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FC0-U71 · Question #140

More than 90 days have elapsed since a user created an account for a banking website. The next time the user attempts to log in, they receive a prompt to create a new password. Which of the following

The correct answer is D. Password expiration. The bank is enforcing password expiration, requiring users to change their password after a defined period, such as 90 days.

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Question

More than 90 days have elapsed since a user created an account for a banking website. The next time the user attempts to log in, they receive a prompt to create a new password. Which of the following is the bank enforcing?

Options

  • APassword length
  • BPassword history
  • CPassword complexity
  • DPassword expiration

How the community answered

(37 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    8% (3)
  • D
    86% (32)

Why each option

The bank is enforcing password expiration, requiring users to change their password after a defined period, such as 90 days.

APassword length

Password length policies require a minimum number of characters for a new password, which is not indicated by a timed password change.

BPassword history

Password history policies prevent users from reusing previous passwords, which is distinct from being forced to change a password after a set time.

CPassword complexity

Password complexity policies dictate the types of characters (e.g., uppercase, numbers, symbols) that must be included in a password, not the frequency of changes.

DPassword expirationCorrect

Password expiration is a security policy that forces users to change their passwords after a specific duration, typically to reduce the risk of compromised passwords remaining valid indefinitely. The prompt to create a new password after 90 days directly indicates this policy is in effect.

Concept tested: Password policy enforcement

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/password-policies

Topics

#Password expiration#Security policies#Authentication

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