FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are characteristics of a strong password? (Select THREE)
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At least 12 characters in length
A strong password is at least 12 characters long, contains a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols, and is not reused across accounts. Using personal information or common words makes passwords weak.
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- ✓
At least 12 characters in length
Why this is correct
Correct. Length is a key factor for strength.
- ✓
Contains uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
Why this is correct
Correct. Complexity increases strength.
- ✗
Includes the user's birth date
Why it's wrong here
Personal information like birth date is easily guessed.
- ✓
Is unique and not used on other accounts
Why this is correct
Correct. Unique passwords prevent credential stuffing.
- ✗
Is reused across multiple accounts
Why it's wrong here
Reusing passwords increases risk if one account is compromised.
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Variation 1. Which of the following is the best practice for creating a strong password?
easy- A.Using your pet's name
- B.Using the same password for multiple accounts
- C.Using a sequence of 8 characters with letters only
- ✓ D.Using a 14-character phrase with numbers and symbols
Why D: A strong password is at least 12 characters with a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
Variation 2. Which TWO of the following are characteristics of a strong password? (Select TWO.)
easy- ✓ A.Includes uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols
- B.Uses a common dictionary word
- ✓ C.At least 12 characters long
- D.Based on your birth date
- E.Contains only lowercase letters
Why A: A strong password is at least 12 characters and includes a mix of character types. Using common words or personal information weakens the password.
Variation 3. Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password?
easy- ✓ A.A password that is at least 12 characters long with a mix of character types
- B.A short password with only letters
- C.A password that is easy to remember, like a pet's name
- D.A password that is the same across multiple accounts
Why A: A strong password should be at least 12 characters, include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols, and should not be reused or shared.
Variation 4. Which of the following is the strongest password?
easy- A.12345678
- B.P@ssw0rd
- ✓ C.MyD0g!sF1d0
- D.password
Why C: A strong password is long and includes a mix of character types.
Variation 5. Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password?
easy- ✓ A.Contains a combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
- B.Is exactly 8 characters long
- C.Uses only lowercase letters
- D.Is the same as the username
Why A: Strong passwords are at least 12 characters long and include a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Variation 6. Which of the following is a best practice for creating a strong password?
easy- ✓ A.Using a long passphrase that includes symbols and numbers
- B.Using a password with 8 characters including letters and numbers
- C.Reusing the same password across multiple sites
- D.Using your pet's name as a password
Why A: Strong passwords should be at least 12 characters, include a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols, and should not be reused across accounts.
Variation 7. Which of the following is the best practice for creating strong passwords?
medium- A.Use your birthday and pet's name
- B.Use a common phrase with numbers replacing letters
- ✓ C.Use a random combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols of at least 12 characters
- D.Use the same password for all accounts but change it monthly
Why C: A strong password should be at least 12 characters long and include a mix of character types.
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