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IAPP CIPT Exam - Topic 4 Question 17 Discussion

Actual exam question for IAPP's CIPT exam

Question #: 17
Topic #: 4

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What tactic does pharming use to achieve its goal?

AIt modifies the user's Hosts file.

BIt encrypts files on a user's computer.

CIt creates a false display advertisement.

DIt generates a malicious instant message.

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Suggested Answer: C

https://inspiredelearning.com/blog/phishing-vs-pharming-whats-difference/

by Xuan at May 03, 2022, 11:40 PM

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Tom

8 months ago

Wait, it does what? That's wild!

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Colette

8 months ago

I thought it was more about fake ads, honestly.

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Henriette

8 months ago

Yeah, it's all about redirecting traffic!

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Carole

8 months ago

Not sure about that, sounds too simple.

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Zona

8 months ago

Pharming modifies the user's Hosts file, right?

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Tiera

8 months ago

I don't think it has to do with encrypting files or instant messages; it seems more about tricking users into visiting a fake site.

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Merissa

8 months ago

I feel like there was a practice question about different types of attacks, and pharming was linked to fake websites, but I can't recall the exact tactic.

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Ilene

8 months ago

I remember studying that pharming can manipulate DNS settings, which might relate to option A about the Hosts file.

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Shawnna

8 months ago

I think pharming has something to do with redirecting users, but I'm not sure if it modifies the Hosts file or not.

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Truman

9 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. Increasing inventory turns seems like it could help, but I'm not sure if that's the "best" solution. I'll have to review the concepts again before deciding.

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Simona

9 months ago

This looks like a straightforward question about configuring deduplication on a ZFS file system. I think the key is to identify the correct command and option to enable deduplication on the pool1/data dataset.

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Broderick

9 months ago

I seem to remember that surveys can provide direct insights into customer feelings, so option B might be a solid choice.

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Leatha

9 months ago

Preparing actionable recommendations seems like the most important next step to me. We need to come up with a clear plan of action based on what we've learned.

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Ramonita

9 months ago

This looks straightforward to me. A screen and the Resolution field, along with a Move Issues bulk operation, should set the resolution to Done for all the closed issues.

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