312-50V11 · Question #23
The collection of potentially actionable, overt, and publicly available information is known as
The correct answer is A. Open-source intelligence. Open-source intelligence (OSINT) refers to the systematic collection and analysis of publicly available information from overt sources. The other options describe different intelligence disciplines that rely on non-public or human-sourced data.
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The collection of potentially actionable, overt, and publicly available information is known as
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- AOpen-source intelligence
- BHuman intelligence
- CSocial intelligence
- DReal intelligence
How the community answered
(35 responses)- A89% (31)
- B3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) refers to the systematic collection and analysis of publicly available information from overt sources. The other options describe different intelligence disciplines that rely on non-public or human-sourced data.
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) is formally defined as intelligence derived from publicly available sources such as websites, social media, public records, news media, and government publications. It is considered 'overt' because no covert methods are used to obtain it, and it is a recognized discipline in both cybersecurity reconnaissance and national intelligence frameworks.
Human intelligence (HUMINT) is gathered through interpersonal contact and human sources, not from publicly available documents or data.
Social intelligence is not a recognized formal intelligence discipline in the context of this domain; it is a distractor.
Real intelligence is not a defined intelligence collection discipline and serves as a nonsensical distractor.
Concept tested: Open-source intelligence (OSINT) definition and scope
Source: https://www.dni.gov/index.php/what-we-do/what-is-intelligence/open-source-intelligence
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