CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 536

Which of the following describes the exploitation of an interactive process to gain access to restricted areas?

Answer options

• A. Persistence
• B. Port scanning
• C. Privilege escalation
• D. Pharming

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Privilege escalation is the correct answer because it specifically refers to the process of exploiting vulnerabilities to gain higher access levels within a system. The other options do not pertain to gaining access to restricted areas; for instance, persistence involves maintaining access, port scanning is a method of probing for open ports, and pharming is related to redirecting users from legitimate sites to fraudulent ones.