Brute Force - a product rule for counting puzzle

Product Rule For Counting puzzle
Product Rule For Counting puzzle

You have been hired as a junior security analyst. Your job is to calculate how many possible codes or arrangements a brute-force attacker would need to check.

For each mission, ask yourself three questions: how many choices are there at each stage, are repeats allowed, and does the order matter? Multiply the choices carefully โ€” and watch out for situations where repeated or duplicate arrangements should not be counted.

Brute Force: Security Analyst

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System Initialised

Welcome, trainee. You have been recruited as a Junior Security Analyst.

Your objective: evaluate the structural integrity of various security systems by calculating how many possible codes, arrangements, or groups a brute-force attacker would need to check.

We need precise calculations. Familiarise yourself with the basic protocols.

Mission 1.0

Level 1 / 10

STANDARD ANALYST PROTOCOL - Ask yourself:
  • How many choices are there for each stage?
  • Are repeats allowed?
  • Does the order matter?
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Mission Complete

Master Security Analyst
Systems Cleared
10/10
Final Score
1000
Solved 1st Try (No Help)
0
Wrong Attempts
0
Worded Hints Used
0
Scaffolds Revealed
0