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FC0-U61 · Question #753

Which of the following best explains the reason for password expiration?

The correct answer is B. To invalidate any compromised passwords. The best explanation for password expiration is to invalidate any compromised passwords. Password expiration is a security policy that requires users to change their passwords after a certain period of time, such as every 90 days. This reduces the risk of unauthorized access if a

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Question

Which of the following best explains the reason for password expiration?

Options

  • ATo disable unused user IDs
  • BTo invalidate any compromised passwords
  • CTo discourage writing down passwords
  • DTo enforce new password complexity rules

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    88% (30)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    6% (2)

Explanation

The best explanation for password expiration is to invalidate any compromised passwords. Password expiration is a security policy that requires users to change their passwords after a certain period of time, such as every 90 days. This reduces the risk of unauthorized access if an attacker obtains the user's password through phishing, hacking, or other means. If the user changes their password regularly, the old password becomes useless for the attacker.

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#password security#password expiration#security best practices

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