312-50V13 · Question #22
Which of the following is a low-tech way of gaining unauthorized access to systems?
The correct answer is A. Social Engineering. Social engineering is a low-tech method of gaining unauthorized access by manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security.
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- ASocial Engineering
- BEavesdropping
- CScanning
- DSniffing
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(20 responses)- A90% (18)
- B5% (1)
- D5% (1)
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Social engineering is a low-tech method of gaining unauthorized access by manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security.
Social engineering relies on psychological manipulation rather than technical exploits, making it a 'low-tech' but highly effective way to trick people into granting access or revealing sensitive information.
Eavesdropping can be low-tech (e.g., listening to conversations) but often involves technical means (e.g., wiretapping, sniffing) to intercept communications, and is a form of passive information gathering, not direct access.
Scanning (e.g., port scanning, vulnerability scanning) is a technical process used to discover systems and vulnerabilities, not a low-tech access method itself.
Sniffing is a technical method involving network packet capture, requiring specialized tools and knowledge, thus not considered 'low-tech.'
Concept tested: Social engineering principles
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/compliance/social-engineering?view=o365-worldwide
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