SSCP · Question #1216
Government categories of data classification include which of the following? (Choose all that apply)
The correct answer is B. Secret C. Top Secret D. Confidential. Government data classification primarily uses categories like Top Secret, Secret, and Confidential to denote the sensitivity and potential damage from unauthorized disclosure.
Question
Government categories of data classification include which of the following? (Choose all that apply)
Options
- AConfidentiality
- BSecret
- CTop Secret
- DConfidential
- ENeed to Know
- FAvailability
How the community answered
(27 responses)- A4% (1)
- B85% (23)
- E4% (1)
- F7% (2)
Why each option
Government data classification primarily uses categories like Top Secret, Secret, and Confidential to denote the sensitivity and potential damage from unauthorized disclosure.
Confidentiality is a security objective (part of the CIA triad), not a data classification category itself.
Secret is a government classification level indicating that unauthorized disclosure could cause serious damage to national security.
Top Secret is the highest government classification level, indicating that unauthorized disclosure could cause exceptionally grave damage to national security.
Confidential is a government classification level indicating that unauthorized disclosure could cause damage to national security.
'Need to Know' is a principle of access control, ensuring individuals only get access to information essential for their duties, not a data classification category.
Availability is another security objective (part of the CIA triad), not a data classification category.
Concept tested: Government data classification levels
Source: https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/nara-classified-national-security-information-cnis-declassification-manual
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