What is the purpose of the splash screen for systems containing CUI?

• A. To log user activity for audits.
• B. To alert users of CUI within the program/system and obtain consent.
• C. To display system uptime.
• D. To provide contact information.

Answer: (B)

Splash screens on systems that contain CUI are there to warn users that they are entering an environment that stores or processes controlled information and to obtain their acknowledgment of and agreement to follow the CUI handling rules and monitoring in place. This notice helps ensure that only authorized individuals access the system and understand their responsibilities, including how the data must be handled and that activity may be monitored. Logging user activity, uptime displays, or contact info are not the primary purpose of this notice: audit trails handle logs, uptime is unrelated to CUI awareness, and contact details alone don’t convey the required consent and handling obligations.