OSINT Methodology GOSI Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   An OSINT analyst has completed the analysis phase and produced a draft report. According to the intelligence cycle, what is the final step?

   • ADisseminate the report to the requesting stakeholders.
   • BProcess the raw data again.
   • CCollect additional data to fill gaps.
   • DArchive the data and close the investigation.
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2. 2application · medium

   A private investigator is using OSINT to locate a missing person. The investigator finds a social media post from a friend of the missing person that reveals the person's current city. Which action is most ethically appropriate?

   • AUse the information to narrow the search and continue collecting public data.
   • BIgnore the post because it is from a third party and not directly from the missing person.
   • CContact the friend directly to ask for more details.
   • DAccess the friend's private messages to gather more information.
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4. 3expert · hard

   An OSINT analyst has produced a report for a client. The client is not technical and needs to understand the key risks. The report currently contains detailed technical jargon and raw data. What should the analyst do to improve the report?

   • ARewrite the report with an executive summary, plain language, and visual aids.
   • BRemove all technical details and only provide conclusions.
   • CKeep the report as is because technical details are important.
   • DSend the raw data to the client and let them interpret it.
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5. 4expert · hard · select all that apply

   An analyst is conducting OSINT for a legal case. They have access to various sources. Which actions are legally and ethically permissible? Select all that apply.

   • AAccessing a company's internal database through a public-facing vulnerability.
   • BUsing a fake identity to join a private group and gather information.
   • CReviewing public social media posts without interacting with the users.
   • DContacting individuals mentioned in public records for clarification.
   • EAnalyzing metadata from publicly available documents.
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6. 5foundation · easy

   Why is validation an essential step in an OSINT methodology?

   • ATo speed up the collection process by eliminating the need for multiple sources.
   • BTo ensure the collected information is accurate and reliable before it is used in analysis.
   • CTo make the final report more readable for non-technical stakeholders.
   • DTo ensure that all collected data is stored in a centralized database.
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