WGU D265 TASK 1 TEMPLATE | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED | 2026
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D265 Task 1 Template
Choose one of the case studies from the Case Study list in Supporting
Documents. Read the case study carefully.
Then, complete your evaluation of the case study by filling out the template
below. You will write your response to each item in the blank box
underneath each section.
For more information on each item below, you can review the Learning
Resource sections referenced in each section.
No more than 30% of your written response can match other sources.
Please provide the labeled premise(s) and conclusion
B. Premise(s) of an argument from your selected case study below.
and
Conclusion Review Section 1, Lesson 2 in the course for help with
this task aspect.
Premise 1: Last year’s ransomware attack was caused by phishing.
Premise 2: Phishing attacks have more than doubled in the past five
years.
Premise 3: Employee phishing simulations can reduce successful
phishing attempts by 85%.
Conclusion: Therefore, employees should receive phishing simulation
training.
, In the box below, please describe whether the
argument is deductive or inductive.
B1. Deductive/
Inductive Review Section 1, Lesson 4 in the course for help with
this task aspect.
Maria’s argument for additional phishing training is inductive because it
uses specific evidence and trends to support a broader conclusion. She
UPDATE
D265 Task 1 Template
Choose one of the case studies from the Case Study list in Supporting
Documents. Read the case study carefully.
Then, complete your evaluation of the case study by filling out the template
below. You will write your response to each item in the blank box
underneath each section.
For more information on each item below, you can review the Learning
Resource sections referenced in each section.
No more than 30% of your written response can match other sources.
Please provide the labeled premise(s) and conclusion
B. Premise(s) of an argument from your selected case study below.
and
Conclusion Review Section 1, Lesson 2 in the course for help with
this task aspect.
Premise 1: Last year’s ransomware attack was caused by phishing.
Premise 2: Phishing attacks have more than doubled in the past five
years.
Premise 3: Employee phishing simulations can reduce successful
phishing attempts by 85%.
Conclusion: Therefore, employees should receive phishing simulation
training.
, In the box below, please describe whether the
argument is deductive or inductive.
B1. Deductive/
Inductive Review Section 1, Lesson 4 in the course for help with
this task aspect.
Maria’s argument for additional phishing training is inductive because it
uses specific evidence and trends to support a broader conclusion. She
