CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 611

Which of the following describes a situation in which an employee knowingly allows someone access to a restricted area without verifying authentication?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Piggybacking, which occurs when an authorized person allows an unauthorized individual to enter a secure area, often without proper authentication. Options B, Tailgating, refers to following someone into a restricted area without permission, but it generally implies the unauthorized person is not known to the authorized individual. Options C and D, Shoulder surfing and Phishing respectively, involve different methods of obtaining sensitive information rather than physical access to a restricted area.