Which of the Following Application Software Features Is the Least

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following application software features is the least effective control to protect passwords?

• A) Suspension of user IDs after a user's repeated attempts to sign on with an invalid password.
• B) Encryption of passwords prior to their transmission or storage.
• C) Forced change of passwords after a designated number of days.
• D) Automatic logoff of inactive users after a specified time period of inactivity.

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Definitions:

Direct Costs

Expenses that can be directly attributed to the production of specific goods or services, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Liability Insurance

An insurance policy that provides protection against claims resulting from injuries and damage to people and/or property.

Merchandising Firm

A business that purchases finished goods for resale, making profit through the markup of those goods.

Period Costs

Costs that are taken directly to the income statement as expenses in the period in which they are incurred or accrued.