You receive an unsolicited phone call from a salesperson offering a software solution, and she’s curious about the kinds of software already installed on your computer. What should you do? A. Provide her with the information she is looking for—you might want the software she is offering.
B. Decline to provide any information about you or your company.
C. Ask her to send the information to your email address so that you can look it over and see if it looks legitimate.
The correct answer is B. Decline to provide any information about you or your company.
Explanation: It’s important to protect your personal and company’s information from unsolicited callers, as they might not be legitimate and could use the information for malicious purposes. It’s best to maintain privacy and only share information with trusted sources. If you’re interested in a software solution, it’s safer to reach out to known vendors directly rather than sharing information with someone who called unexpectedly.