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CISA Practice Question: Arrange the steps to implement a password policy…
Arrange the steps to implement a password policy in the correct order.
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Define password requirements, then set password expiration, then configure account lockout, then communicate policy to users, then enforce policy.
Password policy implementation: define requirements, set expiration, lockout, communicate, and enforce.
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Define password requirements, then set password expiration, then configure account lockout, then communicate policy to users, then enforce policy.
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because defining requirements establishes the baseline, setting expiration forces regular changes, lockout prevents brute-force, communication ensures awareness, and enforcement ensures compliance.
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Communicate policy to users, then define password requirements, then set password expiration, then configure account lockout, then enforce policy.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because communicating before defining requirements would disseminate vague or incomplete information, leading to confusion. Defining requirements must come first to provide clear guidelines.
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Define password requirements, then communicate policy to users, then set password expiration, then configure account lockout, then enforce policy.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because technical controls (expiration and lockout) should be implemented before communication to ensure the policy is accurately and confidently shared. Communicating prematurely risks outdated or incorrect instructions.
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Define password requirements, then set password expiration, then communicate policy to users, then configure account lockout, then enforce policy.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because account lockout should be configured before communicating the policy, as lockout settings directly affect user behavior and must be included in the communication. Also, lockout is a preventive control that should be in place early.
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