Exam N10-009 Topic 4 Question 50 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's N10-009 exam
Question #: 50
Topic #: 4
A detective is investigating an identity theft case in which the target had an RFID-protected payment card issued and compromised in the same day. The only place the target claims to have used the card was at a local convenience store. The detective notices a video camera at the store is placed in such a way that customers' credentials can be seen when they pay. Which of the following best explains this social engineering technique?

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Shoulder surfing is a social engineering attack where attackers observe someone's private information by looking over their shoulder or using tools like cameras to capture input.
From Andrew Ramdayal's guide:
"Shoulder surfing is the act of watching someone enter confidential information, such as PINs or passwords, often using direct line-of-sight or surveillance equipment."

by Nicholas at Jul 15, 2026, 10:58 PM

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