312-50V13 Question #120: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

In the context of password security, a simple dictionary attack involves loading a dictionary file (a text file full of dictionary words) into a cracking application such as L0phtCrack or John the Ripper, and running it against user accounts located by the application. The larger the word and word fragment selection, the more effective the dictionary attack is. The brute force method is the most inclusive, although slow. It usually tries every possible letter and number combination in its automated exploration. If you would use both brute force and dictionary methods combined together to have variation of words, what would you call such an attack?

Options

• AFull Blown
• BThorough
• CHybrid
• DBruteDics

Explanation

A hybrid password attack combines elements of both dictionary attacks and brute-force attacks to enhance cracking effectiveness.

Common mistakes.

• A. "Full Blown" is not a recognized technical term for a password cracking method.
• B. "Thorough" is a descriptive adjective, not a specific password cracking attack type.
• D. "BruteDics" is a made-up term and not a standard classification for password cracking methods.

Concept tested. Hybrid password attack

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