SFPC Study Guide questions with correct
answers
Purpose of DoD IS Program - correct answer -Proper classification, protection, and downgrading of official information that
requires protection
Executive Order 10290 - correct answer -1951: First program to protect classified
Executive Order 13526 - correct answer -2009: Established National Declassification Center; Focuses on greater openness
Information Security Oversight Office - correct answer -Oversees and manages IS Program
National Security Council (Infosec) - correct answer -Provides overall policy for IS Program
DoDI 5200.01 - correct answer -Establishes basic DoD IS Policy
DoD 5200.01, Vol 1-4 - correct answer -Guidance on classification management; requirements for marking, handling, and
protection of classified
In order to classify information it: - correct answer --Must be owned, produced by, produced for, or under strict control of
the USG
-Determined that unauthorized disclosure could cause damage to National Security
Marking and designating classified information is the responsibility of? - correct answer -Original and Derivative Classifiers
Top Secret if divulged - correct answer -Exceptionally Grave Damage
Secret if divulged - correct answer -Serious Damage
Confidential if divulged - correct answer -Damage
Six Steps of Classification - correct answer -1. If the info official gov't info?
2. Is the info eligible to be class?
3. Is there a potential for damage to nat'l security if unauthorized release occurs?
4. Assign a level of classification
5. Assign a duration of classification
6. Communicate the decision (SCG and marking source doc)
Security Classification Guide - correct answer -- Provide derivative classification instructions
- Describe elements of info that must be protected
- Provide the level and duration of class
Derivative Classification - correct answer -Not an authority, but an assumed responsibility
Two ways of declassification? - correct answer -Downgrading and declassification
Scheduled Declassification - correct answer -Occurs when the instructions by OCA are followed (usually a date or event)
Automatic Declassification - correct answer --Applies to classified that has been determined to have permanent historical
value under Title 44 USC
-31 Dec of the year 25 dates from OCA
Mandatory Declassification Review - correct answer -Requests come in from public
