US Navy Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 Part 3

*Identity Authentication

Charlie

How do you protect your Common Access Card (CAC) or personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card?

I use my CAC occasionally as a secondary photo identification.

-Yes

-Maybe

-No

*Identity Authentication

Select the individual who securely authenticates their identity.

-Alex

-Bailey

-Charlie

*Malicious Code
How can malicious code spread? Select all that apply. Then select submit.
-E-mail attachments
-Downloading files
-Visiting infected websites
-Virus scans

*Malicious Code
How can you prevent the download of malicious code? Select all that apply. Then select submit.
-Scan external files before uploading to your device
-Research apps and their vulnerabilities before downloading
-Use the Preview Pane to view e-mails
-Disable automatic security patches

*Malicious Code
Which of the following may indicate a malicious code attack? Select all that apply. Then select submit.
-The device re-starts following a system update.
-A new app suddenly appears on the device.
-The device slows down.
-A new tab appears in the Web browser.

*Social Engineering
DoD IT. Alert: E-mail Storage Quota Exceeded
How many social engineering indicators are present in this e-mail?
-0
-1
-2
-3+

*Social Engineering
DoD Software. DoD Software share "Approved Software List" with you.
How many social engineering indicators are present in this e-mail?
-0
-1
-2
-3+

*Removable Media
Choose an action!
You find an unlabeled thumb drive in the parking area outside your workplace. What should you do?
-Plug it into your work computer to find out more about it
-Leave it alone
-Turn it in to your security officer

*Mobile Devices
Which payment method poses the least risk?
-Cash
-Digital credit card on smartphone

*Mobile Devices
Which method of getting online poses the least risk?
-Approved mobile hotspot
-Coffee shop Wi-Fi

*Mobile Devices
Which action will keep DoD data the safest?
-Change seats
-Leave the coffee shop

*Social Networking
Everyone should see the new superhero movie! The special effects are fantastic on the big screen!
-Delete
-Post

*Social Networking

Shaun S.

2 shared connections

-Deny

-Accept

*Social Networking

Important info for everyone! I had no idea.

-Keep Scrolling

-Re-post

*Website Use

Did you hear about this? They are trying to move Thanksgiving to March instead of November! Sign the petition and make a donation to stop this.

-Research Claim

-Research Link

-Open Link

*Identity Management

True or false? Voice-activated smart devices can collect and share your personal information.

-True

-False

*Identity Management

True or false? The best way to keep your passport safe is to carry it with you?

-True

-False

*Identity Management
True or false? You should monitor your credit card statements for unauthorized purchases?
-True
-False

*Insider Threat
Does Bob demonstrate potential insider threat indicators?
-Yes
-No

*Insider Threat
How should Bob's colleagues respond?
-Confront Bob
-Report Bob
-Avoid Bob

*Telework
What step should be taken next to securely telework?
-Connect peripherals
-Secure the area so others cannot view your monitor

*Telework
Which of these personally-owned computer peripherals may be used with government-furnished equipment?
-HDMI monitor
-USB keyboard
-Wireless mouse

*Telework
Does this pose a potential security risk?
-Yes
-No

*Home Computer Security
Virus and Threat Protection
Install?
-Yes
-No

*Home Computer Security
User Accounts
Create user profile?
-Yes
-No

*Home Computer Security
Firewall Protection
Enable?
-Yes
-No

When allowed, which of the following is an appropriate use of removable media?
-Labeling media that contains personally identifiable information (PII)
-Destroying removable media with a refrigerator magnet
-Downloading data from classified networks
-Discarding unneeded removable media in the trash

How can you prevent viruses and malicious code?
-Email infected files to your security POC
-View e-mail using the Preview Pane rather than opening it
Allow mobile code to run on all websites
-Scan all e-mail attachments

You receive a phone call from an unknown person asking for a directory name on your government furnished laptop so that a software can be made. Which course of action should you take?
-Document the interaction and contact your security POC or help desk
-Provide the information but decline to update the software
-Provide the information and follow instructions
-End the call with no further action

Which of the following is a best practice for protecting your home wireless network for telework or remote work?
-Implement, as a minimum, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) Personal encryption
-Use your router's pre-set Service Set Identifier (SSID) and password
-Turn off all other devices that connect to your router while working
-Open access to your network to all devices

How can you protect yourself on social networking sites?
-Turn on Global Positioning System (GPS) location geotagging
-Assume that people are who they say they are on social networking sites
-Validate connection requests through another source if possible
=Establish privacy settings and assume the available options will remain consistent