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CompTIA Security+ study material · question 439 of 611

Which two psychological levers do social engineers most commonly use, and why? Choose two.

  1. Authority, because people hesitate to challenge a senior request
  2. Urgency, because it shortens the time spent checking
  3. Curiosity about technical detail
  4. Preference for written over verbal instructions
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Answer: A. Authority, because people hesitate to challenge a senior request
B. Urgency, because it shortens the time spent checking

Scarcity, familiarity and fear work the same way: each reduces the target's willingness to verify.

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