ISACA Exam Questions

Which of the following refers to the act of creating an…

Which of the following refers to the act of creating and using an invented scenario to persuade a target to
perform an action?

A.
Pretexting

B.
Backgrounding

C.
Check making

D.
Bounce checking

E.
None of the choices.

Explanation:
Pretexting is the act of creating and using an invented scenario to persuade a target to release information or
perform an action and is usually done over the telephone. It is more than a simple lie as it most often involves
some prior research or set up and the use of pieces of known information.