CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 523

The process of searching for open or weakly secured wireless networks in a geographic area is known as:

Answer options

• A. phishing.
• B. social engineering.
• C. war driving.
• D. an evil twin.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, war driving, which refers to the act of driving around to locate open or poorly secured Wi-Fi networks. Option A, phishing, involves tricking individuals into revealing personal information, while option B, social engineering, is about manipulating people to gain confidential information. Option D, an evil twin, describes a rogue Wi-Fi access point that mimics a legitimate one to intercept data.