220-802 · Question #156
A technician is trying to setup a non-domain user account on a workstation, but receives the following error message "Password does not meet the complexity requirements." Which of the following…
The correct answer is A. Local Security Policy. Password complexity rules on a local workstation are defined and viewable in the Local Security Policy tool under Account Policies.
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A technician is trying to setup a non-domain user account on a workstation, but receives the following error message "Password does not meet the complexity requirements." Which of the following utilities should the technician use to identify the criteria?
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- ALocal Security Policy
- BUsers and Groups
- CPerformance Monitor
- DMSCONFIG
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Why each option
Password complexity rules on a local workstation are defined and viewable in the Local Security Policy tool under Account Policies.
Local Security Policy (secpol.msc) contains the Password Policy section under Account Policies, where administrators can view and configure complexity requirements such as minimum length, character types, and history. This is the authoritative tool for reviewing local password enforcement rules when a workstation is not joined to a domain.
Users and Groups manages user accounts and group memberships but does not expose password complexity policy settings.
Performance Monitor tracks system resource metrics like CPU and memory usage and has no relation to password policies.
MSCONFIG (System Configuration) controls startup programs and boot options, not security or password policies.
Concept tested: Local Security Policy password complexity configuration
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/password-must-meet-complexity-requirements
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