Which of the following are examples of classified information that contractors must destroy?

• A. Multiple copies, obsolete material, and information identified for destruction
• B. Only final versions of documents
• C. Only electronic media
• D. Only contractor-created summaries

Answer: (A)

When handling classified information, destruction must be comprehensive across all formats and copies. The best choice reflects that by including multiple copies, obsolete material, and information identified for destruction. This shows that not only final documents but also drafts, duplicate copies, outdated materials, and anything specifically marked for disposal containing classified info must be destroyed when no longer needed. Limiting destruction to only final documents would miss other forms that still carry classified content, restricting destruction to electronic media would leave paper copies and other formats untouched, and restricting to contractor-created summaries ignores the underlying classified information in the full materials. The key idea is that all copies and any material designated for destruction are to be disposed of to prevent disclosure.