Derivative Classification Training Practice Exam

When derivative classifying a new document, which concept is raised when the source document states the process takes three hours?

1. Classified content

2. Inferred classification

3. Contained in

4. Derived content

The correct answer is: Contained in

When derivative classifying a new document, the concept highlighted when the source document states that a process takes three hours is that of "contained in." This is because the original classification of the source document can be directly referenced in the new document. In this case, the detail about the duration of a process is information that could be part of a broader classified context. Since the new document is drawing directly from this specific detail in the source document, it suggests that the new document is deliberately containing information that has classification implications based on its content. This reflects the practice of derivative classification, where information that is incorporated into new documents must maintain the classification level of the source. Therefore, if the source document is classified, any specific details like the duration mentioned would subsequently affect the classification status of the derived document.