CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 420

A penetration tester enters an office building at the same time as a group of employees despite not having an access badge. Which of the following attack types is the penetration tester performing?

Answer options

• A. Tailgating
• B. Shoulder surfing
• C. RFID cloning
• D. Forgery

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Tailgating, which involves following someone with authorized access into a secure area. The other options do not apply; B, Shoulder surfing, refers to observing someone's private information, C, RFID cloning, involves duplicating access cards, and D, Forgery, relates to creating false documents, none of which describe the situation accurately.