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100-160 Question #16: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B. 8 characters. NIST guidelines specify that user-generated passwords must be at least 8 characters in length, and systems should allow passwords up to at least 64 characters.
Question
You need to design your company's password policy to adhere to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines for user password security. What is the minimum password length that you should require to be consistent with the NIST guidelines?
Options
- A4 characters
- B8 characters
- C16 characters
- DNo minimum length
Explanation
NIST guidelines specify that user-generated passwords must be at least 8 characters in length, and systems should allow passwords up to at least 64 characters.
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