STEPP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
The purpose of the DoD information security program is to _________________________. Select all that
apply.
Select one or more:
a.
Protect national security information
b.
Demonstrate a commitment to transparency in Government
c.
Classify as much government information as possible - ANSWER A and B
Which volumes of DoDM 5200.01 provide guidance and direction on classification management,
marking, protection, and handling requirements for classified information? Select all that apply.
Select one or more:
a.
Volume 1
b.
Volume 2
c.
Volume 3
d.
Volume 4 - ANSWER A, B and C
The unauthorized disclosure of this type of information could reasonably be expected to cause
exceptionally grave damage to our national security.
Select one:
a.
Top Secret
b.
,Secret
c.
Confidential - ANSWER A
The unauthorized disclosure of this type of information could reasonably be expected to cause damage
to our national security.
Select one:
a.
Top Secret
b.
Secret
c.
Confidential - ANSWER C
Derivative classifiers are the individuals who generate or create new material based on existing
classification guidance.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER True
If a derivative classifier believes information to be improperly classified, they can _____________ the
classification decision.
Select one:
a.
Ignore
b.
Override
c.
Challenge - ANSWER C
,In which order must documents containing classified information be marked?
Select one:
a.
Portion markings, banner markings, classification authority block
b.
Portion markings, classification authority block, banner markings
c.
Banner markings, portion markings, classification authority block - ANSWER A
What information is listed in the classification authority block on a document containing classified
information? Select all that apply.
Select one or more:
a.
Date on which to declassify the document
b.
Who created the classified document
c.
Classification level to downgrade to at a certain point in time (as applicable)
d.
Which source the information in the document was derived from
e.
Current classification level of the document - ANSWER A, B, C, D
Who references information from security classification guides (SCG) in order to classify information?
Select one:
a.
Derivative classifiers
b.
Original Classification Authorities
, c.
Both derivative classifiers and Original Classification Authorities - ANSWER A
Who issues security classification guides (SCG) for systems, plans, programs, projects, or missions?
Select one:
a.
Derivative classifiers
b.
Original Classification Authorities
c.
Both derivative classifiers and Original Classification Authorities - ANSWER B
All _____________ GSA-approved security containers must conform to Federal Specification FF-L-2740.
Select one:
a.
Handles on
b.
Doors on
c.
Locks for - ANSWER C
When classified information is in an authorized individual's hands, why should the individual use a
classified document cover sheet? Select all that apply.
Select one or more:
a.
To prevent inadvertent viewing of classified information by unauthorized personnel
b.
To alert holders to the presence of classified information
c.
WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
The purpose of the DoD information security program is to _________________________. Select all that
apply.
Select one or more:
a.
Protect national security information
b.
Demonstrate a commitment to transparency in Government
c.
Classify as much government information as possible - ANSWER A and B
Which volumes of DoDM 5200.01 provide guidance and direction on classification management,
marking, protection, and handling requirements for classified information? Select all that apply.
Select one or more:
a.
Volume 1
b.
Volume 2
c.
Volume 3
d.
Volume 4 - ANSWER A, B and C
The unauthorized disclosure of this type of information could reasonably be expected to cause
exceptionally grave damage to our national security.
Select one:
a.
Top Secret
b.
,Secret
c.
Confidential - ANSWER A
The unauthorized disclosure of this type of information could reasonably be expected to cause damage
to our national security.
Select one:
a.
Top Secret
b.
Secret
c.
Confidential - ANSWER C
Derivative classifiers are the individuals who generate or create new material based on existing
classification guidance.
Select one:
True
False - ANSWER True
If a derivative classifier believes information to be improperly classified, they can _____________ the
classification decision.
Select one:
a.
Ignore
b.
Override
c.
Challenge - ANSWER C
,In which order must documents containing classified information be marked?
Select one:
a.
Portion markings, banner markings, classification authority block
b.
Portion markings, classification authority block, banner markings
c.
Banner markings, portion markings, classification authority block - ANSWER A
What information is listed in the classification authority block on a document containing classified
information? Select all that apply.
Select one or more:
a.
Date on which to declassify the document
b.
Who created the classified document
c.
Classification level to downgrade to at a certain point in time (as applicable)
d.
Which source the information in the document was derived from
e.
Current classification level of the document - ANSWER A, B, C, D
Who references information from security classification guides (SCG) in order to classify information?
Select one:
a.
Derivative classifiers
b.
Original Classification Authorities
, c.
Both derivative classifiers and Original Classification Authorities - ANSWER A
Who issues security classification guides (SCG) for systems, plans, programs, projects, or missions?
Select one:
a.
Derivative classifiers
b.
Original Classification Authorities
c.
Both derivative classifiers and Original Classification Authorities - ANSWER B
All _____________ GSA-approved security containers must conform to Federal Specification FF-L-2740.
Select one:
a.
Handles on
b.
Doors on
c.
Locks for - ANSWER C
When classified information is in an authorized individual's hands, why should the individual use a
classified document cover sheet? Select all that apply.
Select one or more:
a.
To prevent inadvertent viewing of classified information by unauthorized personnel
b.
To alert holders to the presence of classified information
c.
