Required markings for derivatively classified documents include the overall classification of the document.

Required markings for derivatively classified documents include the overall classification of the document.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for top secret
• D. Not specified

Answer: (A)

Overall protection for derivatively classified documents is communicated by marking the document with its overall classification. This ensures handlers know the level of protection required for the entire text, even when it combines material from sources at different levels. When deriving classification, you assign the highest necessary level to the whole document and explicitly indicate that it is derived from specific sources. The marking would typically appear at the top and bottom of the document and include a “Derived from” note. This practice prevents under-classification and guides proper dissemination and handling. Therefore, including the overall classification in the markings is correct. The other options imply limitations or omissions not supported by standard policy.

Overall protection for derivatively classified documents is communicated by marking the document with its overall classification. This ensures handlers know the level of protection required for the entire text, even when it combines material from sources at different levels. When deriving classification, you assign the highest necessary level to the whole document and explicitly indicate that it is derived from specific sources. The marking would typically appear at the top and bottom of the document and include a “Derived from” note. This practice prevents under-classification and guides proper dissemination and handling. Therefore, including the overall classification in the markings is correct. The other options imply limitations or omissions not supported by standard policy.