CYBER AWARENESS CHALLENGE 2026
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
COMPLETE INFORMATION SECURITY
REVIEW SET
◉ *Spillage
Which of the following may help to prevent spillage?
Answer: Label all files, removable media, and subject headers with
appropriate classification markings.
◉ *Spillage
A user writes down details marked as Secret from a report stored on
a classified system and uses those details to draft a briefing on an
unclassified system without authorization. What is the best choice to
describe what has occurred?
Answer: Spillage because classified data was moved to a lower
classification level system without authorization.
◉ *Spillage
What should you do when you are working on an unclassified
system and receive an email with a classified attachment?
,Answer: Call your security point of contact immediately
◉ *Spillage
What should you do if a reporter asks you about potentially
classified information on the web?
Answer: Ask for information about the website, including the URL.
◉ *Spillage
.What should you do if a reporter asks you about potentially
classified information on the web?
Answer: Refer the reporter to your organization's public affairs
office.
◉ *Spillage
What should you do if you suspect spillage has occurred?
Answer: Immediately notify your security point of contact
◉ *Spillage
Which of the following is a good practice to prevent spillage?
Answer: Be aware of classification markings and all handling
caveats.
◉ *Spillage
,Which of the following actions is appropriate after finding classified
information on the Internet?
Answer: Note any identifying information and the website's Uniform
Resource Locator (URL)
◉ **Classified Data
When classified data is not in use, how can you protect it?
Answer: Store classified data appropriately in a GSA-approved
vault/container.
◉ **Classified Data
What is required for an individual to access classified data?
Answer: Appropriate clearance, a signed and approved non-
disclosure agreement, and need-to-know
◉ **Classified Data
Which classification level is given to information that could
reasonably be expected to cause serious damage to national
security?
Answer: Secret
◉ **Classified Data
Which of the following is a good practice to protect classified
information?
, Answer: Ensure proper labeling by appropriately marking all
classified material and, when required, sensitive material
◉ **Classified Data
Which of the following is true of protecting classified data?
Answer: Classified material must be appropriately marked.
◉ **Classified Data
What level of damage can the unauthorized disclosure of
information classified as Confidential reasonably be expected to
cause?
Answer: Damage to national security
◉ **Classified Data
Which of the following is true of telework?
Answer: You must have permission from your organization.
◉ **Classified Data
Which type of information could reasonably be expected to cause
serious damage to national security if disclosed without
authorization?
Answer: Secret
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
COMPLETE INFORMATION SECURITY
REVIEW SET
◉ *Spillage
Which of the following may help to prevent spillage?
Answer: Label all files, removable media, and subject headers with
appropriate classification markings.
◉ *Spillage
A user writes down details marked as Secret from a report stored on
a classified system and uses those details to draft a briefing on an
unclassified system without authorization. What is the best choice to
describe what has occurred?
Answer: Spillage because classified data was moved to a lower
classification level system without authorization.
◉ *Spillage
What should you do when you are working on an unclassified
system and receive an email with a classified attachment?
,Answer: Call your security point of contact immediately
◉ *Spillage
What should you do if a reporter asks you about potentially
classified information on the web?
Answer: Ask for information about the website, including the URL.
◉ *Spillage
.What should you do if a reporter asks you about potentially
classified information on the web?
Answer: Refer the reporter to your organization's public affairs
office.
◉ *Spillage
What should you do if you suspect spillage has occurred?
Answer: Immediately notify your security point of contact
◉ *Spillage
Which of the following is a good practice to prevent spillage?
Answer: Be aware of classification markings and all handling
caveats.
◉ *Spillage
,Which of the following actions is appropriate after finding classified
information on the Internet?
Answer: Note any identifying information and the website's Uniform
Resource Locator (URL)
◉ **Classified Data
When classified data is not in use, how can you protect it?
Answer: Store classified data appropriately in a GSA-approved
vault/container.
◉ **Classified Data
What is required for an individual to access classified data?
Answer: Appropriate clearance, a signed and approved non-
disclosure agreement, and need-to-know
◉ **Classified Data
Which classification level is given to information that could
reasonably be expected to cause serious damage to national
security?
Answer: Secret
◉ **Classified Data
Which of the following is a good practice to protect classified
information?
, Answer: Ensure proper labeling by appropriately marking all
classified material and, when required, sensitive material
◉ **Classified Data
Which of the following is true of protecting classified data?
Answer: Classified material must be appropriately marked.
◉ **Classified Data
What level of damage can the unauthorized disclosure of
information classified as Confidential reasonably be expected to
cause?
Answer: Damage to national security
◉ **Classified Data
Which of the following is true of telework?
Answer: You must have permission from your organization.
◉ **Classified Data
Which type of information could reasonably be expected to cause
serious damage to national security if disclosed without
authorization?
Answer: Secret
