A person who has favorable eligibility for access to classified information, has signed an approved nondisclosure agreement, and has a need-to-know is called what?

• A. Authorized Person
• B. Automatic Declassification
• C. Assets
• D. Business Structure

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is who has legitimate access to classified information based on clearance, obligations, and purpose. When someone has favorable eligibility (clearance), has signed an approved nondisclosure agreement, and has a need-to-know, they are considered an Authorized Person. This term captures the combination of formal authorization, legal obligation, and a demonstrated requirement to access the information for their duties. Automatic Declassification refers to releasing documents after certain criteria or time, not to a person’s access. Assets are items that need protection, not a designation for a person. Business Structure is about organizational setup, not access to sensitive information. So the best answer is Authorized Person.