CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 275

A user would like to install software and features that are not available with a smartphone's default software. Which of the following would allow the user to install unauthorized software and enable new features?

Answer options

• A. SQLi
• B. Cross-site scripting
• C. Jailbreaking
• D. Side loading

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Jailbreaking is the correct answer because it allows users to bypass restrictions imposed by the smartphone's operating system, enabling the installation of unauthorized applications. The other options, SQLi and Cross-site scripting, are security vulnerabilities that do not pertain to smartphone software installation, while Side loading refers to installing apps from unofficial sources, which is not the same as jailbreaking.