CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) — Question 304

A tourist attempts to access an online banking site on a mobile device while in a public place. Which of the following is the tourist most likely to experience?

Answer options

• A. Vishing
• B. Tailgating
• C. Shoulder surfing
• D. Peripheral attack

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Shoulder surfing, as it involves individuals trying to view sensitive information on a device by looking over someone's shoulder. The other options, such as A (Vishing), which involves voice phishing, B (Tailgating), which refers to unauthorized entry, and D (Peripheral attack), which is not a commonly recognized term, do not apply to the scenario of accessing a banking site in public.