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The concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is called ________
The concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is called ________
Classification by Compilation
One of Mark's colleagues gave him general rules about derivatively classifying information. Mark can rely on these general rules when he derivatively classifies information because his colleague is very experienced.
One of Mark's colleagues gave him general rules about derivatively classifying information. Mark can rely on these general rules when he derivatively classifies information because his colleague is very experienced.
False
If the classification in the existing content seems incorrect, or there is conflicting guidance from authorized sources, you are required to seek further guidance.
If the classification in the existing content seems incorrect, or there is conflicting guidance from authorized sources, you are required to seek further guidance.
True
When working with classified information, contractors generate new documents and materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the new documents are properly marked? (NOT)
When working with classified information, contractors generate new documents and materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the new documents are properly marked? (NOT)
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Information taken from an existing classified document and re-worded in a new or different document is an example of _______
Information taken from an existing classified document and re-worded in a new or different document is an example of _______
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Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of 'Revealed by'?
Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of 'Revealed by'?
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Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating any policies in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
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To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information.
To promote information sharing, certain guidelines must be followed in DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1 and 2, when classifying and marking information.
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All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT:
All of the following are effects of derivative classification EXCEPT:
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Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information?
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information?
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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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Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification?
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification?
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The properly marked source document states: (C) Attendance at the meeting is limited to squadron commanders. The new document states: (C) Squadron commanders will attend the meeting. What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document?
The properly marked source document states: (C) Attendance at the meeting is limited to squadron commanders. The new document states: (C) Squadron commanders will attend the meeting. What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document?
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A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example of?
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example of?
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Which of the following are Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) sanctions?
Which of the following are Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) sanctions?
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The source document states: (S) The location of the training exercise is Confidential. The new document states: (C) The training exercise will take place in Seattle. Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document?
The source document states: (S) The location of the training exercise is Confidential. The new document states: (C) The training exercise will take place in Seattle. Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document?
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What is the process of using existing classified information to create a new document?
What is the process of using existing classified information to create a new document?
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'Contained in' applies when an explanation is required in cases when the aggregation of individually unclassified data elements in a document causes the document to become classified.
'Contained in' applies when an explanation is required in cases when the aggregation of individually unclassified data elements in a document causes the document to become classified.
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A properly marked source document contains some Secret information. A new document does not contain the same information. However, the information in the new document will allow a reader to deduce the classified information. This is an example of the concept of _____
A properly marked source document contains some Secret information. A new document does not contain the same information. However, the information in the new document will allow a reader to deduce the classified information. This is an example of the concept of _____
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How often are derivative classifiers required to receive derivative classification training?
How often are derivative classifiers required to receive derivative classification training?
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The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states the following information is classified as Secret: 'The task will take three hours to complete.' If you state this information (verbatim or paraphrased) in a new document, it should be marked ______
The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states the following information is classified as Secret: 'The task will take three hours to complete.' If you state this information (verbatim or paraphrased) in a new document, it should be marked ______
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Mark reveals a small piece of classified information regarding a project he's working on during conversation with a friend. He will not be subject to sanctions, as it was only a small piece of information and he knows the person he gave the information to.
Mark reveals a small piece of classified information regarding a project he's working on during conversation with a friend. He will not be subject to sanctions, as it was only a small piece of information and he knows the person he gave the information to.
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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.
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.
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Generating occurs when information is taken from an authorized classification guidance source and is reworded in a new or different document.
Generating occurs when information is taken from an authorized classification guidance source and is reworded in a new or different document.
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All of the following are key concepts you can use to determine the classification level of the material you create EXCEPT:
All of the following are key concepts you can use to determine the classification level of the material you create EXCEPT:
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Security Classification Guides (SCG) are the primary sources for derivative classification.
Security Classification Guides (SCG) are the primary sources for derivative classification.
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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 James. The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: The unit will participate in the exercise is Unclassified. The exercise dates are Secret. Participating members of the unit are Unclassified. The new document states the exercise will begin 4 May and end on 25 May. What is the classification of the new document?
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 James. The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: The unit will participate in the exercise is Unclassified. The exercise dates are Secret. Participating members of the unit are Unclassified. The new document states the exercise will begin 4 May and end on 25 May. What is the classification of the new document?
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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?
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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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Derivative classification includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Derivative classification includes all of the following EXCEPT:
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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 James. The 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.
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 James. The 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.
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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?
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?
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Each of these are ways of incorporating classified source material into new material EXCEPT:
Each of these are ways of incorporating classified source material into new material EXCEPT:
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The properly marked source document states: (C) Operation Panda will take place on 29 September. The new document states: (C) On 29 September, Operation Panda will commence. What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document?
The properly marked source document states: (C) Operation Panda will take place on 29 September. The new document states: (C) On 29 September, Operation Panda will commence. What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document?
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The derivative classification concept of 'Contained in' applies to all of the following EXCEPT
The derivative classification concept of 'Contained in' applies to all of the following EXCEPT
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All of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification EXCEPT
All of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification EXCEPT
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What is the process of using existing classified information to create a new document?
What is the process of using existing classified information to create a new document?
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Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification?
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification?
