Exam SY0-601 topic 1 question 345 discussion

Another stupid question, where they mean something that's "obvoius". How account can be blocked multiple times? After it's blocked first time, it becomes blocked and you can't log in until it's unlocked.

A brute-force attack is a method used by attackers to gain unauthorized access to an account or system by systematically attempting various combinations of usernames and passwords until the correct one is found. In this case, the administrative account belonging to the security engineer has been repeatedly locked out, indicating that multiple incorrect login attempts have been made. Since the security engineer has been on vacation, it is unlikely that they are the ones attempting to log in with incorrect credentials. Therefore, it suggests that an attacker is systematically trying different combinations of usernames and passwords to gain access to the administrative account.

A brute force attack is a hacking method that uses trial and error to crack passwords, login credentials, and encryption keys.

Answer could be B- Brute force but how password can lock out multiple times when the person is on vacation? Does the question sound right ?

B. Brute-force

Account locked out due to many wrong password attempts. Brute force.