Social Engineering, as It Pertains to Computers, Is _____________

question 107

Multiple Choice

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:

Peace of Mind

A state of mental and emotional tranquility, free from stress or worry.

Availability Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut based on the first examples that spring to mind when considering a particular topic, idea, strategy, or choice.

Estimated Probability

A statistical measure expressing the likelihood of a specific event occurring based on current evidence or past occurrences.

Instances

Specific examples or occurrences of a particular event, situation, or phenomenon.