RP L06 Password Cracking 5Q

Which of the following best describes brute force password cracking?

• Using precomputed hashes to match passwords

• Trying all possible combinations until the correct password is found

• Guessing passwords based on dictionary words only

• Exploiting software vulnerabilities to bypass authentication

Which method uses a list of commonly used words to crack passwords?

• Rainbow table attack

• Dictionary attack

• Brute force attack

• Hybrid attack

Rainbow tables are primarily used in password cracking to:

• Store all possible passwords in plain text

• Encrypt passwords more securely

• Speed up the process of matching password hashes

• Bypass multi-factor authentication

Which factor makes a password more resistant to cracking attempts?

• Using only lowercase letters

• Keeping the password under 6 characters

• Increasing length and using a mix of characters (letters, numbers, symbols)

• Storing it in a plain text file

Understanding password cracking is important in digital forensics because:

• it helps investigators access protected data during investigations.

• it is used to create stronger passwords for users.

• it allows hackers to bypass security systems legally.

• it is only relevant for network administrators.

What is the primary purpose of password recovery tools in digital investigations?

• To help investigators bypass software licensing

• To create weak passwords for testing

• To access encrypted or protected digital evidence lawfully

• To teach users how to remember their passwords easily