VA PRIVACY AND INFO SECURITY AWARENESS
KNOWLEDGE VALIDATION EXAM 2025/2026 WITH
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. Why is it important to report unattended VA equipment to the
Information System Security Officer or the VA police?
To avoid any responsibility for the equipment.
To ensure the equipment is used for teleworking purposes.
To ensure the secure handling of sensitive information and
prevent unauthorized access.
To allow for personal use of the equipment.
2. If you lose your VA issued device while traveling, what steps should you
take to secure sensitive information?
Wait until you return to the office to report the loss.
Notify only your supervisor and not the Privacy Officer.
Immediately report the loss to your supervisor, local
Information System Security Officer, and Privacy Officer, and
follow any additional security protocols.
Try to locate the device before reporting.
3. Describe how social engineering can compromise security in a
teleworking environment.
Social engineering can lead to unauthorized access by tricking
individuals into revealing sensitive information or credentials.
Social engineering involves using advanced technology to
breach security systems.
Social engineering ensures that all communication is encrypted.
,Social engineering is primarily concerned with physical security
measures.
, 4. If you encounter unattended VA equipment in a public area, what steps
should you take to ensure compliance with teleworking guidelines?
Leave the equipment and inform a colleague later.
Report the equipment to your local Information System
Security Officer or the VA police immediately.
Use the equipment to check your emails.
Take the equipment home for safekeeping.
5. What is one method of two-factor authentication mentioned for
connecting to a VA network?
Username and password
Security questions
Email verification
PIV cards and PIN
6. Why is it important to avoid storing VA data on personal devices when
teleworking?
To ensure faster access to data.
To protect sensitive information from unauthorized access and
breaches.
To enhance personal productivity while teleworking.
To comply with personal device usage policies.
7. Why is it important to avoid disclosing sensitive information while
teleworking?
To ensure compliance with teleworking guidelines.
To maintain personal privacy while working remotely.
KNOWLEDGE VALIDATION EXAM 2025/2026 WITH
100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. Why is it important to report unattended VA equipment to the
Information System Security Officer or the VA police?
To avoid any responsibility for the equipment.
To ensure the equipment is used for teleworking purposes.
To ensure the secure handling of sensitive information and
prevent unauthorized access.
To allow for personal use of the equipment.
2. If you lose your VA issued device while traveling, what steps should you
take to secure sensitive information?
Wait until you return to the office to report the loss.
Notify only your supervisor and not the Privacy Officer.
Immediately report the loss to your supervisor, local
Information System Security Officer, and Privacy Officer, and
follow any additional security protocols.
Try to locate the device before reporting.
3. Describe how social engineering can compromise security in a
teleworking environment.
Social engineering can lead to unauthorized access by tricking
individuals into revealing sensitive information or credentials.
Social engineering involves using advanced technology to
breach security systems.
Social engineering ensures that all communication is encrypted.
,Social engineering is primarily concerned with physical security
measures.
, 4. If you encounter unattended VA equipment in a public area, what steps
should you take to ensure compliance with teleworking guidelines?
Leave the equipment and inform a colleague later.
Report the equipment to your local Information System
Security Officer or the VA police immediately.
Use the equipment to check your emails.
Take the equipment home for safekeeping.
5. What is one method of two-factor authentication mentioned for
connecting to a VA network?
Username and password
Security questions
Email verification
PIV cards and PIN
6. Why is it important to avoid storing VA data on personal devices when
teleworking?
To ensure faster access to data.
To protect sensitive information from unauthorized access and
breaches.
To enhance personal productivity while teleworking.
To comply with personal device usage policies.
7. Why is it important to avoid disclosing sensitive information while
teleworking?
To ensure compliance with teleworking guidelines.
To maintain personal privacy while working remotely.
