FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password?
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Correct answer & explanation
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Contains a combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
Strong passwords are at least 12 characters long and include a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
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Contains a combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
Why this is correct
This meets the criteria for a strong password.
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Is exactly 8 characters long
Why it's wrong here
8 characters is not long enough; at least 12 is recommended.
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Uses only lowercase letters
Why it's wrong here
A strong password requires a mix of character types.
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Is the same as the username
Why it's wrong here
Passwords should not be the same as the username and should be unique.
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