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Derivative Classification Part 1
This deck covers key concepts and responsibilities related to derivative classification, including the process, importance, and guidelines for creating new classified documents using existing classified information.
Derivative classification is:
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.
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Definition
Derivative classification is:
The process of using existing classified information to create new documents or material and marking the new material consistent with the classificati...
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example of?
Derivative classification
Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification.
False
What is the importance of derivative classification?
Helps protect national security
Which of the following is true concerning derivative classification?
Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements that require classification.
All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT:
Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Derivative classification is: | 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. |
A classified document is used as source material for a new document. What is this an example of? | Derivative classification |
Derivative classification does not have the same impact and effects as original classification. | False |
What is the importance of derivative classification? | Helps protect national security |
Which of the following is true concerning derivative classification? | Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements that require classification. |
All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT: | Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority. |
All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT: | Make recommendations for others to mark the new document |
The first step in derivatively classifying a new document is to determine the classification level based on existing classification guidance. | True |
When derivatively classifying information, where can you find a listing of specific information elements that identify their classification, reason for classification, downgrading, and declassification information? | Security Classification Guide (SCG) |
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. | False |
If you find a conflict in guidance, or you are uncertain about how to classify the new content, you should first: | Ask your security manager or Facility Security Officer |
Information taken from an existing classified source and generated into another form or medium, such as a video, DVD, or CD is an example of ________ | Generating |
All of the following are key concepts you can use to determine the classification level of the material you create EXCEPT: | Directed by |
When derivative classifiers incorporate classified information from existing content into a new document, and no additional interpretation or analysis is needed to deduce the classification of that information is an example of the concept of ________ | Contained in |
The source document states: (S) The process takes three hours to complete. The new document states: (S) The process takes three hours to complete. Which concept was used to determine the derivative classification of the new document? | Contained in |
The source document states: (S) The exercise will begin on 4 May and end on 25 May (U) Elements of this unit will participate in the exercise (U) Unit members participating will be Barkley and James The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states: The unit that will participate in the exercise is Unclassified The exercise dates are Secret Participating members of the unit are Unclassified The new document states: (S) Barkley and James cannot attend training during the exercise. They must attend before 4 May or after 25 May. Identify the concept used to determine the derivative classification of the new document. | Revealed by |
The concept that involves combining or associating individual elements of unclassified information to reveal an additional association or relationship that warrants protection is called ________ | Classification by Compilation |
A properly marked source document contains some Secret information. A new document does not contain the same information. However, the information in the new document will allow a reader to deduce the classified information. This is an example of the concept of ________ | Revealed by |
Which of the following is a valid reason to classify information? | To protect national security |
Information should remain permanently classified once it is classified, even if it no longer meets the criteria for classification. | False |