CompTIA Sec+ Chap. 2 Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Phishing -
correct answer ✅A common type of email-based social
engineering attack
Vishing -
correct answer ✅A human-based attack where the goal is to
extract personal, financial, confidential information from the victim
by using services such as the telephone system and IP-based voice
messaging services (VOIP) a the communication medium
Whaling -
correct answer ✅Form of Spear Phishing that targets individuals or
organizations that are known to possess a good deal of wealth.
Spam -
correct answer ✅An email-based threat where the user's inbox is
flooded with emails which act as vehicles that carry advertising
material for products or promotions.
Spim -
correct answer ✅An attack similar to spam that is propagated
through instant messaging instead of through email.
, CompTIA Sec+ Chap. 2 Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Shoulder Surfing -
correct answer ✅An attack where the goal is to look over the
shoulder of an individual as he or she enters password information
or a PIN.
Dumpster Diving -
correct answer ✅An attack where the goal is to reclaim important
information by inspecting the contents of trash containers.
Tailgating -
correct answer ✅A human-based attack where the attacker will
slip in through a secure area following a legitimate employee.
White Hat -
correct answer ✅A hacker who exposes security flaws in
applications and operating systems so manufacturers can fix them
before they become widespread problems
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Phishing -
correct answer ✅A common type of email-based social
engineering attack
Vishing -
correct answer ✅A human-based attack where the goal is to
extract personal, financial, confidential information from the victim
by using services such as the telephone system and IP-based voice
messaging services (VOIP) a the communication medium
Whaling -
correct answer ✅Form of Spear Phishing that targets individuals or
organizations that are known to possess a good deal of wealth.
Spam -
correct answer ✅An email-based threat where the user's inbox is
flooded with emails which act as vehicles that carry advertising
material for products or promotions.
Spim -
correct answer ✅An attack similar to spam that is propagated
through instant messaging instead of through email.
, CompTIA Sec+ Chap. 2 Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Shoulder Surfing -
correct answer ✅An attack where the goal is to look over the
shoulder of an individual as he or she enters password information
or a PIN.
Dumpster Diving -
correct answer ✅An attack where the goal is to reclaim important
information by inspecting the contents of trash containers.
Tailgating -
correct answer ✅A human-based attack where the attacker will
slip in through a secure area following a legitimate employee.
White Hat -
correct answer ✅A hacker who exposes security flaws in
applications and operating systems so manufacturers can fix them
before they become widespread problems
