CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question B-99

A company’s security guard found Jane, an unauthorized person, searching through the recycling dumpster behind the building. When Jane was questioned she responded with, “I work for the company and have lost a report”. Which of the following is occurring?

A. Social engineering
B. Malware
C. Phishing
D. Shoulder surfing

Correct Answer: A

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question B-93

A user receives an email seemingly from the director of the company’s IT department. The user however notices that the content of the email is asking for information specifically forbidden to be shared with anyone. This type of interaction is known as which of the following?

A. Phishing
B. Shoulder surfing
C. Malware
D. Spyware

Correct Answer: A

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question A-87

Which of the following security threats happens when another person enters a secured area with an authorized person?

A. Tailgating
B. Shoulder surfing
C. Spoofing
D. Phishing

Correct Answer: A

CompTIA A+ Core 2 Question A-29

Jane, an end user, receives a call from someone claiming to be from the help desk and asking for her username and password to prevent her email box from being deleted immediately. Which of the following BEST describes this type of attack?

A. Shoulder surfing
B. Man-in-the-middle
C. Social engineering
D. Ransomware

Correct Answer: C