which best of the standard classification markings appear at the bottom of the information regarding who classified the document, the reason for the classification instructions, and the declassification date?
classification authority block
the standard markings applied to all classified information keep the holder—-
aware if eth sensitivity of the items in his or her care
what is the purpose of marking classified information?
provides required information about classification, including and dissemination instructions
which of the following represent special types of material that may contain classified information?
all of the above
photos
CDs
Papers
You are conversing with a colleague over a secure instant message system. This conversation contains classified information in the body of the conversation. You need to save the conversation for later use. What markings will apply?
ALL STANDARDS CLASSIFICATION MARKINGS
Select the correct banner marking for a U.S. classified document that contains NATO CONFIDENTIAL information.
NOT FGI//confidential
Executive Order 13526 established—-.
new standards for classifications
you are making an audio recording of a conversation. This conversation. This conversation contains Unclassified and Confidential information. How should it be marked?
NOT a written statement of the confidential level appears on the label of the label of the
PRIOR TO EACH PEICE OF information
which of the following is the portion marking that would be used for confidential information from a Special Access Program (SAP) with the codework abbreviation HT?
NOT C//HT
HT//C
Which of the following is a correctly formatted banner marking for a document that contains Secret SAP information?
NOT SAP//WW/SECRET
SECRET//WW
Portion markings identify the—-
classification level of individual sections of the document
what are the standard markings for classified information?
banner markings, portion markings, and a classification authority block
where would banner markings appear in a TOP SECRET document?
at the top and bottom of each page
you are sending confidential information to a colleague in another office. You want to give her some background information and decide to attach a letter of transmittal. You include your name, a short greeting, and a confidential description of the project. What markings must you apply to the letter of transmittal?
all of the above
banner markings
classification authority block (CAB)
portion marking
besides the level of classification, what other information can appear in a portion and banner markings?
control and dissemination markings
You are replying to an email that contains confidential and secret level information. Your response is unclassified. What should the banner of your email look like?
SECRET
You have been working on a draft document that contains secret information. When you finalize it, what markings must you include?
all standard markings
you are holding a piece of classified information and some of the information is portion marked (TS//RD-N). What type of information are you holding?
critical nuclear weapon design information (CNWDI)
the subject line of a classified email is used as a banner line that marks the overall classification of the email (t/f )
FALSE
Select the correct banner marking if the following information appeared on your document—-
SECRET
Which of the standard classification markings appears at the beginning of a paragraph?
Portion marking
A date in the “Declassify On” line always appears as a series of numbers representing first the day, then the
month, and lastly the year.
False
The technology behind the navigation system used in one class of fighter jets is classified Secret but the
technology is now obsolete and has been replaced. As the information’s release no longer threatens to affect
national security negatively, what should the OCA do?
Declassify the information at this time
Only information that falls into at least one of the eight categories listed in section 1.4 of Executive Order
13526 can be eligible to be classified.
True
What is one purpose for marking classified information?
Identify information requiring protection
Only documents require markings.
False
An OCA previously classified a recent government breakthrough in energy technology as Confidential. The
military is developing a new weapons system that will use this technology, and it has been determined it will
now pose a much higher risk to national security if the information is released. How should the OCA
responsible for classifying the energy technology change the classification level?
Upgrade the energy technology classification
You are replying to an email that contains classified information. Your reply is unclassified. How should you
mark your email response?
All new content in replies or forwards must also be marked including: portion markings, banner markings
and a Classification Authority Block, as appropriate
What is the first line of the classification authority block for originally classified information?
Classified By
All slides in a slide deck must carry the same banner marking throughout the presentation.
False
Which of the following represent special types of materials that may contain classified information?
All of the above
Classification markings are not required for classified wikis because anyone can edit them and it’s too difficult
to keep track of the changes.
False
A derivative classifier is the person who _.
Develops new classified materials from existing classified information from existing sources
A new information technology system is about to come online. Some components covered by the current
security classification guide will need to have their classification level upgraded. The OCA is working with a
document referencing some of these components at their current level of classification, all of which is at a lower
classification. How will the portion markings on this document change?
Change portions containing the upgraded information to reflect the new classification level
You are extracting information from multiple sources. What information will appear on the Derived From line?
“Multiple Sources”
Besides the level of classification, what other information can appear in portion and banner markings?
Control Markings
Parentheses are used in which markings?
Portion markings
You are sending Secret information to a colleague located at another office. You want to give him some
background information and decide to attach a letter of transmittal. You include your name, a short greeting, an
unclassified description of the project, and when you expect the project to be completed. No other information
is included. What special markings must you apply to the letter of transmittal?
A notice which says “the letter is Unclassified when separated from classified enclosures”
Classification markings provide information about special access, dissemination, or safeguarding requirements.
True
When declassifying a document, a “(U)” should not replace the original portion markings.
