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312-50V13 · Question #575

The collection of potentially actionable, overt, and publicly available information is known as

The correct answer is A. Open-source intelligence. The collection of potentially actionable, overt, and publicly available information is known as Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT).

Submitted by thandi_sa· Mar 6, 2026Footprinting and Reconnaissance

Question

The collection of potentially actionable, overt, and publicly available information is known as

Options

  • AOpen-source intelligence
  • BReal intelligence
  • CSocial intelligence
  • DHuman intelligence

How the community answered

(62 responses)
  • A
    90% (56)
  • B
    3% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    5% (3)

Why each option

The collection of potentially actionable, overt, and publicly available information is known as Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT).

AOpen-source intelligenceCorrect

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) refers to the collection and analysis of information gathered from publicly available sources, making it overt and potentially actionable for security purposes. This includes information from the internet, media, public data, and more.

BReal intelligence

"Real intelligence" is not a recognized, distinct intelligence discipline in this context; intelligence is inherently real if it's actionable.

CSocial intelligence

Social intelligence refers to the ability to understand and navigate social situations, not a method of collecting public information.

DHuman intelligence

Human intelligence (HUMINT) involves collecting information through human sources and interaction, which is distinct from publicly available information.

Concept tested: Definition of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sentinel/osint-threat-intelligence

Topics

#OSINT#Open-source intelligence#Reconnaissance#Information gathering

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