Derivative Classification Flashcards

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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?
41. Which statement defines derivative classification?
42. Derivative classification helps to achieve which of the following security functions?
43. Which of the following is an example of derivative classification?
44. Which of the following is a required practice during the derivative classification process?
45. If a derivative classifier is unsure of the classification of information, what should they do?
46. An SCG states that the number of friendly aircraft in a sector is Unclassified, the location of any single enemy unit is Unclassified, and the two together in the same sector are SECRET. A derivative classifier makes one slide stating there are five friendly aircraft in sector B and an enemy tank at grid 123456 in sector B. Which concept dictates that the slide is SECRET?
47. Who is considered a derivative classifier in the DoD and in cleared industry?
48. Does a person who extracts or summarizes classified information need original classification authority?
49. Who bears the principal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of a derivative classification?
50. When must personnel first receive derivative classification training?
51. What happens to a derivative classifier who does not complete the required training on time?
52. According to the current IF103 student guide, how often is derivative classification training required?
53. All of the following topics must be covered in derivative classifier training EXCEPT:
54. Derivative classifier training must place special emphasis on avoiding what?
55. During the derivative classification process, what must the new material be evaluated against?
56. A cleared contractor employee finds that the SCG does not give enough guidance for a new document. Whom should they consult?
57. What does downgrading mean?
58. What does declassification mean?
59. All of the following are proper marking practices for a derivatively classified document EXCEPT:
60. If there is no declassification instruction or OCA guidance, what goes on the 'Declassify On' line of a derivative document?
61. Which of the following may be entered on the 'Declassify On' line of a derivatively classified document?
62. A specific declassification date or event on a derivative document must fall within how many years of the original classification?
63. What format is used when a declassification date is written numerically?
64. Your source document's 'Declassify On' line reads 'OADR'. What declassification date do you place on the derivative document?
65. Your only source document is itself marked 'Derived From: Multiple Sources'. What goes on your new document's 'Derived From' line?
66. When a document's 'Derived From' line reads 'Multiple Sources', what else is required?
67. Which of the following is a correct 'Classified By' entry on a derivatively classified document?
68. A derivative document has Confidential and Secret portions. What overall marking does it receive?
69. Where is a portion marking placed in a derivatively classified document?
70. A properly marked source document states '(S) The length of the course is two hours.' Your new document says the course lasts two hours. Which concept applies?
71. The SCG says the course length is Secret. Your new document says the first half of the course is one hour and the second half is one hour. Which concept applies?
72. Who decides which information is classified by compilation?
73. When you derivatively classify a document by compilation, what explanation must it carry?
74. In a document classified by compilation, how are the individual elements of information marked?
75. Can compilation raise information already classified at a lower level to a higher level?
76. An Investigation Report summarizes two unclassified Theater-Wide Operation Failure Reports, and the SCG says that combination is SECRET. How are the individual pieces marked?
77. You suspect a properly marked source document carries the wrong classification level. What are you required to do?
78. If there is significant doubt about the need to classify information, what should happen?
79. If there is doubt about which classification level applies, which level should be used?
80. Why classify only what is necessary, and only for as long as necessary?
81. Which of the following is an administrative sanction for a classification violation?
82. Which sanction for unauthorized disclosure is criminal rather than administrative?
83. Which statement about classification sanctions is FALSE?
84. Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating which policy?
85. Before filing a formal classification challenge, what should you do first?
86. How long does the classifying agency have to answer a formal classification challenge in writing?
87. If the agency cannot answer a formal classification challenge within 120 days, where may the challenger forward it?
88. When may a classifying agency decline to process a formal classification challenge?
89. How must information be handled while its classification is being challenged?
90. Can a person face retribution for submitting a formal classification challenge?
91. For derivative classification purposes, what counts as a 'document'?
92. A coworker says information was posted on social media, so it has been declassified. Can you rely on that when marking a new document?
93. What can serve as classification guidance when a formal SCG has not yet been developed or updated?
94. For each element of information, what does a security classification guide specify?
95. Where are cleared industry's derivative classification responsibilities set out?
96. Making an initial determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure describes which process?

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