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In order to classify information, the information must concern at least one of the ___ categories specified in Executive Order 13526.
In order to classify information, the information must concern at least one of the ___ categories specified in Executive Order 13526.
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If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessarily classified, what should you do first?
If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessarily classified, what should you do first?
Initiate an informal challenge
What document provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for DoD personnel?
What document provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for DoD personnel?
DoDM 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program
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:
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:
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If you are military personnel and you knowingly leaked classified information to an unauthorized user, what sanctions might be imposed on you? 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? Select all the correct responses.
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All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT:
All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT:
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All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:
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You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following EXCEPT:
You may be subject to administrative, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or criminal sanctions if you engage in any of the following EXCEPT:
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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 ___.
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 ___.
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Derivative classification is:
Derivative classification is:
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All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:
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If the authorized sources do not provide sufficient guidance, you should FIRST:
If the authorized sources do not provide sufficient guidance, you should FIRST:
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What concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document when it states the process takes three hours to complete?
What concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document when it states the process takes three hours to complete?
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Select ALL of the correct responses. Information is prohibited from being classified for what reasons?
Select ALL of the correct responses. Information is prohibited from being classified for what reasons?
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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?
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?
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Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of ______.
Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of ______.
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Which of the following are administrative sanctions?
Which of the following are administrative sanctions?
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The concept of 'revealed by' includes which of the following?
The concept of 'revealed by' includes which of the following?
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Study Notes
Derivative Classification Key Concepts
- Classification categories outlined in Executive Order 13526 require consideration of at least eight categories.
- To address improper or unnecessary classification, initiate an informal challenge.
- The primary reference for derivative classification for DoD personnel is DoDM 5200.01, part of the DoD Information Security Program.
Information Sharing
- Promoting information sharing typically excludes automatic declassification of shared information.
Consequences of Unauthorized Disclosure
- Sanctions for military personnel leaking classified information may include dishonorable discharge, loss of pay, and incarceration.
Responsibilities of Derivative Classifiers
- Derivative classifiers do not need original classification authority to fulfill their responsibilities.
Derivative Classification Steps
- Key steps do not involve making initial determinations of classification.
- Administrative, UCMJ, or criminal sanctions are not applicable for submitting a formal challenge regarding improper classification.
Classification Concepts
- Classification by Compilation refers to the process where unclassified pieces, when aggregated, create a classified document.
- Derivative classification is the process of creating new documents based on pre-existing classified information.
Guidance and Resources
- When guidance is insufficient, consult your Security Manager or Facility Security Officer (FSO) first.
- The concept of contained in is used for derivative classification when the source document's contents are repeated in a new document.
Classification Restrictions
- Information cannot be classified to prevent embarrassment, concerns, or restraints on the organization.
Security Classification Guide (SCG)
- The SCG contains detailed information on the classification status, justification for classification, downgrading, and declassification.
Terminology
- Extracting is defined as taking information directly from a classified source and repeating it verbatim in another document.
- Administrative sanctions can include suspension without pay and revocation of privileges.
"Revealed by" Concept
- The "revealed by" concept includes classified information obtained through various means, emphasizing the need for careful management of sensitive data.
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