Which of the Following Is a Compensating Control That Will

question 501

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a compensating control that will BEST reduce the risk of weak passwords?

• A) Requiring the use of one-time tokens
• B) Increasing password history retention count
• C) Disabling user accounts after exceeding maximum attempts
• D) Setting expiration of user passwords to a shorter time

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Definitions:

Compounded Continuously

Compounded continuously refers to the mathematical limit that compound interest can reach if it is calculated and added to the principal balance continuously, leading to exponential growth.

Future Value

A prediction of what a current asset will be worth at a particular future date, using an assumed growth rate.

Discount Rate

The discount rate, in finance, is the interest rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows, influencing the attractiveness of investments.

Perpetuity

A financial instrument that provides a stream of indefinite cash flows, or payments, with no end date.