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The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for DoD personnel is?
DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-4, DoD Information Security Program
What is the process of using existing classified information to create new material called?
Derivative classification
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification?
DoD and contractor personnel must receive initial training in the proper application of derivative classification principles prior to derivatively classifying any materials and they must receive refresher training at least once every ________ years or their derivative classification authority is suspended.
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All of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification except:
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If the classifying agency does not provide a full response within 120 days after you challenge the classification of information, what do you have the right to do?
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Which 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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What is a Security Classification Guide (SCG)?
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Who is responsible for providing contractors proper classification guidance during the performance of a contract?
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Identify the concept used to derivatively classify the new document regarding the training exercise.
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According to the classification concept of classification by compilation, when does it apply?
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If the classification in the existing content seems incorrect, or there is conflicting guidance from authorized sources, you are required to seek further guidance.
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Because of the importance of classification, but also its inherent limitations and costs, it is crucial that derivative classifiers follow appropriate procedures and observe all requirements.
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"Contained in" applies when a properly marked source document contains classified information that has been extracted word-for-word and placed into the new document.
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Only people with authority to make original classification decisions may derivatively classify documents.
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Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of the new document regarding the training exercise dates.
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All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers except:
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If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessarily classified, what should you do first?
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Each of these are ways of incorporating classified source material into new material except:
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Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information?
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To be classified or maintained as classified, information must meet all the following criteria except:
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You may be subject to criminal sanctions, such as incarceration, if you engage in the unauthorized disclosure of information.
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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:
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One of the most important responsibilities derivative classifiers have is to analyze and correct the original classification authority's decisions.
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All of the following are steps in derivative classification except:
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What derivative classification concept is used to classify the document regarding the unit's budget?
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When using the derivative classification concept of compilation, you must place a clearly worded explanation of the basis for classification by compilation on the face of the document.
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All cleared DoD civilian, military, and contractor personnel who generate or create classified material from authorized classified sources are derivative classifiers.
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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 ______.
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Select the true statement concerning derivative classification.
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The process of determining whether information has already been originally classified, ensuring that it continues to be identified as classified is called?
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Study Notes
Derivative Classification Overview
- DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-4, provides guidance for DoD personnel on derivative classification.
- Derivative classification involves using existing classified information to create new documents, marking them consistently with source information.
Authorized Sources and Training
- No specific authorized source options are provided in some cases.
- Initial training in derivative classification is mandatory for DoD and contractor personnel; refresher training is required every two years.
- Unconfirmed sources are not authorized for derivative classification.
Classification Process and Rights
- If a classification challenge does not receive a full response within 120 days, the challenge can be forwarded to the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP).
- Classification by compilation arises when combining two pieces of information that warrant classification.
Classification Principles and Concepts
- Security Classification Guides (SCGs) contain detailed guidance on information classification.
- "Contained in" means information is directly taken from a source document, while "Contains in" implies that a compilation has been made from various sources.
Derivative Classifier Responsibilities
- Derivative classifiers do not need original classification authority but must follow the guidance provided by the government.
- Discussion with a security manager is advisable if classification concerns arise.
- Derivative classifiers must analyze and mark information correctly, but they do not correct original classification authority decisions.
Legal and Ethical Obligations
- Unauthorized disclosure can lead to severe legal consequences, including criminal sanctions.
- Submitting a formal challenge regarding possibly improper classification is not subject to punitive action.
Classification Reasons and Criteria
- Information may be classified to protect national security.
- Classification requires that information must be controlled or owned by the U.S. Government and have potential damaging consequences if disclosed.
Classification Steps and Concepts
- Key steps in derivative classification include maintaining proper markings and recognizing compiled information for classification.
- Derivative classifiers are responsible for clearly stating the reasons for classification in new documents created from compiled sources.
Final Concepts
- Extracting refers to directly using verbatim information from classified sources.
- All cleared DoD personnel responsible for creating classified materials are considered derivative classifiers.
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