What is the name of the WordPress file that contains the database connection information, including...

In WordPress, the file that stores database connection details, including the database name, username, password, and host, iswp-config.php. This file is located in the root directory of a WordPress installation and is critical for configuring the connection to the MySQL database. It contains constants like DB_NAME, DB_USER, DB_PASSWORD, and DB_HOST, which must be protected from unauthorized access to prevent database compromise.

Option A ("wp-configuration.php"): A common misspelling; the correct file name lacks the extra "ation."

Option B ("wp-conf.php"): This is not a valid WordPress file name.

Option C ("wp-secret.php"): This is not a standard WordPress file.

Option D ("wp-config.php"): The correct and official file name used by WordPress.

The correct answer is D, aligning with the CAP syllabus under "Configuration Management" and "Application Security."References: SecOps Group CAP Documents - "Application Configuration," "WordPress Security," and "Database Security" sections.