CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 456

A systems administrator is concerned users are accessing emails through a duplicate site that is not run by the company. Which of the following is used in this scenario?

Answer options

• A. Impersonation
• B. Replication
• C. Phishing
• D. Smishing

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Impersonation, as it refers to the act of pretending to be a legitimate entity to deceive users. While Phishing (option C) involves tricking users into providing sensitive information, it is specifically tied to email and online scams rather than accessing emails through a duplicate site. Replication (option B) and Smishing (option D) are not relevant to this scenario.