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SY0-501 · Question #297

Ann, a college professor, was recently reprimanded for posting disparaging remarks re-grading her coworkers on a web site. Ann stated that she was not aware that the public was able to view her…

The correct answer is B. Use of social networking. Ann's unawareness about the public visibility of her online remarks highlights a critical need for security training focused on the appropriate and secure use of social networking platforms.

Submitted by lukas.cz· Mar 4, 2026Security program management and oversight

Question

Ann, a college professor, was recently reprimanded for posting disparaging remarks re-grading her coworkers on a web site. Ann stated that she was not aware that the public was able to view her remakes. Which of the following security-related trainings could have made Ann aware of the repercussions of her actions?

Options

  • AData Labeling and disposal
  • BUse of social networking
  • CUse of P2P networking
  • DRole-based training

How the community answered

(38 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    71% (27)
  • C
    18% (7)
  • D
    8% (3)

Why each option

Ann's unawareness about the public visibility of her online remarks highlights a critical need for security training focused on the appropriate and secure use of social networking platforms.

AData Labeling and disposal

Data labeling and disposal training focuses on classifying data sensitivity and proper methods for secure data destruction, which is unrelated to the issue of public visibility of online posts.

BUse of social networkingCorrect

Training on the use of social networking educates individuals about privacy settings, audience scope (public versus private), acceptable online conduct, and the potential personal and professional repercussions of posts made on websites and social media platforms. This training would directly address Ann's lack of awareness regarding who could view her disparaging comments publicly.

CUse of P2P networking

Use of P2P networking training covers risks associated with peer-to-peer file sharing, such as copyright infringement or malware, which is not pertinent to Ann's action of posting remarks on a website.

DRole-based training

Role-based training customizes security education to specific job functions and access requirements, but it does not inherently cover general online conduct and public posting awareness unless a social networking module is specifically included for that role, making it less direct than a dedicated 'Use of social networking' training.

Concept tested: User security awareness for online conduct and privacy

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security/fundamentals/security-governance#security-awareness-and-training

Topics

#security awareness training#social networking#acceptable use policy#user behavior

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