Which of the Following Cryptographic Attacks Would Salting of Passwords

question 585

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cryptographic attacks would salting of passwords render ineffective?

• A) Brute force
• B) Dictionary
• C) Rainbow tables
• D) Birthday

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Definitions:

Synthetic Steps

The individual and successive chemical reactions conducted to synthesize a desired compound, forming a part of an overall synthetic strategy.

Transformation

The alteration of a chemical compound into another compound through a chemical reaction.

Chromic Acid Test

A qualitative test used to distinguish primary and secondary alcohols by their oxidation to carboxylic acids or ketones, respectively.

Alcohols

Organic compounds featuring one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom.