GWS-ADMIN Security Policies And Access Controls Practice Question
An administrator needs to configure password requirements, such as minimum length and expiration policies, for all users in the domain. Where is this configured in the Google Admin console?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Security > Password management
Password policies are managed under Security > Password management in the Google Admin console.
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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Apps > Google Workspace > Gmail > Security
Why it's wrong here
This path configures email-specific security rules, not domain user passwords.
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Directory > Users > Password settings
Why it's wrong here
User settings do not host the global password rules.
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Security > Password management
Why this is correct
Security > Password management is the correct location to enforce length, expiration, and strong password requirements.
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Account settings > Personalization > Passwords
Why it's wrong here
Account settings contains branding and customer info, not security policies.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Google Cloud exam blueprint
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