Marking Classified Information IF105 Flashcards
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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

The technology behind the navigation system used in one class of fighter jets is classified Secret but the technology is now obsolete and has been replaced. What should the OCA do?

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.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one purpose for marking classified information?

<p>Identify information requiring protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Only documents require markings.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the OCA responsible for classifying energy technology change the classification level if it poses a higher risk to national security?

<p>Upgrade the energy technology classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when replying to an email that contains classified information?

<p>All new content in replies or forwards must also be marked including: portion markings, banner markings and a Classification Authority Block, as appropriate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first line of the classification authority block for originally classified information?

<p>Classified By</p> Signup and view all the answers

All slides in a slide deck must carry the same banner marking throughout the presentation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represent special types of materials that may contain classified information?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Classification markings are not required for classified wikis because anyone can edit them and it's too difficult to keep track of the changes.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

A derivative classifier is the person who _____________.

<p>Develops new classified materials from existing classified information from existing sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

How will the portion markings on a document change when classification levels are upgraded?

<p>Change portions containing the upgraded information to reflect the new classification level</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information will appear on the Derived From line?

<p>&quot;Multiple Sources&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides the level of classification, what other information can appear in portion and banner markings?

<p>Control Markings</p> Signup and view all the answers

Parentheses are used in which markings?

<p>Portion markings</p> Signup and view all the answers

What special markings must you apply to a letter of transmittal when sending Secret information?

<p>A notice which says 'the letter is Unclassified when separated from classified enclosures'</p> Signup and view all the answers

Classification markings provide information about special access, dissemination, or safeguarding requirements.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

When declassifying a document, a '(U)' should not replace the original portion markings.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are generating a derivatively classified piece of information and are looking for information in a classified database. Is this information authorized for use as a source of derivative classification?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Classification markings only communicate that information is classified and its required protection level.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

A type of event such as 'IOC' will appear in the 'Declassify On' line only on an originally classified document.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A letter of transmittal is not a special type of material that may contain classified information.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information will you apply to the Declassify On line of your new document when deriving information from one properly marked source document?

<p>The same declassification information as the source document</p> Signup and view all the answers

Should the portion marking for a URL reflect the classification of the text in the URL or the content to which the URL points?

<p>URL Text</p> Signup and view all the answers

In general, classified information existing on the web should have standard classification markings applied.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do banner markings change due to extending classification duration?

<p>No change</p> Signup and view all the answers

When information contained in a bulky document is downgraded, what markings must be changed?

<p>The markings on the cover, title, and/or first pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are graphics and multimedia marked on a classified website?

<p>The graphics are portion marked. The multimedia carries all standard markings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What special type of information is contained in a portion that is marked: (//DEU S)?

<p>FGI Secret</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are authorized sources for derivatively classifying documents?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Classification markings are used to encode and decode classified information.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the standard markings for classified information?

<p>Banner markings, portion markings, and a classification authority block</p> Signup and view all the answers

Portion markings identify the ___________.

<p>Classification level of individual sections of the document</p> Signup and view all the answers

The U.S. equivalent classification level to a foreign government's level of 'Restricted' is ____________.

<p>Confidential - Modified Handling</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do banner markings appear?

<p>At the top and bottom of each page</p> Signup and view all the answers

You are crafting an email that will have a classified attachment but no classified information in the body of the email. Must you apply banner markings?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Banner markings may change when classified information is downgraded.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 2009, the President issued Executive Order 13526, establishing _____________.

<p>The new standards for the classification of national security information</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Standard Classification Markings

  • Portion marking appears at the beginning of a paragraph.
  • Classification authority block is found at the bottom of the first page, detailing classification reason and declassification date.
  • Banner markings display the highest overall classification level and appear at the top and bottom of pages.

Classification Procedures

  • Declassify information if it no longer poses a threat to national security.
  • Information can only be classified if it falls into specified categories under Executive Order 13526.
  • Classified wikis still require standard markings despite being editable.

Derivative Classification

  • A derivative classifier develops new materials from existing classified sources.
  • Proper markings must be applied when deriving information from a classified database.
  • All classification markings must be included in emails containing classified or unclassified responses.

Handling Classified Information

  • A notice must be included stating a letter is unclassified when separated from classified enclosures.
  • Classified attachments must have proper markings indicating their content and handling requirements.
  • Classification markings provide necessary information on special access and safeguarding requirements.

Marking Changes

  • When information is downgraded or declassified, the classification authority block needs to be updated accurately.
  • URL portion markings should reflect the classification of the text rather than the linked content.
  • The highest level of protection among various markings must be identified correctly.

Time-bound Classification

  • Classification duration can be extended if the information still poses a national security risk after its scheduled declassification.
  • "Declassify On" lines must accurately reflect the same declassification information as the source document when deriving new information.

Special Classification Types

  • Special markings, like (//DEU S), indicate foreign government information with specific classification levels.
  • Any document containing classified multimedia is marked with relevant standard classifications, ensuring compliance with handling protocols.

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