DOD CYBER AWARENESS CHALLENGE
2025 / ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(A+ GUIDE SOLUTION) NEWEST 2025-2026
Knowledge check Terms in this set (50) Which of the following is true of compressed URLs (e.g., TinyURL, goo.gl)?They may be used to mask malicious intent What is a best practice for creating user accounts for your home computer?Create separate accounts for each user and have each user create their own password.Which of the following is a best practice to protect your identity?Ask how information will be used before giving it out. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Identity
Protection John receives an e-mail about a potential shutdown of a major social service unless a petition receives enough signatures. Which of the following actions should John NOT take with the email?Forward it (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Phishing
Which of the following is an appropriate use of government e-mail?Using a digital signature when sending hyperlinks 1 / 2
Steve occasionally runs errands during virtual meetings. He joins the meetings using his approved government device. Does this pose a security concern?Yes. Eavesdroppers may be listening to Steve's conversation How can you prevent viruses and malicious code?Scan all e-mail attachments (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Protecting
Against Malicious Code Matt is a government employee who needs to share a document containing source selection data with his supervisor. Which of the following describes the most appropriate way for Matt to do this?Encrypt it and send it via digitally signed Government e-mail.(Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Protecting
PII/PHI
You receive an e-mail with a link to run an anti-virus scan.Your IT department has not sent links like this in the past.The e-mail is not digitally signed. What action should you take?Report the e-mail to your security POC or help desk. (Correct)
Ref: Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 / Phishing
Which of the following is a way to protect classified data?Store it in a GSA-approved container How can you protect yourself from identity theft?Review your credit report annually
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