CIA and Spies Trivia

Study Notes

Former CIA officer, Johnny Mendez, answers questions about spies from Twitter.
Spies experience anxiety, especially when their people are in dangerous situations like being arrested in Moscow.
The movie "Argo" showcases a CIA rescue operation using Hollywood as a cover.
CIA handlers are referred to as case officers who recruit sources for information gathering.
Chief of Disguise at the CIA oversees operations involving disguises to protect officers.
CIA officers receive training in paramilitary skills at "The Farm" facility.
When recruiting spies, the CIA looks for charismatic, well-educated individuals with natural charisma.
Spies do not receive high salaries; assets providing valuable intelligence may earn substantial amounts.
Disguise levels at the CIA range from basic to advanced using masks and prostheses.
Diplomatic cover provides safety for spies, but using it can strain relations with the State Department.
Microdots are a secure way of communication, reducing a full page of text to a tiny dot for covert messaging.
Spies can have real families but often struggle with maintaining friendships due to the nature of their work.
Spies do not carry cash; their belongings are usually in fake names to maintain their cover.
Acting lessons are not provided at the CIA; officers adapt personas when wearing disguises.
Recruitment methods include job ads, campus fairs, and online applications; vetting processes aim to prevent double agents.
Dead drops are used for discreet communication and exchange of items between spies and agents.
Code names for spies are assigned and consist of a first, middle, and last name in all caps for secure communication.

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Test your knowledge about CIA officers, spies, recruitment methods, and espionage operations in this quiz. Explore the world of espionage with questions based on real-life experiences and Hollywood portrayals.