CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 596

Which of the following attacks can be effectively protected against by using techniques to check if a connection was made by a human user? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Brute-force
• B. Dictionary
• C. On-path attack
• D. Phishing
• E. Shoulder surfing
• F. Evil twin

Correct answer: A, B

Explanation

The correct answers, A (Brute-force) and B (Dictionary), can be thwarted by human verification techniques, as these attacks rely on automated processes that can be interrupted by such checks. The other options, such as C (On-path attack), D (Phishing), E (Shoulder surfing), and F (Evil twin), primarily exploit user behavior or network vulnerabilities rather than relying on the automated nature of login attempts.