COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Social Engineering, as It Pertains to Computers, Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Social engineering, as it pertains to computers, is _____________.

• A) creating consumer and personal profiles by tracking website history and electronic purchases
• B) compiling data from multiple computer users in order to make predictions about computer trends
• C) filtering Internet content to targeted users based on their personal preferences
• D) gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of the trusting nature or naivety of users

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, associated with decision making, social behavior, and personality expression.

Risky Behaviour

Actions that expose individuals to harm or substantial risk of negative consequences.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transitional stage of human development that occurs between childhood and adulthood, typically between ages 10 and 19.

Early Maturation

The process in which an individual reaches physical and sexual development earlier than the average age for their peer group.