Password Practices FC0-U71 Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   A company policy requires employees to change their passwords every 60 days. What security issue does this policy primarily address?

   • AThe risk that a password remains usable long after it has been compromised
   • BThe risk of phishing attacks
   • CThe risk of users writing passwords on sticky notes
   • DThe risk of using the same password for multiple accounts
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2. 27foundation · easy

   Why do longer passwords generally provide better security than shorter ones?

   • AThey increase the number of possible combinations, making brute-force attacks more time-consuming
   • BThey are less likely to be shared with others
   • CThey are harder to remember, which prevents users from writing them down
   • DThey are automatically encrypted by the operating system
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4. 28foundation · easy

   How does multi-factor authentication (MFA) enhance security beyond a password alone?

   • AIt prevents all phishing attacks
   • BIt eliminates the need for strong passwords
   • CIt encrypts the password so it cannot be intercepted
   • DIt requires the user to provide two or more different types of evidence to prove identity
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5. 29foundation · easy

   What is the purpose of a password history policy?

   • ATo track how often users change their passwords for auditing
   • BTo store passwords in an encrypted database for recovery
   • CTo prevent users from reusing their previous passwords
   • DTo remind users of their passwords when they forget them
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6. 30foundation · easy

   Why is it important to prevent users from reusing old passwords?

   • ABecause old passwords are always weaker than new ones
   • BBecause old passwords may have been compromised without the user's knowledge
   • CBecause it reduces the number of passwords users need to remember
   • DBecause it simplifies the password recovery process
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