All of the Following Are Steps in Derivative Classification Except

Answer :

A. Determining whether information has been classified previously

B. Marking the information to show its classified status.

C. Carrying forward that determination into new material.

D. Making the initial determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security

The correct answer to this question is D: Making the initial determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interest of national security.

Explanation: 

Option D is the correct response to this question. Derivative classification is all about paraphrasing, grasping, rewriting, or forming new information through existing knowledge. The new classifications made through derivative classification use the same markings as the original content. Moreover, the decisions made by the originating or original classification must be followed in all circumstances. One should access only authorized sources to decide the categorization of the derivative. Typically, there are four such classifications: public, internal-only, and restricted. Users should keep the information protected from unauthorized access, keeping in mind the interests of national security.

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