Pretexting Is Best Described as a Social Engineering Technique That

question 2

Multiple Choice

Pretexting is best described as a social engineering technique that uses

• A)text messages to gain sensitive information.
• B)an invented scenario to gain sensitive information.
• C)threat of physical force to gain sensitive information.
• D)impersonation of somebody you know to gain sensitive information.

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Definitions:

Passive Activities

Economic activities or investments in which the investor does not materially participate, often subject to different tax rules.

Schedule A

A form used in the U.S. tax system for itemizing deductions, including medical expenses, taxes paid, and charitable contributions.

Schedule C

A tax form used by sole proprietors in the United States to report the income and expenses of their business, used to calculate net business profit or loss.

Primarily Rental

Describes a property used mainly for rental purposes, affecting its tax treatment and eligible deductions.