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Including information in a new product that has already been classified is called?
Derivative classification
What is the importance of derivative classification?
Helps protect national security
Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification.
False
All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT?
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Which of the following is true concerning derivative classification?
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Security Classification Guides (SCG) are the primary sources for derivative classification.
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A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is?
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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.
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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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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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Which of the following statements applies to the classification concept of 'Revealed by'?
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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 ________.
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Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information?
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The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national security.
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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.
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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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Sarabeth will not be subject to sanctions because Miguel has a clearance and works for the same agency.
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Select ALL the correct responses. Which of the following are administrative sanctions?
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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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What is the classification of the statement in the new document: 'The name of the exercise is BLUE EAGLE.'?
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What is the classification of the statement in the new document: 'The training exercise lasts three days ending on 24 April.'?
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What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document: 'On 29 September Operation Panda will commence.'?
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What is this an example of: A classified document is used as source material for a new document?
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The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for DoD personnel is?
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All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT?
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When derivatively classifying information, where can you find a listing of specific information elements that identify their classification?
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The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the classification level based on existing classification guidance.
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If you find a conflict in guidance or you are uncertain about how to classify the new content, you should first?
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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.
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Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document: 'The process takes three hours to complete.'?
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Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document: 'The range of the weapon is 70 miles.'?
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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 _______.
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To be classified or maintained as classified information must meet all of the following criteria EXCEPT?
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Information should remain permanently classified once it is classified even if it no longer meets the criteria for classification.
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If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessarily classified, what should you do first?
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What is the classification of the statement in the new document: 'Shaw will be unavailable on 10 October due to participation in the training exercise BLUE EAGLE.'?
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Study Notes
Derivative Classification Overview
- Derivative classification refers to incorporating classified information into a new product.
- Essential for safeguarding national security.
Responsibilities of Derivative Classifiers
- Derivative classifiers analyze and evaluate information to identify elements needing classification.
- Must not assume that general rules from colleagues are reliable; expertise must originate from authoritative sources.
- Lacks original classification authority; classifiers do not have the same authority as original classifiers.
Security Classification Guides (SCGs)
- SCGs provide primary sources for derivative classification.
- Offer detailed guidance on classification of specific programs, systems, operations, or weapon systems.
Classification Concepts
- "Extracting" involves directly using verbatim excerpts from classified sources.
- "Classification by Compilation" combines unclassified elements to reveal classified content.
- "Contained in" indicates using information from a source document in a new document to determine classification.
- "Revealed by" requires additional analysis to ascertain classification status.
Legal and Administrative Guidelines
- The sole lawful reason to classify information is to protect national security.
- Unauthorized disclosure can lead to criminal sanctions, including incarceration.
- Administrative sanctions for violations may include revocation of security clearance or suspension without pay.
Classification Steps and Guidance
- Initial classification level determination hinges on existing guidance.
- If guidance conflicts or is unclear, seek input from security managers or Facility Security Officers.
Classification Examples
- Statements from properly marked documents can be classified as unclassified or secret based on their context and guidance.
- Material aggregating unclassified information that, when combined, becomes classified is termed a "compilation".
Classification Criteria
- Information must meet specific national security criteria; embarrassment to the U.S. Government does not warrant classification.
- Once information is classified, it should not remain classified if it no longer meets classification criteria.
Reporting Concerns
- Suspicions of improper or unnecessary classification should be discussed with a security manager or supervisor.
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