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The source document states: (U) The unit will participate in Exercise Joint Venture. (C) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May. (C) The exercise will be conducted in Op Area One. The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: The unit will participate in the exercise is Unclassified. The exercise dates are Confidential. The exercise location is Confidential. Compilation of exercise dates and location is Secret. The new document states: (C) Our unit will be participating in Exercise Joint Venture, to be conducted in Op Area One. Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of the new document.
The source document states: (U) The unit will participate in Exercise Joint Venture. (C) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May. (C) The exercise will be conducted in Op Area One. The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: The unit will participate in the exercise is Unclassified. The exercise dates are Confidential. The exercise location is Confidential. Compilation of exercise dates and location is Secret. The new document states: (C) Our unit will be participating in Exercise Joint Venture, to be conducted in Op Area One. Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of the new document.
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Select ALL the correct responses. Which of the following are administrative sanctions?
Select ALL the correct responses. Which of the following are administrative sanctions?
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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?
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The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national security.
The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national security.
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Sarabeth and Miguel work at similar jobs for the same agency but on different classified projects. They find it helpful to discuss the challenges of their jobs with each other. Occasionally, to provide context for a challenge she's facing, Sarabeth will share classified information that Miguel does not need to know. Sarabeth will not be subject to sanctions because Miguel has a clearance and works for the same agency.
Sarabeth and Miguel work at similar jobs for the same agency but on different classified projects. They find it helpful to discuss the challenges of their jobs with each other. Occasionally, to provide context for a challenge she's facing, Sarabeth will share classified information that Miguel does not need to know. Sarabeth will not be subject to sanctions because Miguel has a clearance and works for the same agency.
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Derivative classifiers are responsible for carrying forward classification guidance and applicable downgrading and declassification instructions.
Derivative classifiers are responsible for carrying forward classification guidance and applicable downgrading and declassification instructions.
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Derivative classifiers must know what processes to follow and which resources to consult to safeguard information.
Derivative classifiers must know what processes to follow and which resources to consult to safeguard information.
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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 _______
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 _______
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The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for industry is:
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for industry is:
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The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the classification level based on existing classification guidance.
The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the classification level based on existing classification guidance.
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Derivative classifiers are required to analyze errors in the original classification authority's decisions and apply the corrections in the newly created document.
Derivative classifiers are required to analyze errors in the original classification authority's decisions and apply the corrections in the newly created document.
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What is the importance of derivative classification?
What is the importance of derivative classification?
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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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Select ALL the correct responses. The concept of 'revealed by' includes which of the following
Select ALL the correct responses. The concept of 'revealed by' includes which of the following
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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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The source document states: (S) The process takes three hours to complete. The new document states: (S) The process takes three hours to complete. Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document?
The source document states: (S) The process takes three hours to complete. The new document states: (S) The process takes three hours to complete. Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document?
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You may be subject to criminal sanctions, such as incarceration, if you engage in the unauthorized disclosure of information.
You may be subject to criminal sanctions, such as incarceration, if you engage in the unauthorized disclosure of information.
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DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification, is:
DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification, is:
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A properly marked source document contains some Secret information. A new document does not contain the same information. However, the information in the new document will allow a reader to deduce the classified information. This is an example of the concept of _____
A properly marked source document contains some Secret information. A new document does not contain the same information. However, the information in the new document will allow a reader to deduce the classified information. This is an example of the concept of _____
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Information may be classified if it is owned by the U.S. Government, its unauthorized disclosure could damage national security, and it concerns military plans, weapon systems, or operations.
Information may be classified if it is owned by the U.S. Government, its unauthorized disclosure could damage national security, and it concerns military plans, weapon systems, or operations.
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Study Notes
Derivative Classification Overview
- Derivative classification involves combining unclassified information to create material that warrants protection due to new associations.
- The process begins by referencing existing guidance and determining the classification level based on security classification guides.
- Key concepts include "Extracting," "Revealed by," and "Contained in."
Responsibilities and Regulations
- Contractors generating new documents must ensure proper marking to comply with established guidelines.
- Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violations of policies outlined in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
- Security Classification Guides (SCG) serve as primary sources for derivative classification.
Classification Concepts
- "Revealed by" indicates that information requires further interpretation to deduce classification status.
- "Contained in" applies when information is verbatim from a classified source, remaining classified in a new document.
- Misinterpretation of classified content or conflicting guidance mandates seeking further clarification.
Consequences of Misclassification
- Employees sharing classified information improperly may face sanctions regardless of the recipient's clearance status, emphasizing the need for stringent compliance with classification protocols.
- Criminal sanctions may apply for unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
Training and Compliance
- Derivative classifiers must undergo training every two years and possess knowledge of classification guidance to appropriately handle sensitive information.
- It is crucial for classifier personnel to analyze and implement corrections based on original classification authority decisions when creating new documents.
Information Sharing Guidelines
- DoD Manual 5200.01 provides guidelines to promote information sharing across various governmental and public sectors, except through automatic declassification of shared data.
- Derivative classification plays a vital role in supporting national security by ensuring sensitive information is protected from unauthorized disclosure.
Authorized Sources and Documentation
- Authorized sources for derivative classification include the DD Form 254 and Security Classification Guides.
- Misclassified information can include both classified military plans and non-national security-sensitive information.
Conceptual Understanding
- Aggregating unclassified pieces can lead to a new classification level, which falls under the derivative classification principle.
- Promotion of classified operational information must be balanced with guidance on what constitutes classified material based on its potential impact on national security.
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