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1
Q

Which password policy can you configure on a Windows 7 computer to define the number of days that a password must be kept before a user can change it?

A

The “Minimum password age” setting

2
Q

What is the most common form of identification and authentication?

A

User ID and password

3
Q

Two factor authentication must include two of the three categories. What are the three categories?

A
  • Type 1 - Something you know
  • Type 2 - Something you have

Type 3 - Something you are

4
Q

You want to define the number of days a password can be used before the user is required to change it. Which password policy should you configure?

A

Maximum password age

This number can be set from 0-999 days. Setting to 0 days means the password will never expire.

5
Q

What is the quickest way to lock a Windows 7 computer?

A

Windows logo key + L

6
Q

Which password setting is the most important to ensure password strength?

A

Password complexity

This allows you to configure which characters should be required in a password to reduce the possibility of dictionary or brute force attacks

7
Q

Which configuration change should you make to harden a ne OS immediately after installation?

A

Rename the administrator account and disable the guest account

8
Q

What is the most secure way to handle password change requests in an organization?

A

Password change requests must be made in person

The administrator should request a user’s credentials and photo ID to verify the user

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