Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Awareness Challenge 2026 (1 hr)
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1. Based on the description provided, how many insider 3+
threat indicators are present? John frequently comes
to work appearing to be hungover. While his access
to classified information is consistent with his clear-
ance eligibility and need-to-know, his handling of the
information does not protect it from other without
eligibility and a need-to-know in accordance with secu-
rity guidelines. Several coworkers have observed John
bringing a call phone into classified areas where de-
vices are prohibited.
2. Consider this social media post. Are there any security No. This is a personal post
concerns in it? "Having a great time at the beach with that in unrelated to Gov-
the fam! So sad to be going home in a couple of days" ernment business
3. Consider this social media post. Are there any security Yes. It contains several
concerns in it? "I'm hosting a family reunion for my items of personally iden-
mom's side of the family, the Smiths. Come by my place tifiable information (PII),
at 1234 Mockingbird Lane on the 8th...and grab a slice including the mother's
of birthday cake for me while you're there!" maiden name, home ad-
dress, and birthday.
4. Devon receives an e-mail on her Unclassified Comput- Immediately notify her se-
er. The e-mail has an unmarked attachment that con- curity POC
tains what she recognizes as classified information.
What should Devon do?
5. Ed has authorized access to his agency's Sensitive All of these
Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and plans
to work on a project there today. Which of the following
can't he take into the SCIF?
6.
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Evelyn is a system administrator at her agency. As part Yes. Only use remov-
of her duties, she occasionally uses a thumb drive to able media when oper-
perform necessary system tasks, as outlined in her ationally necessary. Gov-
agency's procedures. The thumb drive is provided by ernment-owned, and ap-
the Government for this purpose. Is this an appropri- proved in accordance with
ate use of removable media? policy.
7. How can you identify the separation of Sensitive Com- Markings that identify the
partmented Information (SCI) classified material from compartment with which it
collateral classified material? is affiliated
8. How can you protect your home computer? Turn on spyware protec-
tion
9. How do Insider Threat Programs defend against insid- Intervening early to help
er threats? individuals with issues
10. How does an insider threat harm national security? Exploiting their trusted
status and authorized ac-
cess to government re-
sources
11. In what level of system can you use a SIPRNet public SIPRNet
key infrastructure (PKI) token?
12. Martha supervises a government unit. To improve No. These email's gen-
morale, she frequently e-mails inspirational stories erate unnecessary e-mail
and photos with inspirational quotes on them to her traffic.
team. Is this an appropriate use of government e-mail?
13. Oliver users his phone to look up information about a Oliver's apps and devices
jacket he might want to purchase. Later, he notices ads collect and share informa-
tion about him.
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ic4o2n
1. Based on the description provided, how many insider 3+
threat indicators are present? John frequently comes
to work appearing to be hungover. While his access
to classified information is consistent with his clear-
ance eligibility and need-to-know, his handling of the
information does not protect it from other without
eligibility and a need-to-know in accordance with secu-
rity guidelines. Several coworkers have observed John
bringing a call phone into classified areas where de-
vices are prohibited.
2. Consider this social media post. Are there any security No. This is a personal post
concerns in it? "Having a great time at the beach with that in unrelated to Gov-
the fam! So sad to be going home in a couple of days" ernment business
3. Consider this social media post. Are there any security Yes. It contains several
concerns in it? "I'm hosting a family reunion for my items of personally iden-
mom's side of the family, the Smiths. Come by my place tifiable information (PII),
at 1234 Mockingbird Lane on the 8th...and grab a slice including the mother's
of birthday cake for me while you're there!" maiden name, home ad-
dress, and birthday.
4. Devon receives an e-mail on her Unclassified Comput- Immediately notify her se-
er. The e-mail has an unmarked attachment that con- curity POC
tains what she recognizes as classified information.
What should Devon do?
5. Ed has authorized access to his agency's Sensitive All of these
Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and plans
to work on a project there today. Which of the following
can't he take into the SCIF?
6.
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, Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Awareness Challenge 2026 (1 hr)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ic4o2n
Evelyn is a system administrator at her agency. As part Yes. Only use remov-
of her duties, she occasionally uses a thumb drive to able media when oper-
perform necessary system tasks, as outlined in her ationally necessary. Gov-
agency's procedures. The thumb drive is provided by ernment-owned, and ap-
the Government for this purpose. Is this an appropri- proved in accordance with
ate use of removable media? policy.
7. How can you identify the separation of Sensitive Com- Markings that identify the
partmented Information (SCI) classified material from compartment with which it
collateral classified material? is affiliated
8. How can you protect your home computer? Turn on spyware protec-
tion
9. How do Insider Threat Programs defend against insid- Intervening early to help
er threats? individuals with issues
10. How does an insider threat harm national security? Exploiting their trusted
status and authorized ac-
cess to government re-
sources
11. In what level of system can you use a SIPRNet public SIPRNet
key infrastructure (PKI) token?
12. Martha supervises a government unit. To improve No. These email's gen-
morale, she frequently e-mails inspirational stories erate unnecessary e-mail
and photos with inspirational quotes on them to her traffic.
team. Is this an appropriate use of government e-mail?
13. Oliver users his phone to look up information about a Oliver's apps and devices
jacket he might want to purchase. Later, he notices ads collect and share informa-
tion about him.
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