Which term refers to characterizing a detected object by type, model, variant, nationality, or distinguishing feature?

• A. Surveil
• B. Detect
• C. Classification
• D. Threat Evaluation

Answer: (C)

Classification is the process of assigning a detected object to a category based on observed features, such as type, model, variant, nationality, or distinguishing characteristics. In the ADAFCO workflow, you first detect that something is there, then classify it to understand what kind of system you’re dealing with, which informs how you respond. Surveil is about ongoing observation, not labeling the object by its category. Detect is simply discovering that something exists. Threat evaluation involves judging risk based on the assessed category and other factors, not the act of labeling the object itself.