Answers
The document that provides basic guidance and regulatory requirements for derivative classification for
DoD personnel is: Ans- DoDM 5200.01, Volumes 1-4, DoD Information Security Program
The process of using existing classified information to create new material and marking the new material
consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information. Ans- Derivative
classification
Which of the following is an authorized source for derivative classification? Ans- None of the above
DoD and contractor personnel must receive initial training in the proper application of derivative
classification principles prior to derivatively classifying any materials and they must received refresher
training at least once every ________ years or their derivative classification authority is suspended. Ans-
Two
All of the following are authorized sources for derivative classification except: Ans- Unconfirmed Source
You formally challenge the classification of information and the classifying agency provides a partial
response. What do you have the right to do if the classifying agency does not provide a full response
within 120 days? Ans- Forward the challenge to the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel
(ISCAP)
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: Ans- Use dissemination control markings
A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is: Ans- A collection of precise, comprehensive guidance about
specific program, system operation, or weapon system elements of information to be classified
Who is responsible for providing contractors proper classification guidance during the performance of a
contract? Ans- Government Contracting Activity (GCA)