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JK0-802 · Question #831

An administrative assistant receives a phone call from the IT department asking for personal information to update their records. One of the questions asked is the password to the company's…

The correct answer is D. Social engineering. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

An administrative assistant receives a phone call from the IT department asking for personal information to update their records. One of the questions asked is the password to the company's administrative portal. Which of the following is occurring?

Options

  • AShoulder surfing
  • BConfiguration management
  • CHelpdesk troubleshooting methodology
  • DSocial engineering

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(23 responses)
  • A
    9% (2)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    83% (19)

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