Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 254

Which password cracking technique uses every possible combination of character sets?

Answer options

• A. Rainbow table attack
• B. Brute force attack
• C. Rule-based attack
• D. Dictionary attack

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, the brute force attack, which systematically tries all possible combinations until the correct one is found. The other options, such as the rainbow table attack and dictionary attack, utilize precomputed values or common words and phrases rather than exploring every possible combination.