DERIVATIVE CLASSIFICATION
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)
A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is:
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?
A reader can deduce the classified information by performing additional interpretation or analysis.
Which of the following are Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) sanctions?
All of the above
Which of the following are criminal sanctions?
All of the above
Select ALL the correct responses. Derivative classifiers must:
Analyze and evaluate information to identify elements that require classification Have access to classification guidance
Select ALL the correct responses. Derivative classifiers must:
Analyze and evaluate information to identify elements that require classification Question classifications assigned by the original classification authority and correct them
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
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 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
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
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 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 classification of the new document
Contained in
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 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 classification of the new document.
Contained in
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
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? Select one:
Contained in
Which of the following provides contractors with performance requirements, such as safeguarding requirements, classification guidance, and special security requirements for a classified contract?
DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification
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
Including information in a new product that has already been classified is called:
Derivative classification
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for DoD personnel is:
DoDM 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of ______
Extracting
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
"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
Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification.
False
Extracting is when information is taken from an authorized source and put into another form or medium, such as video, DVD, or CD.
False
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).
What is the importance of derivative classification?
Helps protect national security
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:
Make recommendations for others to mark the new document
All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT:
Makes documents safe for transport
Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of "Revealed by"?
Needs additional interpretation or analysis to deduce the classification
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification?
None of the above
Information taken from an existing classified document and re-worded in a new or different document is an example of _______
Paraphrasing or Restating
Select ALL the correct responses. Derivative classifiers must:
Possess expertise in the subject matter on which they are creating documentation Receive training on derivative classification principles
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 concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is called ________
Revealed By
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 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
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
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)
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
Derivative classifiers are responsible for carrying forward classification guidance and applicable downgrading and declassification instructions.
TRUE
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
When working with classified information, contractors generate new documents and materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the new documents are properly marked?
The Government Contracting Activity (GCA)
Derivative classification is
The process of using existing classified information to create new material and marking the new
Derivative classification is:
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.
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.
Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
True
The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the classification level based on existing classification guidance.
True
To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information.
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 derivative classification concept of "Contained in" applies to all of the following EXCEPT
When the information must be deduced as classified by some level of analysis.
The derivative classification concept of "Contained in" applies to all of the following EXCEPT: Select one:
When the information must be deduced as classified by some level of analysis.
To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information.
true
