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FY 2026 Cyber Awareness Challenge Knowledge Check Exam
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with accurate detailed solutions
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What risk is posed by Internet of Things (IoT) devices? - ✔✔Their connectivity can be exploited
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as an attack vector to any other device on the same network.
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Which of the following is an example of Protected Health Information (PHI)? - ✔✔An
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individual's medical records maintained by a healthcare provider. || || || || || || ||
What is a risk to Government systems posed by removable media? - ✔✔Their data storage and
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ability to connect to systems can lead to unintended transfers of information, such as introduction
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of malicious code or spillage.
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How can you protect your home computer? - ✔✔Scan files for viruses.
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Trisha receives an e-mail with a sensational rumor about a celebrity's personal life. Which of the
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following actions should Trisha NOT take with the e-mail? - ✔✔Forward it || || || || || || || || || || ||
While scrolling your social media feed, you are presented with a news article with an incendiary
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headline accompanied by a video. What should you consider before sharing this article? - ✔✔You
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should consider the source and whether this information appears elsewhere.
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Oscar is on official Government travel with a Government-issued laptop. While at the airport he
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uses the laptop to work on a report containing controlled unclassified information (CUI). For
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connectivity, he uses his personal phone as a mobile hotspot. Are there any security concerns? - || || || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
✔✔Yes. He should be vigilant for "shoulder surfing," where others may be able to view the
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information on his screen. || || ||
Which of the following is an example of a correct way to protect classified data? - ✔✔Andrea
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verifies need-to-know and security eligibility before sharing classified information.
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FY 2026 Cyber Awareness Challenge Knowledge Check Exam
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with accurate detailed solutions
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What risk is posed by Internet of Things (IoT) devices? - ✔✔Their connectivity can be exploited
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as an attack vector to any other device on the same network.
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Which of the following is an example of Protected Health Information (PHI)? - ✔✔An
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individual's medical records maintained by a healthcare provider. || || || || || || ||
What is a risk to Government systems posed by removable media? - ✔✔Their data storage and
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ability to connect to systems can lead to unintended transfers of information, such as introduction
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of malicious code or spillage.
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How can you protect your home computer? - ✔✔Scan files for viruses.
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Trisha receives an e-mail with a sensational rumor about a celebrity's personal life. Which of the
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following actions should Trisha NOT take with the e-mail? - ✔✔Forward it || || || || || || || || || || ||
While scrolling your social media feed, you are presented with a news article with an incendiary
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headline accompanied by a video. What should you consider before sharing this article? - ✔✔You
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should consider the source and whether this information appears elsewhere.
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Oscar is on official Government travel with a Government-issued laptop. While at the airport he
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uses the laptop to work on a report containing controlled unclassified information (CUI). For
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connectivity, he uses his personal phone as a mobile hotspot. Are there any security concerns? - || || || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
✔✔Yes. He should be vigilant for "shoulder surfing," where others may be able to view the
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information on his screen. || || ||
Which of the following is an example of a correct way to protect classified data? - ✔✔Andrea
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verifies need-to-know and security eligibility before sharing classified information.
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