CompTIA ITF+ (FC0-U61) — Question 143

A user from the accounting department received a call asking for hardware and software information. To which of the following is this user being exposed?

Answer options

• A. Eavesdropping
• B. Impersonation
• C. Phishing
• D. Whaling

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Impersonation, as the caller is pretending to be someone else to extract sensitive information. Eavesdropping refers to secretly listening to conversations, while Phishing involves deceptive emails or messages, and Whaling is a specific type of phishing targeting high-profile individuals.