Which of the following security modes of operation involves the highest risk?

The correct answer is B. Multilevel Security Mode. In multilevel mode, two or more classification levels of data exist, some people are not cleared for all the data on the system. Risk is higher because sensitive data could be made available to someone not validated as being capable of maintaining secrecy of that data (i.e…

Submitted by valeria.br· Apr 18, 2026Access Controls

Question

Which of the following security modes of operation involves the highest risk?

Options

ACompartmented Security Mode
BMultilevel Security Mode
CSystem-High Security Mode
DDedicated Security Mode

How the community answered

(40 responses)

A
3% (1)
B
95% (38)
C
3% (1)

Explanation

In multilevel mode, two or more classification levels of data exist, some people are not cleared for all the data on the system. Risk is higher because sensitive data could be made available to someone not validated as being capable of maintaining secrecy of that data (i.e., not cleared for it). In other security modes, all users have the necessary clearance for all data on the system.

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#Security Modes of Operation#Multilevel Security#Access Control Models#System Security Risk

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