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT: Original classifier authority (correct)


-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: Automatically declassify share… (correct)


-All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: Make recommendations for others to mark the new document (correct)


-You may be subject to administrative, UCMJ, or criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following EXCEPT: submitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly classified (correct)


-If the authorized sources do not provide sufficient guidance, you should FIRST: ask your security manager (correct)


-Select ALL the correct responses. Which of the following are administrative sanctions? (incorrect)


-Select ALL the correct responses. If you are a military personnel and you knowingly leaked classified information to an unauthorized user, what sanctions might be imposed on you? Dishonorable discharge, incarceration, loss of pay (correct)


-In order to classify information, the information must concern at least one of the __ categories specified in executive order 13526. 8 (correct)


-The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: Cpl Rice and Sgt Davis…contained in
-All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: Making sure that disclosure… (correct)


-If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessarily classified, what should you do first? Conduct a formal challenge. (incorrect)


-The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for DOD personnel is: DODM5200.01, DOD Information Security Program (correct)


-Derivative classification is: The process of using existing classified (correct)


-Your new material may aggregate, or bring together, pieces of information that are not individually classified, but when presented…. This classification concept is called classification by compilation (correct)


-When derivatively classifying information, where can you find a listing of specific information elements that identify… SCG (correct)


-Select ALL the correct responses. The concept of “revealed by” includes which of the following? UNCHECK No additional information… (correct)

To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DOD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1 and 3, when classifying and marking information. FALSE

If you come across information you think was improperly or unnecessarily classified, you should challenge the classification? TRUE

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.

False

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:

Automatically declassify information that is shared

Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information?

To protect national security

What is the process of using existing classified information to create a new document?

Derivative Classification

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.

True

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

The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for DoD personnel is:

DoDM 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program

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?

Contained in

Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of "Revealed by"?

Needs additional interpretation or analysis to deduce the classification.

The concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is called ________

Classification by Compilation

What is the importance of derivative classification?

Helps protect national security

Each of these are ways of incorporating classified source material into new material EXCEPT:

Planning

Who bears principal responsibility for derivative classification accuracy in new products?

Derivative classifiers

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

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The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:

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 classificationthe new document

Contained in

The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the classification level based on existing classification guidance.

True

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:

The unit will participate in the exercise is Unclassified

The exercise dates are Secret

Participating members of the unit are Unclassified

The new document states the exercise will begin 4 May and end on 25 May.

What is the classification of the new document?

Secret

One of Mark's colleagues gave him general rules about derivatively classifying information. Mark can rely on these general rules when he derivatively classifies information because his colleague is very experienced.

False

Security Classification Guides (SCG) are the primary sources for derivative classification.

True

Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of ______

Extracting

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?

Secret

Select ALL the correct responses. The concept of "contained in" includes which of the following?

No additional interpretation or analysis is needed to determine the classification of the information.

Classified information comes from an authorized source into a new document.

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?

Security Classification Guide (SCG)

Which of the following are criminal sanctions?

All of the above (Loss of Federal retirement benefits, Fines, and Incarceration)

The source document states:

(S) The process takes three hours to complete.

The new document states:

(S) The process takes three hours to complete.

Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document?

Contained in

The source document states:

(S) The range of the weapon is 70 miles.

The new document states:

(S) The weapon may successfully be deployed at a range of 70 miles.

Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document?

Contained in

How often are derivative classifiers required to receive derivative classification training?

Every two years

Derivative classifiers are responsible for carrying forward classification guidance and applicable downgrading and declassification instructions.

True

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 _____

Contained in (Wrong)

Classification by Compilation

Directed by

Revealed by (Probably Answer)

If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessarily classified, what should you do first?

challenge the information informally:
First ask your Security Manager or Supervisor about your concerns. Then, if necessary, you
may contact the OCA for clarification regarding the classification

A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example of?

Cascading classification (Wrong)

Authorized classification

Original classification

Derivative classification

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:

Automatically declassify information that is shared

Information taken from an existing classified document and re-worded in a new or different document is an example of _______.

Extracting

Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification?

Security Classification Guide (SCG)

A properly marked classified source document

DD Form 254

All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT:

Makes documents safe for transport

You formally challenge the classification of information and the classifying agency provides a partial response. What is your responsibility if the classifying agency does not provide a full response within 120 days?

Forward the challenge to the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP).

Generating is taking information from an existing classified document and stating it verbatim in a new or different document.

False

The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states the following information is classified as Secret: "The task will take three hours to complete." If you state this information (verbatim or paraphrased) in a new document, it should be marked ______

Secret

"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.

False

Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

True

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:

Automatically declassify information that is shared

To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all of the following criteria EXCEPT:

The unauthorized disclosure of the information could cause embarrassment to the U.S. Government.

The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:

The dates of the training exercise are Secret.

The new document states:

(S) The training exercise runs Monday through Friday and occurs every June based on trainer availability. The only trainer currently certified is running other exercises the first three weeks in June.

Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document?

Revealed by

The properly marked source document states:

(S) There will be 80,000 troops deployed to Ilkeborg.

The new document states:

(S) Forty-thousand troops will approach Ilkeborg from the west, and another 40,000 will approach from the east.

What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document?

Revealed by

The concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is called ________

Classification by Compilation

The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the classification level based on existing classification guidance.

