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