The correct administrative sanctions in this common “select all that apply” question are: fines, revocation of security eligibility (or clearance), and suspension without pay.

What “administrative sanctions” means

Administrative sanctions are non‑criminal penalties imposed by an agency or organization (like a government department or employer) for violating rules or regulations.

They are meant to enforce compliance, deter misconduct, and correct behavior, not to punish through the criminal justice system (like prison).

Typical examples include:

  • Fines or monetary penalties
  • Suspension without pay
  • Revocation of licenses, permits, or security eligibility/clearance
  • Cease‑and‑desist or corrective orders

Why each option is (or is not) an administrative sanction

From versions of this exact question used in classification and security‑training materials, the listed options usually are:

  • Fines – Count as an administrative sanction when imposed by an agency or employer for a rule violation.
  • Revocation of security eligibility / clearance – An administrative measure limiting access to sensitive information.
  • Suspension without pay – A workplace or agency disciplinary action, clearly administrative.
  • Incarceration – Not an administrative sanction; it is a criminal penalty ordered by a court after conviction.

So, when you see the prompt:

“Select ALL the correct responses. Which of the following are administrative sanctions?”

and the choices are “Fines, Revocation of security eligibility, Incarceration, Suspension without pay,”
you should select: Fines, Revocation of security eligibility, and Suspension without pay.

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