312-49 · Question #65
312-49 Question #65: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: A word list is created using a dictionary generator program or dictionaries. In a dictionary-based password cracking attack, the process follows a specific sequence. The first step is always creating the word list — compiling a list of potential passwords using dictionary generator tools or existing dictionaries. Only after the word list exists can the
Question
What is the first step that needs to be carried out to crack the password?
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- AA word list is created using a dictionary generator program or dictionaries
- BThe list of dictionary words is hashed or encrypted
- CThe hashed wordlist is compared against the target hashed password, generally one word at a
- DIf it matches, that password has been cracked and the password cracker displays the
Explanation
In a dictionary-based password cracking attack, the process follows a specific sequence. The first step is always creating the word list — compiling a list of potential passwords using dictionary generator tools or existing dictionaries. Only after the word list exists can the subsequent steps occur: hashing or encrypting each word in the list (Step 2), comparing the hashed words against the target hash (Step 3), and displaying the cracked password upon a match (Step 4). Without the word list, none of the other steps are possible, making Step A the required first action.
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