Insider Threats and Identity Theft EHE Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   What is the first step an individual should take if they suspect they are a victim of identity theft?

   • AContact the relevant financial institutions and place a fraud alert on credit reports
   • BChange only one password and continue as normal
   • CPost about the incident on social media to warn others
   • DWait a few weeks to see if the issue resolves itself
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2. 12application · medium

   A company experiences a data breach that exposes employee records, including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The company is now facing lawsuits and a loss of customer trust. Which impact of identity theft is the company experiencing?

   • AOperational disruption only, because the company will need to update its security systems.
   • BNo impact because the breach only affected employees, not customers.
   • CFinancial loss only, because the company will have to pay for credit monitoring.
   • DReputational damage and legal liability due to the exposure of sensitive personal information.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   An employee who unintentionally leaves their laptop unlocked in a public area, allowing an unauthorized person to access sensitive files, is best classified as which type of insider?

   • AMalicious insider
   • BExternal attacker
   • CNegligent insider
   • DCompromised insider
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5. 14expert · hard · select all that apply

   A company is reviewing its insider threat detection capabilities. They want to identify potential insider threats early. Which of the following are effective indicators of a potential insider threat? Select all that apply.

   • AAn employee downloading large volumes of data shortly before resigning
   • BAn employee working late consistently
   • CAn employee receiving a promotion
   • DAn employee accessing systems outside their job role
   • EAn employee expressing dissatisfaction with the company
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6. 15application · medium

   A user discovers that their social security number was used to file a fraudulent tax return. Which method of identity theft is most likely to have occurred?

   • ASkimming
   • BPhishing
   • CShoulder surfing
   • DData breach
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