U.S. Intelligence Community Analyst Practice Questions

A CIA analyst discovers suspicious transactions linked to a foreign entity. What is the most appropriate first step?

• AA. Ignore it
• BB. Conduct a personal investigation
• CC. Report to the FBI
• DD. Inform a colleague

A cybersecurity analyst detects a potential breach. What is the first action they should take?

• AA. Notify the IT department
• BB. Shut down the system
• CC. Document the incident
• DD. Investigate the breach

An analyst is tasked with monitoring social media for threats. What should be their primary focus?

• AA. Trends in social media
• BB. Advertising effectiveness
• CC. User engagement metrics
• DD. Political opinions