DOD CYBER AWARENESS EXAM STUDY
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What level of damage to national security can you reasonably expect Top secret
information to cause if disclosed?
(CLASSIFIED DATA) - ANSWER -Exceptionally grave damage.
How should you secure your home wireless network for teleworking?
(HOME COMPUTER SECURITY) - ANSWER -Implement Wi-Fi Protected Access 2
(WPA2) Personal encryption at a minimum.
Which of the following is true about telework?
(HOME COMPUTER SECURITY) - ANSWER -You must have your organization's
permission to telework.
Which of the following is a reportable insider threat activity?
(INSIDER THREAT) - ANSWER -Attempting to access sensitive information without
need-to-know.
Which scenario might indicate a reportable insider threat?
(INSIDER THREAT) - ANSWER -A colleague removes sensitive information without
seeking authorization in order to perform authorized telework.
Which of the following is a potential insider threat indicator?
(INSIDER THREAT) - ANSWER -1) Unusual interest in classified information.
2) Difficult life circumstances, such as death of spouse.
Based on the description that follows, how many potential insider threat indicator(s) are
displayed?
A colleague saves money for an overseas vacation every year, is a single father, and
occasionally consumes alcohol.
(INSIDER THREAT) - ANSWER -0 indicators.
Which piece of information is safest to include on your social media profile?
(SOCIAL NETWORKING) - ANSWER -Your favorite movie.
Which of the following is true of protecting classified data?
(CLASSIFIED DATA) - ANSWER -Classified material must be appropriately marked.
A vendor conducting a pilot program with your organization contacts you for
organizational data to use in a prototype. How should you respond?
(CLASSIFIED DATA) - ANSWER -Refer the vendor to the appropriate personnel.
, When classified data is not in use, how can you protect it?
(CLASSIFIED DATA) - ANSWER -Store classified data appropriately in a GSA-
approved vault/container.
What is the basis for handling and storage of classified data?
(CLASSIFIED DATA) - ANSWER -Classification markings and handling caveats.
Which of the following is a good practice to protect classified information?
(CLASSIFIED DATA) - ANSWER -Don't assume open storage in a secure facility is
permitted.
Which of the following must you do before using an unclassified laptop and peripherals
in a collateral classified environment?
(CLASSIFIED DATA) - ANSWER -Ensure that any cameras, microphones, and Wi-Fi
embedded in the laptop are physically disabled.
Which of the following statements is true?
(SOCIAL NETWORKING) - ANSWER -1) Many apps and smart devices collect and
share your personal information and contribute to your online identity.
2) Adversaries exploit social networking sites to disseminate fake news.
How can you protect your organization on social networking sites?
(SOCIAL NETWORKING) - ANSWER -Ensure there are no identifiable landmarks
visible in any photos taken in a work setting that you post.
Which designation marks information that does not have potential to damage national
security?
(CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION) - ANSWER -Unclassified.
Which of the following is true of Unclassified information?
(CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION) - ANSWER -It is releasable to the
public without clearance.??
Which is a best practice for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)?
(CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION) - ANSWER -Store it in a locked desk
drawer after working hours.
Which of the following best describes a way to safely transmit Controlled Unclassified
Information (CUI)?
(CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION) - ANSWER -Paul verifies that the
information is CUI, includes a CUI marking in the subject header, and digitally signs an
e-mail containing CUI.
Which designation includes Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected
Health Information (PHI)?
GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What level of damage to national security can you reasonably expect Top secret
information to cause if disclosed?
(CLASSIFIED DATA) - ANSWER -Exceptionally grave damage.
How should you secure your home wireless network for teleworking?
(HOME COMPUTER SECURITY) - ANSWER -Implement Wi-Fi Protected Access 2
(WPA2) Personal encryption at a minimum.
Which of the following is true about telework?
(HOME COMPUTER SECURITY) - ANSWER -You must have your organization's
permission to telework.
Which of the following is a reportable insider threat activity?
(INSIDER THREAT) - ANSWER -Attempting to access sensitive information without
need-to-know.
Which scenario might indicate a reportable insider threat?
(INSIDER THREAT) - ANSWER -A colleague removes sensitive information without
seeking authorization in order to perform authorized telework.
Which of the following is a potential insider threat indicator?
(INSIDER THREAT) - ANSWER -1) Unusual interest in classified information.
2) Difficult life circumstances, such as death of spouse.
Based on the description that follows, how many potential insider threat indicator(s) are
displayed?
A colleague saves money for an overseas vacation every year, is a single father, and
occasionally consumes alcohol.
(INSIDER THREAT) - ANSWER -0 indicators.
Which piece of information is safest to include on your social media profile?
(SOCIAL NETWORKING) - ANSWER -Your favorite movie.
Which of the following is true of protecting classified data?
(CLASSIFIED DATA) - ANSWER -Classified material must be appropriately marked.
A vendor conducting a pilot program with your organization contacts you for
organizational data to use in a prototype. How should you respond?
(CLASSIFIED DATA) - ANSWER -Refer the vendor to the appropriate personnel.
, When classified data is not in use, how can you protect it?
(CLASSIFIED DATA) - ANSWER -Store classified data appropriately in a GSA-
approved vault/container.
What is the basis for handling and storage of classified data?
(CLASSIFIED DATA) - ANSWER -Classification markings and handling caveats.
Which of the following is a good practice to protect classified information?
(CLASSIFIED DATA) - ANSWER -Don't assume open storage in a secure facility is
permitted.
Which of the following must you do before using an unclassified laptop and peripherals
in a collateral classified environment?
(CLASSIFIED DATA) - ANSWER -Ensure that any cameras, microphones, and Wi-Fi
embedded in the laptop are physically disabled.
Which of the following statements is true?
(SOCIAL NETWORKING) - ANSWER -1) Many apps and smart devices collect and
share your personal information and contribute to your online identity.
2) Adversaries exploit social networking sites to disseminate fake news.
How can you protect your organization on social networking sites?
(SOCIAL NETWORKING) - ANSWER -Ensure there are no identifiable landmarks
visible in any photos taken in a work setting that you post.
Which designation marks information that does not have potential to damage national
security?
(CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION) - ANSWER -Unclassified.
Which of the following is true of Unclassified information?
(CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION) - ANSWER -It is releasable to the
public without clearance.??
Which is a best practice for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)?
(CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION) - ANSWER -Store it in a locked desk
drawer after working hours.
Which of the following best describes a way to safely transmit Controlled Unclassified
Information (CUI)?
(CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION) - ANSWER -Paul verifies that the
information is CUI, includes a CUI marking in the subject header, and digitally signs an
e-mail containing CUI.
Which designation includes Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected
Health Information (PHI)?
