CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 210

A user calls the IT department to report being unable to log in after locking the computer. The user resets the password, but later in the day the user is again unable to log in after locking the computer. Which of the following attacks against the user is MOST likely taking place?

Answer options

• A. Brute-force
• B. On-path
• C. Deauthentication
• D. Phishing

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Brute-force, because this type of attack involves repeatedly trying different passwords until the correct one is found, which would explain the user's recurring login issues. The other options, such as On-path, Deauthentication, and Phishing, do not directly relate to the symptoms of being locked out of an account after a password reset.