Cyber Awareness Challenge Question and
answers already passed 2025/2026
After reading an online story about a new security project being developed on the military installation
where you work, your neighbor asks you to comment about the article. You know that this project is
classified. How should you respond? - correct answer Attempt to change the subject to something non-
work related, but neither confirm nor deny the article's authenticity
Which of the following may help to prevent spillage? - correct answer Label all files, removable media,
and subject headers with appropriate classification markings.
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? - correct answer Spillage because classified data was moved to a lower
classification level system without authorization.
What should you do when you are working on an unclassified system and receive an email with a
classified attachment? - correct answer Call your security point of contact immediately
What should you do if a reporter asks you about potentially classified information on the web? - correct
answer Ask for information about the website, including the URL.
What should you do if a reporter asks you about potentially classified information on the web? - correct
answer Refer the reporter to your organization's public affairs office.
What should you do if you suspect spillage has occurred? - correct answer Immediately notify your
security point of contact
Which of the following is a good practice to prevent spillage? - correct answer Be aware of classification
markings and all handling caveats.
,Which of the following actions is appropriate after finding classified information on the Internet? -
correct answer Note any identifying information and the website's Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
Which of the following may help to prevent spillage?
-Verify that any government equipment used for processing classified information has valid anti-virus
software before connecting it to the internet
-Follow procedures for transferring data to and from outside agency and non-Government networks
-Purge the memory of any device removed from a classified network before connecting it to an
unclassified network
-Process all data at the highest classification or protection level available, including unclassified data -
correct answer ~Verify that any government equipment used for processing classified information has
valid anti-virus software before connecting it to the internet (wrong)
~Follow procedures for transferring data to and from outside agency and non-Government networks
You find information that you know to be classified on the Internet. What should you do? - correct
answer ~Note the website's URL and report the situation to your security point of contact
When classified data is not in use, how can you protect it? - correct answer Store classified data
appropriately in a GSA-approved vault/container.
What is required for an individual to access classified data? - correct answer Appropriate clearance, a
signed and approved non-disclosure agreement, and need-to-know
Which classification level is given to information that could reasonably be expected to cause serious
damage to national security? - correct answer Secret
, Which of the following is a good practice to protect classified information? - correct answer Ensure
proper labeling by appropriately marking all classified material and, when required, sensitive material
Which of the following is true of protecting classified data? - correct answer Classified material must be
appropriately marked.
What level of damage can the unauthorized disclosure of information classified as Confidential
reasonably be expected to cause? - correct answer Damage to national security
Which of the following is true of telework? - correct answer You must have permission from your
organization.
Which type of information could reasonably be expected to cause serious damage to national security if
disclosed without authorization? - correct answer Secret
How should you protect a printed classified document when it is not in use? - correct answer Store it in a
General Services Administration (GSA)-approved vault or container
Who designates whether information is classified and its classification level? - correct answer ~National
Security Agency (NSA) (Wrong)
Which of the following is a good practice for telework? - correct answer ~Use a Virtual Private Network
(VPN) to obscure your true geographic location
Based on the description that follows, how many potential insider threat indicator(s) are displayed? A
colleague vacations at the beach every year, is married and a father of four, sometimes has poor work
quality, and works well with his team. - correct answer ~0 indicator
How many potential insider threat indicators does a coworker who often makes others uneasy by being
persistent in trying to obtain information about classified projects to which he has no access, is
answers already passed 2025/2026
After reading an online story about a new security project being developed on the military installation
where you work, your neighbor asks you to comment about the article. You know that this project is
classified. How should you respond? - correct answer Attempt to change the subject to something non-
work related, but neither confirm nor deny the article's authenticity
Which of the following may help to prevent spillage? - correct answer Label all files, removable media,
and subject headers with appropriate classification markings.
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? - correct answer Spillage because classified data was moved to a lower
classification level system without authorization.
What should you do when you are working on an unclassified system and receive an email with a
classified attachment? - correct answer Call your security point of contact immediately
What should you do if a reporter asks you about potentially classified information on the web? - correct
answer Ask for information about the website, including the URL.
What should you do if a reporter asks you about potentially classified information on the web? - correct
answer Refer the reporter to your organization's public affairs office.
What should you do if you suspect spillage has occurred? - correct answer Immediately notify your
security point of contact
Which of the following is a good practice to prevent spillage? - correct answer Be aware of classification
markings and all handling caveats.
,Which of the following actions is appropriate after finding classified information on the Internet? -
correct answer Note any identifying information and the website's Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
Which of the following may help to prevent spillage?
-Verify that any government equipment used for processing classified information has valid anti-virus
software before connecting it to the internet
-Follow procedures for transferring data to and from outside agency and non-Government networks
-Purge the memory of any device removed from a classified network before connecting it to an
unclassified network
-Process all data at the highest classification or protection level available, including unclassified data -
correct answer ~Verify that any government equipment used for processing classified information has
valid anti-virus software before connecting it to the internet (wrong)
~Follow procedures for transferring data to and from outside agency and non-Government networks
You find information that you know to be classified on the Internet. What should you do? - correct
answer ~Note the website's URL and report the situation to your security point of contact
When classified data is not in use, how can you protect it? - correct answer Store classified data
appropriately in a GSA-approved vault/container.
What is required for an individual to access classified data? - correct answer Appropriate clearance, a
signed and approved non-disclosure agreement, and need-to-know
Which classification level is given to information that could reasonably be expected to cause serious
damage to national security? - correct answer Secret
, Which of the following is a good practice to protect classified information? - correct answer Ensure
proper labeling by appropriately marking all classified material and, when required, sensitive material
Which of the following is true of protecting classified data? - correct answer Classified material must be
appropriately marked.
What level of damage can the unauthorized disclosure of information classified as Confidential
reasonably be expected to cause? - correct answer Damage to national security
Which of the following is true of telework? - correct answer You must have permission from your
organization.
Which type of information could reasonably be expected to cause serious damage to national security if
disclosed without authorization? - correct answer Secret
How should you protect a printed classified document when it is not in use? - correct answer Store it in a
General Services Administration (GSA)-approved vault or container
Who designates whether information is classified and its classification level? - correct answer ~National
Security Agency (NSA) (Wrong)
Which of the following is a good practice for telework? - correct answer ~Use a Virtual Private Network
(VPN) to obscure your true geographic location
Based on the description that follows, how many potential insider threat indicator(s) are displayed? A
colleague vacations at the beach every year, is married and a father of four, sometimes has poor work
quality, and works well with his team. - correct answer ~0 indicator
How many potential insider threat indicators does a coworker who often makes others uneasy by being
persistent in trying to obtain information about classified projects to which he has no access, is