False
You are generating a derivatively classified piece of information and are looking for information in a classified
database. While you are searching, you find a piece of information that is extremely helpful. It includes a
banner line and a notice regarding the content only being marked at the highest level of classification within the
database. Is this information authorized for use as a source of derivative classification?
No
Classification markings only communicate that information is classified and its required protection level.
False
A type of event such as “IOC” will appear in the “Declassify On” line only on an originally classified
document.
False
When filling out the classification authority block of a newly declassified document, it is acceptable to list a
personal identifier if the identity of the declassification authority is classified.
True
Classification markings are not required for classified wikis because anyone can edit them and it’s too difficult
to keep track of the changes.
False
An OCA classified the JR19
guidance system as Secret when it was used on a wide range of weapons.
Recently, the JR19
has been found to be unstable and has been replaced with the KLP03.
The JR19
system is
no longer used on any weapons. How should the OCA responsible for classifying the JR19
system change the
classification?
Declassify the information
Which of the following statements applies to derivative classifiers?
They develop new classified materials from existing classified information.
Which of the standard classifications markings appears at the bottom of the first page and provides information
regarding who classified the document, the reason for classification, downgrading instructions, and the
declassification date?
Classification authority block
What is the purpose of marking classified information?
Provide required information about classification, including handling and dissemination instructions
There are several portion markings on a document you are working with, including: (TS), (//DEU C), (//GBR
U), (S), (//DEU S), (//GBR C) and (C). What is the highest level of protection needed to protect the nonU.
S.
information?
Secret
You have been working on a draft of a document that contains Secret information. When you finalize it, what
markings must you include?
All standard markings
Where does the Classification Authority Block appear on a classified webpage?
At top or bottom of the webpage, inside the banner lines, either as a series of separate lines or one
continuous string of text
Which portion marking is correct?
(TS)
The document that you are working on is ready for declassification. You have checked with the OCA
responsible and the declassification date has not changed. How will the markings in the Classification Authority
Block of the document change?
A new declassification block will cite the OCA responsible and note the date of declassification
When sending an email with a classified attachment, the email functions as a letter of transmittal and should be
marked accordingly.
True
Which of the following statements applies to the Original Classification Authority (OCA)?
The OCA is the person authorized to originally classify information.
You are crafting an email that will have a classified attachment and classified information in the body of the
email. What markings apply?
All standard classification markings
You are generating a derivatively classified piece of information and are looking for information in a classified
database. While you are searching, you find a piece of information that is extremely helpful. It appears to
include all of the classification markings including portion, banner, and Classification Authority Block. Is this
information authorized for use as a source of derivative classification?
Yes
The following information appears in order in the classification authority block. Which item tells you when to
declassify the information?
E. Wilson, OCA, Department of Good Works
1.4(b)
20200804
20230804
20230804
Banner markings identify the _.
Highest overall classification level of the document or page
The standard markings applied to all classified information keeps the holder of the information
__.
Aware of the sensitivity of the items in his or her care
A piece of information has been classified for five years and is scheduled for declassification next fall.
However, should the information be released in the fall, it would still pose the same threat to national security.
How should the OCA responsible for classifying this information change the information’s classification?
Extend the information’s duration of classification
Any explanation of the basis for compiled classification comes from the guidance on compilation issued by the
Original Classification Authority (OCA).
True
A letter of transmittal is not a special type of material that may contain classified information.
False
You are deriving information from one properly marked source document. What information will you apply to
the Declassify On line of your new document?
The same declassification information as the source document
Should the portion marking for a URL reflect the classification of the text in the URL or the content to which
the URL points?
URL Text
A date in the “Declassify On” line always appears as a series of numbers representing first the day, then the
month, and lastly the year.
False
In general, classified information existing on the web should have standard classification markings applied.
True
How do banner markings change due to extending classification duration?
No change
When information contained in a bulky document is downgraded, what markings must be changed?
The markings on the cover, title, and/or first pages
A classified website contains classified graphics and multimedia. How are the graphics and multimedia
marked?
The graphics are portion marked. The multimedia carries all standard markings.
What special type of information is contained in a portion that is marked: (//DEU S)?
FGI Secret
Which of the following are authorized sources for derivatively classifying documents:
A security classification guide, a properly marked source document, or a DD Form 254
Classification markings are used to encode and decode classified information.
False
What are the standard markings for classified information?
Banner markings, portion markings, and a classification authority block
Portion markings identify the _.
Classification level of individual sections of the document
The U.S. equivalent classification level to a foreign government’s level of “Restricted” is __.
Confidential – Modified Handling
Banner markings appear __.
At the top and bottom of each page
You are crafting an email that will have a classified attachment but no classified information in the body of the
email. Must you apply banner markings?
Yes, banner markings must appear in the body of the email, at the top and bottom
Banner markings may change when classified information is downgraded.
True
In 2009, the President issued Executive Order 13526, establishing _.
The new standards for the classification of national security information