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Which of the standard classification markings appears at the beginning of a paragraph?
Portion marking
A date in the 'Declassify On' line always appears as a series of numbers representing first the day, then the month, and lastly the year.
False
What should the OCA do if the technology behind the navigation system used in one class of fighter jets is now obsolete?
Declassify the information at this time
Only information that falls into at least one of the eight categories listed in section 1.4 of Executive Order 13526 can be eligible to be classified.
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What is one purpose for marking classified information?
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Only documents require markings.
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How should the OCA change the classification level of the energy technology that poses a higher risk to national security?
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How should you mark your email response if you are replying to an email that contains classified information?
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What is the first line of the classification authority block for originally classified information?
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All slides in a slide deck must carry the same banner marking throughout the presentation.
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Which of the following represent special types of materials that may contain classified information?
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Classification markings are not required for classified wikis because anyone can edit them and it's too difficult to keep track of the changes.
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A derivative classifier is the person who __________.
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How will the portion markings on a document change if some components need to have their classification level upgraded?
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What information will appear on the Derived From line?
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Besides the level of classification, what other information can appear in portion and banner markings?
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Parentheses are used in which markings?
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What special markings must you apply to a letter of transmittal when sending Secret information?
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Classification markings provide information about special access, dissemination, or safeguarding requirements.
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When declassifying a document, a '(U)' should not replace the original portion markings.
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Is the information that is marked at the highest level of classification within a database authorized for use as a source of derivative classification?
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Classification markings only communicate that information is classified and its required protection level.
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A type of event such as 'IOC' will appear in the 'Declassify On' line only on an originally classified document.
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When filling out the classification authority block of a newly declassified document, it is acceptable to list a personal identifier if the identity of the declassification authority is classified.
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A letter of transmittal is not a special type of material that may contain classified information.
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What information will you apply to the Declassify On line of your new document if deriving from one properly marked source document?
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Should the portion marking for a URL reflect the classification of the text in the URL or the content to which the URL points?
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How do banner markings change due to extending classification duration?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding banner markings on blogs?
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Which line in the classification authority block will always appear on originally classified information but NOT on derivatively classified information?
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Study Notes
Classification Markings Overview
- Portion Marking: A standard marking that indicates the classification level of a specific paragraph.
- Classification Authority Block: Located at the bottom of the first page; includes who classified the document, reasons, downgrading instructions, and declassification date.
Declassification Guidelines
- Declassifying Obsolete Information: If classified information is no longer a threat to national security (e.g., obsolete technology), it should be declassified.
- Duration of Classification: If information remains a threat, its classification duration can be extended beyond the original timeframe.
Types of Classified Levels
- Levels of Classification: Classified information can be marked as Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret based on sensitivity.
- NATO Marking: A U.S. document containing NATO CONFIDENTIAL information should be marked with (//NC).
Compliance with Markings
- Documents and Emails: All classified documents and emails must include appropriate markings, even when attaching classified materials.
- Non-Document Materials: Multimedia, graphics, and wikis containing classified information are subject to standard markings.
Derivative Classification
- Derivative Classifiers: Individuals who create new classified materials from existing sources must ensure their work is properly marked and based on authorized information.
Handling Email and Attachments
- Classified Attachments: Emails containing classified information must carry all standard classification markings, including an appropriate header and footer for transmittal.
- Unclassified Responses: If an email response is unclassified, it still requires marking of any newly included classified content.
Responsibilities of Original Classification Authority (OCA)
- Determining Classification: The OCA assesses if information’s unauthorized disclosure could harm national security, deciding on its initial classification level.
- Updating Classifications: As threats evolve, OCAs may need to upgrade the classification level of previously classified materials.
Special Markings
- Critical Portions: Each section of a document can carry different classification markings based on the sensitivity of the information it contains, using parentheses for portion markings.
- URL Markings: URLs should be portion marked to reflect their classification but must be formatted so they remain operable.
Practice of Markings
- Changing Banner Markings: When classified information is downgraded, banner markings must reflect the current classification status.
- Indicating Separate Information: Letters of transmittal should clarify that they are unclassified when separated from classified enclosures.
Key Definitions
- Control and Dissemination Markings: These markings supplement classification levels, providing details on how information should be handled or distributed.
- Classification of Compilations: When information is compiled, the highest underlying classification level must be reflected in the banner marking.
Additional Notes
- Wikis and Online Information: Standard classification markings are mandatory, even for wikis, due to potential edits and the importance of tracking changes.
- Review Procedures: When documents are ready for declassification, they must undergo review to ensure that all markings accurately represent their current status prior to release.
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