CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) — Question 122

A penetration tester wants to check the security awareness of specific workers in the company with targeted attacks. Which of the following attacks should the penetration tester perform?

Answer options

• A. Phishing
• B. Tailgating
• C. Whailing
• D. Spear phising

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Spear phising, as it involves targeted attacks directed at specific individuals, making it suitable for assessing particular employees' security awareness. Options A (Phishing) and C (Whailing) are broader and not focused on specific individuals, while B (Tailgating) is a physical security breach rather than a digital one.