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200-301 Question #590: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: R1(config)# username engineer2 algorithm-type scrypt secret test2021. algorithm-type scrypt: This specifies the algorithm used for password hashing, which in this case is "scrypt". "scrypt" is a password-based key derivation function that is designed to be highly resistant to brute force attacks.

Submitted by satoshi_tk· Mar 5, 2026DOMAIN_LIST_NOT_PROVIDED_IN_PROMPT

Question

An engineer must configure R1 for a new user account. The account must meet these requirements: - It must be configured in the local database. - The username is engineer. - It must use the strongest password configurable. Which command must the engineer configure on the router?

Options

  • AR1(config)# username engineer2 privilege 1 password 7 test2021
  • BR1(config)# username engineer2 secret 4 $1$b1Ju$kZbBS1Pyh4QzwXyZ
  • CR1(config)# username engineer2 algorithm-type scrypt secret test2021
  • DR1(config)# username engineer2 secret 5 password $1$b1Ju$kZbBS1Pyh4QzwXyZ

Explanation

algorithm-type scrypt: This specifies the algorithm used for password hashing, which in this case is "scrypt". "scrypt" is a password-based key derivation function that is designed to be highly resistant to brute force attacks.

Topics

#Cisco Local Users#IOS Password Security#Scrypt Hashing

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