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1D0-571 · Question #56

Jason is attempting to gain unauthorized access to a corporate server by running a program that enters passwords from a long list of possible passwords. Which type of attack is this?

The correct answer is A. Brute force. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

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Jason is attempting to gain unauthorized access to a corporate server by running a program that enters passwords from a long list of possible passwords. Which type of attack is this?

Options

  • ABrute force
  • BDenial of service
  • CBotnet
  • DBuffer overflow

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(37 responses)
  • A
    73% (27)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    16% (6)
  • D
    8% (3)

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