CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 994

Which of the following BEST explains the reason why a server administrator would place a document named password.txt on the desktop of an administrator account on a server?

Answer options

• A. The document is a honeyfile and is meant to attract the attention of a cyberintruder.
• B. The document is a backup file if the system needs to be recovered.
• C. The document is a standard file that the OS needs to verify the login credentials.
• D. The document is a keylogger that stores all keystrokes should the account be compromised.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because a honeyfile is intentionally placed to attract malicious actors and alert administrators of unauthorized access. Options B and C are incorrect as a password.txt file does not function as a backup or a standard file for OS credential verification. Option D is also wrong since a keylogger is not a legitimate reason for placing a file on the desktop in an administrative context.