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In which two ways does a password manager reduce the chance of a hacker stealing a users password? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is C. It protects against keystroke logging on a compromised device or web site. E. It encourages users to create stronger passwords.. Password managers reduce the risk of password theft by preventing keystroke logging and by enabling users to create and use stronger, unique passwords.

Submitted by miguelv· Mar 5, 2026

Question

In which two ways does a password manager reduce the chance of a hacker stealing a users password? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AIt automatically provides a second authentication factor that is unknown to the original user.
  • BIt uses an internal firewall to protect the password repository from unauthorized access.
  • CIt protects against keystroke logging on a compromised device or web site.
  • DIt stores the password repository on the local workstation with built-in antivirus and anti-malware
  • EIt encourages users to create stronger passwords.

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • C
    93% (40)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

Password managers reduce the risk of password theft by preventing keystroke logging and by enabling users to create and use stronger, unique passwords.

AIt automatically provides a second authentication factor that is unknown to the original user.

Password managers do not inherently provide a second authentication factor; they manage the *first* factor (passwords), although some may integrate with multi-factor authentication (MFA) services.

BIt uses an internal firewall to protect the password repository from unauthorized access.

Password managers are applications or services that secure stored credentials, but they do not typically incorporate an "internal firewall" to protect their repository from unauthorized access; instead, they use encryption and local device security.

CIt protects against keystroke logging on a compromised device or web site.Correct

Password managers typically autofill credentials directly into web forms or applications, bypassing the keyboard and thus protecting against keystroke logging (keyloggers) which record user input.

DIt stores the password repository on the local workstation with built-in antivirus and anti-malware

While some password managers might store data locally, the statement implies a built-in antivirus/anti-malware which is not a core function of a password manager; they rely on the operating system's security features.

EIt encourages users to create stronger passwords.Correct

By generating and securely storing complex, unique passwords for each service, password managers eliminate the need for users to remember them, thereby encouraging the adoption of much stronger passwords than users would typically create on their own.

Concept tested: Password manager security benefits

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/password-manager-guidance

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#Password management#Keystroke logging protection#Password strength

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