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Derivative classification is the process of determining whether information that is to be included in a document or material has been classified and, if it has, ensuring that it is identified as classified information by marking or similar means. It involves incorporating, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in new form information that is already classified.

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?

• Extension
• Revealed by
• Contained in
• Compilation

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

• Ask your quality assurance manager
• Rely on your memory
• Ask the original classification authority
• Ask your security manager or Facility Security Officer

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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?

• Extension
• Revealed by
• Contained in
• Compilation

Use Control Markings

All of the following are responsibilities of derivative classifiers EXCEPT:

• Derivative classifiers must have access to classification guidance.
• Derivative classifiers must understand derivative classification policies and procedures.
• Derivative classifiers must have original classification authority.
• Derivative classifiers must possess the requisite subject matter expertise, as well as classified management and marking techniques.

Submitting a formal challenge to information that may be improperly classified

All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:

• Seek additional guidance to resolve uncertainty
• Analyze material to be classified
• Use authorized sources for guidance
• Make recommendations for others to mark the new document

Extracting

Use dissemination control markings

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

• Ask your quality assurance manager
• Rely on your memory
• Ask the original classification authority
• Ask your security manager or Facility Security Officer

If you suspect information has been improperly or unnecessarily classified, what should you do first?

• Declassify the information, pending review by the original classification authority.
• Initiate a formal challenge.
• Discuss your concerns with your security manager or supervisor.

The properly marked source document states:

(C) Attendance at the meeting is limited to squadron commanders.

The new document states:

(C) Squadron commanders will attend the meeting.

What concept is used to derivatively classify the statement in the new document?

• Contained in
• Classification by Compilation
• Revealed by
• Directed by

Your new material may aggregate, or bring together, pieces of information that are not individually classified, but when presented together they render your new material classified. This classification concept is called _______.

• Revealed by
• Contained in
• Directed by
• Classification by Compilation

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.

Suspension without pay and revocation of security clearance

Select ALL the correct responses. The concept of “contained in” includes which of the following?

• No additional interpretation or analysis is needed to determine the classification of the information.
• Classified information is not clearly or explicitly stated in the source document.
• Classified information comes from an authorized source into a new document.
• A reader can deduce the classified information by performing additional interpretation or analysis.

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?

• Properly marked source document
• Security Classification Guide (SCG)
• Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information
• DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)