What does the (star) property mean in the Bell-LaPadula model?

What does the (star) property mean in the Bell-LaPadula model?
A .  No write up
B .  No read up
C .  No write down
D .  No read down

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Answer: C

Explanation: The (star) property of the Bell-LaPadula access control model states that writing of information by a subject at a higher level of sensitivity to an object at a lower level of sensitivity is not permitted (no write down). Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, Chapter 5: Security Architectures and Models (page 202). Also check out: HARRIS, Shon, All-In-One CISSP Certification Exam Guide, McGrawHill/Osborne, 2002, Chapter 5: Security Models and Architecture (page 242, 243).