Insider Threat Awareness EXAM 2026-2027 LATEST
UPDATED VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following scenarios may be indicative of adversarial targeting? (Select all that apply) -
answer>>During a conference overseas, a researcher's laptop is stolen. (Correct)
A scientist at your facility receives an unsolicited request to review a research paper. (Correct)
Your company's sales department receives a purchase request from an unknown vendor. (Correct)
Kathryn is an avid fanticy football fan and contributes $20 to a pool every week where the winner takes
all. She drinks moderately on the weekends. Based on this information, must she be at increased risk of
becoming an insider threat? - answer>>No, The information provided is not subjective enough to
indicate a gamboling or alcohol addiction. (Correct)
Consider the following scenarios. Which may indicate an insider threat vulnerability? - answer>>Hema is
a DOD engineer. She asks her coworker to grant her access to classified systems though she does not
have a need-to-know. (Correct)
Shawn works in facilities management for a cleared defense contractor. His coworkers complain that he
doesn't think the rules apply to him. He has been written up several tis for violating security procedures
and protocols. (Correct)
Jack works for a cleared defense contractor. He recently purchased a large, expensive home well
outside the price range of his salary. It is a significant upgrade from his previous home, and it is unclear
how he was able to make such a large purchase. What should his coworkers do? - answer>>Report it.
Financial concerns are a potential risk indicator. (Correct)
Several employees notice Pal exhibiting potential risk indicators. Who is responsible for reporting the
potential threat? - answer>>*Human Resources (Correct)
, *Leadership personnel (Correct)
*Security Personnel (Correct)
*Coworkers (Correct)
Rachel is a Federal employee. She was targeted via social media and asked to provide classified and
proprietary information about her work. To whom should she report the contact? - answer>>Insider
Threat Program, security officer, or supervisor (Correct)
Theo is a DOD employee. He shared with his co-worker that he recently ended his engagement. He
purchased an expensive car and is moving across the country. To whom should his coworker report this
behavior? - answer>>Insider Threat Program (Correct)
Which of the following is true about insider threats? - answer>>Insider threats can include employees,
vendors, volunteers, and anyone with authorized access to U.S. Government resources. (Correct)
Victoria believes her facility is being targeted by a potential adversary. What could she have
experienced or observed to believe this? - answer>>Her facilities cybersecurity tools indicate suspicious
network activity. (Correct)
Tim is experiencing a lot of stress. His engagement was called off, and he was denied a promotion at his
work. He recently purchased an expensive car. What potential insider threat risk indicators does Tim
exhibit?
(Select all that apply) - answer>>Financial issues: He purchased a sports car. (Correct)
Personal issues: His engagement was called off. (Correct)
Professional Issues: He didn't get the promotion he wanted. (Correct)
UPDATED VERSION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following scenarios may be indicative of adversarial targeting? (Select all that apply) -
answer>>During a conference overseas, a researcher's laptop is stolen. (Correct)
A scientist at your facility receives an unsolicited request to review a research paper. (Correct)
Your company's sales department receives a purchase request from an unknown vendor. (Correct)
Kathryn is an avid fanticy football fan and contributes $20 to a pool every week where the winner takes
all. She drinks moderately on the weekends. Based on this information, must she be at increased risk of
becoming an insider threat? - answer>>No, The information provided is not subjective enough to
indicate a gamboling or alcohol addiction. (Correct)
Consider the following scenarios. Which may indicate an insider threat vulnerability? - answer>>Hema is
a DOD engineer. She asks her coworker to grant her access to classified systems though she does not
have a need-to-know. (Correct)
Shawn works in facilities management for a cleared defense contractor. His coworkers complain that he
doesn't think the rules apply to him. He has been written up several tis for violating security procedures
and protocols. (Correct)
Jack works for a cleared defense contractor. He recently purchased a large, expensive home well
outside the price range of his salary. It is a significant upgrade from his previous home, and it is unclear
how he was able to make such a large purchase. What should his coworkers do? - answer>>Report it.
Financial concerns are a potential risk indicator. (Correct)
Several employees notice Pal exhibiting potential risk indicators. Who is responsible for reporting the
potential threat? - answer>>*Human Resources (Correct)
, *Leadership personnel (Correct)
*Security Personnel (Correct)
*Coworkers (Correct)
Rachel is a Federal employee. She was targeted via social media and asked to provide classified and
proprietary information about her work. To whom should she report the contact? - answer>>Insider
Threat Program, security officer, or supervisor (Correct)
Theo is a DOD employee. He shared with his co-worker that he recently ended his engagement. He
purchased an expensive car and is moving across the country. To whom should his coworker report this
behavior? - answer>>Insider Threat Program (Correct)
Which of the following is true about insider threats? - answer>>Insider threats can include employees,
vendors, volunteers, and anyone with authorized access to U.S. Government resources. (Correct)
Victoria believes her facility is being targeted by a potential adversary. What could she have
experienced or observed to believe this? - answer>>Her facilities cybersecurity tools indicate suspicious
network activity. (Correct)
Tim is experiencing a lot of stress. His engagement was called off, and he was denied a promotion at his
work. He recently purchased an expensive car. What potential insider threat risk indicators does Tim
exhibit?
(Select all that apply) - answer>>Financial issues: He purchased a sports car. (Correct)
Personal issues: His engagement was called off. (Correct)
Professional Issues: He didn't get the promotion he wanted. (Correct)
