Questions and Answers
What could reasonably be expected to cause serious damage to our national security?
Exceptionally grave damage
Derivative classifiers are the individuals who generate new material based on existing classification guidance.
True
When classified information is in an authorized individual's hands, why should the individual use a classified document cover sheet? (Select all that apply)
What type of classified information can cleared U.S. military, civilian employees, or contractors hand carry?
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What should happen when information no longer requires protection in the interest of national security?
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When are 'Downgrade To' instructions listed in the classification authority block on documents?
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What do security classification guides (SCG) provide?
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What is required to access classified information? (Select all that apply)
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The communication or physical transfer of classified information to an unauthorized recipient is known as?
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What are the steps of the information security program life cycle?
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The unauthorized disclosure of Confidential information could reasonably be expected to cause?
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Classification levels may be abbreviated (i.e., TS, S, C) in the banner of classified documents.
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Where can you find the Original Classification Authority's (OCA) contact information?
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When not directly in an authorized individual's possession, classified documents must be stored in a GSA-approved security container.
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Access control measures detect and deter deliberate attempts to gain unauthorized access to classified information.
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Destruction refers to destroying classified information so that it can't be recognized or reconstructed.
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What is the purpose of the DoD information security program? (Select all that apply)
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Who provides implementation guidance for the Information Security Program within the DoD?
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The unauthorized disclosure of Top Secret information could reasonably be expected to cause?
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The unauthorized disclosure of this type of information could reasonably be expected to cause damage to our national security.
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What is the first step an Original Classification Authority (OCA) must take when originally classifying information?
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Who can be an Original Classification Authority (OCA)?
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Why must all documents containing classified information be marked using a sequential process?
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What information is listed in the classification authority block on a document containing classified information? (Select all that apply)
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Who issues security classification guides (SCG) for systems, plans, programs, projects, or missions?
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Study Notes
Classification Levels and Impact
- Unauthorized disclosure of Top Secret information can cause exceptionally grave damage to national security.
- Confidential information disclosure can cause damage to national security.
Classification Guidance and Documentation
- Derivative classifiers use existing classification guidelines to create new materials.
- Security Classification Guides (SCGs) provide essential details about systems, plans, programs, projects, or missions.
Access to Classified Information
- Access requires eligibility, a signed Nondisclosure Agreement (SF-312), and a need-to-know basis.
- Cleared U.S. military, civilian employees, or contractors can hand carry classified information.
Document Management and Protection
- Classified documents must utilize classified document cover sheets to prevent inadvertent viewing by unauthorized personnel.
- When not in the possession of authorized individuals, classified documents should be stored in GSA-approved security containers.
Information Lifecycle and Processing
- Information should be declassified when no longer needing protection for national security.
- Access control measures help detect and deter unauthorized attempts to access classified information.
Classification Authority and Procedures
- Original Classification Authorities (OCAs) are responsible for creating and marking classified documents.
- Marking documents follows a sequential process to ensure all classified information is properly labeled.
- The classification authority block contains critical information such as the creator, classification level downgrade, source of information, and declassification date.
Security Program and Responsibilities
- The DoD information security program aims to protect national security information and demonstrate governmental transparency.
- Implementation guidance for the Information Security Program is provided by the heads of DoD components.
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