*Spillage
Which of the following may help to prevent spillage?
Label all files, removable media, and subject headers with appropriate classification markings.
*Spillage
Which of the following actions is appropriate after finding classified information on the internet?
Note any identifying information and the website's Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
*Classified Data
Which of the following individuals can access classified data?
Darryl is managing a project that requires access to classified information. He has the appropriate clearance and a signed, approved, non-disclosure agreement.
*Insider Threat
Which type of behavior should you report as a potential insider threat?
Hostility and anger toward the United States and its policies
*Insider Threat
Which of the following practices may reduce your appeal as a target for adversaries seeking to exploit your insider status?
Remove your security badge after leaving your controlled area or office building
*Social Networking
Your cousin posted a link to an article with an incendiary headline on social media. What action should you take?
Research the source of the article to evaluate its credibility and reliability
*Social Networking
Which of the following is a security best practice when using social networking sites?
Use only your personal contact information when establishing your account
*Controlled Unclassified Information
Select the information on the data sheet that is personally identifiable information (PII) but not protected health information (PHI)
Jane Jones
Social Security Number: 123-45-6789
*Controlled Unclassified Information
Select the information on the data sheet that is protected health information (PHI)
Interview: Dr. Nora Baker
Dr. Baker was Ms. Jones's psychiatrist for three months. Dr. Baker reports that the sessions addressed Ms. Jones's depression, which poses no national security risk
*Physical Security
Which Cyber Protection Condition (CPCON) establishes a protection priority focus on critical and essential functions only?
CPCON 2
*Identity Management
What certificates does the Common Access Card (CAC) or Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card contain?
Identification, encryption, digital signature
*Identity Management
What is the best way to protect your Common Access Card (CAC) or Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card?
Maintain possession of it at all times
*Sensitive Compartmented Information
When faxing Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), what actions should you take?
Mark SCI documents, appropriately and use an approved SCI fax machine
*Sensitive Compartmented Information
When is it appropriate to have your security badge visible within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)?
At all times while in the facility
*Removable Media in a SCIF
What action should you take when using removable media in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)?
Identify and disclose it with local Configuration/Change Management Control and Property Management authorities
*Malicious Code
After visiting a website on your Government device, a popup appears on your screen. The popup asks if you want to run an application. Is this safe?
No, you should only allow mobile code to run from your organization or your organization's trusted sites
*Malicious Code
Which of the following statements is true of cookies?
You should only accept cookies from reputable, trusted websites
*Website Use
What action should you take with an e-mail from a friend containing a compressed Uniform Resource Locator (URL)?
Investigate the link's actual destination using the preview feature
*Website Use
How can you protect yourself from internet hoaxes?
Use online sites to confirm or expose potential hoaxes
*Social Engineering
What is a common indicator of a phishing attempt?
A threat of dire consequences
*Travel
What security risk does a public Wi-Fi connection pose?
It may expose the connected device to malware
*Use of GFE
Which of the following represents an ethical use of your Government-furnished equipment (GFE)?
E-mailing your co-workers to let them know you are taking a sick day
*Mobile Devices
What can help to protect the data on your personal mobile device?
Secure it to the same level as Government-issued systems
*Mobile Devices
Which of the following is an example of removable media?
Flash drive
*Home Computer Security
Which of the following statements is true of using Internet of Things (IoT) devices in your home?
An unsecured IoT device can become an attack vector to any other device on your home network, including your Government laptop
*Spillage
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?
Attempt to change the subject to something non-work related, but neither confirm nor deny the article's authenticity
*Spillage
Which of the following may help to prevent spillage?
Label all files, removable media, and subject headers with appropriate classification markings.
*Spillage
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?
Spillage because classified data was moved to a lower classification level system without authorization.
*Spillage
What should you do when you are working on an unclassified system and receive an email with a classified attachment?
Call your security point of contact immediately
*Spillage
What should you do if a reporter asks you about potentially classified information on the web?
