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220-1102 · Question #417
220-1102 Question #417: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: Dumpster diving. Shredding sensitive documents is the most effective way to prevent dumpster diving, a social engineering tactic.
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Question
Which of the following social engineering tactics is best avoided by shredding sensitive documents?
Options
- ADumpster diving
- BPhishing
- CWhaling
- DShoulder surfing
Explanation
Shredding sensitive documents is the most effective way to prevent dumpster diving, a social engineering tactic.
Common mistakes.
- B. Phishing involves deceptive electronic communications, typically email, to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, which shredding documents does not prevent.
- C. Whaling is a highly targeted form of phishing aimed at high-profile individuals, which is not prevented by document shredding.
- D. Shoulder surfing involves directly observing someone entering sensitive information, such as passwords, which shredding documents does not prevent.
Concept tested. Social engineering prevention (Dumpster diving)
Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/compliance/dumpster-diving?view=o365-worldwide
Topics
#social engineering#dumpster diving#physical security#data disposal
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