Where on a paper CUI document should the designation, category, and dissemination restrictions be displayed?

• A. On the back
• B. On the inside page only
• C. On the cover/header and footer.
• D. On a separate page

Answer: (C)

Designations need to be clearly visible and consistently present so anyone handling the document immediately understands its sensitivity. Displaying the designation, category, and dissemination restrictions on the cover ensures the paper is labeled before it’s opened, and placing the same markings in the header and footer guarantees visibility on every page, including interior pages, to maintain proper handling throughout the document. Options that place markings on the back, inside pages only, or on a separate page risk them being overlooked, lost, or not present with the pages being circulated. The cover together with the header and footer provides persistent visibility and enforceability across the entire document.