DERIVATIVE CLASSIFICATION STEPP
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ 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. Answer: Revealed by
⩥ When working with classified information, contractors generate new
documents and materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the new
documents are properly marked? Answer: // The Government
Contracting Activity (GCA)
⩥ Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating
any policies in the National Industrial Security Program Operating
Manual (NISPOM). Answer: True
⩥ The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national
security. Answer: True
⩥ Information taken directly from an existing classified source and
stated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of ______
Answer: Extracting
⩥ All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:
Answer: Making the initial determination that information requires
, protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national
security.
⩥ Which of the following statements applies to the classification
concept of "Revealed by"? Answer: //Applies when information is
extracted word-for-word, paraphrased, or restated.
⩥ A classified document is used as source material for a new document.
What is this an example of? Answer: Derivative classification
⩥ All of the following are ways to promote the sharing of information
within the Federal government, across state, local, and tribal
governments, and with coalition partners, law enforcement, and the
general public EXCEPT Answer: //Carefully use dissemination control
markings
//Avoid unnecessary classification Incorrect
⩥ The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states the following
information is classified as Secret: "The task will take three hours to
complete." If you state this information (verbatim or paraphrased) in a
new document, it should be marked ______ Answer: Secret
⩥ The source document states:
(U) The unit will participate in Exercise Joint Venture
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ 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. Answer: Revealed by
⩥ When working with classified information, contractors generate new
documents and materials. Who is responsible for ensuring the new
documents are properly marked? Answer: // The Government
Contracting Activity (GCA)
⩥ Cleared contractor employees are subject to sanctions for violating
any policies in the National Industrial Security Program Operating
Manual (NISPOM). Answer: True
⩥ The only lawful reason to classify information is to protect national
security. Answer: True
⩥ Information taken directly from an existing classified source and
stated verbatim in a new or different document is an example of ______
Answer: Extracting
⩥ All of the following are steps in derivative classification EXCEPT:
Answer: Making the initial determination that information requires
, protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national
security.
⩥ Which of the following statements applies to the classification
concept of "Revealed by"? Answer: //Applies when information is
extracted word-for-word, paraphrased, or restated.
⩥ A classified document is used as source material for a new document.
What is this an example of? Answer: Derivative classification
⩥ All of the following are ways to promote the sharing of information
within the Federal government, across state, local, and tribal
governments, and with coalition partners, law enforcement, and the
general public EXCEPT Answer: //Carefully use dissemination control
markings
//Avoid unnecessary classification Incorrect
⩥ The Security Classification Guide (SCG) states the following
information is classified as Secret: "The task will take three hours to
complete." If you state this information (verbatim or paraphrased) in a
new document, it should be marked ______ Answer: Secret
⩥ The source document states:
(U) The unit will participate in Exercise Joint Venture
