Technology and Communications Flashcards
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What is 'spear phishing' and how does it differ from general phishing attacks?
Answer: Spear phishing is a targeted attack customized for a specific individual or organization
Spear phishing uses personalized details about the target to craft convincing deceptive messages, making it more dangerous than generic phishing campaigns.
What is the purpose of a 'records retention schedule' in the context of consular records management?
Answer: To specify how long different categories of records must be kept and when they should be destroyed
A records retention schedule defines mandatory timeframes for keeping official records and the proper disposition method (e.g., destruction or permanent archive) when those periods expire.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'chain of custody' as it applies to digital evidence in a consular fraud investigation?
Answer: The documented, unbroken record of who handled digital evidence and how it was preserved
Chain of custody documents every person who handled digital evidence and every action taken, ensuring its integrity and admissibility in legal proceedings.
A foreign national applies for a nonimmigrant visa and claims their prior visa was lost. What technology-based system would a consular officer use to verify the claim?
Answer: The Consular Consolidated Database (CCD) to check prior visa issuance records
The CCD contains records of all U.S. visa applications and issuances, allowing officers to verify whether a visa was previously issued regardless of applicant claims.
What is 'multifactor authentication using a PIV card' as used by State Department employees?
Answer: Authentication using a Personal Identity Verification smart card combined with a PIN
A PIV (Personal Identity Verification) card is a federal smart card that, combined with a PIN, provides strong two-factor authentication for accessing government systems.
Under what circumstances may a consular officer share visa applicant biometric data with a foreign government?
Answer: Only pursuant to a bilateral data-sharing agreement or treaty that authorizes such sharing
Sharing biometric data with foreign governments requires a legal framework such as a bilateral agreement — ad hoc sharing without such authority is prohibited.
What is the significance of the 'Classification by Compilation' principle in diplomatic communications?
Answer: Combining multiple unclassified pieces of information can create a classified document requiring higher protection
Classification by compilation means that aggregating individually unclassified pieces of information can create a document revealing sensitive patterns or details that warrant classification.