DOD Cyber Awareness Challenge 2026
Exam Questions and Answers
What should you do with your badge within a Sensitive Compartmented
Information Facility (SCIF)? - ANSWER -Keep it in your wallet
—> Securely carry badge to prevent loss/misuse.
You have been Issued a new Government-owned mobile device. What is a step you
should take to secure It? - ANSWER -Set up a passcode to unlock it
—> Establishes initial security baseline.
Consider this social media post. Are there any security concerns in it?
"I'm hosting a family reunion for my mom's side of the family, the Smiths. Come b my
place at 1234 Mockingbird Lane on the 8th...and grab a slice of birthday cake for me
while you're there!" - ANSWER -Yes, it contains sensitive personal information (PII) and
is not appropriate to share publicly
—> Protects identifiable data.
Which of the following e-mail practices can help to prevent inadvertently downloading
viruses? - ANSWER -Use the Preview Pane instead of opening e-mails
—> Reduces risk from malicious attachments/scripts.
Which of the following is a best practice for physical security? - ANSWER -Hold the
door for coworkers you know when entering your facility
—> Controlled access with known individuals.
How do Insider Threat Programs defend against insider threats? - ANSWER -
Intervening early to help individuals with issues
—> Proactive mitigation prevents escalation.
What is a best practice for user accounts on your home computer? - ANSWER -Each
user should have their own account
—> Accountability and proper access control.
Exam Questions and Answers
What should you do with your badge within a Sensitive Compartmented
Information Facility (SCIF)? - ANSWER -Keep it in your wallet
—> Securely carry badge to prevent loss/misuse.
You have been Issued a new Government-owned mobile device. What is a step you
should take to secure It? - ANSWER -Set up a passcode to unlock it
—> Establishes initial security baseline.
Consider this social media post. Are there any security concerns in it?
"I'm hosting a family reunion for my mom's side of the family, the Smiths. Come b my
place at 1234 Mockingbird Lane on the 8th...and grab a slice of birthday cake for me
while you're there!" - ANSWER -Yes, it contains sensitive personal information (PII) and
is not appropriate to share publicly
—> Protects identifiable data.
Which of the following e-mail practices can help to prevent inadvertently downloading
viruses? - ANSWER -Use the Preview Pane instead of opening e-mails
—> Reduces risk from malicious attachments/scripts.
Which of the following is a best practice for physical security? - ANSWER -Hold the
door for coworkers you know when entering your facility
—> Controlled access with known individuals.
How do Insider Threat Programs defend against insider threats? - ANSWER -
Intervening early to help individuals with issues
—> Proactive mitigation prevents escalation.
What is a best practice for user accounts on your home computer? - ANSWER -Each
user should have their own account
—> Accountability and proper access control.
