DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)
CYBER AWARENESS CHALLENGE
ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which of the following is a potential insider threat indicator? - ANSWER -Unusual
interest in classified information
What is an insider threat? - ANSWER -Someone who uses authorized access, wittingly
or unwittingly to harm national security through unauthorized disclosure or other actions
that may cause the loss or degradation of resources or capabilities
Based on the description that follows, how many potential insider threat indicator(s) are
displayed? A colleague abruptly becomes hostile and unpleasant after previously
enjoying positive working relationships with peers, purchases an unusually expensive
new car and has unexplained absences from work - ANSWER -3 or more indicators
Which piece of information is safest to include on your social media profile? - ANSWER
-Photos of your pet
A trusted friend in your social network posts a link to vaccine information on a website
unknown to you. What action should you take? - ANSWER -Research the source to
evaluate its credibility and reliability
Which piece of information is safest to include on your social media profile? - ANSWER
-Your favorite movie
Which is a best practice for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? -
ANSWER -Store it in a locked desk drawer after working hours
Which of the following is true of Controlled Classified Information (CUI)? - ANSWER -
CUI must be handled using safeguarding or dissemination controls
You find information that you know to be classified on the internet. What do you do? -
ANSWER -Note the website's URL and report the situation to your security point of
contact
Which of the following may help prevent spillage? - ANSWER -Follow procedures for
transferring data to and from outside agency and non-Government networks
Which of the following is good practice to protect classified information? - ANSWER -
Don't assume open storage in a secure facility is authorized
CYBER AWARENESS CHALLENGE
ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which of the following is a potential insider threat indicator? - ANSWER -Unusual
interest in classified information
What is an insider threat? - ANSWER -Someone who uses authorized access, wittingly
or unwittingly to harm national security through unauthorized disclosure or other actions
that may cause the loss or degradation of resources or capabilities
Based on the description that follows, how many potential insider threat indicator(s) are
displayed? A colleague abruptly becomes hostile and unpleasant after previously
enjoying positive working relationships with peers, purchases an unusually expensive
new car and has unexplained absences from work - ANSWER -3 or more indicators
Which piece of information is safest to include on your social media profile? - ANSWER
-Photos of your pet
A trusted friend in your social network posts a link to vaccine information on a website
unknown to you. What action should you take? - ANSWER -Research the source to
evaluate its credibility and reliability
Which piece of information is safest to include on your social media profile? - ANSWER
-Your favorite movie
Which is a best practice for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)? -
ANSWER -Store it in a locked desk drawer after working hours
Which of the following is true of Controlled Classified Information (CUI)? - ANSWER -
CUI must be handled using safeguarding or dissemination controls
You find information that you know to be classified on the internet. What do you do? -
ANSWER -Note the website's URL and report the situation to your security point of
contact
Which of the following may help prevent spillage? - ANSWER -Follow procedures for
transferring data to and from outside agency and non-Government networks
Which of the following is good practice to protect classified information? - ANSWER -
Don't assume open storage in a secure facility is authorized