Ask for information about the website, including the URL.
*Spillage
.What should you do if a reporter asks you about potentially classified information on the web?
Refer the reporter to your organization's public affairs office.
*Spillage
What should you do if you suspect spillage has occurred?
Immediately notify your security point of contact
*Spillage
Which of the following is a good practice to prevent spillage?
Be aware of classification markings and all handling caveats.
*Spillage
Which of the following actions is appropriate after finding classified information on the Internet?
Note any identifying information and the website's Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
**Classified Data
When classified data is not in use, how can you protect it?
Store classified data appropriately in a GSA-approved vault/container.
**Classified Data
What is required for an individual to access classified data?
Appropriate clearance, a signed and approved non-disclosure agreement, and need-to-know
**Classified Data
Which classification level is given to information that could reasonably be expected to cause serious damage to national security?
Secret
**Classified Data
Which of the following is a good practice to protect classified information?
Ensure proper labeling by appropriately marking all classified material and, when required, sensitive material
**Classified Data
Which of the following is true of protecting classified data?
Classified material must be appropriately marked.
**Classified Data
What level of damage can the unauthorized disclosure of information classified as Confidential reasonably be expected to cause?
Damage to national security
**Classified Data
Which of the following is true of telework?
You must have permission from your organization.
**Classified Data
Which type of information could reasonably be expected to cause serious damage to national security if disclosed without authorization?
Secret
**Classified Data
How should you protect a printed classified document when it is not in use?
Store it in a General Services Administration (GSA)-approved vault or container
**Insider Threat
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.
~0 indicator
**Insider Threat
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 boisterous about his wife putting them in credit card debt, and often complains about anxiety and exhaustion display?
3 or more indicators
**Insider Threat
Based on the description that follows, how many potential insider threat indicator(s) are displayed? A colleague is playful and charming, consistently wins performance awards, and is occasionally aggressive in trying to access classified information.
1 indicator
**Insider Threat
What advantages do "insider threats" have over others that allows them to cause damage to their organizations more easily?
Insiders are given a level of trust and have authorized access to Government information systems
**Insider Threat
What type of activity or behavior should be reported as a potential insider threat?
Coworker making consistent statements indicative of hostility or anger toward the United States in its policies.
**Insider Threat
Which of the following should be reported as a potential security incident?
A coworker removes sensitive information without authorization
**Insider Threat
Which scenario might indicate a reportable insider threat?
A coworker uses a personal electronic device in a secure area where their use is prohibited.
**Insider Threat
Based on the description that follows, how many potential insider threat indicator(s) are displayed? A colleague often makes others uneasy with her persistent efforts to obtain information about classified project where she has no need-to-know, is vocal about her husband overspending on credit cards, and complains about anxiety and exhaustion.
3 or more indicators
**Insider Threat
Which type of behavior should you report as a potential insider threat?
Hostility or anger toward the United States and its policies
**Insider Threat
Which of the following is NOT considered a potential insider threat indicator?
Treated mental health issues
**Insider Threat
What do insiders with authorized access to information or information systems pose?
**Social Networking
When is the safest time to post details of your vacation activities on your social networking profile?
After you have returned home following the vacation
**Social Networking
What should you do if you receive a game application request that includes permission to access your friends, profile information, cookies, and sites visited?
Decline the request
**Social Networking
Which of the following information is a security risk when posted publicly on your social networking profile?
Pictures of your pet
Your birthday
Your hobbies
~Your personal e-mail address
**Social Networking
Which of the following is a security best practice when using social networking sites?
Understanding and using the available privacy settings
**Social Networking
When may you be subject to criminal, disciplinary, and/or administrative action due to online misconduct?
If the online misconduct also occurs offline
~If you participate in or condone it at any time
If you participate in it while using DoD information systems only
If you participate in or condone it during work hours only
**Social Networking
Which of the following is a security best practice when using social networking sites?
