Derivative Classification Training Practice Exam

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What is the main source for derivative classification?

  1. National Security Agency (NSA)

  2. Security Classification Guide (SCG)

  3. Department of Defense (DoD) Manual

  4. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

The correct answer is: Security Classification Guide (SCG)

The main source for derivative classification is the Security Classification Guide (SCG). The SCG provides specific guidance and instructions regarding the classification of information based on established criteria and may reference original classification decisions. It acts as an authoritative resource to assist individuals in making informed decisions about how to classify or mark information derived from classified sources. Derivative classification relies on the classification markings and determinations outlined in the SCG, ensuring consistency and adherence to security protocols when handling and disseminating classified information. The correct application of the SCG helps to maintain the integrity of classified defense information, thereby protecting national security interests. Other sources, while they may have relevant information, do not serve as the primary guide for making derivative classification decisions.