FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password?
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A password that is at least 12 characters long with a mix of character types
A strong password should be at least 12 characters, include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols, and should not be reused or shared.
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A password that is at least 12 characters long with a mix of character types
Why this is correct
Long and complex passwords are strong.
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A short password with only letters
Why it's wrong here
Short and only letters is weak.
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A password that is easy to remember, like a pet's name
Why it's wrong here
Common words are easily guessed.
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A password that is the same across multiple accounts
Why it's wrong here
Reusing passwords increases risk.
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