Use only your personal contact information when establishing your account
**Social Networking
Which of the following information is a security risk when posted publicly on your social networking profile?
Your mother's maiden name
**Social Networking
Your cousin posted a link to an article with an incendiary headline on social media. What action should you take?
Research the source of the article to evaluate its credibility and reliability
**Social Networking
Which of the following best describes the sources that contribute to your online identity?
Data about you collected from all sites, apps, and devices that you use can be aggregated to form a profile of you.
**Social Networking
As someone who works with classified information, what should you do if you are contacted by a foreign national seeking information on a research project?
Inform your security point of contact
*Controlled Unclassified Information
Which of the following is NOT an example of CUI?
Press release data
*Controlled Unclassified Information
Which of the following is NOT a correct way to protect CUI?
CUI may be stored on any password-protected system.
**Physical Security
What is a good practice for physical security?
Challenge people without proper badges.
**Physical Security
At which Cyberspace Protection Condition (CPCON) is the priority focus on critical functions only?
CPCON 1
**Physical Security
Which Cyber Protection Condition (CPCON) is the priority focus on critical and essential functions only?
CPCON 2
**Physical Security
Within a secure area, you see an individual who you do not know and is not wearing a visible badge. What should you do?
Ask the individual for identification
**Identity Management
Your DoD Common Access Card (CAC) has a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) token approved for access to the NIPRNet. In which situation below are you permitted to use your PKI token?
On a NIPRNet system while using it for a PKI-required task
**Identity Management
Which of the following is the nest description of two-factor authentication?
Something you possess, like a CAC, and something you know, like a PIN or password
**Identity management
Which is NOT a sufficient way to protect your identity?
Use a common password for all your system and application logons.
**Identity management
What is the best way to protect your Common Access Card (CAC)?
Maintain possession of it at all times.
**Identity management
Which of the following is NOT a best practice to preserve the authenticity of your identity?
Write your password down on a device that only you access (e.g., your smartphone)
**Identity management
Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication?
Your password and a code you receive via text message
**Identity management
Which of the following is an example of a strong password?
eA1xy2!P
*Sensitive Compartmented Information
What is Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)?
A program that segregates various types of classified information into distinct compartments for added protection and dissemination or distribution control
*Sensitive Compartmented Information
Which of the following best describes the compromise of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)?
A person who does not have the required clearance or assess caveats comes into possession of SCI in any manner.
*Sensitive Compartmented Information
When should documents be marked within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)
~All documents should be appropriately marked, regardless of format, sensitivity, or classification.
Unclassified documents do not need to be marked as a SCIF.
Only paper documents that are in open storage need to be marked.
*Sensitive Compartmented Information
Which must be approved and signed by a cognizant Original Classification Authority (OCA)?
Security Classification Guide (SCG)
*Sensitive Compartmented Information
What must the dissemination of information regarding intelligence sources, methods, or activities follow?
Directives issued by the Director of National Intelligence
*Sensitive Compartmented Information
When is it appropriate to have your security badge visible?
At all times when in the facility
*Sensitive Compartmented Information
What should the owner of this printed SCI do differently?
Retrieve classified documents promptly from printers
*Sensitive Compartmented Information
What should the participants in this conversation involving SCI do differently?
Physically assess that everyone within listening distance is cleared and has a need-to-know for the information being discussed
*Sensitive Compartmented Information
When faxing Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), what actions should you take?
Mark SCI documents appropriately and use an approved SCI fax machine
*Sensitive Compartmented Information
What action should you take if you become aware that Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) has been compromised?
Evaluate the causes of the compromise
E-mail detailed information about the incident to your security point of contact (Wrong)
Assess the amount of damage that could be caused by the compromise
~Contact your security point of contact to report the incident
*Sensitive Compartmented Information
What guidance is available for marking Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)?
Security Classification Guides (Wrong)
~Sensitive Compartmented Information Guides
Original Classification Authority
Your supervisor
**Removable Media in a SCIF
What must users ensure when using removable media such as compact disk (CD)?
