FC0-U71 Security Practice Question

Which of the following is the best practice for creating strong passwords?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

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Use a random combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols of at least 12 characters

A strong password should be at least 12 characters long and include a mix of character types.

Answer analysis

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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Use your birthday and pet's name
Why it's wrong here
Personal information is easily guessed.
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Use a common phrase with numbers replacing letters
Why it's wrong here
Common phrases are guessable.
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Use a random combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols of at least 12 characters
Why this is correct
This produces a strong password.
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Use the same password for all accounts but change it monthly
Why it's wrong here
Reusing passwords is risky; frequency doesn't help if reused.

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