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SY0-701 · Question #1079
An attacker pretending to be from the help desk calls a user. The attacker asks the user to verify a password in order to fix a technical issue. Which of the following security awareness topics does…
The correct answer is C. Social engineering. The attacker manipulates the user by impersonating trusted support staff to trick them into revealing credentials, which is a classic example of social engineering.
Submitted by amina.ke· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
Question
An attacker pretending to be from the help desk calls a user. The attacker asks the user to verify a password in order to fix a technical issue. Which of the following security awareness topics does this scenario best describe?
Options
- ABrand impersonation
- BOperational security
- CSocial engineering
- DInsider threat
How the community answered
(53 responses)- A2% (1)
- B6% (3)
- C91% (48)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
The attacker manipulates the user by impersonating trusted support staff to trick them into revealing credentials, which is a classic example of social engineering.
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