FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
An employee calls the help desk claiming to be a manager from another department and requests a password reset. This is an example of which social engineering technique?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Pretexting
Pretexting involves creating a fabricated scenario (pretext) to obtain information.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Baiting
Why it's wrong here
Baiting uses a physical lure, like a USB drive.
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Pretexting
Why this is correct
Correct. The attacker creates a false identity to gain information.
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Tailgating
Why it's wrong here
Tailgating is physically following someone into a secure area.
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Phishing
Why it's wrong here
Phishing uses email, not phone calls.
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