In a ____ Attack, an Attacker Uses a Password-Cracking Program

question 18

Multiple Choice

In a ____ attack, an attacker uses a password-cracking program to guess passwords by attempting every possible combination of letters.

• A)brute force
• B)replay
• C)ciphertext-only
• D)dictionary

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Definitions:

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Regular, unchanging costs associated with operating a manufacturing facility, excluding variable costs, such as rent, utilities, and salaries for management.

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual or expected sales and the break-even point, representing the cushion against potential losses.

Variable Cost

Expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as costs for raw materials or production supplies.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.