CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 102

An attacker follows an employee through a badge-secured door before the door closes. Which of the following types of attacks is occurring?

Answer options

• A. Shoulder surfing
• B. Tailgating
• C. Phishing
• D. On-path

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Tailgating, which describes the act of an attacker gaining unauthorized access by closely following someone who has legitimate access. Shoulder surfing involves observing someone else's screen or input, phishing is a form of social engineering to obtain sensitive information, and on-path refers to a different type of interception attack.