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98-365 · Question #314
Which form of authentication sends username and password in clear text?
The correct answer is A. PAP. Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) uses plain text (unencrypted passwords). PAP is the least secure authentication and is not recommended.
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Question
Which form of authentication sends username and password in clear text?
Options
- APAP
- BCHAP
- CMS-CHAP
- DEAP
How the community answered
(62 responses)- A89% (55)
- B6% (4)
- C3% (2)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) uses plain text (unencrypted passwords). PAP is the least secure authentication and is not recommended.
Topics
#Authentication protocols#PAP#Cleartext passwords#Security risks
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