SSCP Access Controls Practice Question
An organization implements a policy requiring passwords to be at least 12 characters, include uppercase, lowercase, digits, and special characters, and be changed every 60 days. Which password policy elements are being enforced?
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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Length, complexity, and expiry
The policy specifies length, complexity (character types), and expiry (change interval). History and lockout are not mentioned.
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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Complexity, expiry, and lockout
Why it's wrong here
Lockout is not mentioned.
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Length, complexity, and history
Why it's wrong here
History is not mentioned.
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Length, complexity, and expiry
Why this is correct
These three are explicitly stated.
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Length, complexity, and lockout
Why it's wrong here
Lockout is not mentioned.
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