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+Finding:
+- Analytical result
+- Appears in tables
+- Can exist without alert
+
+Alert:
+- Escalated finding
+- Higher visual emphasis
+- Requires acknowledgment or action
+
+Rule:
+An alert is always derived from a finding.
+No alert may exist without a finding.