212-89 Email Incidents Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are common indicators of a phishing email?
Answer choices
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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Urgent or threatening language requiring immediate action
Suspicious sender domains, mismatched URLs, and sense of urgency are primary phishing indicators.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Urgent or threatening language requiring immediate action
Why this is correct
Urgency is used to bypass critical thinking.
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Mismatch between the display name and actual sender address
Why this is correct
A common spoofing technique.
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The email uses standard corporate branding
Why it's wrong here
This is expected.
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The URL visible in the text does not match the actual hyperlink
Why this is correct
This is a classic obfuscation method.
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The email is sent during business hours
Why it's wrong here
This is normal behavior.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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