What describes a "Dictionary Attack"?

What describes a "Dictionary Attack"?

  1. a) Guessing passwords by trying every word in a pre-defined list
  2. b) Trying every possible combination of characters (Brute Force)
  3. c) Stealing the physical password notebook
  4. d) Asking the user for their password

From the Combined Bank Officer (IT) January 2026 – Written (BIBM) exam, question 30 of 115.

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