220-802 Question #415: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: Social engineering. Social engineering is the manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging information by exploiting trust, authority, or deception rather than technical exploits. The exterminator used a false pretext (pretexting) to attempt to gain unauthorized physical access to a r

Question

A pest exterminator tries to gain access to a company's computer lab, but the receptionist does not see an extermination scheduled on the calendar and denies the exterminator access to the lab. Which of the following security threats almost occurred?

Options

AWar driving
BSocial engineering
CShoulder surfing
DPhishing

Explanation

Social engineering is the manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging information by exploiting trust, authority, or deception rather than technical exploits. The exterminator used a false pretext (pretexting) to attempt to gain unauthorized physical access to a restricted area. The receptionist's verification process stopped the attack. War driving (A) involves scanning for open Wi-Fi networks from a vehicle. Shoulder surfing (C) is looking over someone's shoulder to steal information. Phishing (D) is a deceptive email or message campaign to steal credentials.

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