What Is The Primary Source For Derivative Classification
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Derivative classification is:
The process of using existing classified information to create new documents or material and marking the new material consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information
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
What is the importance of derivative classification
Helps protect national security
All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT
Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority
Select ALL the correct responses. Derivative classifiers must
Have access to classification guidance Analyze and evaluate information to identify elements that require classification
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
Make recommendations for others to mark the new document
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
Security Classification Guides (SCG) are the primary sources for derivative classification.
True
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
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 _______
Generating
Generating occurs when information is taken from an authorized classification guidance source and is reworded in a new or different document. Select one:
False
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. Classified information is not clearly or explicitly stated in the source document.
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 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? Select one:
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 JamesThe Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:The unit that will participate in the exercise is UnclassifiedThe exercise dates are SecretParticipating members of the unit are UnclassifiedThe 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. Select one:
Revealed by
Information may be classified if it is owned by the U.S. Government, its unauthorized disclosure could embarrass the Government but not harm national security, and it concerns failed scientific research.
False
To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information.
True
You may be subject to criminal sanctions, such as incarceration, if you engage in the unauthorized disclosure of information.
True
If you accidentally leave classified materials where unauthorized individuals can access them, you will not be subject to sanctions because you didn't do it on purpose.
False
Which of the following are Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) sanctions? Select one:
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. Select one:
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 JamesThe Security Classification Guide (SCG) states:The unit will participate in the exercise is UnclassifiedThe exercise dates are SecretParticipating members of the unit are UnclassifiedThe new document states the exercise will begin 4 May and end on 25 May.What is the classification of the new document? Select one:
Secret
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? Select one:
Unclassified
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