Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 512

Which of the following is a precomputed table containing word lists like dictionary files and brute force lists and their hash values?

Answer options

• A. Directory Table
• B. Rainbow Table
• C. Master file Table (MFT)
• D. Partition Table

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Rainbow Table, which is specifically designed to store precomputed hash values for various inputs, making it useful for cracking hashed passwords. The other options, such as Directory Table, Master File Table, and Partition Table, refer to different types of data structures in file systems and have no relation to precomputed hash values.