GPEN Question #11: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A. WPA-PSK converts the passphrase into a 256-bit key. B. WPA provides better security than WEP. C. WPA-PSK requires a user to enter an 8-character to 63-character passphrase into a wireles s client. D. Shared-key WPA is vulnerable to password cracking attacks if a weak passphrase is used.. All four statements about WPA are accurate, covering its key derivation mechanism, security advantages over WEP, passphrase length requirements, and vulnerability to weak passphrases.

Question

Which of the following statements are true about WPA? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

Options

AWPA-PSK converts the passphrase into a 256-bit key.
BWPA provides better security than WEP.
CWPA-PSK requires a user to enter an 8-character to 63-character passphrase into a wireles s client.
DShared-key WPA is vulnerable to password cracking attacks if a weak passphrase is used.

Explanation

All four statements about WPA are accurate, covering its key derivation mechanism, security advantages over WEP, passphrase length requirements, and vulnerability to weak passphrases.

Concept tested. WPA-PSK security features and vulnerabilities

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/nativewifi/wpa-psk

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