Questions and Answers
The first step in classifying information is to determine:
If the information in question is official government material
Request for original classification authority within the military components need to be submitted based on:
Component Guidance
Original classification authority is granted to individuals rather than specific positions in the government.
False
Combining or associating individual pieces of information with one classification to reveal information classified at a higher level is an example of:
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Which of the following is the preferred method which allows the OCA to identify the exact classification instructions?
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A subordinate acting in the capacity of an OCA must certify he/she has been trained in granting original classification authority.
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The duration that information remains classified is dependent on:
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What two things must an OCA consider when determining how long information will be classified?
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All of the following factors are used to assess the costs of classifying information except personnel factors.
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Downgrading is a determination that:
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What should the OCA do first concerning the compilation of the three reports?
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All of the following are methods of communicating original classification except DoDM 5400.01.
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Define Original Classification.
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There are two ways that information gets classified. They are:
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In order to determine if information is eligible to be classified you must complete all the following except determine the level of classification.
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All of the following are OCA responsibilities except determining who should perform the classification.
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Information that has been declassified and released to the public may be reclassified under all the following conditions except if the information may not be reasonably recovered.
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The OCA has determined that unauthorized disclosure of certain information could reasonably be expected to cause damage to national security. This information should be classified.
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An OCA cannot identify a date for declassification, however the OCA can identify an event that is expected to occur within the next 10 years after which the potential for damage from compromise is no longer a concern to national security.
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Request for OCA must specify all the following except present a justification and specify the position title.
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Study Notes
Classification Overview
- Original classification begins by identifying whether information is official government material.
- Classification authority within military components must follow specific component guidance.
Classification Authority
- Original classification authority is not position-specific; it is granted to individuals.
- An OCA (Original Classification Authority) must certify that they have been trained, excluding the authority to grant original classification.
Duration and Considerations of Classification
- Information classification duration relies on downgrading and declassification requirements.
- OCAs must consider both downgrading and declassification when determining classification length.
Compilation and Reporting
- For unclassified budget, staffing, and geographic location reports, an OCA should first assess classification eligibility and impact.
Classifications Methods and Factors
- Methods of communicating original classification do not include DoDM 5400.01.
- Information can be classified as either original or derivative.
- Factors for classifying information do not include personnel factors.
Downgrading and Declassification
- Downgrading refers to reducing the classification of information to a lower level on a specified date or event.
- If information is declassified, it can potentially be reclassified unless it cannot be reasonably recovered.
Responsibilities of OCAs
- OCAs have responsibilities but do not determine who should perform classifications.
- OCAs can assign declassification dates based on anticipated events, even if they cannot specify a date.
Information Handling
- An OCA may not specify justification for the request but must submit complete specifications including the classification request's purpose.
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