DOD Cyber Awareness Challenge 2026 || A+ Certified.
Oliver uses his phone to look up information about a jacket he might want to purchase. Later, he
notices ads for the jacket appearing on websites that he views using his laptop. Why would he
see this happen? correct answers Oilver's apps and devices collect and share information about
him
—> Cross-device data sharing explains targeted ads, not device compromise or jacket popularity.
How to prevent spillage? correct answers Label all files with appropriate classification markings
—> Proper markings reduce accidental disclosure; other options are less effective.
Which of the following is a best practice for working offsite during official travel? correct
answers Position your monitor so that it is not easily observed by others while in use
—> Prevents visual disclosure; other options are weaker safeguards.
How should you approach a compressed URL, such as Tiny URL? correct answers Right-click
the link to see where the link leads
—> Verifies destination before opening to avoid malicious redirects.
What should you do with your badge within a Sensitive Compartmented
Information Facility (SCIF)? correct answers Keep it in your wallet
—> Securely carry badge to prevent loss/misuse.
You have been Issued a new Government-owned mobile device. What is a step you
should take to secure It? correct answers Set up a passcode to unlock it
—> Establishes initial security baseline.
Consider this social media post. Are there any security concerns in it?
"I'm hosting a family reunion for my mom's side of the family, the Smiths. Come b my place at
1234 Mockingbird Lane on the 8th...and grab a slice of birthday cake for me while you're there!"
correct answers Yes, it contains sensitive personal information (PII) and is not appropriate to
share publicly
—> Protects identifiable data.
Which of the following e-mail practices can help to prevent inadvertently downloading viruses?
correct answers Use the Preview Pane instead of opening e-mails
—> Reduces risk from malicious attachments/scripts.
Oliver uses his phone to look up information about a jacket he might want to purchase. Later, he
notices ads for the jacket appearing on websites that he views using his laptop. Why would he
see this happen? correct answers Oilver's apps and devices collect and share information about
him
—> Cross-device data sharing explains targeted ads, not device compromise or jacket popularity.
How to prevent spillage? correct answers Label all files with appropriate classification markings
—> Proper markings reduce accidental disclosure; other options are less effective.
Which of the following is a best practice for working offsite during official travel? correct
answers Position your monitor so that it is not easily observed by others while in use
—> Prevents visual disclosure; other options are weaker safeguards.
How should you approach a compressed URL, such as Tiny URL? correct answers Right-click
the link to see where the link leads
—> Verifies destination before opening to avoid malicious redirects.
What should you do with your badge within a Sensitive Compartmented
Information Facility (SCIF)? correct answers Keep it in your wallet
—> Securely carry badge to prevent loss/misuse.
You have been Issued a new Government-owned mobile device. What is a step you
should take to secure It? correct answers Set up a passcode to unlock it
—> Establishes initial security baseline.
Consider this social media post. Are there any security concerns in it?
"I'm hosting a family reunion for my mom's side of the family, the Smiths. Come b my place at
1234 Mockingbird Lane on the 8th...and grab a slice of birthday cake for me while you're there!"
correct answers Yes, it contains sensitive personal information (PII) and is not appropriate to
share publicly
—> Protects identifiable data.
Which of the following e-mail practices can help to prevent inadvertently downloading viruses?
correct answers Use the Preview Pane instead of opening e-mails
—> Reduces risk from malicious attachments/scripts.
