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QuestionAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology

We are asked to determine which statement is true regarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CUI is a category of information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls pursuant to and consistent with laws, regulations, and government-wide policies, excluding information that is classified under Executive Order 13526 or any predecessor or successor order.

A. It is marked as CUI at the discretion of the information owner. This statement is true. CUI is marked and managed at the discretion of the owner, in accordance with the CUI program. B. It poses no risk to Government missions or interests. This statement is false. CUI is a category of information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls to protect against potential risks to Government missions or interests. C. It may be used to conceal information that is potentially embarrassing to the Government. This statement is potentially misleading. While CUI can be used to protect sensitive but unclassified information, it is not intended to conceal information that is merely embarrassing to the Government. The primary purpose of CUI is to protect information that could cause harm if misused or mishandled. D. It must be handled using safeguarding or dissemination controls. This statement is true. CUI must be handled using safeguarding or dissemination controls, as specified in the CUI program.