Password Practices: Length, Complexity, Privacy, Reuse, and Password Managers. IT-FUNDAMENTALS-ITF-CERTIFICATION Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   According to common security guidelines, what is the recommended minimum length for a strong password?

   • A4 characters
   • B20 characters
   • C8 characters
   • D12–16 characters
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2. 12application · medium

   A company policy requires passwords to be at least 12 characters and include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. A user proposes 'Sunshine2024!' as their new password. Why is this a poor choice despite meeting the stated requirements?

   • AIt is based on a common word and a predictable year, making it vulnerable to dictionary and pattern-based attacks.
   • BIt contains a symbol, which is not allowed by the policy.
   • CIt is too long for most systems to handle.
   • DIt uses a capital letter at the beginning, which is a common pattern.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   Why is it necessary to use unique passwords for different accounts, even if the accounts are low-value?

   • AUnique passwords make it easier to remember which password goes with which account.
   • BUnique passwords are required by law for all online accounts.
   • CUnique passwords ensure that a breach on one site does not compromise your other accounts.
   • DUnique passwords prevent attackers from linking your accounts to your real identity.
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5. 14foundation · easy

   A security trainer is explaining password strength to a new employee. Which statement correctly describes the relationship between password length and security?

   • APassword length has no effect on security; only the use of special characters matters.
   • BLonger passwords are generally more secure because each additional character increases the number of possible combinations an attacker must try.
   • CA shorter password with many symbols is always stronger than a longer password with only letters.
   • DLonger passwords are less secure because they are harder for users to remember and therefore more likely to be written down.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   Why is it important to keep passwords confidential and avoid sharing them with others?

   • ASharing a password is allowed if the other person promises not to tell anyone else.
   • BSharing a password is only a problem if the other person uses it to log in.
   • CSharing a password makes it easier for the account owner to remember it.
   • DSharing a password can allow unauthorized access to your accounts and any sensitive data they contain.
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