SSCP Access Controls Practice Question
An organization is implementing a password policy that requires passwords to be at least 12 characters, include uppercase, lowercase, digits, and special characters, and be changed every 90 days. Additionally, users cannot reuse any of the last 10 passwords. Which password policy element does the last requirement address?
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Password history
Password history prevents users from reusing previous passwords, enforcing password uniqueness over time.
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Password expiry
Why it's wrong here
Expiry refers to maximum age, not reuse.
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Password length
Why it's wrong here
Length is a separate requirement.
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Password history
Why this is correct
Password history prevents reuse of previous passwords.
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Password complexity
Why it's wrong here
Complexity refers to character types, not reuse.
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