Derivative Classification 2 Practice Test

Select the true statement concerning derivative classification.

Derivative classifiers are responsible for analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements that require classification.

Derivative classification centers on applying existing classification guidance to new material by carefully examining the content and its source documents. The person doing derivative classification analyzes what the information reveals and identifies which elements must be protected and at what level, then marks the material accordingly and cites the basis from the source documents. They do not create new classifications or make original classification decisions, and they must rely on and cite the sources that justify the classification. This makes the statement that derivative classifiers analyze and evaluate information to identify elements that require classification the best fit, since it directly describes their core role and the process they follow.

Derivative classifiers may issue original classification decisions.

Derivative classifiers can classify information without analyzing sources.

Derivative classifiers are not required to cite the basis for classification.