Which term means taking information directly from an authorized source of classification guidance and stating it verbatim in a new or different document?

• A. Extracting
• B. Export Authorization
• C. Facility
• D. Extent of Protection

Answer: (A)

Taking information directly from an authorized source and reproducing it exactly in another document is called extracting. This means you copy the exact wording, data, or guidance without changing it or adding your own interpretation. It’s the precise act of verbatim reproduction from a source into a new document, rather than paraphrasing or summarizing. The other terms don’t describe this action: export authorization is about permission to export, a facility is a place, and extent of protection refers to how wide protection applies. So extracting is the best fit because it captures the idea of copying exact language from an authoritative source.