Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) — Question 42

Identify the password cracking attempt involving a precomputed dictionary of plaintext passwords and their corresponding hash values to crack the password.

Answer options

• A. Dictionary Attack
• B. Rainbow Table Attack
• C. Bruteforce Attack
• D. Syllable Attack

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Rainbow Table Attack, as it specifically refers to the use of precomputed tables that pair plaintext passwords with their hash values. Option A, Dictionary Attack, involves using a list of potential passwords but does not rely on precomputed hashes. Options C and D, Bruteforce Attack and Syllable Attack, respectively, do not utilize precomputed values and instead attempt to guess passwords through different methods.