As defined in personnel security, which process reviews the background of a covered individual who is eligible to access classified information, supplementing periodic reinvestigations?

• A. Continuous Evaluation
• B. Continuous Vetting
• C. Continuous Monitoring Program
• D. Background Review

Answer: (A)

Continuous evaluation is the ongoing review of a covered individual's background to ensure continued eligibility to access classified information, supplementing periodic reinvestigations. This process uses automated checks and data feeds from multiple sources to spot adverse changes between reinvestigations—like new criminal activity, financial issues, or security-related developments—so actions such as revocation can be taken promptly if needed. While terms like continuous vetting or continuous monitoring program are related ideas, the formal concept in personnel security that continuously assesses suitability to support reinvestigations is continuous evaluation. Background review, by contrast, tends to describe a one-time or periodic look rather than ongoing monitoring.