True

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.

False

Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification.

False

All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT:

Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority.

If you find a conflict in guidance, or you are uncertain about how to classify the new content, you should first:

Ask your security manager or Facility Security Officer

Ask your quality assurance manager

Ask the original classification authority (Wrong)

Rely on your memory

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?

Contained in (Probably Answer)

Compilation

Extension

Revealed by (Wrong)

All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:

Make recommendation for others to mark the new document.

DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification, is:

An existing classified document from which information is extracted, paraphrased, restated, and/or generated in a new form for inclusion in another document.

A document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for the DoD Information Security Program. (Wrong)

Classification guidance to contractors performing on classified contracts (Probably Answer)

A collection of precise, comprehensive guidance about specific program, system, operation, or weapon system elements of information to be classified.

Select ALL the correct responses. The concept of "revealed by" includes which of the following?

Classified information is not clearly or explicitly stated in the source document.

A reader can deduce the classified information by performing additional interpretation or analysis.

Classified information comes from an authorized source into a new document.

Select ALL the correct responses. Derivative classifiers must:

Use any source of information available to determine derivative classification

Possess expertise in the subject matter on which they are creating documentation

Receive training on derivative classification principles

Receive training on original classification and controlled unclassified information (CUI) principles

In order to classify information, the information must concern at least one of the categories specified in Executive Order 13526

8

If the authorized sources do not provide sufficient guidance, you should:

Ask your Security Manager or the FSO

Select ALL the correct responses. If you are military personnel and you knowingly leaked classified information to an unauthorized user, what sanctions might be imposed on you?

loss of pay, dishonorable discharge and incarceration

Information taken directly from an existing classified document and stated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of _______

Extracting

Derivative classification is:

the process of using existing classified information to create new documents or material and marking the newly-developed document or material consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information.

Select ALL of all the correct responses. Information is prohibited from being classified for what reasons:

-to conceal violations of law, inefficiency or errors
-to prevent embarrassment to a person, organization, or agency
-to restrain competition

The source document states:

(C) Cpl Rice and Sgt Davis are attending the joint exercise.

(U) The exercise begins 1 May

(C) The name of the exercise is Jagged Edge

(S) The name of attendees and the name of the exercise

The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:

Compilation of exercise dates and location is Secret

The new document states:

(C) Cpl Rice and Sgt Davis will both be attending the Jagged Edge exercise.

What concept is used to determine the derivatively classify the new document

Classification by compilation

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) Unite members participating will be Barkley and James
SCG states :
(u) which unit will participate
(s) exercise dates
(u) participating members

New document states:
(S) Barkley and James cannot attend training during the exercise. They must attend before 4 May or after 25 May.

Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of the new doc.

Revealed by

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 _______.

Compilation

Select ALL the correct responses. Which of the following are administrative sanctions?

-suspension without pay
-revocation of security eligibility
-termination

Including information in a new product that has already been classified is called:

Derivative classification

A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example of?

Derivative classification

Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification.

False

What is the importance of derivative classification?

Helps protect national security

Who bears principal responsibility for derivative classification accuracy in new products?

Derivative classifiers

Select ALL the correct responses. Derivative classifiers must:

a. Analyze and evaluate information to identify elements that require classification
d. Have access to classification guidance

The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the classification level based on existing classification guidance.

True

All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:

*NOT* Determining whether information has been classified previously

If you find a conflict in guidance, or you are uncertain about how to classify the new content, you should first:

Ask your security manager or Facility Security Officer

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?

Security Classification Guide (SCG)

One of Mark's colleagues gave him general rules about derivatively classifying information. Mark can rely on these general rules when he derivatively classifies information because his colleague is very experienced.

False

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 _______

*NOT* Downloading or Extracting

Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of ______

Extracting

All of the following are key concepts you can use to determine the classification level of the material you create EXCEPT:

Directed by

The source document states:

(S) The range of the weapon is 70 miles.

The new document states:

(S) The weapon may successfully be deployed at a range of 70 miles.

Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document?

Contained in

When derivative classifiers incorporate classified information from existing content into a new document, and no additional interpretation or analysis is needed to deduce the classification of that information is an example of the concept of _______

Contained in

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:

- The unit that will participate in the exercise is Unclassified
- The exercise dates are Secret
- Participating members of the unit are Unclassified

The new document states:

(S) Barkley and James cannot attend training during the exercise. They must attend before 4 May or after 25 May.

Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of the new document.

Revealed by

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 _______.

Classification by Compilation

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 _____

Revealed by

Information should remain permanently classified once it is classified, even if it no longer meets the criteria for classification.

False

To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all of the following criteria EXCEPT:

The unauthorized disclosure of the information could cause embarrassment to the U.S. Government.

To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information.

True

Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

True

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.

False

Which of the following are Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) sanctions?

All of the above

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

The properly marked source document states:

(U) The name of the exercise is BLUE EAGLE.

The new document states:

( ) The exercise is referred to as BLUE EAGLE.

What is the classification of the statement in the new document?

Unclassified

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:

- The unit will participate in the exercise is Unclassified
- The exercise dates are Secret
- Participating members of the unit are Unclassified

The new document states the exercise will begin 4 May and end on 25 May.

What is the classification of the new document?

Secret

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?

Contained in

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?

Contained in