A penetration tester has been contracted to conduct a physical assessment of a site. Which of the following is the MOST plausible method of social engineering to be conducted during this engagement?
A) Randomly calling customer employees and posing as a help desk technician requiring user password to resolve issues
B) Posing as a copier service technician and indicating the equipment had "phoned home" to alert the technician for a service call
C) Simulating an illness while at a client location for a sales call and then recovering once listening devices are installed
D) Obtaining fake government credentials and impersonating law enforcement to gain access to a company facility

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The Answer of A penetration tester has been contracted to conduct a physical assessment of a site. Which of the following is the MOST plausible method of social engineering to be conducted during this engagement?
A) Randomly calling customer employees and posing as a help desk technician requiring user password to resolve issues
B) Posing as a copier service technician and indicating the equipment had "phoned home" to alert the technician for a service call
C) Simulating an illness while at a client location for a sales call and then recovering once listening devices are installed
D) Obtaining fake government credentials and impersonating law enforcement to gain access to a company facility

A Penetration Tester Has Been Contracted to Conduct a Physical