SSCP · Question #1186
Passfilt.dll enforces which of the following? (Choose all that apply)
The correct answer is C. Each password must have a combination of upper case, lower case, numbers and special D. 6 character minimum password length. Passfilt.dll is a legacy Windows password filter that enforces password complexity and a minimum character length for user accounts.
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Passfilt.dll enforces which of the following? (Choose all that apply)
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- A8 character minimum password length
- B90 day password change
- CEach password must have a combination of upper case, lower case, numbers and special
- D6 character minimum password length
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A8% (2)
- B4% (1)
- C88% (22)
Why each option
Passfilt.dll is a legacy Windows password filter that enforces password complexity and a minimum character length for user accounts.
While an 8-character minimum is a common security best practice, Passfilt.dll's default minimum length is 6 characters.
Password change frequency, such as a 90-day password change, is typically enforced by account policies within Active Directory or local security policy, not directly by Passfilt.dll.
Passfilt.dll specifically enforces password complexity requirements, meaning passwords must include characters from at least three of the four categories: uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters.
Passfilt.dll also enforces a minimum password length of six characters by default when enabled on a Windows system.
Concept tested: Passfilt.dll password policy enforcement
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2003/cc781615(v=ws.10)
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