Which of the following techniques will have the highest likelihood of success?

A penetration tester has been given eight business hours to gain access to a client’s financial system.

Which of the following techniques will have the highest likelihood of success?
A . Attempting to tailgate an employee going into the client’s workplace
B. Dropping a malicious USB key with the company’s logo in the parking lot
C. Using a brute-force attack against the external perimeter to gain a foothold
D. Performing spear phishing against employees by posing as senior management

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Answer: D