CompTIA Project+ (PK0-005) — Question 112

Someone claiming to be from a tax agency sent an email to a team member asking for access to the project repository. Which of the following BEST describes this scenario?

Answer options

• A. Social engineering
• B. Phishing
• C. Spoofing
• D. Hacking

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as phishing involves tricking individuals into providing sensitive information by masquerading as a trustworthy entity. While social engineering (A) refers to manipulating people into divulging confidential data, it does not specifically denote the email approach used here. Spoofing (C) and hacking (D) are not as accurate in this context since they imply different methods of deception or unauthorized access.