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  1. What is derivative classification?
  2. 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?
  3. What are the authorized sources for derivative classification?
  4. All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:
  5. What is the difference between original classification and derivative classification?
  6. What is the 'contained in' concept?
  7. What is the 'revealed by' concept?
  8. What is compilation?
  9. What information must appear on the 'Classified by' line of a derivatively classified document?
  10. What information must appear on the 'Derived from' line?
  11. What are the three classification levels?
  12. What is portion marking?
  13. How often must derivative classifiers receive training?
  14. What should you do if you find a conflict between two classification sources?
  15. What is the overall (banner) classification marking?
  16. What is a classification challenge?
  17. What are the declassification instructions that must appear on derivatively classified documents?
  18. What is 'generating' in derivative classification?
  19. Who has Original Classification Authority (OCA)?
  20. What is a Security Classification Guide (SCG)?
  21. What is the DD Form 254?
  22. All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT:
  23. What must you do before creating a derivatively classified document?
  24. What are the consequences of improperly classifying information?
  25. When multiple sources are used for derivative classification, what should the 'Derived from' line state?
  26. What is the 'Declassify on' line used for?
  27. What is the purpose of the 'Reason' line on a classified document?
  28. True or False: Derivative classifiers can upgrade the classification of information beyond what is stated in the source.
  29. What marking is used for unclassified portions within a classified document?
  30. What is the purpose of Executive Order 13526?
  31. What are the marking requirements for emails containing classified information?
  32. What is 'tentative classification'?
  33. What action should you take if you discover classified information in an unclassified document?
  34. How should classified information from a Foreign Government be handled?
  35. What is the 'Date of Origin' on a classified document?
  36. What is the role of the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO)?
  37. What is the significance of '25X' in declassification markings?
  38. Can classified information be transmitted via unclassified email?
  39. What is a 'classified addendum'?
  40. What passing score is required on the IF103.16 exam?

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