Investigating People GOSI Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   An analyst creates a visual diagram showing a target's friends, colleagues, and family members based on public social media connections. Which OSINT activity is this?

   • ARelationship and network mapping
   • BIdentity resolution
   • CGeolocation tracking
   • DSocial media profiling
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2. 7application · medium

   An investigator is trying to locate the current address of a subject who has recently moved. The subject has a common name, and a people search engine returns dozens of results. The investigator also has the subject's phone number and email address. Which step would most efficiently narrow down the correct person?

   • ASearch the phone number on a reverse phone lookup service and compare the associated name and address with the people search results.
   • BEnter the email address into a breach database to find other usernames and passwords, then search those usernames on social media.
   • CSearch for the subject's name on property records websites to find recent home purchases or sales.
   • DUse the people search engine's filtering options to narrow results by age, state, and possible relatives, then cross-reference with the phone number and email.
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4. 8application · medium

   An analyst is tracking a subject who uses the handle 'Neo_2024' on a forum. The analyst suspects the subject uses the same handle on other platforms. Which technique is most effective for discovering linked accounts?

   • ASearch for 'Neo_2024' on major social platforms and use username search tools that aggregate results.
   • BReverse image search the subject's forum avatar to find other profiles with the same image.
   • CUse a people search engine to look up the handle and get the subject's real name.
   • DSearch the subject's email address in public data breaches to find accounts using the same email.
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5. 9application · medium

   An analyst has a photo of a suspect taken in front of a distinctive building. The analyst needs to identify the building's location and the suspect's identity. Which sequence of actions would be most effective?

   • APerform a reverse image search on the building and then search for the suspect's name in local news articles.
   • BAnalyze the EXIF data for GPS coordinates, then use a reverse image search on the suspect's face to find other photos of them.
   • CSearch for the building's name on social media to find posts from people who have visited it.
   • DUse a people search engine to find people who live near the building and compare their photos.
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6. 10application · medium

   An investigator has a phone number that may belong to a person of interest. The investigator wants to find associated accounts and personal details without spending money. Which approach is most appropriate?

   • ASearch the phone number on free people search sites and check if it appears in public social media profiles.
   • BSearch the number in a search engine and look for any results, but ignore social media.
   • CCall the number and ask who answers.
   • DUse a paid reverse phone lookup service that guarantees accurate results.
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