An administrative determination that an individual is eligible for access to classified information is:

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The term “security clearance” generally refers to a personnel security clearance. It is an administrative determination that an individual is eligible for access to classified information or for assignment to duties which require such access. Industrial security clearances only apply to contractors or companies, not individuals. National security clearance is not a specific type of clearance, but rather a general term that can include multiple types of clearances. Communications security clearance is a subset of a national security clearance and only relates to access to communication security information. Therefore, A) Personnel security clearance is the correct answer.

An Administrative Determination That an Individual Is Eligible for Access