A combination attack includes which two attack types?

A combination attack includes which two attack types?

• A. Direct and Indirect
• B. Indirect and Penciling
• C. Penciling and Direct
• D. Direct and Painting

Answer: (A)

A combination attack blends two methods, using both a direct, head-on approach and an indirect route through an intermediary. The direct part targets the user or system straight away, while the indirect part leverages a trusted third party or intermediary to reach the target. Using both expands the attacker’s options and can bypass defenses that would block only one path. In this context, the recognized pair is direct and indirect. The other terms aren’t standard categories for attack methods, so they don’t form a valid combination.

A combination attack blends two methods, using both a direct, head-on approach and an indirect route through an intermediary. The direct part targets the user or system straight away, while the indirect part leverages a trusted third party or intermediary to reach the target. Using both expands the attacker’s options and can bypass defenses that would block only one path. In this context, the recognized pair is direct and indirect. The other terms aren’t standard categories for attack methods, so they don’t form a valid combination.