CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 586

Which of the following uses precomputed hashes to guess passwords?

Answer options

• A. Iptables
• B. NAT tables
• C. Rainbow tables
• D. ARP tables

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Rainbow tables are specifically designed for the purpose of cracking passwords by using precomputed hash values, making them efficient in guessing passwords. In contrast, Iptables, NAT tables, and ARP tables serve different networking functions unrelated to password cracking.