Question: Derivative classification is:

Answer: The process of using existing classified information to create new documents or material and marking the new material consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information.

Question: A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example of?

Answer: Derivative classification

Question: What is the importance of derivative classification?

Answer: Helps protect national security

Question: Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification.

Answer: False

Question: All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT:

Answer: Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority.

Question: The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the classification level based on existing classification guidance.

Answer: True

Question: 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.

Answer: False

Question: If you find a conflict in guidance, or you are uncertain about how to classify the new content, you should first:

Answer: Ask your security manager or Facility Security Officer

Question: A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is:

Answer: A collection of precise, comprehensive guidance about specific program, system, operation, or weapon system elements of information to be classified.

Question: Information taken directly from an existing classified source and stated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of ______

Answer: Extracting