Question

Information may be classified if it is owned by the U.S. Government, its unauthorized disclosure could embarrass the Government but not harm national security, and it concerns failed scientific research.
A. True
B. False

Answer 1

Answer:

Information may be classified if it is owned by the U.S. Government, its unauthorized disclosure could embarrass the Government but not harm national security, and it concerns failed scientific research is a FALSE statement:

Explanation:

• When the information is categorized as 'classified' by the United States government, the information is most probably about its secret programs that would threaten national security if disclosed.
• Hence, the loss or disclosure of such information can pose a threat to the nation as well as cause embarrassment.