DOD CYBER AWARENESS CHALLENGE SPRING SEMESTER KNOWLEDGE CHECK WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS- GRADED A+
Which of the following is true of compressed URLs (e.g., TinyURL, goo.gl)?
They may be used to mask malicious intent. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Compressed URLs
What is a best practice for creating user accounts for your home computer?
Create separate accounts for each user and have each user create their own password.
(Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Best Practices for Home Computer Security
Which of the following is a best practice to protect your identity?
Ask how information will be used before giving it out. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Identity Protection
John receives an e-mail about a potential shutdown of a major social service unless a
petition receives enough signatures. Which of the following actions should John NOT take
with the e-mail?
Forward it (Correct)
,Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Phishing
Which of the following is an appropriate use of government e-mail?
Using a digital signature when sending hyperlinks (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Use of Government E-mail
Steve occasionally runs errands during virtual meetings. He joins the meetings using his
approved government device. Does this pose a security concern?
Yes. Eavesdroppers may be listening to Steve's conversation (Correct)
Ref: Common Sense
What are the requirements for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)?
Top Secret clearance and indoctrination into the SCI program. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Which of the following is an example of removable media?
Compact disc (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Removable Media, PEDs, and Mobile Devices
, Which of the following is an example of behavior that you should report?
Bringing a phone into a prohibited area. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Reporting Requirements
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate use of your Common Access Card (CAC)?
Exchanging it for a visitor pass in another building. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / CAC/PIV Card Protection
You receive a phone call from an unknown person asking for a directory name on your
government furnished laptop so that a software update can be made. Which course of
action should you take?
Document the interaction and contact your security POC or help desk. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Social Engineering
Which of the following is an appropriate use of a DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) token?
Only leave it in a system while actively using it for a PKI-required task. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / DoD PKI Tokens
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS- GRADED A+
Which of the following is true of compressed URLs (e.g., TinyURL, goo.gl)?
They may be used to mask malicious intent. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Compressed URLs
What is a best practice for creating user accounts for your home computer?
Create separate accounts for each user and have each user create their own password.
(Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Best Practices for Home Computer Security
Which of the following is a best practice to protect your identity?
Ask how information will be used before giving it out. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Identity Protection
John receives an e-mail about a potential shutdown of a major social service unless a
petition receives enough signatures. Which of the following actions should John NOT take
with the e-mail?
Forward it (Correct)
,Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Phishing
Which of the following is an appropriate use of government e-mail?
Using a digital signature when sending hyperlinks (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Use of Government E-mail
Steve occasionally runs errands during virtual meetings. He joins the meetings using his
approved government device. Does this pose a security concern?
Yes. Eavesdroppers may be listening to Steve's conversation (Correct)
Ref: Common Sense
What are the requirements for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)?
Top Secret clearance and indoctrination into the SCI program. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Which of the following is an example of removable media?
Compact disc (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Removable Media, PEDs, and Mobile Devices
, Which of the following is an example of behavior that you should report?
Bringing a phone into a prohibited area. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Reporting Requirements
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate use of your Common Access Card (CAC)?
Exchanging it for a visitor pass in another building. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / CAC/PIV Card Protection
You receive a phone call from an unknown person asking for a directory name on your
government furnished laptop so that a software update can be made. Which course of
action should you take?
Document the interaction and contact your security POC or help desk. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Social Engineering
Which of the following is an appropriate use of a DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) token?
Only leave it in a system while actively using it for a PKI-required task. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / DoD PKI Tokens
