Operations Security Quiz

What is the main purpose of using encryption in operations security?

• To protect data

• To monitor social media

• To assess risks

• To analyze vulnerabilities

What does OPSEC stand for?

• Operations Security

• Operational Strategy

• Optimal Security

• Operational Process

When was the OPSEC methodology developed?

• Late 1980s

• Early 2000s

• Late 1970s

• Early 1990s

What are the three main items of information that constitute an identity?

• Blood type, height, weight

• Date of birth, social security number, nationality

• Phone number, email, occupation

• Name, address, identity number

What is the focus of OPSEC in terms of unclassified data?

• To protect unclassified data

• To declassify classified data

• To expose unclassified data

• To classify unclassified data

What were some of the OPSEC concepts that began to take root in the commercial world in the late 1970s and early 1980s?

• Physical security and information security

• Encryption and data protection

• Social media monitoring and behavior monitoring

• Industrial espionage and spying on business competition

What is the first step in the Operations Security Process?

• Analysis of threats

• Identification of critical information

• Assessment of risks

• Application of countermeasures

What is the second law of Haas' Laws of Operations Security?

• Identify potential threats

• Develop an awareness of threats

• Evaluate information assets

• Protect information from adversaries

What is the main purpose of the assessment of risks in the operations security process?

• To develop methods of mitigation

• To identify potential threats

• To prioritize security efforts

• To evaluate information assets

What is an example of applying countermeasures in the operations security process?

• Assessing risks in encryption methods

• Strengthening security controls on source code

• Identifying potential threats in social media

• Analyzing vulnerabilities in data protection