CGRC Control Implementation Practice Question
Which TWO of the following represent best practices for password management?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Using a password manager for unique, complex passwords
Complex, unique passwords and the use of a password manager are foundational security practices.
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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Forcing users to change passwords every 30 days
Why it's wrong here
Frequent changes often lead to users choosing simpler passwords.
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Using a password manager for unique, complex passwords
Why this is correct
Password managers facilitate the use of strong, unique credentials.
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Allowing password sharing among team members
Why it's wrong here
Password sharing is a major security risk.
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Logging passwords in a shared spreadsheet
Why it's wrong here
This is insecure.
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Enforcing a minimum length requirement
Why this is correct
Length is a key factor in password security.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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