Some of the Most Common Guidelines Issued by Web Sites

question 28

Multiple Choice

Some of the most common guidelines issued by Web sites when designing a secure password include:

• A) The password should be at least eight characters long and include at least one number and other nonalphabet character.
• B) The password should be short and straightforward.
• C) The password should include names of family members or pets, so as to be easily remembered.
• D) Choose a hard-to-guess password, then re-use this hardened password across websites. This minimize instances of calling systems professionals for a password reset, hence eliminating an additional potential vulnerability.
• E) The password should be the same as your name so as to trick the hacker.

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