INSIDER THREAT AWARENESS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Which of the following scenarios describe a potential insider threat? - Answers- -An
employee takes a photo at their desk and posts...
-An engineer regularly...
-A project manager at a cleared facility...
Johan is a janitor at a DOD facility. He does not have national security eligibility
determination. When he is working near the building entrances, he often opens the door
for everyone entering. Does this pose an insider threat as defined by the NITTF? Why
or why not? - Answers- Yes, the incident does meet the definition...is using his
authorized access...
Julien is a DOD program manager. He recently accepted a friend request from a woman
on social media. They chat often through DMs. The messages started out unrelated to
Julien's work. The woman's messages quickly shifted when she started complaining
about her job and offering details about her work... What should Julien do and why? -
Answers- Report it, as the woman may be part of a broader effort...
Sun works for a private cleared defense contractor. Her facility recently experienced
suspicious network activity... Could the facility be the victim of adversarial targeting?
Why or why not? - Answers- Yes, adversaries tarted both public and private
organizations
Consider the following scenarios. Which are required to be reported? - Answers- Leo
was rushed to make a deadline and bypassed security...
Consider the following scenarios. Which behaviors must be reported? - Answers- A co-
worker is suddenly acting erratically and keeps...
A co-worker is seen taking a box marked...
Carmen has been drinking a lot. She knows it's becoming a problem... What can
Carmen do to help reach a positive outcome? - Answers- Contact the EAP
Patricia's facility conducted Insider Threat training for everyone in the facility. They
stressed.. Is everyone responsible for reporting concerning behavior and potential
threats? - Answers- Yes, because Insider Threat programs rely on everyone to report
concerning behavior to get a fuller picure of potential threats.
Rafael works for a cleared contractor. He was tarted by a foreign collection attempt. To
whom should Rafael report a potential threat? - Answers- ITPSO or FSO
Consider the following. What must contractors report? - Answers- -Events that impact
the status of the facility
, -Events that impact the status of an individual's personnel security clearance
-Anything that affects the proper...
-Indications that classified/proprietary...
Pauline works or a cleared defense contractor and has been granted Secret eligibility.
Her coworkers observed... To whom should her coworkers report this behavior? -
Answers- ITPSO or FSO
Ross is a federal employee. He was targeted... To whom should he report the contact? -
Answers- Insider threat program, security officer, or supervisor
Which of the following are true about insider threats? Select all that apply. - Answers-
ALL
Which of the following means to deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct, especially for
political or military advantage? - Answers- Sabotage
A member of your team openly discusses her financial difficulties and her inability to
meet her financial obligations. What is the appriopriate action? - Answers- Report
concerning behavior to your security officer
Which of the following is a reportable behavioral indicator? - Answers- Significant
change in work habit
To whom should you report if you are contacted by a member of the media about
information you are not authorized to share? - Answers- (WRONG) DoD public
Which of the following are things that adversaries want to know? Select all that apply. -
Answers- -Countries your organization work with
-Your company's competitors
-Your organization's personnel
_____________ is a conversation technique used to discreetly gather information that is
not readily available and do so without raising suspicion. - Answers- Elicitation
Technological advances impact the insider threat by ____________. Select all that
apply - Answers- -Allowing large amounts of data to be accessed
-Presenting new security challenges
Which of the following is a technology-related indicator? Select all that apply. -
Answers- ???
Sharing details of your personal and professional lives or life online makes you
_________ adversaries. - Answers- More vulnerable to
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