Understanding Social Engineering Quiz

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What is a key characteristic of agreeable individuals according to the text?

  • They tend to experience negative emotions like anxiety and depression
  • They are introverted and prefer solitude
  • They seek stimulation and are outgoing
  • They are empathetic, friendly, and cooperative (correct)

Which principle of persuasion involves people valuing things more when they are perceived as rare or in high demand?

  • Scarcity (correct)
  • Liking
  • Social Proof
  • Reciprocity

What aspect of a person's personality trait indicates the tendency to experience negative emotions like anxiety and depression?

  • Neuroticism (correct)
  • Agreeableness
  • Extroversion
  • Conscientiousness

Which principle of persuasion refers to the tendency of people to look to others for guidance on how to behave?

<p>Social Proof (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of social engineering, how are personality traits of individuals connected to the principles of persuasion explained in the text?

<p>Personality traits are used to manipulate others through persuasion techniques (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of social engineering in the context of sales?

<p>To gain the trust of potential customers through manipulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the five personality traits in the widely accepted 'Five Factor Model'?

<p>Neuroticism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is social engineering used in the context of cybersecurity?

<p>To deceive individuals into providing sensitive unauthorized information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between social engineering and the 'precision grip' used by politicians?

<p>The precision grip is a technique used in social engineering to gain the trust of people by assuring them of political promises. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which personality trait in the Five Factor Model is associated with a person's level of sociability, assertiveness, and energy in social situations?

<p>Extraversion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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