which of the following statements concerning derivative classification is true

The true statement concerning derivative classification is that photocopying a Secret document and marking the photocopy Secret is an example of derivative classification. This means the copy derives its classification from the original document's classification level. Additionally, derivative classification is only permitted by individuals with the appropriate authority. Other statements like derivative classifiers analyzing and evaluating information to identify elements requiring classification or that only government officials may perform derivative classification are incorrect. The first step in the derivative classification process is identifying the need for derivative classification rather than consulting the original classification authority or security managers as a mandatory first action.