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CWDP-305 · Question #183
What are some common problems with short (12 or fewer characters) ASCII passphrases in WPA/WPA2-Personal networks?
The correct answer is A. They are more susceptible to dictionary attacks than longer passphrases. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
What are some common problems with short (12 or fewer characters) ASCII passphrases in WPA/WPA2-Personal networks?
Options
- AThey are more susceptible to dictionary attacks than longer passphrases.
- BThey lead to weak group keys in a BSS.
- CThey only produce a 64-bit PMK instead of a 256-bit PMK.
- DVery few AP and client vendors support entry of an ASCII-based passphrase.
How the community answered
(54 responses)- A83% (45)
- B6% (3)
- C9% (5)
- D2% (1)
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