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:

Approach-Avoidance

A psychological conflict that involves being drawn to and repelled by the same object, event, or situation at the same time.

Least Stressful

Describes an environment, situation, or job that induces minimal stress and emotional strain on individuals.

Conflict

A situation or condition where there is a clash of interests, values, actions, or directions.

Approach-Approach

A choice between two equally attractive options, leading to conflict as the individual must forsake one attractive option.