Social Engineering Techniques Quiz

The video tutorial covers various social engineering techniques, including quid pro quo, tailgating, shoulder surfing, and pharming. Each technique is explained with examples and potential prevention measures. Quid pro quo involves offering a favor for information, while tailgating exploits human politeness to gain unauthorized access. Shoulder surfing involves observing private information, and pharming tricks users into entering data on fake websites. Training and awareness are emphasized as key prevention strategies.

What does the term 'quid pro quo' mean in the context of social engineering?

• A form of hacking

• An exchange of goods

• A favor for information

• A type of phishing

In a quid pro quo attack, what is typically offered by the attacker?

• A free service

• A gift card

• A discount

• A favor

What is a common method used in tailgating attacks?

• Following someone through a secure door

• Hacking into a security system

• Using a fake ID

• Sending phishing emails

How can employees prevent tailgating attacks?

• By using strong passwords

• By not holding doors open for strangers

• By installing security cameras

• By encrypting data

What is shoulder surfing?

• Observing someone entering private information

• Hacking into a computer system

• Creating fake websites

• Sending malicious emails

Which of the following is a common location for shoulder surfing?

• At a bank ATM

• In a crowded restaurant

• In a private office

• During a phone call

Which of the following is a preventive measure against shoulder surfing?

• Using a privacy screen

• Using a VPN

• Installing antivirus software

• Changing passwords frequently

What is the primary goal of pharming?

• To steal physical assets

• To send spam emails

• To redirect users to fake websites

• To install malware on devices

How do attackers make fake websites look convincing in pharming attacks?

• By using similar URLs

• By offering discounts

• By using pop-up ads

• By sending emails

What technical skill is often involved in sophisticated pharming attacks?

• Creating malware

• Redirecting web traffic

• Social media hacking

• Phishing emails