CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 80

An attacker browses a company's online job board attempting to find any relevant information regarding the technologies the company uses. Which of the following BEST describes this social engineering technique?

Answer options

• A. Hoax
• B. Reconnaissance
• C. Impersonation
• D. Pretexting

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Reconnaissance, as it involves gathering information about a target to exploit it later. Options A (Hoax) and C (Impersonation) do not accurately represent the act of information gathering, while D (Pretexting) involves creating a fabricated scenario to obtain information rather than simply researching it.