WGU Network and Security Foundation Exam - Topic 1 Question 8 Discussion

Actual exam question for WGU's Network and Security Foundation exam

Question #: 8
Topic #: 1

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An organization is the victim of an attack in which an attacker uses a forged employee ID card to deceive a company employee into providing sensitive information.

What is the type of cyberattack described in this scenario?

ABrute-force attack

BMan-in-the-middle attack

CSocial engineering

DPharming

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Suggested Answer: C

Social engineering involves manipulating people into divulging confidential information, often by impersonation, deception, or psychological tactics. Using a forged ID card to gain trust and extract sensitive information is a classic example of social engineering.

Brute-force attack attempts to guess passwords through automated methods.

Man-in-the-middle attack intercepts communication but does not rely on deception.

Pharming tricks users into visiting fraudulent websites but does not involve impersonation.

by Bette at Apr 01, 2026, 07:38 PM

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I think this might be a social engineering attack, but I'm not entirely sure. It seems like the attacker is manipulating someone to get information.

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