CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 109

Which of the following types of attacks precedes the installation of a rootkit on a server?

Answer options

• A. Pharming
• B. DDoS
• C. Privilege escalation
• D. DoS

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Privilege escalation is the correct answer because it involves exploiting vulnerabilities to gain higher access rights, which is a necessary step before a rootkit can be installed. The other options, such as Pharming and DDoS, do not directly relate to the installation of rootkits, while DoS focuses on making services unavailable rather than gaining unauthorized access.