SECURITY CLASSIFICATION GUIDANCE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Purpose of developing an SCG - (ANSWER)For an OCA to communicate their determination and
decisions that information must be classified.
Ensuring that all users of the information treat it consistently and protect it properly. Applying the same
level of protection, for the same information, and for the same duration.
Promote uniform derivative classification and consistent application of classification decisions to all
users of the relevant information
Ensures that classified information receives the required level of protection when making derivative
classification decisions
Security Classification Guidance - (ANSWER)Any instruction or source that sets out the classification of a
system, plan, program, mission, or project
Initially issued by Original Classification Authorities (OCAs) to document and disseminate classification
decisions under their jurisdiction
Foundation of national policy for classified information - (ANSWER)Executive Order 13526
Prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security
information, including information that relates to defense against transnational terrorism.
Directs the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) under the direction of the National Archives, to
develop implementing guidance
Authorized methods to communicate classification decisions - (ANSWER)1. Security Classification Guide
2. Properly marked source document
, SECURITY CLASSIFICATION GUIDANCE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Derivative classifier - (ANSWER)Any cleared DOD and authorized contractor personnel who generates
material from sources which are already classified. Carry forward the SCG
OCA - (ANSWER)Original Classification Authority
Senior government official who is granted the authority to make an initial determination that
information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.
Issues the SCG
Properly Marked Source Document - (ANSWER)Either an originally classified documents or a derivatively
classified document developed from an original source
Issued when an SCG is not appropriate and to disseminate new or changed information quickly pending
a revision to a SCG or when there is limited scope of applicability
Provides guidance in some form including, but no limited to, a memorandum, plan, message document,
letter, or an order.
When the government grants authority to originally classify information - (ANSWER)When there is a
"demonstrable and continuing need" for such authority. There must be a justifiable requirement to
perform original classification and that need must be expected to last over time
DOD positions with original classification authority - (ANSWER)1. Secretary of Defense
2. Secretaries of the Military Departments
3. Officials specifically delegated original classification authority in writing
Early considerations in the classification determination process - (ANSWER)1. Is the pre-existing security
classification guidance?
2. What is the state-of-the-art of the information or item?
3. Will classification result in a net national advantage?
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Purpose of developing an SCG - (ANSWER)For an OCA to communicate their determination and
decisions that information must be classified.
Ensuring that all users of the information treat it consistently and protect it properly. Applying the same
level of protection, for the same information, and for the same duration.
Promote uniform derivative classification and consistent application of classification decisions to all
users of the relevant information
Ensures that classified information receives the required level of protection when making derivative
classification decisions
Security Classification Guidance - (ANSWER)Any instruction or source that sets out the classification of a
system, plan, program, mission, or project
Initially issued by Original Classification Authorities (OCAs) to document and disseminate classification
decisions under their jurisdiction
Foundation of national policy for classified information - (ANSWER)Executive Order 13526
Prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and declassifying national security
information, including information that relates to defense against transnational terrorism.
Directs the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) under the direction of the National Archives, to
develop implementing guidance
Authorized methods to communicate classification decisions - (ANSWER)1. Security Classification Guide
2. Properly marked source document
, SECURITY CLASSIFICATION GUIDANCE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE |
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Derivative classifier - (ANSWER)Any cleared DOD and authorized contractor personnel who generates
material from sources which are already classified. Carry forward the SCG
OCA - (ANSWER)Original Classification Authority
Senior government official who is granted the authority to make an initial determination that
information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.
Issues the SCG
Properly Marked Source Document - (ANSWER)Either an originally classified documents or a derivatively
classified document developed from an original source
Issued when an SCG is not appropriate and to disseminate new or changed information quickly pending
a revision to a SCG or when there is limited scope of applicability
Provides guidance in some form including, but no limited to, a memorandum, plan, message document,
letter, or an order.
When the government grants authority to originally classify information - (ANSWER)When there is a
"demonstrable and continuing need" for such authority. There must be a justifiable requirement to
perform original classification and that need must be expected to last over time
DOD positions with original classification authority - (ANSWER)1. Secretary of Defense
2. Secretaries of the Military Departments
3. Officials specifically delegated original classification authority in writing
Early considerations in the classification determination process - (ANSWER)1. Is the pre-existing security
classification guidance?
2. What is the state-of-the-art of the information or item?
3. Will classification result in a net national advantage?
