CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question1833

Which of the following refers to the act of creating and using an invented scenario to persuade a target to perform an action?

A.
Pretexting
B. Backgrounding
C. Check making
D. Bounce checking
E. None of the choices.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation:
Pretexting is the act of creating and using an invented scenario to persuade a target to release information or perform an action and is usually done over the telephone. It is more than a simple lie as it most often involves some prior research or set up and the use of pieces of known information.