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Cyber Awareness Challenge Exam
With Updated Questions And
Solutions
Which of the following would work in combination for two-factor authentication?
- correct-answer --Fingerprint and facial recognition
-Common Access Card (CAC) and Personal Identification Number (PIN)
-Security token and Common Access Card
-Password and Personal Identification Number
How can you prevent viruses and malicious code? - correct-answer --Allow mobile
code to run on all websites
-View e-mail using the Preview Pane rather than opening it
-E-mail infected files to your security POC
-Scan e-mail attachments
Which of the following is permitted when using an unclassified laptop within a
collateral classified space? - correct-answer --A microphone embedded in the
laptop
-A government-issued wireless headset with a microphone
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-A personally-owned wired headset without a microphone
-A government-issued wireless headset without a microphone
You receive a phone call from an unknown person asking for a directory name on
your government furnished laptop so that a software update can be made. Which
course of action should you take? - correct-answer --Provide the information but
decline to update the software
-Document the interaction and contact your security POC or help desk
-Provide the information and follow instructions to update the software
-End the call with no further action
What is an insider threat? - correct-answer --Someone who uses authorized
access, either wittingly or unwittingly, to harm national security.
-Someone who proactively identifies persons with authorized access to exploit to
gain access to U.S. government data
-The risk posed by the loss of organizational knowledge when trusted personnel
resign or retire
-The risk that information systems and networks will fail due to inadequate
internal maintenance
As you scroll through your social media feed, a news headline catches your eye.
What should you consider before sharing it with your connections? - correct-
answer --How many times you have already posted today
-Whether your connection would find the information valuable
Cyber Awareness Challenge Exam
With Updated Questions And
Solutions
Which of the following would work in combination for two-factor authentication?
- correct-answer --Fingerprint and facial recognition
-Common Access Card (CAC) and Personal Identification Number (PIN)
-Security token and Common Access Card
-Password and Personal Identification Number
How can you prevent viruses and malicious code? - correct-answer --Allow mobile
code to run on all websites
-View e-mail using the Preview Pane rather than opening it
-E-mail infected files to your security POC
-Scan e-mail attachments
Which of the following is permitted when using an unclassified laptop within a
collateral classified space? - correct-answer --A microphone embedded in the
laptop
-A government-issued wireless headset with a microphone
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-A personally-owned wired headset without a microphone
-A government-issued wireless headset without a microphone
You receive a phone call from an unknown person asking for a directory name on
your government furnished laptop so that a software update can be made. Which
course of action should you take? - correct-answer --Provide the information but
decline to update the software
-Document the interaction and contact your security POC or help desk
-Provide the information and follow instructions to update the software
-End the call with no further action
What is an insider threat? - correct-answer --Someone who uses authorized
access, either wittingly or unwittingly, to harm national security.
-Someone who proactively identifies persons with authorized access to exploit to
gain access to U.S. government data
-The risk posed by the loss of organizational knowledge when trusted personnel
resign or retire
-The risk that information systems and networks will fail due to inadequate
internal maintenance
As you scroll through your social media feed, a news headline catches your eye.
What should you consider before sharing it with your connections? - correct-
answer --How many times you have already posted today
-Whether your connection would find the information valuable
