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FC0-U71 Practice Question: A company requires all employees to use strong…
A company requires all employees to use strong passwords. Which of the following password policies best aligns with security best practices?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently think frequent password changes (Option A) are more secure than complexity, but the FC0-U61 exam emphasizes that strong, complex passwords are more effective against attacks than short, simple passwords changed often.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Passwords must be at least 8 characters and include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
It enforces complexity requirements (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols) and a minimum length of 8 characters, which aligns with NIST SP 800-63B guidelines and modern security best practices. Complex passwords resist brute-force and dictionary attacks by increasing the keyspace exponentially. Simple passwords, even if changed frequently, remain vulnerable to guessing and credential stuffing.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Passwords must be changed every 30 days but can be simple.
Why it's wrong here
Frequent changes can lead to weak passwords.
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Passwords must be at least 8 characters and include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
Why this is correct
Complexity and length make passwords more secure.
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Passwords must be the same across all corporate accounts for consistency.
Why it's wrong here
Reusing passwords increases risk.
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Passwords must be a minimum of 6 characters and contain only letters.
Why it's wrong here
Short, simple passwords are easily cracked.
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