CompTIA
XK0-006 · Question #11
Which of the following is the main reason for setting up password expiry policies?
The correct answer is B. To mitigate the use of exposed passwords. Password expiry policies ensure that even if a password has been compromised, its period of validity is limited, reducing the risk of long-term unauthorized access.
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Question
Which of the following is the main reason for setting up password expiry policies?
Options
- ATo avoid using the same passwords repeatedly
- BTo mitigate the use of exposed passwords
- CTo force usage of passwordless authentication
- DTo increase password strength and complexity
How the community answered
(26 responses)- A8% (2)
- B88% (23)
- C4% (1)
Explanation
Password expiry policies ensure that even if a password has been compromised, its period of validity is limited, reducing the risk of long-term unauthorized access.
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#password policy#password expiry#credential management#account security
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