DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)
CYBER AWARENESS CHALLENGE
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Evelyn is a system administrator at her agency. As part of her duties, she occasionally
uses a thumb drive to perform necessary system tasks, as outlined in her agency's
procedures. The thumb drive is provided by the Government for this purpose. Is this an
appropriate use of removable media? - ANSWER -Yes. Only use removable media
when operationally necessary. Government-owned, and approved in accordance with
policy.
How can you identify the separation of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
classified material from collateral classified material? - ANSWER -Markings that identify
the compartment with which it is affiliated
How can you protect your home computer? - ANSWER -Turn on spyware protection
How do Insider Threat Programs defend against insider threats? - ANSWER -
Intervening early to help individuals with issues
How does an insider threat harm national security? - ANSWER -Exploiting their trusted
status and authorized access to government resources
In what level of system can you use a SIPRNet public key infrastructure (PKI) token? -
ANSWER -SIPRNet
Martha supervises a government unit. To improve morale, she frequently e-mails
inspirational stories and photos with inspirational quotes on them to her team. Is this an
appropriate use of government e-mail? - ANSWER -No. These email's generate
unnecessary e-mail traffic.
Oliver users his phone to look up information about a jacket he might want to purchase.
Later, he notices ads for the jacket appearing on the websites that he views using his
laptop. Why would he see this happen? - ANSWER -Oliver's apps and devices collect
and share information about him.
On a government-owned mobile device, what should you do before installing an
application? - ANSWER -Ensure that it is an approved and authorized application
Oscar is on official Government travel with Government-issued laptop. While at the
airport, he uses the laptop to work on a report containing controlled unclassified
CYBER AWARENESS CHALLENGE
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Evelyn is a system administrator at her agency. As part of her duties, she occasionally
uses a thumb drive to perform necessary system tasks, as outlined in her agency's
procedures. The thumb drive is provided by the Government for this purpose. Is this an
appropriate use of removable media? - ANSWER -Yes. Only use removable media
when operationally necessary. Government-owned, and approved in accordance with
policy.
How can you identify the separation of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
classified material from collateral classified material? - ANSWER -Markings that identify
the compartment with which it is affiliated
How can you protect your home computer? - ANSWER -Turn on spyware protection
How do Insider Threat Programs defend against insider threats? - ANSWER -
Intervening early to help individuals with issues
How does an insider threat harm national security? - ANSWER -Exploiting their trusted
status and authorized access to government resources
In what level of system can you use a SIPRNet public key infrastructure (PKI) token? -
ANSWER -SIPRNet
Martha supervises a government unit. To improve morale, she frequently e-mails
inspirational stories and photos with inspirational quotes on them to her team. Is this an
appropriate use of government e-mail? - ANSWER -No. These email's generate
unnecessary e-mail traffic.
Oliver users his phone to look up information about a jacket he might want to purchase.
Later, he notices ads for the jacket appearing on the websites that he views using his
laptop. Why would he see this happen? - ANSWER -Oliver's apps and devices collect
and share information about him.
On a government-owned mobile device, what should you do before installing an
application? - ANSWER -Ensure that it is an approved and authorized application
Oscar is on official Government travel with Government-issued laptop. While at the
airport, he uses the laptop to work on a report containing controlled unclassified
