CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 242

While walking from the parking lot to an access-controlled door, an employee sees an authorized user open the door. Then the employee notices that another person catches the door before it closes and goes inside. Which of the following attacks is taking place?

Answer options

• A. Tailgating
• B. Piggybacking
• C. Shoulder surfing
• D. Phishing

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Tailgating, which involves an unauthorized person gaining access by following an authorized individual. Option B, Piggybacking, typically refers to an authorized person allowing someone else to follow them inside, which is not the case here. Options C and D, Shoulder surfing and Phishing, are unrelated to physical access control scenarios.