It displays a label showing maximum classification, date of creation, point of contact, and Change Management 9CM) Control Number.
**Removable Media in a SCIF
What portable electronic devices (PEDs) are allowed in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)?
Government-owned PEDs when expressly authorized by your agency
**Removable Media in a SCIF
What action should you take when using removable media in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF)?
Identify and disclose it with local Configuration/Change Management Control and Property Management authorities
*Malicious Code
What are some examples of malicious code?
Viruses, Trojan horses, or worms
*Malicious Code
Which of the following is NOT a way that malicious code spreads?
Legitimate software updates
*Malicious Code
After visiting a website on your Government device, a popup appears on your screen. The popup asks if you want to run an application. Is this safe?
No, you should only allow mobile code to run from your organization or your organization's trusted sites.
**Website Use
While you are registering for a conference, you arrive at the website http://www.dcsecurityconference.org/registration/. The website requires a credit card for registration. What should you do?
Since the URL does not start with "https," do not provide you credit card information.
**Website Use
How should you respond to the theft of your identity?
Report the crime to local law enforcement
**Website Use
Which of the following statements is true of cookies?
You should only accept cookies from reputable, trusted websites.
**Social Engineering
Which is a best practice that can prevent viruses and other malicious code from being downloaded when checking your e-mail?
Do not access website links, buttons, or graphics in e-mail
**Social Engineering
What is TRUE of a phishing attack?
Phishing can be an email with a hyperlink as bait.
**Social Engineering
Which of the following is a way to protect against social engineering?
Follow instructions given only by verified personnel.
**Social Engineering
What is whaling?
A type of phishing targeted at senior officials
**Social Engineering
What action should you take with an e-mail from a friend containing a compressed Uniform Resource Locator (URL)?
Investigate the link's actual destination using the preview feature
**Social Engineering
How can you protect yourself from internet hoaxes?
Use online sites to confirm or expose potential hoaxes
**Social Engineering
Which may be a security issue with compressed Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)?
They may be used to mask malicious intent.
**Social Engineering
What is a common indicator of a phishing attempt?
A threat of dire consequence
**Travel
What is a best practice while traveling with mobile computing devices?
Maintain possession of your laptop and other government-furnished equipment (GFE) at all times.
**Travel
Which of the following is true of traveling overseas with a mobile phone?
It may be compromised as soon as you exit the plane.
**Travel
What security risk does a public Wi-Fi connection pose?
It may expose the connected device to malware.
**Travel
Which of the following is a concern when using your Government-issued laptop in public?
Others may be able to view your screen.
**Use of GFE
When can you check personal e-mail on your Government-furnished equipment (GFE)?
If allowed by organizational policy
**Use of GFE
What is a critical consideration on using cloud-based file sharing and storage applications on your Government-furnished equipment (GFE)?
Determine if the software or service is authorized
**Mobile Devices
Which is a rule for removable media, other portable electronic devices (PEDs), and mobile computing devices to protect Government systems?
Do not use any personally owned/non-organizational removable media on your organization's systems.
**Mobile Devices
What can help to protect the data on your personal mobile device?
Secure it to the same level as Government-issued systems
**Mobile Devices
What should you do when going through an airport security checkpoint with a Government-issued mobile device?
Maintain visual or physical control of the device
**Mobile Devices
When can you use removable media on a Government system?
When operationally necessary, owned by your organization, and approved by the appropriate authority
**Mobile Devices
Which of the following is an example of removable media?
Flash drive
**Home Computer Security
How can you protect your information when using wireless technology?
Avoid using non-Bluetooth-paired or unencrypted wireless computer peripherals.
**Home Computer Security
What should you consider when using a wireless keyboard with your home computer?
Reviewing and configuring the available security features, including encryption
**Home Computer Security
Which of the following is a best practice for securing your home computer?
Create separate accounts for each user
