Mode of operation

A classification for systems that execute in a similar fashion and share distinctive operational characteristics (e. g. , Production, DSS, online, and Interactive). Description of the conditions under which an information system operates based on the sensitivity of information processed and the clearance levels, formal access approvals, and needtoknow of its users. Four modes of operation are authorized for processing or transmitting information: dedicated mode, systemhigh mode, compartmented/partitioned mode, and multilevel mode.