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SSCP · Question #1302

Which of the following are valid modes of operation? (Choose all that apply)

The correct answer is A. Multilevel mode C. Dedicated mode. Multilevel mode and Dedicated mode are recognized modes of operation for secure systems, defining how users interact with information of varying classifications.

Submitted by minji_kr· Apr 18, 2026Access Controls

Question

Which of the following are valid modes of operation? (Choose all that apply)

Options

  • AMultilevel mode
  • BRestricted mode
  • CDedicated mode
  • DAllowed mode
  • EAccess Mode

How the community answered

(55 responses)
  • A
    93% (51)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • D
    4% (2)
  • E
    2% (1)

Why each option

Multilevel mode and Dedicated mode are recognized modes of operation for secure systems, defining how users interact with information of varying classifications.

AMultilevel modeCorrect

Multilevel mode (or multi-level security, MLS) allows users with different security clearances to simultaneously process and access information at various classification levels within the same system. This mode requires robust security policies and mechanisms to ensure proper separation and access control based on user clearance and data classification.

BRestricted mode

'Restricted mode' is not a standard, formal security mode of operation like MLS or Dedicated.

CDedicated modeCorrect

Dedicated mode implies that a system is designed to operate for a single classification level and all users must have clearance and a need-to-know for all information on the system. This provides a highly secure, but less flexible, operational environment where all resources are treated uniformly at the same security level.

DAllowed mode

'Allowed mode' is not a recognized mode of operation in computer security contexts.

EAccess Mode

'Access Mode' is a generic term referring to how access is granted, not a specific operational mode.

Concept tested: Secure system operational modes

Topics

#Security modes of operation#Dedicated mode#Multilevel mode#Access control models

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